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Elaine Fox is a psychologist and neuroscientist specializing in the science of resilience and mental wellbeing. She is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Adelaide and has led research centers in the UK and Australia.
Known for: Switch Craft: The Hidden Power of Mental Agility
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Switch Craft: The Hidden Power of Mental Agility
In 'Switch Craft', psychologist Elaine Fox explores the science of mental agility—the ability to adapt, pivot, and thrive in an unpredictable world. Drawing on decades of research in psychology and neuroscience, Fox reveals how flexibility of mind is the key to resilience, creativity, and success. Through practical strategies and real-world examples, she shows readers how to cultivate this skill to navigate change and uncertainty with confidence.
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The Science of Flexibility
At the heart of mental agility lies the brain’s remarkable capacity for plasticity—the ability to rewire itself based on experience. Psychological research shows that flexibility is not a fixed trait but a dynamic interplay between cognitive control, emotional regulation, and learning. Neuroimaging ...
From Switch Craft: The Hidden Power of Mental Agility
Understanding Fixed and Flexible Mindsets
Throughout my research, I’ve encountered two archetypal responses to life’s challenges: the fixed mindset that clings to certainty and control, and the flexible mindset that embraces ambiguity. The fixed mind resists change because it equates identity with stability. Failure feels dangerous because ...
From Switch Craft: The Hidden Power of Mental Agility
About Elaine Fox
Elaine Fox is a psychologist and neuroscientist specializing in the science of resilience and mental wellbeing. She is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Adelaide and has led research centers in the UK and Australia. Her work focuses on emotional health, optimism, and the neuroscience of...
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Elaine Fox is a psychologist and neuroscientist specializing in the science of resilience and mental wellbeing. She is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Adelaide and has led research centers in the UK and Australia. Her work focuses on emotional health, optimism, and the neuroscience of...
Elaine Fox is a psychologist and neuroscientist specializing in the science of resilience and mental wellbeing. She is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Adelaide and has led research centers in the UK and Australia. Her work focuses on emotional health, optimism, and the neuroscience of adaptability.
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Elaine Fox is a psychologist and neuroscientist specializing in the science of resilience and mental wellbeing. She is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Adelaide and has led research centers in the UK and Australia.
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