Quick Fixes for Everyday Fears: A Practical Handbook to Overcoming 100 Stomach-Churning Fears

by Michael Clarkson

We all have fears that influence our daily lives, fears that cause us to procrastinate, avoid things, miscommunicate, and prevent us from being as happy and successful as we could be. In Quick Fixes for Everyday Fears, acclaimed award-winning author and fear expert Michael Clarkson offers readers a practical handbook to overcoming one hundred stomach-churning fears that can block us from maximizing our potential at work, school, home, in relationships and social settings, and on the street -- everywhere fear is a factor. Clarkson provides quick, easy-to-implement solutions for a whole range of fearful situations, from public speaking, meeting deadlines, and managing problems at home to worrying about the children, handling crises in love relationships, and coping with accidents or emergencies. Filled with insight and endlessly useful, Quick Fixes for Everyday Fears is an indispensable resource for everyone in search of ways to cope with -- and even thrive in -- stressful or frightening situations.

Genres: Psychology, Self Help

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Douglas Lord · Rating 4 out of 5]

Journalist Clarkson (Intelligent Fear: How to Make Fear Work for You) recognizes that emotion is essential to our survival instincts, but he also knows it can get out of hand. His cogent and convincing book presents balanced, reasonable advice for coping with 100 fears, front general stresses like romantic tiffs to specific phobias such as anthrophobia. Though Clarkson acknowledges that medical attention may be required for certain conditions like acute anxiety, he believes that much fear is either a throwback to caveman times or is learned from "things that have hurt or shaken" us; therefore, they can be conquered. Fears are topically arranged (e.g., at work, at school), each receiving a two-page discussion that includes coping strategies and tactics. Clear writing, solid references, and an attractive price make this a real bargain. Recommended for most readers.

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[L.L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Na tyle ciekawa książka, że przeczytałem o wszystkich lękach. Szybko się czyta i wciąga. Praktyczne rady, może trochę za proste ;) (tzn. łatwo powiedzieć, trudniej wprowadzic w życie). Ale podobała mi się.

[Tara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great quick and practical guide to reduce anxiety. Loved the easy to read format. Highly recommended.