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52 Small Changes for the Mind: Improve Memory * Minimize Stress * Increase Productivity * Boost Happiness
Small changes work. In this practical book, wellness expert Brett Blumenthal reveals how to hone in on the mind as the foundation of overall health and well-being. She presents one small, achievable change every week—from developing music appreciation to eating brain-boosting foods, practicing mono-tasking, incorporating play, and more. The accumulation of these lifestyle changes ultimately leads to improved memory, less stress, increased productivity, and sustained happiness. Backed by research from leading experts and full of helpful charts and worksheets, 52 Small Changes for the Mind provides a road map to a better life—and proves that the journey can be as rewarding as the destination.
320 pages, Paperback
First published July 28, 2015
About the author
Brett Blumenthal
9 books66 followersBrett Blumenthal is co-creator and illustrator of I Wish for You. Prior to becoming a full-time artist, she was the International bestselling author of the wellness book series - 52 Small Changes. Her art career began after giving birth to her son and daring to paint his nursery art. Passionate about wildlife, animals, and the environment, Brett uses her art to raise awareness about the importance of preserving our beautiful planet. You can purchase her artwork directly at www.tinytoesdesign.com.
Brett received her MBA from Johnson at Cornell University, where she graduated as a Park Fellow; she also earned her bachelors degree from Cornell University. She is certified by WELCOA (Wellness Council of America) and AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America).
Brett received her MBA from Johnson at Cornell University, where she graduated as a Park Fellow; she also earned her bachelors degree from Cornell University. She is certified by WELCOA (Wellness Council of America) and AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America).
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March 19, 2018
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August 21, 2016
This is almost the textbook definition of a book you should check out of the library instead of buying: for while certainly the 52 small pieces of advice given here on making your brain sharper and more resilient are absolutely valid things you should be doing, it's still just a list of 52 things, which could've fit on a single piece of paper if the author hadn't written an unnecessary four extra pages of description for each. (I'm sorry, but I simply don't need four pages of explanation to understand how to "drink more green tea" or "smile more" or "seek more moments of silence in your life.") Add copious checklists, an introduction and a summary, blank pages in the back for tracking your own progress, and twenty pages of notes and indexing, and that's how you get a glossy 300-page book out of a single page of actual information; and like I said, while the 52 things themselves are certainly very smart and beneficial things to be doing in your life, let me please humbly add a 53rd task which is, "Don't spend $17 plus tax to obtain information that can fit on a single sheet of paper." Definitely worth checking out, just not worth opening your wallet for.
January 19, 2019
Save yourself 99c. An interesting idea but nothing I haven't read in a hundred other internet self help articles.
May 24, 2019
This is a great book for those with anxiety. It breaks down small and simple changes week by week over the course of a year. Each change helps greatly with anxiety. Definitely worth a read if you or a loved one has a mental illness.
April 23, 2020
Brett Blumenthal offers fifty-two suggestions, one for each week, for small changes anyone can make to their lives. Each idea is based on research, and each one is very small. Some of the ideas include minimizing screen time, reading for pleasure, eating brain-boosting fruits and vegetables, and giving thanks.
Completely doable.
Completely doable.
October 3, 2016
I grabbed this on my way out of the library because I am a big fan of positive change books. The advice in this is presented in an action, reason for action, and plan of action. I like that format. The problem is that the actions are so commonplace that we’ve all heard them before. Get more sleep, exercise, meditate, be grateful, smile… I just didn’t get anything out of this book at all. If this is all it takes to get published, maybe I should start writing.
November 22, 2019
One Change per week Toward a Life of Fulfillment
This book is filled with ideas to having a joyful life. It is a guide to the steps you can take to make the changes required to live a live filled with happiness, awareness and generosity.
It also includes worksheets that you can use to reinforce your thoughts and track your results. I will use this book continuously as a manual toward a better life.
This book is filled with ideas to having a joyful life. It is a guide to the steps you can take to make the changes required to live a live filled with happiness, awareness and generosity.
It also includes worksheets that you can use to reinforce your thoughts and track your results. I will use this book continuously as a manual toward a better life.
