"What if you were capable of more? What if you could be a little more empathetic and a lot more motivated? And what if your best days weren't left up to chance but were something you could queue up at a moment's notice? Most of us want to be a little happier, a little more focused, and a lot less stressed. And we'd rather not quit our jobs or join a monastery to do it. We want simple life hacks that are easy to fold into our everyday lives, and we want advice that goes beyond "Get a good night's sleep." Neuroscience labs are discovering a gold mine of practical advice that often debunks popular trends. Sharp will help put the lessons of neuroscience to work for people at work and at home. Readers will learn: how a special deep breathing technique improves decision-making exactly what kind of exercise helps you think on your feet what neuroscience says you should look for in a doctor, and how to get focused on your most unfocused days. There's even a chapter on how to best support your partner through life's stressful events. Cognitive scientist Therese Huston is one of those rare specialists who makes neuroscience research easy to grasp and applicable to everyday life. In Sharp, she offers the lessons of neuroscience in a format that's easy to read and even easier to apply"-- Provided by publisher