Positive life changes lead to positive brain changes. Drawing on the
huge success of his groundbreaking book, The Upward Spiral,
neuroscientist Alex Korb offers actionable, step-by-step skills to help
you reshape your brain and create an upward spiral towards a happier,
healthier life.
Depression is defined by a collection of symptoms. You feel crappy most
of the time. Nothing seems interesting, and everything seems
overwhelming. You have trouble with sleep. You feel guilty and anxious
and have thoughts that life isn't worth living. Each symptom reinforces
and inspires new symptoms, and this is a sign that your brain circuits
are caught in the downward spiral of depression. So, how can you reverse
it?
In his first book, The Upward Spiral, neuroscientist Alex Korb
demystified the intricate brain processes that cause depression and
outlined a practical and effective approach for getting better. Based on
the latest research, this evidence-based workbook takes the theory
behind Korb's breakthrough book and distills it into concrete,
actionable exercises and skills.
Just as one small trigger can drag you down, an effective intervention
can start enough momentum to carry you back up. Exercise, attention to
breathing, gratitude, sleep hygiene, and positive social interactions
are just some of the offerings in this workbook that can help alter
activity in specific neural circuits, setting you on the path toward an
upward spiral to happiness and well-being.