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March 16, 2017Nothing groundbreaking and plenty of annoying ideas, but it was nice to be reminded about a few small things that are easy to weave into one's day to day that enhance, rather than detract, from enjoyment. I especially found the bit about the power of music a nice reminder.
January 16, 2024
Cute self improvement book, breaks down small goals to accomplish weekly. Was not useful for me though because I already do over 80% of it. Here is what I did learn and implemented:
Drink green tea - good for memory
Exercise for memory and focus
Timebox your tasks- set time limits to do a task - awesome for school work and work projects
Snack on nuts
Drink green tea - good for memory
Exercise for memory and focus
Timebox your tasks- set time limits to do a task - awesome for school work and work projects
Snack on nuts
September 6, 2021
It's a nicely laid out book on 52 weekly activities for a better life. I recommend looking at all the chapter titles and worksheets at the end of the book and picking items based on what you feel like addressing that week (instead of reading the book in order).
July 9, 2023
I really enjoyed how this book was broken down into a task for each week and within that task small achievable goals to work towards.
July 16, 2019
I checked this book out from the library so I just read it like a regular book instead of one chapter weekly like recommended. I actually found this to be one of the more helpful personal development books out there. There were some topics that I already do on a daily basis but I discovered many more that are small easy changes that I can add to my daily routine. I really appreciated that the tips were general tips that almost anyone could do and that it wasn't written for people who are at absolute rock bottom in their lives like many other books of the genre are. I would actually consider purchasing this book in order to work through the tips as recommended. Overall very good for a personal development book.
January 21, 2016
This book started out strong, but fizzled really quickly for me. The weekly topics got less researched and more mundane.
That said, I enjoyed the first 5 or so weeks and thought the content was good. I kicked off a new habit of writing in a journal that I'm going strong on a month in too. :)
That said, I enjoyed the first 5 or so weeks and thought the content was good. I kicked off a new habit of writing in a journal that I'm going strong on a month in too. :)
February 26, 2021
# 52 Small Changes for the Mind
## The idea
A series of 52 «small changes» to be instituted into one's life, one per week, throughout a single year. Incorporating these «small changes» one at a time should improve your life step by step with measurable improvement in a single year.
## The good
The basic idea is good: tackling major changes requires small steps.
Each and every of these «small changes» is explained, broken down to actionable steps and---when needed---appropriately backed up with academic citations.
Some sections have support materials and questions to help evaluate one's own progress and satisfaction.
## The regular
If you've spent any time on the internet in the past few years, you've already seen some of these advice---if not most of it---in one way or another.
## The bad
The package is a mess.
First, let's address the obvious: while it's possible to introduce major change in one's life through small actionable steps, setting all of these up as a list to be completed in one year is disingenuous at best. Yes, focusing on one «small change» for a week is a good way to start really incorporating it into one's routine.
But in my opinion, incorporating all of these in *one year* is setting up false hopes. And coming up short with this program might make one feel like there's something more that needs doing, which in turn might move one to seek *another* 52-week program... see where I'm going with this?
You may have noticed that I write «small changes» with quote marks, and that's because I don't believe all of the proposed changes are small, or equally easy to face. Compare, for instance, the changes for week 10 (drinking green tea) and week 15 (moving beyond the comfort zone). While all of these changes are sure to impact positively, some are easy to set in action in one week (week 1: journaling) and some require serious commitment to be effective (week 26: being a lifelong learner). In my subjective opinion, there's also the fact that some are relatively trivial (week 37: incorporate aromatherapy in your life) and some are not (week 43: being a mentor). Never mind that some might require professional help (looking at you week 49: dealing with demons from the past)
## Should you get it?
In my humble opinion, you're much better off selecting any one of the changes on this book, in any order and focusing on it **for as long as it's needed to make it part of your life**. Then and only then should you move to another «small change».
No one is perfect, and trying to achieve perfection is sure to end in misery. Focusing on constant improvement is much more doable and and a good reminder that no matter where we are, we can always get better. We cannot be perfect, and that's why we need each other.
