The 7 Neuroscience Secrets of Feeling Good Based On Your Brain Type

I recently finished reading You, Happier by Daniel G. Amen. *POSSIBLE SPOILER ALERT* Rating: 3/5 stars "Dr. Daniel Amen reveals the seven neuroscience secrets to becoming more than 30 percent happier in just 30 days―regardless of your age, upbringing, genetics, or current situation.

Happiness is a brain function. With a healthier brain always comes a happier life.

After studying more than 200,000 brain scans of people from 155 countries, Dr. Amen has discovered five primary brain types and seven neuroscience secrets that influence happiness. In You, Happier, he explains them and offers practical, science-based strategies for optimizing your happiness. Dr. Amen will teach you how to create consistent happiness in a daily journey. In You, Happier, Dr. Amen walks you through neuroscience-based habits, rituals, and choices that will boost your mood and help you live each day with clearly defined values, purpose, and goals." The beginning was great - I had never learned about the different brain types and so I enjoyed learning about my brain type. We all have different brains, which control our actions and thought processes, and learning how to work with your brain and love it is so important.

The middle section was meh material in my opinion - I had already heard it and it seemed to drag a bit, especially the section on what foods to eat to support your brain. I also don’t agree with the author’s strict opinion on no processed foods, limiting sugar, restricting calories, etc. This advice is extremely harmful to individuals who have gone through an eating disorder. I wish the author could have incorporated notes on intuitive eating in this section as his advice upholds diet culture, which is toxic.

I enjoyed the ending with the core value exercise and reflecting on how our actions align with our core values and greater purpose. That was a nice way to end.

Check out You, Happier, and learn the 7 neuroscience secrets of feeling good based on your brain type. Happy Reading :)