Stop Overreacting: Effective Strategies for Calming Your Emotions
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (716 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B071FMYLSK |
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| Number of Pages | : | 271 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
You'll learn how to neutralize overwhelming emotions and choose healthy responses instead of flying off the handle. The truth is, overreacting hurts us as much as it hurts the people around us. You may see overreacting as an unchangeable part of your personality, but in reality, this tendency, like any other, can be unlearned. When you are criticized or rejected, do you have a tendency to lash out or withdraw entirely? Both types of kneejerk reactions can have lasting and unintended consequences, affecting our friendships, careers, families, and romantic relationships
Amazon Customer said like any other. When you are criticized or rejected, do you have a tendency to lash out or withdraw entirely? Both types of knee-jerk reactions can have lasting and unintended consequences, affecting our friendships, careers, families, and romantic relationships. The truth is, overreacting hurts us as much as it hurts the people around us. You may see overreacting as an unchangeable part of your personality, but in reality, this tendency, like any other, can be unlearned.Stop Overreacting helps you identify your emotional triggers, discover a . Donna Moore said Good info, but didnt help my issues any. The information was very good and it helped me to understand why I felt the way I did and what caused me to have such intense bouts of emotions. However, the excersices included in this book really didn't help me. I can't stop and think once that switch has flipped. It's just so automatic.. "The best best self-help book!" according to Anonymous. I have shelves full of self-help books, many of which I skimmed for gems which I don't always find. This book is rich with substance and the neurobiology is explained in a way that's interesting and easy to understand. I feel a sense of freedom because I'm learning so much including to not be afraid of my feelings and emotions (there's a difference). There's a humility in the voice of the author who has a PhD. Unfortunately marketing hype often gets books that have little substance to Best Sellers lists leaving some that deserv