Richard J.

How can we live happy, fulfilling lives in the face of today's challenges? This accessible program grounded in neuroscience answers the question with simple practices we can easily fold into our daily lives for profound results. In a world pulling our thoughts and emotions in so many directions, Born to Flourish offers a way to turn stress and anxiety into clarity and calm. Renowned neuroscientists and contemplative teachers Richard J. Davidson and Cortland J. Dahl bring us a powerful program rooted in decades of research from the Center for Healthy Minds. Focusing on four transformative practices, they bring us key tools to help train our brains to overcome depression, despair, and loneliness. - Awareness: Learn to be fully present with your emotions so that you can embrace all of life's ups and downs.- Connection: Grow meaningful relationships and a sense of belonging by cultivating kindness and appreciation.- Insight: Learn to know yourself through self-inquiry, so that you can brea

本書內容是為心理系的學生所編寫，以供他們在上、下兩學期中獲得心理學的進階知識。但因為心理學涵蓋的範圍極為廣泛，所以原文書的篇幅相當可觀，內容也較為繁複。對於想要一窺心理學奧祕而選修這門課程的學生而言，面對這樣的龐然大物，往往有不知從何下手的因惑。因此，譯者在本版中藉由簡約文字以縮短其篇幅，而又不傷原文書旨意；同時試著把各個領域的綱領勾勒出來，並對其基本概念作清楚的界說，以使學生在自我進修或應付考試上皆能有所依據，實為值得你選用的一本「普通心理學」讀物。

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