Happy Hour with Einstein

by Melissa Hughes

We once believed that intelligence and creativity were fixed. It was generally accepted that we were born with a certain capacity to learn, and we did the best with what we had. Now we know differently. Over the last few decades, advances in neuroscience have illuminated important discoveries about our capacity for learning, problem-solving, creativity, success, and happiness. Happy Hour with Einstein won't get you a degree in neuroscience, but it will share recent research about how the brain functions and those factors which impact cognition, creativity, and memory with practical strategies for a smarter, happier YOU! Part one explores the regions of the brain and explains how laughter, doodling, movement, surprise, and gratitude have been proven to change the way we think and learn. Part two enables you to put that information to work in the form of a gratitude journal. Think of it as happy hour with Einstein and a few other brainiacs sharing their discoveries in "plain speak" over a few cocktails. So belly up to the bar for a few inspirational hors d'oeuvres and intellectual small plates that will change the way you see yourself and the world.

198 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2016

About the author

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Melissa Hughes' career began in radio where she was a staff announcer, DJ, and voice-over artist. While in England for many years, she starred in the BBC radio drama Trouble Brewing; appeared in numerous plays; and did the screams for the character Lois Lane as well as other voices in the film Superman.

Reviews

[Byron Edgington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dr. Melissa Hughes has a way of putting the fun in cognitive function. This little book would seem to be a whimsical treatise on how the three pounds of grey matter inside our skull works, and that's exactly what it is. It's brain function for dummys, I suppose. In a side matter, Hughes' book provides insights into why we humans, creatures who pride ourselves on our mental capacities, can be so easily duped by ad men, and fad men. Our brains do a lot of the heavy lifting sometimes, making decisions for us that may or may not be in our best interests. Here's just one example: Plop-plop, fizz-fizz... Okay, which product did you think of? You probably didn't think at all. You saw an Alka Seltzer tablet, because your brain took you there, right? Madison Avenue is thick with people who understand how that works. Thanks, Dr. Hughes for the fun and insightful tour of my brain.Happy Hour with Einstein

[Paul Croubalian · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read. Maybe a little too great!

I had to keep taking back from my wife who kept taking it from me

Thank you, Dr. Melissa Hughes

[Courtney Bagans · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple and light! Dr. Melissa delivers a practical and concise overview of the brain as it relates to wellbeing in the workplace.

[C Jacobson]

not at the library