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Get the Summary of Annie Grace's “The Alcohol Experiment” in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: Changing your habits can be hard without the right tools. This is especially true for alcohol because habits are, by definition, subconscious thought processes. Through her methodical research of the latest neuroscience and her own journey, Annie Grace has cracked the code on habit change...
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Book Preview: #1 The author continued: The present world is a different one. Grief, calamity, and evil cause inner bitterness...there is disobedience and rebellion...Evil influences strike from early morning until late at night...they injure the mind and reduce its intelligence and they also injure the muscles and the flesh.
#2 The presence of mental stress as a part of modern living...
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#1 The quest for psychological safety is at the center of our psychological lives. It is the concept that helps us understand the meaning behind our sexual fantasies and arousal. The unconscious mind is constantly working to help us pursue our goals in the safest way possible.
#2 We must maintain a secure attachment to our parents to ensure that we survive psychologically....
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#1 I had always wondered what goes on behind the closed doors of Alcoholics Anonymous. The secret society that is open to anyone at a price: not one more drink for the rest of your life.
#2 We are all hardwired to get hooked on hooch, and alcohol is no exception. If you drink on a regular basis, you are probably, kind of, just a little bit addicted.
#3 As a result,...
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#1 To make muscles, such as your biceps, stronger, you must find the Goldilocks weight: an amount you can barely manage, which will leave you exhausted but not injured by the time you've finished your workout.
#2 The cycle of stress and rest is referred to as periodization in the world of exercise science. It involves isolating a muscle or capability you want to grow,...
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#1 We are all susceptible to the effects of trauma and loss. They can strike us down in a fraction of a second, and we can be utterly devastated. We become hopelessly frozen by terror and helplessness.
#2 I was hit by a car while crossing the street. I was sent flying, and when I came to, I was lying on the road, unable to move or breathe. I was terrified that...
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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview:Glenn Livingston's Never Binge Again (2015) offers advice on how to get over unhealthy eating habits, tame the Pig within and ignore its squeals, and control cravings. Written from the perspective of a formerly obese and food-obsessed guy, Never Binge Again debunks common dieting approaches entirely based on healing and self-love, and focuses on the importance of 100 percent...
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#1 I returned to America in 1972 as a Buddhist monk. I had been studying in Asia for five years, and when I returned, I wanted to see how it would be to live as a monk in America, even if for only a short while.
#2 I grew up in a scientific and intellectual household, but was still unhappy. I turned to the East to find happiness, and I began practice at a Thai forest...
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Book Preview: #1 Rejections are the most common emotional wounds we suffer in life. We experience them when we are turned down by potential dates, refused by potential employers, and snubbed by potential friends.
#2 Rejections can cause four distinct psychological wounds, the severity of which depends on the situation and our emotional health at the time. When the rejections we experience...
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#1 The real way positive psychology was developed has been a secret until now. In 1997, I was president-elect of the American Psychological Association, and I received an email from an anonymous foundation lawyers asking me to come see them in New York.
#2 I had almost forgotten about the anonymous foundation, when I got a call from the treasurer about six months later....
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#1 Creativity is a central source of meaning in our lives. It is the process of creating something new and interesting, and it is often the result of many sources working together to create something new and interesting.
#2 The joy of research is that it takes a lot of courage. You invest a lot of yourself in your work, and nothing may come of it. You could spend five...
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#1 Calisthenics is a physical training method that uses your own bodyweight for resistance. It can provide you with a lifetime of benefits, but many people fail to realize this because they are working off of a limited and inaccurate perception of it.
#2 Calisthenics can be done anywhere, and it is an all-inclusive style of training that requires only open floor space...
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Book Preview: “Fiber Fueled: The Plant-Based Gut Health Program for Losing Weight, Restoring Your Health, and Optimizing Your Microbiome” (2020) is a self-help health book about restoring balance to our gut microbiome, which is essentially a diverse community of microorganisms that coexist inside our body and serve a very important purpose—to keep us healthy. Dr. Will Bulsiewicz...
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Book Preview: #1 The most common misconception about meditation is that it involves achieving a quiet empty mind through meditation, which is a bubble in which there is nothing but space and through which nothing unpleasant can enter. But meditation is actually about stopping thoughts and feelings.
#2 When you first sit down to meditate, it can feel like you are caught in the middle...
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#1 Play is a biological process that has evolved over generations to promote survival. It shapes the brain and makes animals smarter and more adaptable. It fosters empathy and makes possible complex social groups.
#2 We are built to play, and play is the purest expression of our individuality. We are happiest when we are playing. But as we get older, we are...
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#1 The four elements of an emotionally intelligent approach are self-knowledge, managing your emotions, understanding others' behaviors and feelings, and managing your relationships.
#2 Self-awareness is about understanding ourselves and knowing what pushes our buttons and why. It is about recognizing our past and our self-image, and how they affect how we choose to...
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Book Preview: #1 The first chakra is responsible for the root of our problems, which are the deep inner thoughts that stop us from boldly and confidently making our dreams happen. We need to find and clear the mold that has been wired into our core since birth.
#2 The Root Chakra is located at the base of the spinal cord, and it is where everything starts. It represents the body's...
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Book Preview: #1 The belief that alcoholism is a fatal illness is widely supported by the medical community and society at large. However, there are many doctors who do not support AA's view.
#2 The support and genuine benefit that AA gives to alcoholics is unlike anything else available. However, the cornerstone of its philosophy is the idea that alcoholism is a disease that cannot...
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#1 The one thing we can predict about our own lives is that they will be unpredictable. In this life stage, we will be beset by internal and external crises. We must find a new sense of meaning and purpose in our lives.
#2 As we age, our bodies and relationships change, and the pace of change accelerates. We must develop new habits to meet the challenges of this life...
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#1 The Enneagram is a personality test that views the personality as a false self that developed to allow your true self to adapt and fit in with other humans. It views the personality as a defensive or compensatory self whose coping strategies developed to help you fulfill your needs and reduce your anxieties.
#2 The Enneagram is a tool that helps us recognize and...
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