Thriving Mind: How to cultivate a good life

by Jenny Brockis

Discover the amazing science for reclaiming your humanity and being happy!   We all feel it sometimes― all  of us, we really do. Tired, hopeless, stretched too thin, a little scared about the future, a sense that something important is missing. Modern life is unbelievably stressful, and it comes at us from all sides. But there’s also an upside to the modern world: in our age of better information, technology, nutrition, and healthcare, we’re using our smarts to develop a science that can help us feel happier and more connected to our lives―and it really does work.  In  Thriving Mind , Dr. Jenny Brockis draws on deep research and 30+ years of helping people solve persistent and serious problems to provide science-based strategies for overcoming them―as well as the habits to help avoid them in the future. Walking you through common issues such as loneliness, stress, relationship breakdown, loss of social connection, and mental health issues, Dr. Brockis shows that there are practical ways to alleviate or even banish these difficulties―and to reclaim a sense of meaning and vitality you might not have felt in years.     Whatever your worries, it’s important to remember you’re not alone, and that by using the tools and strategies outlined here, you can take real scientific steps toward reclaiming your humanity―and start doing the things today that will bring a brighter tomorrow.

Genres: Self Help

328 pages, Paperback

Published September 15, 2020

Reviews

[Leila]

DNF

[Flo · Rating 2 out of 5]

I can't say that the book was worth buying or reading for that matter. I love self help books but after having read many over the years, I like to think I'm a bit of a connoisseur and know a good self help book from a not so good self help book. The author did a lot of research but honestly, a lot of the information she gives you, you can find on the internet. For example, the number of hours you should sleep, the importance of eating healthy compared to eating unhealthy, dealing with stress, why socializing is good for you, how much to exercise, just to name a few. I can't say that the title, How to Cultivate a Good Life is answered in the book. Would I recommend it? No. Like I said, there are so many self help books, a lot of them repeat the same concepts and even the same research. Save yourself the money and don't bother. I didn't hate it but I wouldn't recommend it either.

[Ben · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book - very timely and practical. I really enjoyed reading this book. I found it easy to read, practical and relatable around the modern-day challenges of mental health. I'd highly recommend people invest the time in reading it and reflecting on what they can do differently to help themselves and others.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book full of kindness and compassion, that will give you a lot of food for thought!

[Steph · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good all-rounder if you need a starting point for why we should practice mindfulness, sleep well, eat healthily and manage stress. Complete with stories, stats and citations and some stark reminders of what happens if we continue to abuse our poor bodies and brains.