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Counterclockwise: Mindful Health And The Power Of Possibility
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If We Could Turn Back The Clock Psychologically, Could We Also Turn It Back Physically? For More Than Thirty Years, Awardwinning Social Psychologist Ellen Langer Has Studied This Provocative Question, And Now, In Counterclockwise, She Presents The Answer: Opening Our Minds To What?S Possible, Instead Of Presuming Impossibility, Can Lead To Better Healthat Any Age.Drawing On Landmark Work In The Field And Her Own Body Of Colorful And Highly Original Experimentsincluding The First Detailed Discussion Of Her ?Counterclockwise? Study, In Which Elderly Men Lived For A Week As Though It Was 1959 And Showed Dramatic Improvements In Their Hearing, Memory, Dexterity, Appetite, And General Wellbeinglanger Shows That The Magic Of Rejuvenation And Ongoing Good Health Lies In Being Aware Of The Ways We Mindlessly React To Social And Cultural Cues. Examining The Hidden Decisions And Vocabulary That Shape The Medical World (?Chronic? Versus ?Acute,? ?Cure? Versus ?Remission?), The Powerful Physical Effects Of Placebos, And The Intricate But Often Defeatist Ways We Define Our Physical Health, Langer Challenges The Idea That The Limits We Assume And Impose On Ourselves Are Real. With Only Subtle Shifts In Our Thinking, In Our Language, And In Our Expectations, She Tells Us, We Can Begin To Change The Ingrained Behaviors That Sap Health, Optimism, And Vitality From Our Lives. Improved Vision, Younger Appearance, Weight Loss, And Increased Longevity Are Just Four Of The Results That Langer Has Demonstrated.Immensely Readable And Riveting, Counterclockwise Offers A Transformative And Bold New Paradigm: The Psychology Of Possibility. A Hopeful And Groundbreaking Book By An Author Who Has Changed How People All Over The World Think And Feel, Counterclockwise Is Sure To Join Mindfulness As A Standard Source On Newcentury Science And Healing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Counterclockwise'? A: 'Counterclockwise' explores the relationship between mindset and physical health, suggesting that altering our perceptions can lead to improvements in well-being.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Counterclockwise' is Ellen J. Langer, an award-winning social psychologist.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'Counterclockwise' is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Counterclockwise' published? A: 'Counterclockwise' was published on May 19, 2009.
- Q: How many pages does 'Counterclockwise' have? A: 'Counterclockwise' contains a total of 240 pages.
- Q: What are some key concepts discussed in 'Counterclockwise'? A: Key concepts include the psychology of possibility, the impact of social cues on health, and the effects of language on our perceptions of well-being.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all ages? A: 'Counterclockwise' is suitable for a wide audience, as it addresses health and well-being concepts applicable at any age.
- Q: What category does 'Counterclockwise' fall under? A: 'Counterclockwise' is categorized under Personal Transformation.
- Q: Are there any notable experiments mentioned in 'Counterclockwise'? A: Yes, the book discusses Langer's 'counterclockwise' study, where elderly men lived as if it were 1959, resulting in remarkable health improvements.
- Q: What is the MSRP of 'Counterclockwise'? A: The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for 'Counterclockwise' is $16.98.