The list
--------
(Abridged beyond the point of usefulness)
1. Journaling
2. Actively listening to music
3. Learning how to smile
4. Setting SMARTE goals
5. Making checklists/to-do lists
6. Learning how to mono-task
7. Learning how to stop comparing oneself to the rest
8. Meditating
9. Avoiding indecision
10. Drinking green tea
11. Seeing the best in others
12. Reading for pleasure
13. Taking breaks
14. Silencing the inner critic
15. Moving beyond the comfort zone
16. Getting more physical activity
17. Expressing thanks
18. Placing value on experiences rather than objects
19. Seeking silence
20. Speking up
21. Timeboxing (setting time limits)
22. Enjoying «brain-boosting fats and proteins»
23. Adopting an open-minded attitude
24. Sleeping adequately
25. Taking a time out
26. Being a lifelong learner
27. Screen-dieting
28. Rewarding oneself
29. Opening up to new experiences
30. Getting a massage
31. Building up self-confidence
32. Making time for creative outlets
33. Eating «brain-boosting fruits and vegetables»
34. Spending time outside
35. Decreasing small talk
36. Asking for help
37. Traveling
38. Incorporating aromatherapy
39. Facing/conquering fear
40. Designing pre/post work rituals
41. Increasing physical contact
42. Working with one's hands
43. Being a mentor/mentoring
44. Decluttering
45. Focusing on/building close relationships
46. Scheduling/planning activities
47. Incorporating play «into all aspects of life»
48. Setting daily intentions
49. Dealing with demons // Letting go of negativity from past
experiences
50. Engaging in daily cognitive training
51. Avoiding foods harmful to brain health
52. Being generous
## The idea
A series of 52 «small changes» to be instituted into one's life, one per week, throughout a single year. Incorporating these «small changes» one at a time should improve your life step by step with measurable improvement in a single year.
## The good
The basic idea is good: tackling major changes requires small steps.
Each and every of these «small changes» is explained, broken down to actionable steps and---when needed---appropriately backed up with academic citations.
Some sections have support materials and questions to help evaluate one's own progress and satisfaction.
## The regular
If you've spent any time on the internet in the past few years, you've already seen some of these advice---if not most of it---in one way or another.
## The bad
The package is a mess.
First, let's address the obvious: while it's possible to introduce major change in one's life through small actionable steps, setting all of these up as a list to be completed in one year is disingenuous at best. Yes, focusing on one «small change» for a week is a good way to start really incorporating it into one's routine.
But in my opinion, incorporating all of these in *one year* is setting up false hopes. And coming up short with this program might make one feel like there's something more that needs doing, which in turn might move one to seek *another* 52-week program... see where I'm going with this?
You may have noticed that I write «small changes» with quote marks, and that's because I don't believe all of the proposed changes are small, or equally easy to face. Compare, for instance, the changes for week 10 (drinking green tea) and week 15 (moving beyond the comfort zone). While all of these changes are sure to impact positively, some are easy to set in action in one week (week 1: journaling) and some require serious commitment to be effective (week 26: being a lifelong learner). In my subjective opinion, there's also the fact that some are relatively trivial (week 37: incorporate aromatherapy in your life) and some are not (week 43: being a mentor). Never mind that some might require professional help (looking at you week 49: dealing with demons from the past)
## Should you get it?
In my humble opinion, you're much better off selecting any one of the changes on this book, in any order and focusing on it **for as long as it's needed to make it part of your life**. Then and only then should you move to another «small change».
No one is perfect, and trying to achieve perfection is sure to end in misery. Focusing on constant improvement is much more doable and and a good reminder that no matter where we are, we can always get better. We cannot be perfect, and that's why we need each other.
