"Dr. Brian King got a degree in psychology before becoming a world-touring comic and the host of humor therapy seminars attended by more than ten thousand people each year. In this brilliant guide he presents hands-on techniques for managing stress by rewiring our brains to approach potentially difficult situations through a lens of positivity. To do so, Dr. King explores what stress is, where it comes from, and what it does to our bodies and brains. He delves deep into how to address everyday stress--as well as anxiety, insecurities, repression, and negativity--and gives insight into…mehr
"Dr. Brian King got a degree in psychology before becoming a world-touring comic and the host of humor therapy seminars attended by more than ten thousand people each year. In this brilliant guide he presents hands-on techniques for managing stress by rewiring our brains to approach potentially difficult situations through a lens of positivity. To do so, Dr. King explores what stress is, where it comes from, and what it does to our bodies and brains. He delves deep into how to address everyday stress--as well as anxiety, insecurities, repression, and negativity--and gives insight into resulting ailments such as anxiety disorders, depression, hypertension, obesity, substance abuse disorders, and more. Dr. King's techniques are chemical and cost free, and embrace humor, resilience, relaxation, optimism, gratitude, and acceptance. Instead of a dry medical approach to dealing with stress, this unique volume is filled with life-changing tips and instructions presented with humor and a wealth of memorable, smile-inducing anecdotes."--Provided by publisher.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Dr. Brian King trained as a neuroscientist and psychologist and for the past decade has traveled the world as a comedian and public speaker. By day he conducts seminars, presented nationwide and attended by thousands of people each year, on positive psychology, the health benefits of humor, and stress management. By night he practices what he teaches in comedy clubs. Dr. Brian began performing stand-up comedy in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2009, and has performed hundreds of shows around the world. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas, a master's degree from the University of New Orleans, and a PhD from Bowling Green State University, and is the author of The Laughing Cure. Dr. Brian hails from New York City and today spends his life on the road, traveling regularly with his partner, Sarah, and their young daughter.
Inhaltsangabe
Preface Are You Happy? Chapter 1 Of Bears and Traffic What Happens in Our Head During Stress? Worry Is the Worst What Happens to Our Bodies During Stress? Negative Emotions and the Stress That Inspires Them Chapter 2 Making Decisions Under Fire It’s Never Too Late to Change Crawling Up That Step Chapter 3 Having Goals and Making Plans Feeling in Control, Even When We’re Not Learning the Hard Way (Through an Unfortunate Series of Break-Ins) Chapter 4 Interview with a Real American Badass Chapter 5 The Choices We Make Getting to the Gym Across the Street Chapter 6 Three Days in Xpujil (Jon’s Story) Chapter 7 Puzzles, Games, and Bear Attacks Fostering Resilience in Children Chapter 8 Practicing Positive Thinking Laughing It Off Don’t Eat the Poison Berries Chapter 9 Feeling Overwhelmed and Exhausted Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness, But Misery Takes Credit The Biggest Irony of My Modern Life Chapter 10 Facing Challenges Carving a Carousel Afterword Pursuing Happiness Acknowledgments
Preface Are You Happy? Chapter 1 Of Bears and Traffic What Happens in Our Head During Stress? Worry Is the Worst What Happens to Our Bodies During Stress? Negative Emotions and the Stress That Inspires Them Chapter 2 Making Decisions Under Fire It’s Never Too Late to Change Crawling Up That Step Chapter 3 Having Goals and Making Plans Feeling in Control, Even When We’re Not Learning the Hard Way (Through an Unfortunate Series of Break-Ins) Chapter 4 Interview with a Real American Badass Chapter 5 The Choices We Make Getting to the Gym Across the Street Chapter 6 Three Days in Xpujil (Jon’s Story) Chapter 7 Puzzles, Games, and Bear Attacks Fostering Resilience in Children Chapter 8 Practicing Positive Thinking Laughing It Off Don’t Eat the Poison Berries Chapter 9 Feeling Overwhelmed and Exhausted Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness, But Misery Takes Credit The Biggest Irony of My Modern Life Chapter 10 Facing Challenges Carving a Carousel Afterword Pursuing Happiness Acknowledgments
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