Welcome to the ninth edition of Brain Blogging – a semi-monthly blog carnival that aims to review posts “related to the brain and mind that go beyond the basic sciences into a more human and multidimensional perspective.”

This carnival is part of the Blog Carnival network. Please remember to submit your blog entries using the online submission form. We will do our best to review and include your entry! Enjoy your readings…

Memory & Cognition

Mike Estep presents Right-Brain Training – Practical Applications Part 3 posted at Mike Estep.com.

almomento presents 10 Steps to Better Efficiency in Your Day to Day Life posted at BurstCreativity.

Self Awareness

JoLynn Braley presents How To Use Your Brain to Lose Weight posted at The Fit Shack, saying, “Put the power of your subconscious mind to work and move past negative, limiting beliefs that are in the way of your weight loss and fitness goals. Of course, your subconscious mind can be “programmed” to aid you in any area of your life.”

John Hill presents Self Sabotage posted at Universe Of Success.

Scott Lee presents Acknowledge Your First Steps But Always Ask: What is the Next Step? posted at Scott Free Thinking.

ananga presents 5 Ways to Master Your Emotions posted at Ananga Sivyer’s Living by Design Blog.

Spirituality

Vera Nadine presents Spiritual Hermit Syndrome posted at Vera Nadine – Discovering true hope through the magic of spirit, saying, “What happens when spirituality induces you to withdraw? Can enlightenment mimic mental illness? Have you experienced Spiritual Hermit Syndrome?”

State of Mind

Scott Lee presents Thankful Grateful Gratitude posted at Scott Free Thinking.

Therapy

Lorraine Roach presents Anxiety Producers: They Suck! posted at Coping With Anxiety, AnxietyEnded.com, saying, “Here are tips and ideas how to help sufferers recover from anxiety and related disorders”

Janna Seliger presents I’m not alone. posted at th1nk p1nk – college girl’s blog on life in minneapolis, mental illness, and all that’s pi, giving her thoughts on group therapy.

TherapyDoc presents Courage posted at Everyone Needs Therapy, saying, “How exactly does one make an extraordinary comeback? Search your brain.”

Treatments

Leah J. Utas presents Why people should try antidepressants before telling others to take them posted at Prozac Palace.