Max Your Mind: The Owner's Guide for a Strong Brain

by Sandra Sunquist Stanton

Frustrated with your brain? How would you like to remember where you put your car keys? Is multitasking working for you? Do you ever wonder how you drove to your destination? Baby boomers may be painfully aware of “the Fade”---as parts of our mind, body, spirit and relationships change and slow down through the years. "Max Your Mind" points out many benefits or “the Boost” that come with maturity, while offering tips to stay sharp and deal with the down side. If you are willing to explore some uncharted waters, you may discover satisfying gifts that light up your brain. Retirement can mean a second wind and a new sense of purpose. "Max Your Mind" takes a light hearted look from a spiritual perspective at the serious subject of the ways brain, body, spirit and relationships work together so we can more easily make choices to stay healthy and happy. Researchers have great news for us! Our brains are “plastic”, which means they change, improving and growing stronger in many ways as long as we give them what they need. However, scientific studies may not be everyone’s favorite reading material. "Max Your Mind" uses anecdotal stories to translate their work into usable tips that we can apply to our everyday lives. Conversational neuroscience can help us a make life-giving choices. Solutions appear that we can accept without blame or shame. Reader friendly applications can guide us to live fully as God intended. We hope you will find hope, help and humor within the pages.

Genres: Nonfiction

216 pages, Paperback

First published May 30, 2015

About the author

Sandra Sunquist Stanton NCC, LPC, BCC of Eau Claire WI is an author, speaker and board certified health and wellness and life coach. Since retiring from school counseling after twenty-five years, she has published over fifty articles and book chapters, has presented over 100 workshops in 8 states and in Canada, and has been invited to set up a guidance program at Kunming International Academy in Yunnan, China. Sandra continues to help people of all ages make the most of their amazing brains through her business, Connections of the Heart LLC, and her online platforms.

Reviews

[Linda Stelter · Rating 5 out of 5]

This inspiring, faith-based book offers simple explanations to help us understand our brains and those in our lives. I especially enjoyed the chapters on gratitude and trust, gender, humor, friends and family. Sandi's work is well-documented with a generous bibliography that reconnected me with many books I have read.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is full of well-researched and practical information on brain health. It's organized in a clear, easy-to-read format, and it flows nicely. I would recommend it to anyone interested in current brain research and/or useful techniques for staving off cognitive decline.

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sandra is so enthusiastic about brain health and it shines through in this book. You can't help feeling optimistic! The content is easily accessible and supported by research. You will learn many practical tools to support your health and wellbeing.

[Trent · Rating 1 out of 5]

Too much God, gave up 10% through.