14 Days to Sustainable Happiness: A Workbook for Every Brain
- 182 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Loretta Graziano Breuning Book order
Loretta Graziano Breuning delves into the workings of our inner mammal brain, aiming to help individuals harness its full potential. Her experiences as a professor and a mother led her to question the assumption that happiness is our natural state, revealing instead that unhappiness is a survival mechanism and happiness is a learned skill. Through her research and her role as a docent at a zoo, she explores the fascinating parallels between animal social behavior and human experience, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of the brain beyond disease-based perspectives. She empowers readers to discover their own control over their mammalian operating system.
- 2021
- 2021
Ja, ssak: Jak pogodzic się ze zwierzęcym pragnieniem zdobycia wladzy spolecznej
- 474 pages
- 17 hours of reading
- 2021
The book explores how our brains are inherently wired to care about social status, leading to stress and anxiety. It offers insights into the detrimental effects of status games and provides strategies to rewire your thinking. By fostering self-confidence instead of engaging in social comparison, readers can cultivate a more joyful and fulfilling life.
- 2020
Exploring the origins of human emotions, the book delves into how our "happy chemicals," inherited from early mammals, influence behavior tied to survival. It reveals the ongoing challenge humans face in managing these innate impulses, shedding light on a historical perspective often overlooked. Through this lens, readers gain insight into the complexities of emotional regulation and the evolution of human behavior.
- 2018
How I Escaped Political Correctness And You Can Too
- 212 pages
- 8 hours of reading
I was politically correct for decades. Then one day I caught myself lying about a simple fact to make it sound more politically correct. It happened while I was lecturing to 150 students. I froze. Enough! In that moment, I decided to take back my brain. It cost me, but it had benefits too. Here is the story of how I came to question my political correctness, and how I learned to feel good and be good without it. You can too!
- 2017
The Science of Positivity
- 223 pages
- 8 hours of reading
The Science of Positivity teaches you how cynical thought habits are formed, and how you can rewire yourself to go beyond them.
- 2016
Habits of a Happy Brain
- 238 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Offers simple activities that help you understand the roles of your "happy chemicals"--serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphins. You'll also learn how to build new habits by rerouting the electricity in your brain to flow down a new pathway, making it even easier to trigger these happy chemicals and increase feelings of satisfaction when you need them most.
- 2011
Exploring themes of self-esteem and resilience, this book addresses the struggles of feeling belittled by others. It offers insights and strategies to help individuals recognize their worth and combat negative perceptions. Through relatable anecdotes and practical advice, readers are encouraged to build confidence and assertiveness, fostering a sense of empowerment in the face of criticism. The narrative emphasizes personal growth and the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive relationships.