Cognitive Change

Do you want to stop self-destructive behaviors, manage negative emotions and improve your well-being? Discover this Practical Guide full of essential CBT techniques Changing your behavior is hard work. Most of the time we are victims of internal conditioning and self-sabotage that doesn’t let us grow. These emotions can affect your ability to effectively regulate feelings, impacting your relationships, professional life, and overall well-being. You are not alone. This happens to most of the people out there. These feelings can be extremely challenging to face without help and become ...

Over the past few years, Brianna Wiest has gained renown for her deeply moving, philosophical writing. This new compilation of her published work features pieces on why you should pursue purpose over passion, embrace negative thinking, see the wisdom in daily routine, and become aware of the cognitive biases that are creating the way you see your life. Some of these pieces have never been seen; others have been read by millions of people around the world. Regardless, each will leave you thinking: This idea changed my life.

An astonishing new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable. Psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, Norman Doidge, M.D., traveled the country to meet both the brilliant scientists championing neuroplasticity and the people whose lives...

Wall Street Journal bestseller “A welcome revelation.” --The Financial Times Award-winning Wharton Professor and Choiceology podcast host Katy Milkman has devoted her career to the study of behavior change. In this ground-breaking book, Milkman reveals a proven path that can take you from...

HISTORICAL LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGE EVOLUTION --- This book provides an in-depth exploration of the processes that have shaped human language over millennia, integrating linguistic, archaeological, cognitive, and sociocultural evidence to illuminate the evolution of languages. Anchoring its analysis in historical linguistics, the book goes into the profound effects of migration, educational systems, trade, and technological innovations on language transformation. The bookunfolds with an examination of migration's necessary place in shaping linguistic territory, from the spread of Indo-...

You believe you’re rational. You value honesty. You like to think your decisions are guided by reason. So why does your mind work so hard to explain away mistakes, defend shaky choices, and protect beliefs long after evidence starts to pile up? The Basics of Cognitive Dissonance reveals the hidden psychological force shaping your opinions, decisions, loyalties, and justifications—often without your awareness. This book explains, in clear and compelling language, why inner conflict feels so uncomfortable and why the mind instinctively rewrites reality to make that discomfort disappear. ...

It’s never too late to reprogram your habits. But how long does it really take and how can you make the changes stick? Leading habit researcher Dr Gina Cleo reveals revolutionary breakthroughs in behavioural science that will help you uncover how your brain works, and how to rewire it to make instant and lasting change in your life. Discover evidence-based techniques to break free from unwanted habits, master your motivation and navigate setbacks to achieve the lifestyle you’ve always wanted, no matter what stage of life you’re in.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2026 ROYAL SOCIETY TRIVEDI SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE FINALIST FOR THE PROSE AWARD IN POPULAR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS, ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN PUBLISHERS As a graduate student at MIT, Steve Ramirez successfully created false memories in the lab. Now, as a neuroscientist working at...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The author of The Comfort Crisis asks: Are we hardwired to crave more? From food and stuff to information and influence, why can’t we ever get enough? “Reveals the biological and evolutionary foundations behind your brain’s fixations, so you can stop seeking...

What happens when the long-term effects of a brain injury meet the realities of aging? For many survivors of traumatic brain injury, concussion, mild TBI, repeated head impacts, or acquired brain injury, the most difficult questions may not appear until years later. A memory lapse becomes more noticeable. Fatigue is harder to manage. Word-finding problems, slower thinking, balance concerns, sensory overload, or emotional changes begin to affect daily life in new ways. Is this normal aging, a long-standing brain injury effect, or a sign that something new deserves medical attention? Aging ...

Relieve anxiety, burnout, feelings of overwhelm, and chronic physical symptoms by healing your dysregulated nervous system with this 5-stage roadmap based on the latest science. Dr. Linnea Passaler has helped thousands globally in her digital health program address a wide range of symptoms...

Personal Transformation Based on Mindfulness and Self-Compassion What's your most important goal? Why does it matter so deeply? How will you overcome the obstacles? Answer these questions with sincerity, proceed with mindfulness and compassion, and you have just set in motion a revolutionary...

Future-proof your career and maximize your competitive advantage by learning the skill necessary to stay relevant, reinvent yourself, and adapt to whatever the workplace throws your way in this essential guide that goes beyond the insights of popular works such as Extreme Productivity, Deep Work...

Based on Stanford University psychologist Kelly McGonigal's wildly popular course "The Science of Willpower," The Willpower Instinct is the first book to explain the science of self-control and how it can be harnessed to improve our health, happiness, and productivity. Informed by the latest...

Through the Veil of Thoughts and Beliefs and into Spacious Presence Imagine carrying around a radio that constantly complains, criticizes, brings up past regrets, and frets about the future. Does this sound familiar? "When the thinking mind never stops speaking," teaches Eckhart Tolle, "we can...

Joe Navarro, a former FBI counterintelligence officer and a recognized expert on nonverbal behavior, explains how to ""speed-read"" people: decode sentiments and behaviors, avoid hidden pitfalls, and look for deceptive behaviors. You'll also learn how your body language can influence what your...

Is your brain running a 24/7 anxiety podcast you never subscribed to? Yeah. This book is for you. Shut Up Brain! is a refreshingly honest, laugh-out-loud guide to calming your mind without the fluff, guilt, or toxic positivity. Written like a sassy best friend who actually knows what they’re talking about, this book helps you quiet the mental chaos while keeping your personality firmly intact. Inside, you’ll discover: Practical, science-backed strategies to manage anxiety and overthinking Real-life scenarios that make you say, “Oh wow, that’s me” Tools you can use at 3 a.m., ...

Money Psychology – Behavioral Finance – Personal Finance – Financial Mindset – Emotional Spending – Cognitive Biases – Money Habits – Self-Improvement Why do intelligent people make money decisions they later regret? Why can fear, comparison, shame, or excitement overpower even the best financial advice? Money Psychology Made Easy reveals the invisible forces shaping the way you earn, spend, save, borrow, invest, and think about security. Across four accessible books, this complete collection shows that financial behavior is rarely just about numbers. It is also about memory, ...

Renowned social psychologists Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson take a compelling look into how the brain is wired for self-justification. This updated edition concludes with an extended discussion of how we can live with dissonance, learn from it, and perhaps, eventually, forgive ourselves. Why...

The author of the bestselling Boldand The Rise of Superman explores altered states of consciousness and how they can ignite passion, fuel creativity, and accelerate problem solving, in this groundbreaking book in the vein of Daniel Pink’s Drive and Charles Duhigg’s Smarter Faster Better. Why...