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The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower
Transform your anxiety into your biggest strength.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the world, affecting up to one in eight adults each year, but in our workplaces, and among our leaders, anxiety has been a hidden problem—there in plain sight but ignored. Until now.
The Anxious Achiever is a book with a mission: to normalize anxiety in the workplace and help leaders and high achievers transform anxiety from an apparent weakness into a strength. Morra Aarons-Mele argues that anxiety is normal, built into the very nature of leadership; it can—and should—be harnessed into a superpower.
Drawing from the successful podcast of the same name, The Anxious Achiever is filled with quotes from psychologists and experts in the field and packed with practical advice. You will learn how to:
* Figure out your own anxiety profile so that you can recognize and avoid common thought traps and triggers
* Confront bad habits and unhealthy coping mechanisms
* Resist perfectionism, manage social anxiety, and set boundaries to prevent burnout
* Deal with feedback, criticism, and impostor syndrome
*Model—and communicate—healthy behavior as a leader of an anxious organization
Whether you're experiencing anxiety for the first time or have been battling it along with other mental health challenges for years, The Anxious Achiever is the only book you'll need to help turn your stress and worries into a source of strength for you, your career, and your organization.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the world, affecting up to one in eight adults each year, but in our workplaces, and among our leaders, anxiety has been a hidden problem—there in plain sight but ignored. Until now.
The Anxious Achiever is a book with a mission: to normalize anxiety in the workplace and help leaders and high achievers transform anxiety from an apparent weakness into a strength. Morra Aarons-Mele argues that anxiety is normal, built into the very nature of leadership; it can—and should—be harnessed into a superpower.
Drawing from the successful podcast of the same name, The Anxious Achiever is filled with quotes from psychologists and experts in the field and packed with practical advice. You will learn how to:
* Figure out your own anxiety profile so that you can recognize and avoid common thought traps and triggers
* Confront bad habits and unhealthy coping mechanisms
* Resist perfectionism, manage social anxiety, and set boundaries to prevent burnout
* Deal with feedback, criticism, and impostor syndrome
*Model—and communicate—healthy behavior as a leader of an anxious organization
Whether you're experiencing anxiety for the first time or have been battling it along with other mental health challenges for years, The Anxious Achiever is the only book you'll need to help turn your stress and worries into a source of strength for you, your career, and your organization.
249 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 11, 2023
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About the author
Morra Aarons-Mele
3 books124 followersMorra Aarons-Mele is a podcast host, writer, entrepreneur, and communications executive. She hosts The Anxious Achiever podcast, a top-10 Management podcast, 2020 Webby Awards honoree and Signal Award winner for "Best Commute Podcast." She is the author of The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower from Harvard Business Review Press. She was one of ten thought leaders named LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Mental Health for 2022. Passionate about helping people rethink the relationship between their mental health and their success, Morra frequently consults for Fortune 500 companies, startups, and US government agencies.
In addition to her contribution to workplace mental health, Aarons-Mele founded Women Online, the award-winning social impact agency she sold in 2021. She has helped three US presidential candidates and a range of mission-driven organizations create communications, marketing, and fundraising campaigns. Since 2004, Aarons-Mele has covered the campaign trail, the White House, the lactation room, and the office cubicle, and has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, among other publications. Her first book, Hiding in the Bathroom: How To Get Out There (When You’d Rather Stay Home), was published by Dey Street Books in 2017.
In addition to her contribution to workplace mental health, Aarons-Mele founded Women Online, the award-winning social impact agency she sold in 2021. She has helped three US presidential candidates and a range of mission-driven organizations create communications, marketing, and fundraising campaigns. Since 2004, Aarons-Mele has covered the campaign trail, the White House, the lactation room, and the office cubicle, and has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, among other publications. Her first book, Hiding in the Bathroom: How To Get Out There (When You’d Rather Stay Home), was published by Dey Street Books in 2017.
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May 27, 2023
I often look back to the moment as a child when I was enrolled in the "gifted and talented" program at school as the moment where my anxious achievement style was set ablaze. As someone who struggles with social anxiety, imposter syndrome, perfectionism, anxiety, overachievement, and nearly every thought trap mentioned, Aarons-Mele's book is speaking directly to someone like me.