The list
--------
(Abridged beyond the point of usefulness)
1. Journaling
2. Actively listening to music
3. Learning how to smile
4. Setting SMARTE goals
5. Making checklists/to-do lists
6. Learning how to mono-task
7. Learning how to stop comparing oneself to the rest
8. Meditating
9. Avoiding indecision
10. Drinking green tea
11. Seeing the best in others
12. Reading for pleasure
13. Taking breaks
14. Silencing the inner critic
15. Moving beyond the comfort zone
16. Getting more physical activity
17. Expressing thanks
18. Placing value on experiences rather than objects
19. Seeking silence
20. Speking up
21. Timeboxing (setting time limits)
22. Enjoying «brain-boosting fats and proteins»
23. Adopting an open-minded attitude
24. Sleeping adequately
25. Taking a time out
26. Being a lifelong learner
27. Screen-dieting
28. Rewarding oneself
29. Opening up to new experiences
30. Getting a massage
31. Building up self-confidence
32. Making time for creative outlets
33. Eating «brain-boosting fruits and vegetables»
34. Spending time outside
35. Decreasing small talk
36. Asking for help
37. Traveling
38. Incorporating aromatherapy
39. Facing/conquering fear
40. Designing pre/post work rituals
41. Increasing physical contact
42. Working with one's hands
43. Being a mentor/mentoring
44. Decluttering
45. Focusing on/building close relationships
46. Scheduling/planning activities
47. Incorporating play «into all aspects of life»
48. Setting daily intentions
49. Dealing with demons // Letting go of negativity from past
experiences
50. Engaging in daily cognitive training
51. Avoiding foods harmful to brain health
52. Being generous
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 18, 2019
52 Small Changes for the Mind by Brett Blumenthal lays out a year-long series of weekly small changes that you can make to improve your overall mental wellbeing. It’s not specifically geared towards people with mental illness, but there are plenty of common sense, realistic ideas that could be useful for anyone.
The book is laid out in 52 chapters, each devoted to one type of small change. The author explains why each change is helpful, throws in a research-based factoid or two, and gives practical tips for implementation.
The book was very easy to read, with the text in short, easy to digest chunks, which is always nice given my concentration isn’t that great. It’s visually interesting and uses the same colour scheme that’s shown on the cover.
The change ideas included activities to incorporate such as daily reading, mindfulness-related practices such as setting intentions and being mindful of gratitude, and putting healthy things into your body like green tea. Some of the topics involve attitude changes, like being open to new experiences, stop comparing yourself to others, and silencing your inner critic. Many of the suggestions were things you could do on your own, but some involved interpersonal interaction, like having deep discussions and asking for help.
At the end of the book, there’s a tools and resources section with assessments and worksheets.
Sometimes books in this genre can be a little too rah-rah cheerleader-ish for me. A pet peeve of mine is books that say you just need to choose to be happy and the world will be all rainbow and unicorns. This book was none of those things. It was realistic, down to earth, and practical, which pleasantly surprised me. There’s nothing new and earth-shattering in the book, but sometimes simplicity is the best way to go.
The book is laid out in 52 chapters, each devoted to one type of small change. The author explains why each change is helpful, throws in a research-based factoid or two, and gives practical tips for implementation.
The book was very easy to read, with the text in short, easy to digest chunks, which is always nice given my concentration isn’t that great. It’s visually interesting and uses the same colour scheme that’s shown on the cover.
The change ideas included activities to incorporate such as daily reading, mindfulness-related practices such as setting intentions and being mindful of gratitude, and putting healthy things into your body like green tea. Some of the topics involve attitude changes, like being open to new experiences, stop comparing yourself to others, and silencing your inner critic. Many of the suggestions were things you could do on your own, but some involved interpersonal interaction, like having deep discussions and asking for help.
At the end of the book, there’s a tools and resources section with assessments and worksheets.
Sometimes books in this genre can be a little too rah-rah cheerleader-ish for me. A pet peeve of mine is books that say you just need to choose to be happy and the world will be all rainbow and unicorns. This book was none of those things. It was realistic, down to earth, and practical, which pleasantly surprised me. There’s nothing new and earth-shattering in the book, but sometimes simplicity is the best way to go.
