Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion

Author:	Suzuki, Wendy Fitzpatrick, Billie
Binding:	Hardcover
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ISBN:	9781982170738
Publisher:	Atria Books
Language:	English
Page Count:	287
Publication Date:	9/7/2021
Size:	9.27" l x 6.29" w x 1.11"
Series:	N/A

Category	Subject
Self-Help	Personal Growth
Psychology	Personality
Self-Help	Anxieties & Phobias

We are living in the age of anxiety, a situation that often makes us feel as if we are locked into an endless cycle of stress, sleeplessness, and worry. But what if we had a way to leverage our anxiety to help us solve problems and fortify our well-being? What if, instead of seeing anxiety as a curse, we could recognize it for the unique gift that it is?

As a neuroscientist, Dr. Wendy Suzuki has discovered a paradigm-shifting truth about anxiety: yes, it is uncomfortable, but it is also essential for our survival. In fact, anxiety is a key component of our ability to live optimally. Every emotion we experience has an evolutionary purpose, and anxiety is designed to draw our attention to a number of negative emotions. If we simply approach anxiety as something to avoid, get rid of, or dampen, we actually miss an opportunity to not only manage the symptoms of anxiety better but also discover ways to improve our lives. Listening to our worries from a place of curiosity, instead of fear, can actually guide us onto a path that leads to joy.