Happiness & Well-Being - Book & Media Recs Archives

How To Maximize Happiness In A Tech-Saturated World

December 5, 2018 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

Are you seeking a happier life in this tech world? Here’s how to start. I’ve started a YouTube channel for Tech Happy Life, and this is […]

The Power of Presence

April 22, 2016 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

I recently completed the audiobook version of Dr. Amy Cuddy’s Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges, which was read by the author. […]

Combating Test Anxiety

April 27, 2015 by admin Leave a Comment

You may know (or remember) the feeling – you have a big exam coming up, you’ve studied for hours, but when you finally sit down […]

How Do We Repair a House Divided?

October 3, 2012 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

Every once in a while, a book comes along that is a “must read.” Given the divisiveness and vitriol in America today, I think we […]

Imagine If You Could Be More Creative!

June 26, 2012 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

I recently enjoyed the unabridged audiobook version of Jonah Lehrer’s bestselling book, Imagine: How Creativity Works (read by the author). This is the third audiobook from Lehrer […]

“Flourish” by Martin E. P. Seligman (Book Recommendation)

April 23, 2012 by Dr. Mike Brooks 1 Comment

I recently completed the unabridged audiobook version of Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-Being by Dr. Martin Seligman. Dr. Seligman, a professor […]

Mindfulness Book Recs – East Meets West

January 15, 2012 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

Mindfulness is an approach to living that involves an open, active attention to the present moment in a non-judgemental fashion. In this way, we can observe our […]

THE Answers to God, the Universe, and Everything

November 24, 2011 by Dr. Mike Brooks Leave a Comment

Please read my story at the end of this blog that ties into Chopra and Mlodinow’s new book War of the Worldviews: Science vs. Spirituality […]

The Road to Expertise – Nature or Nurture?

October 16, 2011 by Dr. Mike Brooks 2 Comments

“America’s Got Talent!” proclaims the title of the popular TV show. A more provocative question is, “Does anyone have talent?” A dichotomy regarding expertise exists, especially in […]