September 11, 2020
Enjoyed reading. Wrote down all 52 small changes in my notes so I can apply them. Some are word for word, others I wrote in a way that made sense to me:
52 small changes
1. Put pen to paper and start a journal
2. Make music an everyday experience
3. Smile often
4. Be a goalsetter
5. Make lists: make a list for today and another one for future items with an assigned deadline
6. Be a mono-tasker
7. Stop comparing yourself to others
8. Meditate
9. Kick indecision
10. Drink green tea
11. See the best in others
12. Read for pleasure
13. Give yourself breaks
14. Silence your inner critic
15. Go beyond your comfort zone
16. Do exercise
17. Give thanks
18. Place value on experiences
19. Seek silence
20. Speak up and use your voice
21. Delegate the amount if time you will use for a task-timeboxing
22. Eat good fats
23. Open your mind
24. Sleep
25. Give yourself a time out
26. Be a lifelong learner
27. Minimize screen time
28. Reward yourself
29. Say yes to new experiences
30. Get a massage
31. Be confident
32. Cultivate creativity
33. Eat brain boosting fruits and vegetables
34. Spend time in the sun
35. Skip the small talk
36. Ask for help when needed don’t be shy
37. Travel
38. Use the sense of smell to evoke memories
39. Face your fears
40. Practice de stressing rituals
41. Reach out and touch someone by hug
42. Be hands on and create with your hands
43. Be a guru
44. Streamline your space. Declutter your space and mind
45. Build close relationships
46. Have a clear schedule with a to do list. Use a planner.
47. Play, have fun and unwind
48. Practice setting daily intentions
49. Let go of negativity from past experiences
50. Engage in cognitive training 20 minutes a day
51. Avoid foods that are harmful for brain health
52. Have a generous spirit and give
52 small changes
1. Put pen to paper and start a journal
2. Make music an everyday experience
3. Smile often
4. Be a goalsetter
5. Make lists: make a list for today and another one for future items with an assigned deadline
6. Be a mono-tasker
7. Stop comparing yourself to others
8. Meditate
9. Kick indecision
10. Drink green tea
11. See the best in others
12. Read for pleasure
13. Give yourself breaks
14. Silence your inner critic
15. Go beyond your comfort zone
16. Do exercise
17. Give thanks
18. Place value on experiences
19. Seek silence
20. Speak up and use your voice
21. Delegate the amount if time you will use for a task-timeboxing
22. Eat good fats
23. Open your mind
24. Sleep
25. Give yourself a time out
26. Be a lifelong learner
27. Minimize screen time
28. Reward yourself
29. Say yes to new experiences
30. Get a massage
31. Be confident
32. Cultivate creativity
33. Eat brain boosting fruits and vegetables
34. Spend time in the sun
35. Skip the small talk
36. Ask for help when needed don’t be shy
37. Travel
38. Use the sense of smell to evoke memories
39. Face your fears
40. Practice de stressing rituals
41. Reach out and touch someone by hug
42. Be hands on and create with your hands
43. Be a guru
44. Streamline your space. Declutter your space and mind
45. Build close relationships
46. Have a clear schedule with a to do list. Use a planner.
47. Play, have fun and unwind
48. Practice setting daily intentions
49. Let go of negativity from past experiences
50. Engage in cognitive training 20 minutes a day
51. Avoid foods that are harmful for brain health
52. Have a generous spirit and give
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 9, 2021
(3.5 for me, personally)
I wanted to read through it first before I decided if I was going to try the book as a "program." There are a lot of helpful tidbits and suggestions in the book. Some things I found to be repetitive, but habits, I suppose, should be. The actual struggle for me is that I have ADHD and a lot of what's recommended here doesn't work for me. I have tried a million different ways to establish a reward system and not a single one of them has been successful for more than a couple of months. Not only do I lose interest in the rewards, but I lose interest in the goals themselves. Shoot, even establishing what I want long term feels impossible most of the time. I can tell you what I want this week and what I sort of vaguely think I might like long term, but those nebulous fancies are not compelling enough to do the work it takes to get there. I feel like I only ever feel short term desires deeply. I probably just need more therapy... Anyway, I like a lot of this and I thinking working a lot of these suggestions into my life week by week is a good idea. I still haven't figured out if I'm going to commit to the "program."