Accepting and working through our negative thinking patterns is a lifelong process for many of us and Aarons-Mele speaks candidly from her own experience as an anxious achiever. Her vulnerability about her own struggles along with citations from field experts and interviews with other anxious achievers offer relatability along with effective means of countering this anxious overachievement. Indeed, I've been working on many of these aspects of my anxiety with my therapist.
For anyone else looking for similar reads, I can recommend the following:
- The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive
- Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
- Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come: An Introvert's Year of Living Dangerously
- Enough As She Is: How to Help Girls Move Beyond Impossible Standards of Success to Live Healthy, Happy, and Fulfilling Lives
Accepting and working through our negative thinking patterns is a lifelong process for many of us and Aarons-Mele speaks candidly from her own experience as an anxious achiever. Her vulnerability about her own struggles along with citations from field experts and interviews with other anxious achievers offer relatability along with effective means of countering this anxious overachievement. Indeed, I've been working on many of these aspects of my anxiety with my therapist.
For anyone else looking for similar reads, I can recommend the following:
- The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive
- Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
- Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come: An Introvert's Year of Living Dangerously
- Enough As She Is: How to Help Girls Move Beyond Impossible Standards of Success to Live Healthy, Happy, and Fulfilling Lives
June 4, 2023
I haven’t cried so hard when finishing a book. I cried throughout parts of this book that felt like the author was speaking right to me. My favorite part was when she explained how imposter syndrome is something different for people of color. This is the first time I’ve read that in a published book. I’ve discussed it with friends and my therapist but seeing it in a book validated me in a way I didn’t know I would need in this moment. I will read this again. I’ve told people I would love them to read it but I can’t let them borrow it.
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April 25, 2023DAMAGED ISN’T DOOMED
When @morraam graciously sent me an advance copy of her latest book, The Anxious Achiever, I assumed I’d breeze through its 230 pages and have a review ready to go way before the publication date came around.
I was wrong.
I’ve been a fan of Morra’s clear and intelligent writing for years now (well, I’m really a fan of Morra in general but her brilliant mind is just a bonus) and the book is a delight to read, but I did not expect the emotional punch and deliberate work I took on as I read.
I’m very familiar with anxiety— I’m a support for a few clinically anxious people I love, and like most of us I live with anxiety at manageable levels. I know how to handle it. I have no shame in dealing with it and naming it. Easy. Plus, this is a business book and I’m not dealing with business baggage at this time so I assumed I’d read this at arm’s length. Nothing for me to learn, I could just enjoy the words. . Honestly, this should be a breeze.
But this book isn’t just for business leaders or corporate workers… it’s for anyone with feelings.
I won’t give it away, but now you know what’s on the post-it note next to my nightstand — “damaged isn’t doomed”
I didn’t know how much I needed to read this until I did. Thank you, @morraam from one #anxiousachiever to another
When @morraam graciously sent me an advance copy of her latest book, The Anxious Achiever, I assumed I’d breeze through its 230 pages and have a review ready to go way before the publication date came around.
I was wrong.
I’ve been a fan of Morra’s clear and intelligent writing for years now (well, I’m really a fan of Morra in general but her brilliant mind is just a bonus) and the book is a delight to read, but I did not expect the emotional punch and deliberate work I took on as I read.
I’m very familiar with anxiety— I’m a support for a few clinically anxious people I love, and like most of us I live with anxiety at manageable levels. I know how to handle it. I have no shame in dealing with it and naming it. Easy. Plus, this is a business book and I’m not dealing with business baggage at this time so I assumed I’d read this at arm’s length. Nothing for me to learn, I could just enjoy the words. . Honestly, this should be a breeze.
But this book isn’t just for business leaders or corporate workers… it’s for anyone with feelings.
