Anxiety Happens , livre ebook

210

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English

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2018

Écrit par
P. Forsyth John , H. Eifert Georg

Publié par
New Harbinger Publications

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210

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2018

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Publié par

New Harbinger Publications

Date de parution

01 avril 2018

Nombre de lectures

EAN13

9781684031115

Langue

English

Poids de l'ouvrage

2 Mo

Break free from anxiety—once and for all! From the authors of The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety, this powerful yet portable guide offers fifty-two in-the-moment mindfulness strategies you can use anytime, anywhere to cultivate calm and radically transform your life.

We live in an age of anxiety, and studies show that it’s only getting worse. Anxiety forces itself into our awareness and can deplete our energy, resources, and resolve. It screams “pay attention to me—or else.” We may confront it the moment we wake up in the morning, and it can even keep us from getting to sleep at night. In short, it can run our lives. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

Building on the success of The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety, this quick reference guide offers fifty-two simple tools and strategies—one for each week of the year—based in proven-effective acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help you break free from worry, fear, and panic. In addition to “in-the-moment” tools for staying calm, you’ll learn about the underlying causes of your anxiety, why avoidance just doesn’t work, how to move past your negative inner voice, and how focusing on your values can help you move past anxiety and live a rich, meaningful life.

If—like many people—you’re fed up with anxiety getting in the way of living your life, the powerful little exercises in this guide will show you how to break the cycle of anxiety for good.

This book has been selected as an Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Book Recommendation—an honor bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives.

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Publié par

New Harbinger Publications

Date de parution

01 avril 2018

EAN13

9781684031115

Langue

English

Poids de l'ouvrage

2 Mo

“There are fifty-two weeks in the year, and fifty-two nuggets of gold glinting in this short book. You don’t have to climb to the top of a mountain to find your guru: John Forsyth and Georg Eifert are sitting, figuratively speaking, right in this book. They guide you through well-tested, poignant exercises and mind changers for stopping anxiety from interfering with the life you want to live. And they talk to you the way they suggest you talk to yourself: with compas-sion, openness, acceptance, and wisdom.”

—Ian M. Evans, FRSNZ, professor emeritus of psychology at Massey University, New Zealand; and author ofHow and Why People Change

“Forsyth and Eifert have written a rare book, which com-bines solid scholarship, enormously practical tools, and an overflowing heart. Anxiety is pervasive, perhaps these days more than ever. To find a deep sense of confidence and inner peace, I highly recommend this book.”

—Rick Hanson, PhD,New York Timesbestselling author ofResilient

“Anxiety Happensis a gem of a book. It reads like a gentle journey with a wise and caring guide. The highly expert authors guide you every step of the way, as you develop the willingness, self-compassion, and wisdom needed to embrace the fullness of a life well lived. It’s just excellent.”

—Dennis Tirch, PhD, author of The Compassionate-Mind Guide to Overcoming Anxiety

“John and Georg have done it again: this is now their third superb book for radically transforming the way we respond to anxiety. In fifty-two bite-sized chapters, they’ll show you a wide variety of simple yet powerful ways to powerfully change your relationship with fear, anxiety, and insecurity in all their different forms. You’ll learn not just how to disarm anxiety, but how to actively utilize it to build a rich and meaningful life. If you want to get past your blocks and barriers, develop a deep sense of inner security, and do those important things that really scare you—this is the book for you!”

—Russ Harris, author of The Happiness Trap

Anxiety Happens

52 WAYS TO FIND PEACEofMIND

J O H N P. F O R S Y T H , PHD G E O R G H . E I F E RT, PHD

N e w H a r b i n g e r P u b l i c a t i o n s , I n c .

Publisher’s Note

This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the pub-lisher is not engaged in rendering psychological, financial, legal, or other professional services. If expert assistance or counseling is needed, the services of a competent pro-fessional should be sought.

Distributed in Canada by Raincoast Books

Cover design by Amy Shoup; Acquired by Tesilya Hanauer; Edited by Kristi Hein

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Forsyth, John P., 1965- author. | Eifert, Georg H., 1952- author. Title: Anxiety happens : 52 ways to find peace of mind / John P. Forsyth, PhD, and Georg H. Eifert, PhD. Description: Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc., [2018] Identifiers: LCCN 2017044311 (print) | LCCN 2017050888 (ebook) | ISBN 9781684031115 (PDF e-book) | ISBN 9781684031122 (ePub) | ISBN 9781684031108 (pbk. : alk. paper) Subjects: LCSH: Anxiety--Treatment--Popular works. | Meditation--Therapeutic use. Classification: LCC RC531 (ebook) | LCC RC531 .F669 2018 (print) | DDC 616.85/2206--dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2017044311

For my wife, Jamie: your enduring love and support have turned darkness into light and have made all things possible. I love you! And for the many people who struggle with anxiety and fear: this book is a testament to your courage, strength, and basic goodness.

—JPF

For my wife, Diana: I am grateful and truly blessed that we can share our paths toward fulfillment with love, humor, and joy—we know that all possibilities are within us. And for my teachers, different ones at different times: without your inspiration I would not be where I am today.

—GHE

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Acknowledgments

Introduction LIVE Your Life Find Connection Creating Space Live with Intention Release the Fear Exploring the Costs The Struggle Trap Letting Go Flip the Switch Do the Opposite Taking a Leap Voices of Anxiety On Autopilot Whole,Complete,EnoughKindness and Self-Care

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Cultivating Allowing Popping the Illusion Not Buying It Getting Unstuck Humanizing the Mind Words, Letters, and Ink Be Patient Disarming Anxiety Who Am I,Really? The Expansive Self Let It Be Drop the Stories Behavior Matters! Discover Your Passions Finding Your North Star OpeningtheRightDoorsMaking Wise Choices Do, No Trying Exercise Kindness

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Don’t Feed It Body Surfing Emotions Refocus,Reconnect,andRedirectMoving with Barriers Lay Off the But(t)s UnhookingfromthePastGrounding in the Now Releasing Attachments Drifting Along Take Good Care Reclaim Your Power The Gift of Gratitude

Paying It Forward Taking the Reins Inhabiting Your Body GrowingThroughAdversityOne Step at a Time The Journey Ahead

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