The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook Quotes

“An anxious mind cannot exist in a relaxed body.” Body and mind are inextricably related in anxiety.”
― Edmund J. Bourne, The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook

“It’s hard to evaluate the validity of a belief you’re scarcely aware of—you just accept it as is.”
― Edmund J. Bourne, The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook

“We are so used to “doing” that it may seem like a chore just to “be.”
― Edmund J. Bourne, The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook

“Taking responsibility means you don’t blame anyone else for your difficulties. It also means that you don’t blame yourself.”
― Edmund J. Bourne, The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook

“Workaholism is an addictive disorder in which work is the only thing that gives you a sense of inner fulfillment and self-worth.”
― Edmund J. Bourne, The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook

“Although in the West yoga is usually thought of as a series of stretch exercises, it actually embraces a broad philosophy of life and an elaborate system for personal transformation. This system includes ethical precepts, a vegetarian diet, the familiar stretches or postures, specific practices for directing and controlling the breath, concentration practices, and deep meditation.”
― Edmund J. Bourne, The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook

“Once you can comfortably walk three or four miles without stopping, consider taking hiking trips—day or overnight—in county, state, or national parks. Hiking outdoors can revitalize your soul as much as it does your body.”
― Edmund J. Bourne, The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook