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Sharp

14 Simple Ways to Improve Your Life with Brain Science
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What if your best days weren't left to chance, but something you could control and activate at will? Most of us want to be a little happier, a little more focused, and a lot less stressed. We want simple approaches that are easy to fold into... Read More
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Say hello to the book that will help you make the most of the brain you've got.

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What if your best days weren't left to chance, but something you could control and activate at will? Most of us want to be a little happier, a little more focused, and a lot less stressed. We want simple approaches that are easy to fold into our everyday lives.

In Sharp, you'll discover dozens of evidence-backed strategies to help you unlock your potential and enhance your performanceโ€”whether at work, school, home, or in relationships. Cognitive scientist Therese Huston unpacks the latest neuroscience research to deliver a gold mine of techniques to help you feel your sharpest including:

  • how a calming deep breathing technique improves decision-making
  • exactly what kind of exercise helps you think on your feet
  • what brain science says you should look for in a doctor, and
  • how to get focused on your most unfocused days.

Forget the tired advice of "get more sleep"โ€”Sharp dives into more innovative, actionable tips that can make a difference in your daily routine. Best of all, many of them take five minutes or less. Whether you want to make fewer mistakes, support your partner through life's challenges, or simply learn faster, Sharp gives you the tools to do it all, without having to overhaul your entire lifestyle. It's time to take charge of your mental and emotional well-being with science.

For anyone looking to be a little happier, a lot more productive, and far less stressed, Sharp offers the solutions you've been looking for.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798887702018

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 May 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education & Research,U.S.

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Therese Huston, Ph.D., is a cognitive scientist at Seattle University, where she transforms good science into great strategies. She was the founding director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Seattle University and is now a consultant for their Center for Faculty Development.She is the author ofLet's Talk: Make Effective Feedback Your Superpower;How Women Decide; and Teaching What You Don't Know and has written for theNew York Times, the Los Angeles Times, TIME, The Guardian, and Harvard Business Review.Therese has led workshops and delivered presentations to Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, and universities across the globe. She lives in Seattle with her husband and their dog, who insists on being the real boss of the household.

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