I won’t give it away, but now you know what’s on the post-it note next to my nightstand — “damaged isn’t doomed”
I didn’t know how much I needed to read this until I did. Thank you, @morraam from one #anxiousachiever to another
August 12, 2023
Hot dang. Let me start my review with a candid confession: I DETEST self-help, business books, and most nonfiction. But this book is fantastic. It is clinically backed rather than cliche. It has some EXCELLENT one-liner wisdom that struck me so deeply I wrote it on my office whiteboard. It truly made me shift perspectives. Would recommend in audiobook form.
If you’re a fellow anxious achiever like me, this is required reading.
If you’re a fellow anxious achiever like me, this is required reading.
March 29, 2024
As a person who suffers from anxiety and often feels like that is a hinderance to the leadership positions I'm often called to and put in this book was such a great resource. It turned me every which way but loose and definitely had me on the jumbo screen a few times with its relatability but it was just what I needed in a time when I was wondering whether my weaknesses overshadowed my gifts. I highly recommend this book for people in leadership positions who suffer from anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, social anxiety, etc. This book lays out the strengths that anxious leaders have, and tangible strategies for overcoming the weaknesses anxiety presents through the examples of leaders across various fields.
August 7, 2025
this was pretty good stuff. will keep for future reference (hopefully)
February 26, 2024
Update my rating to 3.5/5
Recently re-read 2nd half of the book; Chapter 9-11 are especially helpful/practical in combating imposter syndrome/perfectionism at work.
First half of the book can just skip or listen to her podcast, The Anxious Achiever.
Recently re-read 2nd half of the book; Chapter 9-11 are especially helpful/practical in combating imposter syndrome/perfectionism at work.
First half of the book can just skip or listen to her podcast, The Anxious Achiever.
July 12, 2024
Made me realize my work anxiety is nothing compared to my real life anxiety and I don’t really care to lend it extra mental energy at this pay grade 🫡
August 21, 2023
The beginning was promising, exploring how widespread anxiety is among all of us. Then…it lost some steam or maybe I’ve read too many of these types of books.
April 1, 2024
Abandoned. Truly tried to find something enlightening here past the concepts already familiar from other, more detailed and helpful literature on the subject of mental health and anxiety.
August 15, 2023
Anxiety is an ancient emotion because it helped keep us alive throughout history. It’s basically a threat appraisal. - Morra Aarons-Mele
Statistics indicate that as many as 1 in 5 adults currently suffer from anxiety and almost ⅓ will experience an anxiety disorder some time in their life. However, that doesn’t make the topic any easier to discuss. In The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Superpower, Morra Aarons-Mele tackles the topic in a way that acknowledges the feeling and helps the reader to see that maybe they are not alone…especially in regards to leadership. In fact, she tells the story of being invited to a fellowship of speakers, CEOs, and thought leaders and introducing herself by sharing her doubt that she belonged to which other members quickly assured her that imposter syndrome was one of the requirements!
So many leaders are plagued with anxiety and other issues related to perfectionism and self-doubt. In fact, for many, the anxiety itself can appear to be further evidence of not being enough. Yet, readers of Morra’s book will find peace in her approach - she doesn’t just acknowledge the anxiety; she doesn’t just try to get past it. She has learned “to manage it and take advantage of its hidden gifts.”
While the first section of this book helps readers to get to know their anxiety and its foundation, the second part of the book really delves into tools for managing anxiety in life and in the workplace. Readers will work through the thought traps, negative self-talk, and other bad habits that have fed into their frustration and served as the “foundation” for imposter syndrome. This book is an encouragement to be ourselves, embrace our strengths and weaknesses, and be the best leaders we can be…anxieties and all!
I’ve come to think my anxiety and I are actually in successful negotiation, and we’re trying to make this relationship work. - Morra Aarons-Mele
Statistics indicate that as many as 1 in 5 adults currently suffer from anxiety and almost ⅓ will experience an anxiety disorder some time in their life. However, that doesn’t make the topic any easier to discuss. In The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Superpower, Morra Aarons-Mele tackles the topic in a way that acknowledges the feeling and helps the reader to see that maybe they are not alone…especially in regards to leadership. In fact, she tells the story of being invited to a fellowship of speakers, CEOs, and thought leaders and introducing herself by sharing her doubt that she belonged to which other members quickly assured her that imposter syndrome was one of the requirements!
