title: How the Body Knows Its Mind: The Surprising Power of the Physical Environment to Influence How You Think and Feel
author:  Sian Beilock 
description: "How often do you read a book that is profound and also fun -- or that is full of surprises, but that also gives you that pleasant jolt of immediate recognition? Do a big favor for your body and your mind. Read Beilock's terrific book as soon as you can!" (Cass R. Sunstein, Robert Walmsley University Professor, Harvard University, and coauthor of Nudge)<br /><br /><i>How the Body Knows Its Mind</i> is a tour de force that teaches us the revolutionary new science of how our own physical interaction with the world around us strongly influences our ability to learn and perform. I highly recommend it. (Michael Lardon M.D., author of Mastering Golfs Mental Game and Finding Your Zone)<br /><br /><i>How the Body Knows Its Mind</i> has helpful insights for everyone. It is a must-have in your home. (Larry King)<br /><br /><i>How the Body Knows Its Mind</i> is a journey in the direction less traveled: from body to brain, rather than the reverse, illuminating the surprising ways that our physical actions can change our minds. From laughter yoga to Botox as a treatment for depression, to the importance of finger dexterity for learning math, Beilock charts a wondrous tour through the mind-body connection. (David Epstein, author of The Sports Gene)<br /><br />"Insightful, informative, and beautifully written, <i>How the Body Knows Its Mind</i> is a smart surprise that you won't want to miss!" (Daniel Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness)<br /><br />A very interesting and useful book. I recommend it! (Carol Dweck, author of Mindset)<br /><br />"How our bodies and minds work in tandem. Wide-ranging, informative and entertaining, especially for parents and educators." (<i>Kirkus</i>)<br /><br />Beilock reveals one intriguing secret after another That Beilock is supercharged with enthusiasm about her topic is evident and infectious. (<i>Booklist STARRED review</i>)<br /><br />"Sian Beilock shares the insights of embodied cognition with the rest of us.Through vivid stories and clear explanations, Beilock reveals how our bodies shape our thoughts and actions in surprising and compelling ways. It's rare to find a first-class scientist who is also a first-class writer; Beilock, lucky for us, is both." (Annie Murphy Paul, author of Origins)<br /><br />"In our quests to be more successful and influential, as well as happier and healthier, nothing has been so overlooked as the way we can use our own bodies and our environments to reach those goals. This book is life-changing. Read it now. (Heidi Grant Halvorson, Ph.D., author of Nine Things Successful People Do Differently)
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  Thought Force in Business and Everyday Life
  The Law of the New Thought
  Nuggets of the New Thought
  Memory Culture: The Science of Observing, Remembering and Recalling
  Dynamic Thought or The Law of Vibrant Energy
  Thought Vibration or the Law of Attraction in the Thought World
  Practical Mind‑Reading
  Practical Psychomancy and Crystal Gazing
  The Mind Building of a Child
  The Secret of Mental Magic
  Mental Fascination
  Self‑Healing by Thought Force
  Mind‑Power: The Law of Dynamic Mentation
  Practical Mental Influence
  Reincarnation and the Law of Karma
  The Inner Consciousness
  The Secret of Success
  Memory: How to Develop, Train and Use It
  Subconscious and the Superconscious Planes of Mind
  Suggestion and Auto‑Suggestion
  The Art of Expression
  The Art of Logical Thinking
  The New Psychology: Its Message, Principles and Practice
  The Will
  Thought‑Culture
  Human Nature: Its Inner States and Outer Forms
  Mind and Body or Mental States and Physical Conditions
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