Worrying Is Optional Break the Cycle of Anxiety and Rumination That Keeps You Stuck

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by Eckstein, Ben;Coyne, Lisa W.;
English | 2023 | ISBN: 1648482147 | 170 pages | True PDF EPUB | 8.17 MB

Worry happens. Worryingis optional.
We live in an increasingly uncertain world, and if you struggle with worry, you aren’t alone. You should also know that there’s nothingwrongwith worry. Worry happens to all of us-and it can even be helpful at times. But excessive worrying-the kind that keeps us up at night, interferes with our thinking during the day, and hijacks our ability to make decisions-is a big, big problem. The good news is that, while worry is inevitable, worrying is completely optional. This book will show you how to break free from the unhelpful thinking habits that keep you stuck in a loop of rumination and anxiety.
With help from this upbeat guide, you’ll learn to build your own customizable, anti-worrying toolbox using skills and strategies from metacognitive therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). You’ll discover the science behindwhyyou worry, and how to put the brakes on unhelpful rumination and anxious thoughts-before they kick your worry and anxiety into high gear.
With this go-to guide, you will:
Gain a better understanding of worryLearnwhyworry happensKnow when to draw the line at disruptive worryingChallenge perfectionism and accept uncertainty
There’s no one-size-fits-all treatment for anxiety and worry, but by assembling an arsenal of tools, skills, and strategies, excessive worrycanbe managed effectively. This book will help you get started now.