So many leaders are plagued with anxiety and other issues related to perfectionism and self-doubt. In fact, for many, the anxiety itself can appear to be further evidence of not being enough. Yet, readers of Morra’s book will find peace in her approach - she doesn’t just acknowledge the anxiety; she doesn’t just try to get past it. She has learned “to manage it and take advantage of its hidden gifts.”
While the first section of this book helps readers to get to know their anxiety and its foundation, the second part of the book really delves into tools for managing anxiety in life and in the workplace. Readers will work through the thought traps, negative self-talk, and other bad habits that have fed into their frustration and served as the “foundation” for imposter syndrome. This book is an encouragement to be ourselves, embrace our strengths and weaknesses, and be the best leaders we can be…anxieties and all!
I’ve come to think my anxiety and I are actually in successful negotiation, and we’re trying to make this relationship work. - Morra Aarons-Mele
September 12, 2024
2.5 stars, and that may be generous
Perhaps the biggest takeaway from this book is that most people feel anxious about their work or performance, though I don't recall if the author cited credible studies to back up this claim. The degree of anxiousness of course varies greatly, and this book targeted people on the extreme level of anxious so I was apparently not the target audience.
For me, the message from the book is two fold: Everyone is anxious whether they show it or not, and you can turn that anxious energy into performance energy (there are many examples of people doing this throughout the book). While being anxious about a task can push you to over achieve in order to overcome your anxious feelings, you need to be careful to not allow yourself to burn out by always going above and beyond for every assignment. Give yourself some grace, accept what is reasonable effort (or a little more than expected without going to extremes) to meet the request when it won't mean the difference in getting a promotion or bonus. Often it is better to do a greater quantity of tasks, meeting expectations, than to sacrifice your health by over-doing a task (taking on too much or doing too much yourself rather than delegating).
So yes, anxiousness can be a superpower, but it can also drag you down. The key is to recognize your anxiousness, explore the possible cause, determine how much effort is really needed, and focus your energies to doing the right amount of quality work.
Perhaps the biggest takeaway from this book is that most people feel anxious about their work or performance, though I don't recall if the author cited credible studies to back up this claim. The degree of anxiousness of course varies greatly, and this book targeted people on the extreme level of anxious so I was apparently not the target audience.
For me, the message from the book is two fold: Everyone is anxious whether they show it or not, and you can turn that anxious energy into performance energy (there are many examples of people doing this throughout the book). While being anxious about a task can push you to over achieve in order to overcome your anxious feelings, you need to be careful to not allow yourself to burn out by always going above and beyond for every assignment. Give yourself some grace, accept what is reasonable effort (or a little more than expected without going to extremes) to meet the request when it won't mean the difference in getting a promotion or bonus. Often it is better to do a greater quantity of tasks, meeting expectations, than to sacrifice your health by over-doing a task (taking on too much or doing too much yourself rather than delegating).
So yes, anxiousness can be a superpower, but it can also drag you down. The key is to recognize your anxiousness, explore the possible cause, determine how much effort is really needed, and focus your energies to doing the right amount of quality work.
June 13, 2023
I have read numerous leadership books, sat through many classes, and pursued my education in leadership. One thing that has been missing from all those outlets is the more human side of the leader. Many resources talk about being aware of the emotions and hardships of those who follow you, but there is very little, if anything, mentioned about one's own emotions.
The human side of leaders has been a missing piece, and this book helps fill in that gap. We are taught so often how to guide others, but not taught how to guide ourselves through messy emotions and overwhelming stress.
Some of the popular leadership books have the authors droning on about themselves in a gluttonous manner, toting how they created different principles that will help make you a successful leader. This author weaves her personal experiences with supporting research, and the personal accounts of others which really helps drive home the point that we all struggle, even those who are highly successful and appear to be unfazed.
I think this book is a wonderful resource, especially for those who are embarking on a new chapter and are feeling overwhelmed.
The human side of leaders has been a missing piece, and this book helps fill in that gap. We are taught so often how to guide others, but not taught how to guide ourselves through messy emotions and overwhelming stress.
