1 Most of us feel down in the dumps from time to time, but depression is a never-ending feeling of sadness that affects how you think, how you feel, and how you behave. It is estimated that one in fifteen American adults, about 21 million, is living with major depression. How the Body knows its Mind CHAPTER 1 The Laughter Club THE PHYSICAL NATURE OF EMOTION “Insightful, informative, and beautifully written” (Daniel Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness), How the Body Knows Its Mind unveils a wealth of fascinating mind-body interconnections and explores how mastering them can make us happier, safer, and more successful. For example, pacing around the room can enhance creativity gesturing during a speech can help ensure you don’t draw a blank teaching kids through body movement helps them learn better walking in nature boosts concentration skills using Botox could lead to less depression and much more.
Called “embodied cognition,” this new science-of which Beilock is a foremost researcher-illuminates the power of the body and its physical surroundings to shape how we think, feel, and behave. The way we move affects our thoughts, our decisions, and even our preferences for particular products. In this groundbreaking book, Sian Beilock, award-winning scientist and author of the highly acclaimed Choke, draws on her own cutting-edge research to turn the conventional understanding of the mind upside down in ways that will revolutionize our lives.Īt the heart of How the Body Knows Its Mind is the tantalizing idea that our bodies “hack” our brains. The human body is not just a passive device carrying out messages sent by the brain, but rather an integral part of how we think and make decisions. “Beilock reveals one intriguing secret after another.That Beilock is supercharged with enthusiasm about her topic is evident and infectious” ( Booklist, starred review).
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