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The full talk is in the Feifan series on Fanshu, a Chinese audiobook app; this page is only a summary.
What This Episode Is About
Did you know? When you’re in a bad mood, even a “fake smile” can bring happiness back; when your creativity runs dry, changing your posture can help inspiration return; simply holding a hot drink can make other people judge us more kindly… Behind these scientific methods lies the deep wisdom of the theory of embodied cognition.
The body is not just the brain’s vehicle; it is also a tool for changing the brain. This episode brings together findings from cutting-edge psychological research to offer practical guidance for improving your mood, learning, work, and social life. Let your body become your super-assistant and give your whole life an upgrade!
You’ll Hear
- How cutting-edge psychological research can expand the boundaries of cognition
- An introduction to the fascinating connection between the body and the brain
- Ways to improve your mood, learning, work, and social life
This Episode’s Takeaways
The body is not a passive device that simply carries out the brain’s commands; it sends subtle signals that influence your decisions.
When your body can break out of its usual patterns, your thoughts can burst through all those little boxes too.
If you refuse to express a powerful emotion, that emotion will die away.
About the Author
[US] Sian Beilock A psychology professor at the University of Chicago and a brain science expert, she has received the International Young Scientist Award for Outstanding Achievement from the American Association for Applied Sport Psychology.
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