Big Feelings addresses anyone intimidated by oversized feelings they can't predict or control,offering the tools to understand what's really going on,find comfort and face the future with a sense of new-found agency. Weaving surprising science with personal stories and original illustrations,each chapter lays out strategies for turning big emotions into manageable ones and will help you understand:
- How to end the cycle of intrusive thoughts brought on by regret,and instead use this feeling as a compass for making decision- How to identify what's behind your anger and communicate it productively,without putting people on the defensive- How to spot the warning signs for burnout and take the necessary steps to balance your life- Why you might be suffering from perfectionism even if we feel far from perfect,and how to detach yourself-worth from what you do
Publisher: Canongate BooksISBN: 9781838858513Number of pages: 288Weight: 690 gDimensions: 216 x 156 x 28 mmEdition: Main
MEDIA REVIEWS
'This book will restore your sense of control - and make you feel less alone in the world'- Adam Grant
'Dispense(s) the wisdom and compassion we all need for working through our most difficult emotions'- Susan Cain
'The rise of stress,burnout and anxiety is one of the most urgent issues of our time. Big Feelings is a vital guide to not only handling complex emotions but learning to thrive through difficult times - and emerge even more resilient'- Arianna Huffington
'An intelligent,empathetic and often delightful guide to navigating life's most difficult moments and emerging from them with a newfound sense of meaning'- Dan H. Pink
'Combining compassion with their trademark visual wit,Liz and Mollie deliver a message we all need to hear in our current unsettled moment: feeling bad isn't bad'- Cal Newport,author of Deep Work
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