{"product_id":"fear-and-other-uninvited-guests-tackling-the-anxiety-fear-and-shame-that-keep-us-from-optimal-living-and-loving-isbn-9780060081577","title":"Fear and Other Uninvited Guests: Tackling the Anxiety, Fear, and Shame That Keep Us from Optimal Living and Loving","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnhappiness, says bestselling author Harriet Lerner, is fueled by three key emotions: anxiety, fear, and shame. They are the uninvited guests in our lives. When tragedy or hardship hits, they may become our constant companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnxiety can wash over us like a tidal wave or operate as a silent thrum under the surface of our daily lives. With stories that are sometimes hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking, Lerner takes us from \"fear lite\" to the most difficult lessons the universe sends us. We learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow a man was \"cured in a day\" of the fear of rejection -- and what we can learn from his story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow the author overcame her dread of public speaking when her worst fears were realized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to deal with the fear of not being good enough, and with the shame of feeling essentially flawed and inadequate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to stay calm and clear in an anxious, crazy workplace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to manage fear and despair when life sends a crash course in illness, vulnerability, and loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow \"positive thinking\" helps -- and harms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to be our best and bravest selves, even when we are terrified and have internalized the shaming messages of others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo one signs up for anxiety, fear, and shame, but we can’t avoid them either. As we learn to respond to these three key emotions in new ways, we can live more fully in the present and move into the future with courage, clarity, humor, and hope. \u003cem\u003eFear and Other Uninvited Guests\u003c\/em\u003e shows us how.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eUnhappiness, says bestselling author Harriet Lerner, is fueled by three key emotions: anxiety, fear, and shame. They are the uninvited guests in our lives. When tragedy or hardship hits, they may become our constant companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnxiety can wash over us like a tidal wave or operate as a silent thrum under the surface of our daily lives. With stories that are sometimes hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking, Lerner takes us from \"fear lite\" to the most difficult lessons the universe sends us. We learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow a man was \"cured in a day\" of the fear of rejection -- and what we can learn from his story\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow the author overcame her dread of public speaking when her worst fears were realized\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to deal with the fear of not being good enough, and with the shame of feeling essentially flawed and inadequate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to stay calm and clear in an anxious, crazy workplace\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to manage fear and despair when life sends a crash course in illness, vulnerability, and loss\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow \"positive thinking\" helps -- and harms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to be our best and bravest selves, even when we are terrified and have internalized the shaming messages of others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo one signs up for anxiety, fear, and shame, but we can’t avoid them either. As we learn to respond to these three key emotions in new ways, we can live more fully in the present and move into the future with courage, clarity, humor, and hope. \u003cem\u003eFear and Other Uninvited Guests\u003c\/em\u003e shows us how.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Powerful mind-medicine.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMartha Beck, O, The Oprah Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This spirit-lifting book leaves the reader braver, wiser and laughing.  Lerner’s advice is the best you will find.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEdward Hallowell, M.D., author of Driven to Distraction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A flat-out life-changing book.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBetty Carter, M.S.W. Director Emerita, Family Institute of Westchester, New York\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Superb insights.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This spirit-lifting book leaves the reader braver, wiser and laughing. Lerner’s advice is the best you will find.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEdward M. Hallowell, M.D., author of Driven to Distraction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A flat out life-changing book, shot through with freshness and life-affirming humor.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBetty Carter, M.S.W., Director Emerita, Family Institute of Westchester\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889055199461,"sku":"NP9780060081577","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780060081577.jpg?v=1730230409","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/fear-and-other-uninvited-guests-tackling-the-anxiety-fear-and-shame-that-keep-us-from-optimal-living-and-loving-isbn-9780060081577","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}