Professor Steve Peters explains the findings of neuroscience in an accessible and understandable way, suggesting ten simple habits that we should adopt as children and later as adults to tackle everyday challenges. These ten habits should and can accompany us throughout our lives.

Through 2 thematic sections, it aims to:

• Help adults understand the origins of some of their harmful or even destructive behaviors and beliefs, and then propose ways to replace them with healthier and constructive ones.
• Provide ideas and support to parents, teachers, or caregivers to help children develop healthy and constructive habits, and to prevent the adoption of harmful or even destructive behaviors.

Examples of harmful thoughts, behaviors, and habits that can be changed include:

• Excessive self-criticism
• Low self-esteem
• Fear of failure and perfectionism
• Excessive anxiety or overreaction to situations
• Procrastination

Examples of helpful thoughts, behaviors, and habits include:

• The ability to overcome one's mistakes
• Expressing emotions
• Seeking appropriate help
• Proactive, active attitude
• A positive outlook on life