Some of the popular leadership books have the authors droning on about themselves in a gluttonous manner, toting how they created different principles that will help make you a successful leader. This author weaves her personal experiences with supporting research, and the personal accounts of others which really helps drive home the point that we all struggle, even those who are highly successful and appear to be unfazed.
I think this book is a wonderful resource, especially for those who are embarking on a new chapter and are feeling overwhelmed.
November 27, 2023
Wow, there was so much in here that was eye opening to me. After hearing about this book, I knew I needed to read it and not even for me. I do not consider myself as one with high anxiety. Are there hints of it in my life, most definitely, but I believe any anxiety I have/feel is normal every day life.
That said, I interact daily with people who struggle with high anxiety and this book was very revealing of some of their challenges and thought processes. As I listen to friends and family that discuss their battles, their degradation of themselves, and/or their imposter syndrome, I'm pretty sure I have not shown them the proper sympathy. There is no doubt I still have much to learn, and Aarons-Mele has opened up a whole new avenue for me to understand, consider, and discuss with employees, friends, and most importantly, family.
That said, I interact daily with people who struggle with high anxiety and this book was very revealing of some of their challenges and thought processes. As I listen to friends and family that discuss their battles, their degradation of themselves, and/or their imposter syndrome, I'm pretty sure I have not shown them the proper sympathy. There is no doubt I still have much to learn, and Aarons-Mele has opened up a whole new avenue for me to understand, consider, and discuss with employees, friends, and most importantly, family.
May 6, 2025
Some notes:
It’s is totally okay and excitable to not knowing all answers
Well-managed anxiety is one of great helpers to achieve goals
Face your anxiety with self-compassion
I suspect I’m underperformed who wanted other people to chime in and reduce my level of enxaity to share the credit for my work as well
Work is the place of recover
Imposter syndrome is a thinking of not serving what you’ve done or achieved: thought trap
Try to avoid the “should statements”, they never bring any good rather than damaging your self-esteem
Break a bad habit with healthy rewards - repeat
Set up heuristics or mental short-comes to overcome anxiety moments
It can be hard to break false belief like thinking that only your anxiety and state of worry keeps bad things from happening
Thoughts are just thoughts and they are not constant, they come and go if we let them
It’s is totally okay and excitable to not knowing all answers
Well-managed anxiety is one of great helpers to achieve goals
Face your anxiety with self-compassion
I suspect I’m underperformed who wanted other people to chime in and reduce my level of enxaity to share the credit for my work as well
Work is the place of recover
Imposter syndrome is a thinking of not serving what you’ve done or achieved: thought trap
Try to avoid the “should statements”, they never bring any good rather than damaging your self-esteem
Break a bad habit with healthy rewards - repeat
Set up heuristics or mental short-comes to overcome anxiety moments
It can be hard to break false belief like thinking that only your anxiety and state of worry keeps bad things from happening
Thoughts are just thoughts and they are not constant, they come and go if we let them
November 30, 2025
vẫn tiếp tục câu chuyện tổn thương tâm lý, đứa trẻ bên trong
lý thuyết hệ thống gia đình Bowen
nhận ra mẹ mình và phần nào là mình, hm chắc con trai thì giống mẹ, là một người overfunctioning
chatGPT: Người leader overfunction:
nhận hết trách nhiệm về mình
không tin người khác làm được
nghĩ rằng “để tao chỉ đạo, tao làm mới đúng”
can thiệp vào việc của người khác
sống với niềm tin người khác là “phần mở rộng” của mình
bất kỳ thất bại nào của team = thất bại cá nhân của họ
Điều này giảm anxiety trong ngắn hạn (vì kiểm soát cho thấy “an toàn”)
nhưng tạo thảm họa dài hạn.
