Discover how your mindset may shape the way you age, and open yourself to new possibility.
What is Counterclockwise?
Counterclockwise: Mindful Health and the Power of Possibility is by Harvard psychologist Ellen Langer. She describes her famous 1979 study in which older men spent a week living as though it were 1959, and many showed improvements on measures like posture and flexibility. From there she explores how mindful attention and our expectations about aging may influence how we feel.
An inspiring, easy read
Langer writes with curiosity and a gentle sense of humor, inviting you to question the old stories about what is possible later in life. It is thought-provoking, encouraging, and wonderfully freeing.
Imagine how great you could feel
Imagine catching yourself before saying “I’m too old for that” and choosing instead to say “Why not?” You sign up for the dance class, plan the trip, pick up the paintbrush. Each new yes makes you feel more curious, capable, and alive. Your world grows bigger and brighter with every passing season.
Why readers love it
- Fascinating research. A landmark study, told firsthand.
- Mindset shift. Rethink limits you took for granted.
- Empowering. Puts possibility back in your hands.
Why it’s in the Fountain of Youth Shop
A youthful spirit starts in the mind, and this book is a joyful invitation to believe in your own possibility.
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