I wanted to read through it first before I decided if I was going to try the book as a "program." There are a lot of helpful tidbits and suggestions in the book. Some things I found to be repetitive, but habits, I suppose, should be. The actual struggle for me is that I have ADHD and a lot of what's recommended here doesn't work for me. I have tried a million different ways to establish a reward system and not a single one of them has been successful for more than a couple of months. Not only do I lose interest in the rewards, but I lose interest in the goals themselves. Shoot, even establishing what I want long term feels impossible most of the time. I can tell you what I want this week and what I sort of vaguely think I might like long term, but those nebulous fancies are not compelling enough to do the work it takes to get there. I feel like I only ever feel short term desires deeply. I probably just need more therapy... Anyway, I like a lot of this and I thinking working a lot of these suggestions into my life week by week is a good idea. I still haven't figured out if I'm going to commit to the "program."
March 14, 2021
I feel very harsh giving this book only one single start, but all advice in it were either to obvious, impossible to implement or even downright harmful (as in, I have already tried it, but it simply did not work).
I have plenty of personal flaws and would love to improve, but I'm also quite self-aware, and this book is not helping. Maybe it's because of my current situation in life I simply find this book to basic to general, or to specific (No, it's not a contradiction, some things are way to general other way to specific). Yes, I'm aware that several advice are based on the research, but all research is always about average responses: Even if the science says that Jazz is very good for an average person, no amount of Jazz will improve any aspect of my life no matter what. Trust me on this one.
Some people react differently on things that are generally good, and I know that medicating/mindfullness is harmful for me, even if it would be good for most people.
I have plenty of personal flaws and would love to improve, but I'm also quite self-aware, and this book is not helping. Maybe it's because of my current situation in life I simply find this book to basic to general, or to specific (No, it's not a contradiction, some things are way to general other way to specific). Yes, I'm aware that several advice are based on the research, but all research is always about average responses: Even if the science says that Jazz is very good for an average person, no amount of Jazz will improve any aspect of my life no matter what. Trust me on this one.
Some people react differently on things that are generally good, and I know that medicating/mindfullness is harmful for me, even if it would be good for most people.
December 9, 2022
Not bad. Honestly personally I don’t really love self-help books and this book includes many of the things I’ve read on articles online on how to improve on yourself. It does have some helpful tips but nothing that I haven’t seen before that being said even though it has some helpful things, I suggest some people first try to find the root cause of their actions which could be based on trauma from their childhood, like, for example, one point in the book was about making easier and faster decisions, but that could be rooted in some childhood trauma, which is better to be dealt with directly and not only as a symptom.
Favorite part: creating a distress routine
I applied this into my daily life and it is very very helpful, once you recognize your emotions and how you feel doing your personalized routine will most likely help.
Favorite part: creating a distress routine
I applied this into my daily life and it is very very helpful, once you recognize your emotions and how you feel doing your personalized routine will most likely help.
December 31, 2018
This is a very well researched piece. Not only does each change improve a certain part of the reader's life, but it is supported by research and is broken down into how to achieve each change.
I chose to read this book over a year, reading a chapter a week. I intended to practice each change during the week in which I was reading the chapter. This didn't work out so well for me. I lack the ability to be consistent in such endeavors. :) However I think that if you're good with this kind of consistency, this would be a productive way to read this book. For me it may have been better to do every two weeks just to give myself a little cushion. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this work. Even if you only adapt 5 of these 52 changes to your life, your life will be better for it.
I chose to read this book over a year, reading a chapter a week. I intended to practice each change during the week in which I was reading the chapter. This didn't work out so well for me. I lack the ability to be consistent in such endeavors. :) However I think that if you're good with this kind of consistency, this would be a productive way to read this book. For me it may have been better to do every two weeks just to give myself a little cushion. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this work. Even if you only adapt 5 of these 52 changes to your life, your life will be better for it.
January 16, 2023
Spoiler alert: After incorporating these 52 small changes into my life over the course of a year, I don't feel significantly happier, more productive, memorable, or less stressed. While I did appreciate a lot of the changes, I found that the paths that were suggested to lead to those changes were quite antiquated despite this book being published in 2015. At times it often felt like my grandmother was giving me advice - well-intentioned, but just not 'getting it.' I didn't find this book to be a total waste of time, but I feel like I've gotten more out of more recent self-improvement books and podcasts, so overall I don't think I would recommend this book, especially considering it technically takes a full year to complete.
