The Upward Spiral Workbook by Alex Korb

The Upward Spiral Workbook by Alex Korb

Positive life changes lead to positive brain changes. Drawing on the huge success of his groundbreaking book, The Upward Spiral, neuroscientist Alex Korb offers actionable, step-by-step skills to help you reshape your brain and create an upward spiral towards a happier, healthier life.

Depression is defined by a collection of symptoms. You feel crappy most of the time. Nothing seems interesting, and everything seems overwhelming. You have trouble with sleep. You feel guilty and anxious and have thoughts that life isn't worth living. Each symptom reinforces and inspires new symptoms, and this is a sign that your brain circuits are caught in the downward spiral of depression. So, how can you reverse it?

In his first book, The Upward Spiral, neuroscientist Alex Korb demystified the intricate brain processes that cause depression and outlined a practical and effective approach for getting better. Based on the latest research, this evidence-based workbook takes the theory behind Korb's breakthrough book and distills it into concrete, actionable exercises and skills.

Just as one small trigger can drag you down, an effective intervention can start enough momentum to carry you back up.

Exercise, attention to breathing, gratitude, sleep hygiene, and positive social interactions are just some of the offerings in this workbook that can help alter activity in specific neural circuits, setting you on the path toward an upward spiral to happiness and well-being.

Alex Korb, PhD, is a writer, coach, and neuroscientist. He has spent more than fifteen years studying the brain and mental health, beginning with a bachelor's degree in neuroscience from Brown University and then receiving a doctorate in neuroscience from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He is the author of The Upward Spiral and The Upward Spiral Workbook, and he is currently an adjunct assistant professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences at UCLA. He is accessible for personal coaching, consulting, and speaking engagements outside of the lab. He is the head coach of the UCLA Women's Ultimate Frisbee team and has a diverse background in yoga and mindfulness, as well as physical training and stand-up comedy.