The source : open your mind, change your life

'The Source marries universal truths with scientific rigor for a persuasive, important exploration of The Law of Attraction.' - Deepak Chopra MD '[Like] the self-help success The Secret , but cooler and more sciencey.' - Evening Standard Life-changing opportunities pass us by every day – now we can train our minds to seize them Self-help books like The Secret promise that we can tap into the 'law of attraction' to control our destiny, simply by changing our thoughts. If we strip away the mystique, at the heart of this idea is a fundamental truth that is backed up by the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience: most of the things we want from life – health, happiness, wealth, love - are governed by our ability to think, feel and act; in other words, by our brain. Dr Tara Swart, a neuroscientist and executive coach with a background in psychiatry, is convinced beyond all doubt of our ability to alter how our brains work - and transform our lives. In The Source , she draws on the latest cognitive science and her experience coaching highly successful people to reveal the secret to mastering our minds. With a four-step plan to awaken the power of your brain, this unique guide to life combines science and spirituality in a way that is open-minded and practical. Discover how to: - Challenge 'autopilot' thinking and rewire your brain's pathways to fulfil your potential - Manifest the things you want by directing your energy towards your deepest values and ambitions - Harness the power of visualisation to prime your brain to grab opportunities and take control of your future - Attack life with confidence, dispel fear and avoid negative thinking Unlock your potential today – you are just four steps away from building a new confident you. **‘[Like] the self-help success__The Secret__, but cooler and more sciencey.’__- Evening Standard__****Life-changing opportunities pass us by every day – now we can train our minds to seize them**Self-help books like__The Secret__promise that we can tap into the 'law of attraction' to control our destiny, simply by changing our thoughts. If we strip away the mystique, at the heart of this idea is a fundamental truth that is backed up by the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience: most of the things we want from life – health, happiness, wealth, love -__are__governed by our ability to think, feel and act; in other words, by our brain.Dr Tara Swart, a neuroscientist and executive coach with a background in psychiatry, is convinced beyond all doubt of our ability to alter how our brains work - and transform our lives. In__The Source__, she draws on the latest cognitive science and her experience coaching highly successful people to reveal the secret to mastering our minds.With a four-step plan to awaken the power of your brain, this unique guide to life combines science and spirituality in a way that is open-minded and practical. Discover how to:- Challenge 'autopilot' thinking and rewire your brain's pathways to fulfil your potential- Manifest the things you want by directing your energy towards your deepest values and ambitions- Harness the power of visualisation to prime your brain to grab opportunities and take control of your future- Attack life with confidence, dispel fear and avoid negative thinkingUnlock your potential today – you are just four steps away from building a new confident you. Contents About the Book About the Author Title Page Dedication Epigraph Preface: A Return to The Source Introduction Part 1 Science and Spirituality Chapter 1 The Law of Attraction Chapter 2 Visualise It Part 2 The Elastic Brain Chapter 3 Your Amazing Brain: Genesis of The Source Chapter 4 Your Malleable Mind: How to Rewire your Neural Pathways Part 3 The Agile Brain Chapter 5 Brain Agility: How to Nimbly Switch Between Different Types of Thinking Chapter 6 Emotions: Master Your Feelings Chapter 7 Physicality: Know Yourself Chapter 8 Intuition: Trust Your Gut Chapter 9 Motivation: Stay Resilient to Achieve Your Goals Chapter 10 Logic: Make Good Decisions Chapter 11 Creativity: Design Your Ideal Future Part 4 Fire Up The Source Chapter 12 Step 1: Raised Awareness – Switch Off Your Autopilot Chapter 13 Step 2: Action Board It Chapter 14 Step 3: Focused Attention – Neuroplasticity in Action Chapter 15 Step 4: Deliberate Practice – The Source Comes to Life Conclusion: Sustaining The Source Notes Bibliography Note from the author Index Acknowledgements Copyright