Well — relax and breathe. Enjoy your winter break. Read books for fun and enjoy time with family and friends. Here are a few – slightly out of the box – reading suggestions on memory and dealing with stress:
1. Moonwalking with Einstein: the Art and Science of Remembering Everything, by Joshua Foer.
The book's title seems to tell it all – right – or does it? Joshua Foer, a — shall we say — forgetful science writer, became a U.S. Memory Champion. In his book, Foer writes about how he achieved that transformation. For a "taste" of that journey, you can view Foer's Ted Talk.
2. Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment–and Your Life, by Jon Kabat-Zinn
This book provides a good introduction to mindfulness meditation. Jon Kabat-Zinn is Professor of Medicine Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Professor Kabat-Zinn created the Stress Reduction Clinic and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
3. Mindfulness for Law Students: Using the Power of Mindfulness to Achieve Balance and Success in Law School, by Scott L. Rogers.
In this book, the author introduces law students to mindfulness techniques and to the scientific research that establishes the benefits of the practice of mindfulness practice.
(Myra Orlen)
