Counterclockwise by Ellen Langer (Heroic Wisdom Daily)

Today's book Counterclockwise by Ellen Langer, a fascinating exploration of how shifting your mindset can actually impact your health, aging and vitality. Professor Langer is one of my favorite people on the planet. Really enjoyed an interview with her I did forever ago. Here's your one minute summary. The mind and body are deeply connected. How you think about yourself physically affects how your body actually functions. Expectations shape reality. Believing you're capable, energetic or even youthful can lead your body to respond accordingly. Rigid thinking accelerates decline. Fixed ideas about aging, ability or illness can create self fulfilling negative outcomes. Mindfulness Noticing new things keeps you young. Staying curious and open refreshes your brain energy and creativity and small mental shifts create big physical changes. You don't need major interventions. Changing how you perceive daily life can unlock new possibilities. You have more control over your vitality than you think. So what mindset shift will you make today to turn your clock counterclockwise.