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Things Might Go Terribly, Horribly Wrong: A Guide to Life Liberated from Anxiety
You don't need a book to tell you this much: Sometimes things fall apart, crack open, and miss the mark. You can plan and strategize and keep your eye on the horizon, watching for trouble. And nothing you can do will protect you from the fact that things might, when you least expect it, go terribly, horribly wrong. If you're anxious about this, it's not like you don't have...more
Paperback, 165 pages
Published
May 1st 2010
by New Harbinger Publications
(first published January 6th 2010)
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**Anxiety need not call the shots**
What would your life be like if anxiety wasn’t calling the shots?
What if you could be fully engaged in the present moment and not be stuck in the regrets of the past or swept away with the endless what-if’s of the future? Imagine being able to accept the what-is’s of the here-and-now, and finally have a life where you’re free to do the things that bring you value, purpose, and meaning. What if you allowed yourself to sometimes fail, realizing that your sense o...more
What would your life be like if anxiety wasn’t calling the shots?
What if you could be fully engaged in the present moment and not be stuck in the regrets of the past or swept away with the endless what-if’s of the future? Imagine being able to accept the what-is’s of the here-and-now, and finally have a life where you’re free to do the things that bring you value, purpose, and meaning. What if you allowed yourself to sometimes fail, realizing that your sense o...more
It took me a good long time to be able to admit that I suffer from anxiety and probably have generalized anxiety disorder. It's funny, how you grow up thinking one way, and you think everyone around you is the same. I had absolutely no idea that other people don't worry about things to the extent that I do. Put simply, there is never a moment when I'm not worrying or anxious about something. I've had stupid panic attacks, I've gotten the chills, I stress out a lot. I worry worry worry, constantl...more
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Kelly Wilson, Steven Hayes, Russ Harris and John Forsyth unpack the "human condition" in a compassionate way. Amongst their published contributions is this gem from Kelly Wilson! Well researched, scientifically of substance and, insights presented with the simplicity attainable only by those who have brilliant understanding of their subject matter - this is a book that should be read by all who call themselves human. I came to realize that reality presents itself paradoxically and this book shar...more
I greatly respect Kelly Wilson and I LOVED his book for therapists, Mindfulness for Two, It is totally possible that I should not have read these back to back. 1) The content of Things is terribly watered down compared to MF2 so it is difficult to give it a "clean" review, and 2) What little information that I would find useful for clients is reprinted (word for word) from MF2. Which makes me wonder if a client NEW to this material might find the book helpful? Was it too hard for me, having stud...more
I wouldn't have picked this book up if I hadn't been asked to review it, so I'm very glad I was. It is dense but lucid, twists perspectives and includes non-silly exercises. A great choice for folks struggling with anxiety.
Nov 15, 2011
Tricia
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Charles Brady
Are you anxious? Do you identify as an anxious person? Then this book is for you. Learn about "holding things lightly" and realizing that we've just got the present moment. A lot of the teachings are familiar, but the presentation is light and easy-going, which makes reading it a pleasure. It's like a conversation with a good friend.
Don't underestimate the power of ACT as I initially did. I thought, "Oh, I've read all of this before." But, the fact that the authors gave the book such a cool titl...more
Don't underestimate the power of ACT as I initially did. I thought, "Oh, I've read all of this before." But, the fact that the authors gave the book such a cool titl...more
An interesting, very encouraging exploration of the philosophy of mindfulness, and applying it to anxiety from a psychological perspective.
All about ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Theraphy)in a very concise and comprehensive presentation... Very beneficial for individuals addressing and seeking change and at the same time confronting the obstacles resulting from lifetime HABITS.
I learned a couple of helpful techniques but no huge lightbulb moment. Honestly, A Horrible, Annoying Use of My Time.
Oct 29, 2010
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Sort of skimmed -- looked good -- go back possibly at some point.
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