The Happy High Achiever: 8 Essentials to Overcome Anxiety, Manage Stress, and Energize Yourself for Success--Without Losing Your Edge - Mary E. Anderson

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nA game-changing road map for ambitious people to transform chronic stress and anxiety into sustainable happiness and success.n n Throughout her years as a licensed clinical psychologist, Mary E. Anderson, PhD--known affectionately as Dr. A by her clients--has noticed a pattern: Talented, productive, and often brilliant patients--from business executives to lawyers to grad students--constantly arrive on her couch, drop their flawless facades, and describe feelings of self-doubt, burnout, and worry. n nThe Happy High Achiever brings Dr. Anderson's unparalleled expertise to the wider world. The book is a practical guide to her 8 Essentials, a set of powerful principles with actionable, science-based strategies to combat the unique pressures and pitfalls of high-performing individuals. These CBT-based tools help ambitious people like you live free of the perpetual anxiety and fear of failure that can hold you back, and instead enjoy both happiness and high achievement. n nThe Happy High Achiever will teach you: n n- Why striving for perfection actually limits you n- How to navigate uncertainty with less worry and more ease n- How to find relief in moments of overwhelm n- How to overcome the three most problematic ways of thinking that plague high achievers n- Why gratitude is rocket fuel for your success n- How to get clear about what you really want for your life n- How to effectively manage stress to boost your calm and confidence and enhance your performance n Most importantly, you'll learn anxiety is not the price of admission for your success. You have the power to optimize your life and be your best. You can be a happy high achiever. n