This Stuff Is Hard: Making Peace With Your Anxiety

by Nancy Jane Smith

Do you have a negative voice in the back of your head? Many of us fall prey to the belief that our anxiety helps us improve. On the surface, that critical voice seems to help by pointing out areas where we could be better. In "This Stuff Is Hard: Making Peace With Your Anxiety," Nancy Jane Smith, MSEd, LPC tells us the truth: we're being tricked. Anxiety does not help us. It is completely possible to self-analyze and improve our lives without spinning on endless negativity, without hurting ourselves, and without doubting ourselves. In five distinct chapters, Nancy delves into each aspect of the important process of reframing our critical inner voices. Each chapter deals with building awareness of anxiety, recognizing inner critics, being present with your thoughts, and understanding the patterns that lead to anxiety. Learning to live without that negativity will help you build a foundation for peace and happiness in your life. Perfectionism is an impossible quest, but Living Happier can be done every day.

150 pages, Paperback

First published September 25, 2014

About the author

Nancy Jane Smith, MSEd, is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Miami University, and two Masters Degrees from the University of Dayton, one in Higher Education and one in Community Counseling.

For the almost 20 years she has been helping individuals reduce their reactivity to life and find clear, practical ways to live happier lives. She lives in Columbus, Ohio with her husband and their furry animals.

Reviews

[Mandy Robek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely love this book. It's filled with real life examples and practical tips for living joyfully. Easy things that will take practice, restarting, and reflection. I think it's one for everyone to read to help understand the thinking we do behind the scenes.