"Don't just change what you think, change how you think. Philosophers from Marcus Aurelius to the Buddha have concerned themselves with the idea that "you are what you think." Today, this age-old notion is explored via complex cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques. Dr. Eric Maisel moves cognitive change a giant step forward by analyzing and explaining the room that is your mind--what it is and how human consciousness is experienced there. Your mind is yours to redesign, redecorate, and recreate! Packed with visualization exercises, this accessible guide makes it easy to redesign your mind and change what you think. You can decorate, air out, furnish, and turn the room that is your mind into a truly congenial place. These techniques address major challenges like depression, addiction, procrastination, and loneliness, and promote cognitive growth, trauma healing, and fundamental change"-- Back cover.