Interesting background material and stories, including the research basis. But the six main points are NOT a big surprise! ( )

Funny it is 3 stars here and more on Amazon...
So far so good. I love all the Boston and East Coast references, having lived there for about 8 years. Love the cover!!!!!!!!

I like to read books about getting organized. Even if I don't get a lot of new ideas, they often get me motivated again. But this book was different. Written by a brain researcher and a professional coach, each chapter combines principles learned from neuroscience with practical advice about how to take advantage of the way that your brain works to feel less frenzied and more organized. Although the two halves of each chapter often felt a bit disconnected, I got something from both perspectives and would have been frustrated by a book that provided the science without the practical advice or vice versa.

One of the best chapters warned against multitasking, but recognized that often we are interrupted in the middle of a task. The authors discussed the importance of cognitive flexibility and provided tips about how to shift from one task to another successfully. Perhaps it's because I've been working from home a couple of days a week with both kids home on summer break, but this is advice that I'm sure I will use.

Other chapters were a little lighter on practical advice, but I also found the brain science interesting. As the mom of two little league baseball players, I was fascinated by the section on all that the brain has to do to check a swing. ( )