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Change Your Brain, Change Your Life (Before 25): Change Your Developing Mind for Real World Success
The Key to Your Future Is in Your Head
Change Your Brain, Change Your Life has sold over 850,000 copies, spent 40 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and revolutionized the way people think about their brains and their health. And now Dr. Jesse Payne, Director of Education at the Amen Clinics, is bringing the groundbreaking science of the Change Your Brain program to a whole new generation of readers.
The brain is particularly malleable until the age of 25, which means that even more than your parents or your teachers, you have the power to change your brain. And the things you do today—from what you eat, to how you sleep, to what you do for fun—can change your brain in drastic ways. This book provides a powerful, prescriptive program for you to avoid the common dangers and pitfalls that can jeopardize your future and train your brain for a lifetime of success.
Discover how to
*Improve academic performance
*�Nurture creativity
*�Treat diagnoses like ADD, ADHD and depression
*�Enhance relationship skills
*�Increase organization
*�Improve memory
*�Boost mood
*�And more!
Featuring stories from real teens and young adults along with actual brain scans that show how effectively this program works, Change Your Brain, Change Your Life (Before 25) is perfect for teens and young adults, their parents and the professionals who work with them. Turn the page for a bright future and a successful tomorrow.
Change Your Brain, Change Your Life has sold over 850,000 copies, spent 40 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and revolutionized the way people think about their brains and their health. And now Dr. Jesse Payne, Director of Education at the Amen Clinics, is bringing the groundbreaking science of the Change Your Brain program to a whole new generation of readers.
The brain is particularly malleable until the age of 25, which means that even more than your parents or your teachers, you have the power to change your brain. And the things you do today—from what you eat, to how you sleep, to what you do for fun—can change your brain in drastic ways. This book provides a powerful, prescriptive program for you to avoid the common dangers and pitfalls that can jeopardize your future and train your brain for a lifetime of success.
Discover how to
*Improve academic performance
*�Nurture creativity
*�Treat diagnoses like ADD, ADHD and depression
*�Enhance relationship skills
*�Increase organization
*�Improve memory
*�Boost mood
*�And more!
Featuring stories from real teens and young adults along with actual brain scans that show how effectively this program works, Change Your Brain, Change Your Life (Before 25) is perfect for teens and young adults, their parents and the professionals who work with them. Turn the page for a bright future and a successful tomorrow.
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First published January 1, 2014
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March 13, 2022
A very useful book.
I think the current global lifestyle does not support today's human to give his brain the sufficient care it deserves , although it is perhaps the most important organ in his body.So, i think it will be for the great interest of everybody to have some techniques & strategies to manage this little organ and take care of it.
In this regard, this book is very helpful , as it take you a step by step from understanding the global functioning of your brain , to a 2 weeks plan to boost its functioning .
I think the current global lifestyle does not support today's human to give his brain the sufficient care it deserves , although it is perhaps the most important organ in his body.So, i think it will be for the great interest of everybody to have some techniques & strategies to manage this little organ and take care of it.
In this regard, this book is very helpful , as it take you a step by step from understanding the global functioning of your brain , to a 2 weeks plan to boost its functioning .
July 25, 2017
Great resource for parents, teens, and educators. Though it is a secular psychology/biology book, it is largely consistent with a Christian worldview. There are a couple of places in the drugs/alcohol section with "too much information." I relate these to a child not being afraid of the dark until they read a story about how to stop being afraid of the dark. We don't need to give teens new ideas if they haven't thought of them yet.
February 18, 2020
I found this book to be very informative and helpful to understand how “Brain struggles” play out in our daily lives. This is almost like a workbook with suggested activities as well as questions to help process the information presented at the end of each chapter. I read this book as a parent to those under 25. I only wish the young adult me would have had this information years ago.
Kentucky educators this is a class that could make a difference to students.
Kentucky educators this is a class that could make a difference to students.
February 14, 2020
1.5-
I found the 1st part where we learned about our brain interesting. From there the contents became pretty much common sense, I'd like to think anyway. I would have loved to see a broader body image view such as eating disorders as the book only really mentions obesity. The 2-week plan was kinda shit. I just feel kind of unsatisfied.
I found the 1st part where we learned about our brain interesting. From there the contents became pretty much common sense, I'd like to think anyway. I would have loved to see a broader body image view such as eating disorders as the book only really mentions obesity. The 2-week plan was kinda shit. I just feel kind of unsatisfied.
May 25, 2019
Excellent book for any high school or college age student
This is a follow up and updated version of Dr Daniel Amen’s book Change Your Brain, Change Your Life. This information is crucial for young people to learn while their brain is still developing or for any parent.
This is a follow up and updated version of Dr Daniel Amen’s book Change Your Brain, Change Your Life. This information is crucial for young people to learn while their brain is still developing or for any parent.
January 3, 2016
Professor Payne is actually a teacher at my college, but this doesn't influence my review at all.
