Uncovering happiness
Subtitle: overcoming depression with mindfulness and self-compassion
By: Elisha Goldstein
Edition: First Atria books hardcover edition.
Publisher: Atria Books
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9781451690545; 9781451690552
Subjects: Alternative treatment; Compassion; Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy; Mental Depression; Self-acceptance; Popular works
Description: Goldstein believes that overcoming depression and uncovering happiness is in harnessing our brain's own natural antidepressant power and ultimately creating a more resilient antidepressant brain. In seven simple steps, she shows you how to take back control of your mind, your mood, and your life --
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-278) and index.
Table of contents: title: A naturally antidepressant brain. Understand the depression loop ; Reverse bad habits; title: The five natural antidepressants. Change the brain through mindfulness ; Nurture self-compassion and its wonderful side effects ; Live with purpose : know why you matter and what you can do about it ; Go out and play : rediscovering the joy of life ; Learn to get better and better; title: The natural antidepressant tool kit. Uncovering happiness ; Five strategies to stick to healthy habits ; Three yoga poses for depression ; Five steps to a growth mindset ; Twenty-one days of purpose ; Strengthen your natural antidepressants : longer practices ; Uncovering happiness : the recap ; Uncovering happiness : the discussion guide ; Find out more.