February 17, 2024
Not a bad read. The 52 changes are meant to be carried out over each week of the year, so 1 change per week. The book is well-presented and the advice given is friendly and accessible. Most of us would already know about the ideas mentioned: minimise screentime, train your brain with puzzles, engage in lifelong learning, try new experiences, eat well, set goals, meditate, etc, but the format makes this sort of a to-do list so you can use this book as a planner to remind yourself to engage in these practices as the year progresses.
February 5, 2018
A fairly straight forward list of 52 changes to make to improve your mind. This book is supposed to be used over the course of a full year by making one small change every week. Some changes are more basic and obvious than others as would be expected. The suggestions for implementation offer tips and methods to implement the weekly change. I wouldn't use this as a weekly primer but glad I read through the ideas and tips.
June 22, 2018
I read this book straight through rather than a week at a time, and gained insight to a number of changes to makes to help my mind. Some ideas were simple and suggestions I'll use, while others we too involved or I didn't feel a need to make changes in those area. Worthwhile read that you can skim over topics you're not interested in.
December 14, 2018
цитаты из книги:
Всё, что мы сделали только для себя, умирает вместе с нами. Всё, что мы сделали для других и мира, остается навечно. (с) Альберт Пайк.
Превращайте свои страдания в свою мудрость. (с) Опра Уинфри
Вы можете узнать больше о человеке за час игры, чем за год разговоров. (с) Платон
Тот, кто не планирует свои дела, планирует неудачу. (с) Уинстон Черчилль
Всё, что мы сделали только для себя, умирает вместе с нами. Всё, что мы сделали для других и мира, остается навечно. (с) Альберт Пайк.
Превращайте свои страдания в свою мудрость. (с) Опра Уинфри
Вы можете узнать больше о человеке за час игры, чем за год разговоров. (с) Платон
Тот, кто не планирует свои дела, планирует неудачу. (с) Уинстон Черчилль
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February 18, 2019
Great inspiration
Lots of great ideas drawn from sound research (mostly).
There’s some flakey stuff in there too, but take as a whole, the book is a valuable resource. The flakey ideas don’t detract from its usefulness in any way. All told, I found the book had about 48 good suggestions and 4 that simply didn’t work nor appeal for me.
Definitely worth picking up.
Lots of great ideas drawn from sound research (mostly).
There’s some flakey stuff in there too, but take as a whole, the book is a valuable resource. The flakey ideas don’t detract from its usefulness in any way. All told, I found the book had about 48 good suggestions and 4 that simply didn’t work nor appeal for me.
Definitely worth picking up.
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September 21, 2020This book is meant to be read and used for 52 weeks. The idea of this book is to help improve your life, I myself have started a journal. I recommend you get this book at the library and flip through it to see if you would be interested in this book before you buy it. This book also has some helpful end pages and a source page. ~Ashley
June 27, 2023
3.6/5. Basically 52 short chapters each explaining a “life tip”. Meant to be read over 52 weeks but I would read 2-3 chapters a day. Has some helpful, practical advice but I’d say it isn’t anything groundbreaking. But nonetheless good reminders for positive habits and activities to do in your day to day life.
January 1, 2018
52 Small Changes for the Mind
Blumenthal reviews 52 small changes that can benefit our minds, improve memory, and minimize stress. None of the changes are too terrible for people who are resistant to change. The changes are backed up by research. This is a very readable book.
Blumenthal reviews 52 small changes that can benefit our minds, improve memory, and minimize stress. None of the changes are too terrible for people who are resistant to change. The changes are backed up by research. This is a very readable book.
January 20, 2018
I’ve heard about many of the chapter topics before, but it’s a great, easy to follow compilation of small changes for the mind that can end up producing positive results. I even adopted a few changes myself and they (along with my divorce) contributed to my increased memory :-)
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