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"A follow-up to Matt Haig's internationally bestselling memoir, Reasons to Stay Alive, a broader look at how modern life feeds our anxiety, and how to live a better life. The societies we live in are increasingly making our minds ill, making it feel as though the way we live is engineered to make us unhappy. When Matt Haig developed panic disorder, anxiety, and depression as an adult, it took him a long time to work out the ways the external world...

For the last thirty years, Deepak Chopra has been at the forefront of the meditation revolution in the West. This is the culmination of his teachings over the years, a complete exploration and reinterpretation of the physical, mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual benefits that this practice can bring. Chopra guides listeners on how to wake up to new levels of awareness that will ultimately cultivate a clear vision, heal suffering in the mind...

"Any given day brings a never-ending list of things to do. There's the work thing, the catch-up thing, the laundry thing, the creative thing, the exercise thing, the family thing, the thing we don't want to do, and the thing we've been putting off, despite it being the most important thing. Even on days when we get a lot done, the thing left undone can leave us feeling guilty, anxious, or disappointed. After five years of searching for the secret...

"Necesitas descansar". Cuantas veces has escuchado esto? Quiza lo has pensado o te lo dijo alguien despues de oir tus quejas sobre el trabajo, tu pareja y las labores del hogar. Clases de yoga, jugos verdes, rutinas de ejercicio: nada es suficiente para sentirte mejor. "Estar bien" se ha vuelto una tarea mas en la lista interminable de pendientes. Te sientes sobrepasada y exhausta, y aun asi piensas que no estas haciendo lo suficiente? Tranquila,...

Licensed therapist and mental health writer Dr. Kathleen Smith offers a smart, practical antidote to our anxiety-ridden times. Everything Isn't Terrible is an informative and practical guide -- featuring a healthy dose of humor -- for people who want to become beacons of calmness in their families, at work, and in our anxious world. Everything Isn't Terrible will inspire you to confront your anxious self, take charge of your anxiety, and increase...

"When did USA become shorthand for the United States of Anxiety? From the moment Americans wake up, we're bombarded with all-new terrifying news about crime, the environment, politics, and stroke-inducing foods we've been enjoying for years. We're judged by social media's faceless masses, pressured into maintaining a Pinterest-perfect home, and expected to base our self-worth on retweets, faves, likes, and followers. Our collective FOMO, and the disparity...