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About this book
Boost focus, performance and mental energy at work without burning out.
Make Your Brain Work is the science-backed guide for anyone juggling multiple responsibilities and aiming to improve focus, boost performance and maintain mental energy without burning out. Whether you're managing a busy workload or preparing for your next career move, this book helps you stay productive, sharp and in control, even under pressure.
Neuroscience expert, Amy Brann breaks down cutting-edge brain research into practical, everyday strategies. You'll learn how to beat mental fatigue, block out distractions, improve decision-making and build lasting cognitive habits that keep you performing at your best.
If you want to lead with clarity, manage stress more effectively or make smarter choices when it matters most, Make Your Brain Work gives you the tools to thrive, not just survive, in today's demanding workplaces.
Themes include: mental performance, workplace wellbeing, focus and productivity, stress management, adaptive decision-making, cognitive resilience
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Table of contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- PART ONE You: unlocking your full potential
- 01 From overwhelmed to empowered: prioritize with confidence and take control of your day
- 02 Decoding stress: understanding your brain’s response and regaining control
- 03 Navigating your inner world: build self-awareness and master emotional regulation
- 04 Decision making and focus: how to cut through distractions and reclaim your time
- 05 Learning unlocked: cultivating a growth mindset for lifelong success
- 06 Productivity rewired: building habits that drive meaningful results
- PART TWO Your colleagues and clients: mastering the human element
- 07 Living in alignment: designing a life that works for you
- 08 Brain fuel for success: what your mind needs to achieve your goals
- 09 The minefield of motivating people: vital aspects of motivation often overlooked
- 10 Resilience redefined: building a brain that thrives under pressure
- 11 Igniting innovation: how to boost your creativity and problem-solving abilities
- 12 Strategic influence: how to stand out and be remembered at work
- PART THREE Your company: shaping the future of work
- 13 Smarter leadership foundations: what the brain needs to function optimally
- 14 Beyond psychological safety: unlocking your team’s Whole-Brain PotentialTM
- 15 Leadership in action: the neuroscience of high-performance teams
- References and further reading
- Index