{"title":"John D. Eastwood","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by John D. Eastwood, a notable author and academic dedicated to exploring the intricacies of the human mind. Known for his insightful contributions to the field of Self-Help and Personal Development, Eastwood offers readers a unique blend of scientific understanding and practical advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed works is \"\u003cem\u003eOut of My Skull\u003c\/em\u003e,\" a book that delves into the universal human experience of boredom. Co-authored with fellow psychologist James Danckert, this engaging read provides an enlightening perspective on what boredom is, why it matters, and how it can be transformed into positive action. Eastwood’s writing is not just informative; it's an invitation to explore personal growth and self-awareness through a clear and accessible narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohn D. Eastwood’s works are a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand themselves better and harness their potential for a more satisfying life. Whether you're looking to make sense of everyday challenges or embark on a journey of personal development, Eastwood’s insights offer an invaluable guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"out-of-my-skull-by-james-danckert-9780674984677","title":"Out of My Skull","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eBehavioral Scientist\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Book of the Year. A \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e \"Best Book about Ideas\" of the Year.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo one likes to be bored. Two leading psychologists explain what causes boredom and how to listen to what it is telling you, so you can live a more engaged life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe avoid boredom at all costs. It makes us feel restless and agitated. Desperate for something to do, we play games on our phones, retie our shoes, or even count ceiling tiles. And if we escape it this time, eventually it will strike again. But what if we listened to boredom instead of banishing it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePsychologists James Danckert and John Eastwood contend that boredom isn't bad for us. It's just that we do a bad job of heeding its guidance. When we're bored, our minds are telling us that whatever we are doing isn't working—we're failing to satisfy our basic psychological need to be engaged and effective. Too many of us respond poorly. We become prone to accidents, risky activities, loneliness, and ennui, and we waste ever more time on technological distractions. But, Danckert and Eastwood argue, we can let boredom have the opposite effect, motivating the change we need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe latest research suggests that an adaptive approach to boredom will help us avoid its troubling effects and, through its reminder to become aware and involved, might lead us to live fuller lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOut of My Skull\u003c\/i\u003e combines scientific findings with everyday observations to explain an experience we'd like to ignore, but from which we have a lot to learn. Boredom evolved to help us. It's time we gave it a chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46868743192812,"sku":"9780674984677","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8348653482428.jpg?v=1759767673"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/john-d-eastwood.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}