This Book Could Fix Your Life: The Science of Self Help - Paperback

by New Scientist New Scientist (Author), Helen Thomson (Author)

We all want to be happier, more successful and less stressed, but what really works?

From improving creativity to building confidence, self-care to self-esteem, forming better habits and feeling happier, Fix Your Life debunks the fads and explores the real science of self-help.

Can you learn to make better decisions?

Or break bad habits and form new ones?

What should you eat to feel happier?

How do you learn a skill faster?

Does mindfulness really work?

Dispelling mental health myths and self-help fads, here is the truth about meditation, making smarter choices, addiction, CBT, Tai Chi, success, diet, healthy relationships, anxiety, antidepressants, intelligence, willpower and much more.

Full of the latest research and ground-breaking evidence, packed with useful advice, this book really could fix your life.

Author Biography

New Scientist (Author)
Since 1956, New Scientist has established a world-beating reputation for exploring and uncovering the latest developments and discoveries in science and technology, placing them in context and exploring what they mean for the future. Each week through a variety of different channels, including print, online, social media and more, New Scientist reaches over 5 million highly engaged readers around the world.

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Helen Thomson (Author)
Helen Thomson is a writer and consultant with New Scientist. She has also written for the Guardian, Daily Mail, BBC Future and Psychologies and has won various awards for her journalism.

Helen has a BSc in Neuroscience and an MSc in Science Communication. She lives in London.