Brain Tools for the Busy - Jay Rai

Brain Tools for the Busy

Building Resilience through Neuroscience and Eastern Wisdom

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Buch | Hardcover
224 Seiten
2025
John Wiley & Sons Inc (Verlag)
978-1-394-21841-7 (ISBN)
24,90 inkl. MwSt
Supercharge your resilience, energy and productivity without cramming another task into your already chaotic schedule

Brain Tools for the Busy: Building Resilience through Neuroscience and Eastern Wisdom is an essential guide for those navigating the demanding challenges of their busy lives, without the luxury of slowing their pace. Guided by neuroscience expert and renowned executive coach Jay Rai, this work serves as your framework for mastering resilience. 

Dive into a heady mix of modern neuroscience, transformative psychotherapies, and timeless Eastern philosophies. Expect no fluff and jargon; this is your go-to manual for practical, implementable strategies that forge a steely mindset and fend off burnout in our relentless, always-on-the-move existence.

Brain Tools for the Busy arms you with simple, effective techniques to strengthen your mental health, conquer stress, and skyrocket work performance—strategies so intuitive you can start using them instantly.

In addition, you will uncover: 



The science and strategies of crafting a resilient mindset and beating burnout
Techniques to amplify self-confidence, nurture self-compassion and empathy, and sharpen your assertiveness
Tactics to handle conflict like a pro, preserving and repairing those all-important professional and personal relationships


Whether you're an entry-level professional, a seasoned C-suite exec, or somewhere in between, Brain Tools for the Busy is a must-have resource for managers, executives, directors, entrepreneurs, founders, and other business leaders determined to stay on top of their game.

JAY RAI specialises in the fields of neuroscience and mental health psychology. She takes a distinctive approach by uniquely combining psychotherapy techniques with neuroscience and Eastern mindfulness practices, making her insights accessible and easy to apply in everyday life. With a Master of Science in Neuroscience and Psychology of Mental Health from King’s College London, Jay is passionate about simplifying complex concepts. Her work invites everyone to explore the transformative power of integrating these techniques into their lives.

Acknowledgements xi

About the Author xiii

Preface xv

Introduction xvii

Chapter 1 The Bright Side of Busy 1

Part I Energise and Conquer 9

Chapter 2 Power Protect: Guard Your Energy Like a Pro 11

Chapter 3 Energy Playlist: Nail Your Day, Your Way 25

Part II Supercharge Your Productivity 33

Chapter 4 No Passion, No Problem: The Power of Patterns 35

Chapter 5 Pleasure-Driven Productivity: Let’s Get Emotional 41

Chapter 6 From Paralysis to Progress: Tools for the

Time-Pressed 53

Part III Boundaries: Shattering Limitations 67

Chapter 7 Bubble Up: Your Defence Against Life’s Daily Dramas 73

Chapter 8 Say It Right: Practical Language for Setting Limits 83

Part IV Conflict: A Clash Course 97

Chapter 9 From Hostage to Harmony: Lessons from Hostage Negotiators 101

Chapter 10 How to Be Assertive (Without Losing Yourself ) 111

Chapter 11 Complaint Conversion 125

Part V Turning Stress and Worries into Wins 131

Chapter 12 Balloon Strategy: Release Your Worries 135

Chapter 13 Traffic Light System: Don’t Speed into Stress 141

PART VI Conquering Negativity 149

Chapter 14 Worry Window: Time-Box Your Troubles 153

Chapter 15 Art Critic Method: An Artful Approach to Self-Criticism 159

Chapter 16 Re-engage with Your Big “Why” 165

Chapter 17 Mind Mute: Make Peace with the Night 171

Part VII Self-Confidence 177

Chapter 18 Fast-Track Your Confidence 179

Chapter 19 Final Thoughts 191

Index 193

Erscheinungsdatum
Verlagsort New York
Sprache englisch
Gewicht 680 g
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie Krankheiten / Heilverfahren
Wirtschaft Betriebswirtschaft / Management Unternehmensführung / Management
ISBN-10 1-394-21841-9 / 1394218419
ISBN-13 978-1-394-21841-7 / 9781394218417
Zustand Neuware
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