"Mind Training: The Science of Self-Empowerment is an excellent book that combines elements of brain science and theoretical research psychology with the practical applications of self-help programs designed to promote psychological health and more effective personal functioning. Deeper self-knowledge and understanding are gained by an examination of science-based principles exploring how the mind works. In a clear and concise way, co-authors Ravinder and Eldon Taylor offer the reader numerous opportunities for self-reflection and for applying self-empowering behavioral strategies using exercises contained in the book. If you want to get beyond wishy-washy feel goodism in your quest for insightful, self-determining, and authentic living, and if you seriously wish to enhance your life in a practical way informed by science-based principles, then this book is for you!"
~ Anthony Falikowski, Professor at Sheridan College/Adjunct Professor York University (retired) and author of Higher Reality Therapy and Experiencing Philosophy.
ï»ï»ï»ï»ï»ï»"I am often skeptical when considering reading a self-help book about how to train your brain. Most are trite and devoid of science. Mind Training does an excellent job of blending psychology and brain science, in an easily readable fashion, making real change possible."
~ Larry D. Rosen, Professor Emeritus at California State University, Dominguez Hills and co-author of The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World, 2017 PROSE Award winner for Biomedicine and Neuroscience.
"Most of our brain's activity does not take the form of conscious, verbal thoughts, so it's great to know that so much research has been done on these subconscious processes. This book gathers a broad array of that research, so we can better trace and master our own mental activity. The variety of approaches makes it easy for the reader to pull on the threads that best help them find their power over their own subconscious mind."
~ Loretta Breuning, Ph.D., Professor of Management at California State University, and author of Habits of a Happy Brain
ï»ï»ï»ï»"What makes Mind Training different is that it is really based on research literature. It's not just anecdotes and testimonials like most self-help books. Further, the research is described, not just referred to so that the reader can see what it actually says and how it is being applied. The advice is concrete and doable. The summary and exercises at the end of each chapter are well thought out and flow from what is explained in the chapter.
~ Joel Weinberger, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at Adelphi University, NY, and author of The Unconscious: Theory, Research, and Clinical Implications.ï»ï»
"We all want to be happier, and yet for many of us, the path to happiness is hard to find. Mind Training: The Science of Self-Empowerment provides practical strategies, based in empirical scientific research, to guide readers in how to make positive changes in their lives. This book informs readers about the power of the mind and gives specific techniques for taking control of their thoughts in order to live happier, healthier lives."
~ Catherine A. Sanderson, Professor of Psychology, Amherst College, MA, and author of Why We Act.
