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Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion
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9/100Critics
17/100Scholars
Author:
Wendy Suzuki
Publisher:
Atria Books
Date:
September 7, 2021
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 wellbeing? What if, instead of seeing anxiety as a curse, we could recognize it for the unique gift that it is? Dr. Suzuki has developed a guidebook for managing unwarranted anxiety and turning it into a powerful asset.
What The Reviewers Say
Ms. Suzuki draws on decades of neuroscience, including her own research, and leavens her learning with a little personal storytelling to create a practical, science-backed guidebook for those seeking such a transformation.
As a neuroscientist at New York University, Suzuki has a unique view on the effects of these related states.
Some of the coping mechanisms come across as simplistic—like finding a hobby or playing with pets—but the overall message shares research-backed methods to manage anxiety. While Suzuki primarily writes to readers without diagnosed clinical disorders, her techniques will be helpful to those trying to navigate low-level anxiety..