This is honestly one of the best books that I have ever read. I love psychology, and have always found the brain incredibly interesting. I was a bit wary about reading this book, but when I started, I found I didn't want to stop. It was hard to make myself pause and take notes, when all I wanted to do was continue to read.
This is the only "textbook" that I have ever found that I actually WANT to read, and one that I have continued to read despite the class being over.
The knowledge in this book is immense, although you would never guess it just by looking. It's taught me numerous things about the brain, and contains facts that I've shared with family and friends and has changed their view of the brain and themselves. The visuals are incredibly helpful, and the humor throughout the book kept my attention and was helpful as well. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone. It's not only for college students, but upper high school students and adults. Any age would enjoy this book.
This is honestly one of the best books that I have ever read. I love psychology, and have always found the brain incredibly interesting. I was a bit wary about reading this book, but when I started, I found I didn't want to stop. It was hard to make myself pause and take notes, when all I wanted to do was continue to read.
This is the only "textbook" that I have ever found that I actually WANT to read, and one that I have continued to read despite the class being over.
The knowledge in this book is immense, although you would never guess it just by looking. It's taught me numerous things about the brain, and contains facts that I've shared with family and friends and has changed their view of the brain and themselves. The visuals are incredibly helpful, and the humor throughout the book kept my attention and was helpful as well. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone. It's not only for college students, but upper high school students and adults. Any age would enjoy this book.
November 27, 2020
I hated it! Had to read it for school. It made some good points though
July 20, 2015
4.5
I really liked this book; it was very educational without being heavy. The content was really interesting, and the advice was applicable. You automatically start to analyse your brain and figure out the best ways to combat personal “brain issues” which I thought was awesome.
Generally very enlightening book, easy read and one that I wish I read earlier!
Side note: it was really awesome reading this book right after reading The Marshmallow Test: Mastering Self-Control because the information related and this book actually referenced Mischel’s experiment. The crossover was cool because it helped better understand both books and it reiterated stuff I had already learned.
I really liked this book; it was very educational without being heavy. The content was really interesting, and the advice was applicable. You automatically start to analyse your brain and figure out the best ways to combat personal “brain issues” which I thought was awesome.
Generally very enlightening book, easy read and one that I wish I read earlier!
Side note: it was really awesome reading this book right after reading The Marshmallow Test: Mastering Self-Control because the information related and this book actually referenced Mischel’s experiment. The crossover was cool because it helped better understand both books and it reiterated stuff I had already learned.
April 14, 2015
I read this book while doing research for an article on the role of neuroscience in treating substance abuse disorder. In all fairness to the author, I had been studying many of the topics covered in the book for several years, as well had visited many facilities with my teenage son for in-patient treatment...so maybe I already knew too much? Regardless, I didn't come across information that was useful or new. Additionally, the author throws his father-in-law's name (Dr. Amen) into the book at every possible opportunity as if forcing the reader to believe in his own authenticity.
I do not recommend this book for anyone actually looking for answers to their mental health questions.
I do not recommend this book for anyone actually looking for answers to their mental health questions.
November 3, 2014
I signed up to win this book via FirstReads, not realizing that it's tailored to young adults ages 25 and under. I haven't read it yet, but hope to skim it soon to see if there are some tidbits of information that would be helpful for someone in the middle age bracket.
Addendum: I have since read this book, or at least the chapters not focusing on action steps for those under 25. Very easy to read and provided a lot of insight about how the brain works and things we can do to improve its function.
Addendum: I have since read this book, or at least the chapters not focusing on action steps for those under 25. Very easy to read and provided a lot of insight about how the brain works and things we can do to improve its function.
September 2, 2014
I was selected to win a copy of this book from the Goodreads Contest. This was a very insightful and thought-provoking book! Not only did I learn WHY people behave the way they do [because they are wired this way!], I also gained a deeper understanding of the intricacies of the human brain. I have taken some Psychology courses in the past, but this was a great refresher. It brought all of the information together in a concise, easy to learn manner. The plan at the end of the book is great, too, which helps you to correct some of your own problems that you may be dealing with. Two thumbs up!
March 21, 2015
Amazing book that goes into details on how the brain works, and how it develops itself before 25. It's scary to see what people do before 25 that can destroy their brains. You'll learn a lot on how to avoid stupid mistakes, and how to optimize your brain development. It should be mandatory in schools.
August 9, 2014
A good overview of brain functions. Unfortunately,nothing groundbreaking in terms of solutions for everyday challenges apart from destress, exercise and eat well. Could be useful for those with a more basic understanding of brain function.
September 23, 2014
Good read! The book was enjoyable and worth reading if not to inspire internal thinking. It is truly basic things that often don't get much thought that will make the difference in one's thinking. I'd recommend this book to others!
May 8, 2015
I found this book very informative and helpful. I think it should be required reading for all students and teachers.
May 20, 2016
Reinformative. Have been taking the class, and I've enjoyed it greatly.
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March 31, 2015I think it might of change my life
May 18, 2015
Very informative
October 24, 2016
Very good book about what different parts of the brain does. I'm over 25 but enjoyed the read. Would recommend.
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