Book Review: Calm Clarity:  How to Use Science to Rewire Your Brain

While there are many goals we may pursue in life — a better career, a better relationship, a greater sense of meaning, and deeper connection with those around us — they all start with first gaining a sense of clarity over what is getting in our way, what is helping move us toward our goals, and how we can begin to take ownership of our brains in a way that allows us to live the kind of lives we want. For Due Quach, a survivor of PTSD and a successful management consultant, understanding how to improve her brain function wasn’t just necessary, but advantageous. She writes, “It took many years for me to eventually see my having had PTSD as a blessing in disguise because it forced me to learn about the brain and to develop a unique set of techniques to take care of and enhance the functioning of my brain — things I probably would never have done if I had a normal brain.” In her new book, Calm Clarity: How to Use Science to Rewire Your Brain for Greater Wisdom, Fulfillment, and Joy, Quach draws upon the latest research, as well as her rich life experience, to offer a framework of brain hacks to improve how our brains function and allow us to find greater fulfillment, joy, and success — even in times of distress. “Being born on Earth is like a lottery. A small lucky proportion are born into loving families blessed with inner resources (like education, emotional intelligence, and resilience) and a degree of financial stability, where parents are gene...
Source: Psych Central - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Book Reviews Disorders General Habits Happiness Memory and Perception Mindfulness Motivation and Inspiration Personal Stories Psychology Self-Help Trauma Calm Clarity Due Quach Higher Self Inner Sage PTSD Source Type: news