giọng nói trong đầu
chánh niệm, chủ nghĩa hoàn hảo
ACT, CBT
đọc tốn não giống như mấy cuốn HBR Guide to haha, à mà này cũng được HBR Press xuất bản mà
lý thuyết hệ thống gia đình Bowen
nhận ra mẹ mình và phần nào là mình, hm chắc con trai thì giống mẹ, là một người overfunctioning
chatGPT: Người leader overfunction:
nhận hết trách nhiệm về mình
không tin người khác làm được
nghĩ rằng “để tao chỉ đạo, tao làm mới đúng”
can thiệp vào việc của người khác
sống với niềm tin người khác là “phần mở rộng” của mình
bất kỳ thất bại nào của team = thất bại cá nhân của họ
Điều này giảm anxiety trong ngắn hạn (vì kiểm soát cho thấy “an toàn”)
nhưng tạo thảm họa dài hạn.
giọng nói trong đầu
chánh niệm, chủ nghĩa hoàn hảo
ACT, CBT
đọc tốn não giống như mấy cuốn HBR Guide to haha, à mà này cũng được HBR Press xuất bản mà
February 14, 2024
At this point, anxiety could very well be my middle name. This book has helped me identify some of my triggers—and I may have found a pretty actionable tool kit to cope with them too.
From imposter syndrome (my old bud 👋) to reflecting on the core values one brings to the workplace—the author covers a comprehensive range of themes. I’m relieved that she never alludes to this book magically curing your anxiety. Instead, she speaks about bringing it down to manageable levels and also using it to your advantage in fairly practical ways.
I read the audiobook, narrated wonderfully by Rachel Perry. Super tempered to order a physical copy too!
From imposter syndrome (my old bud 👋) to reflecting on the core values one brings to the workplace—the author covers a comprehensive range of themes. I’m relieved that she never alludes to this book magically curing your anxiety. Instead, she speaks about bringing it down to manageable levels and also using it to your advantage in fairly practical ways.
I read the audiobook, narrated wonderfully by Rachel Perry. Super tempered to order a physical copy too!
June 8, 2025
این کتاب برای آدم هایی مثل من که اضطراب بلایی دارن نوشته شده بود. آدم هایی که این اضطراب روی عملکردشون در کار هم تاثیر زیادی میزاره. در طول مسیر کاری، ادم هایی که اضطراب بالایی دارن، یا بیش از اندازه کار میکنن، و avoid میکنند.
این کتاب درباره نقش رهبری هم صحبت میکنه و یکجورایی با این ایده جلو میره که آدم هایی که اضطراب بالایی دارن اتفاقا برای نقش های رهبر گزینه مناسبی هستند، چون نسبت به شرایط و تغییرات و احساسات اطرافیانشون حساس تر هستند. رهبری روی دیگه سکه اضطراب هست. این کتاب درباره موضوعاتی مثل اضطراب اجتماعی، پرفکشنیزنم، imposter syndrom و واکنش های منفی ناخودآگاه و خطاهای شناختی هم حرف میزنه.
این کتاب درباره نقش رهبری هم صحبت میکنه و یکجورایی با این ایده جلو میره که آدم هایی که اضطراب بالایی دارن اتفاقا برای نقش های رهبر گزینه مناسبی هستند، چون نسبت به شرایط و تغییرات و احساسات اطرافیانشون حساس تر هستند. رهبری روی دیگه سکه اضطراب هست. این کتاب درباره موضوعاتی مثل اضطراب اجتماعی، پرفکشنیزنم، imposter syndrom و واکنش های منفی ناخودآگاه و خطاهای شناختی هم حرف میزنه.
May 28, 2023
Mental wellbeing is becoming more important in today's world. Anxiety is becoming more frequently observed along professionals and requires attention. Anxiety comes with a job and tasks that make it even more overwhelming. This book has a very good overview on this and helps to recognize anxiety as well as provides good tips on what to do to get your mental health on track. Having a good balance between professional and personal life can lead towards healthy attitude to the world outside and inside ourselves.
October 13, 2023
I feel very lucky not to be someone who suffers from anxiety, but if you are, do yourself the favor of reading this book. Morra's insightful analysis of anxiety and its implications for good or ill will have you thinking, "anxiety can be my superpower! I got this!" I think her description, especially, of the mental traps one can fall into are useful for both anxious types and even non-anxious types like myself. I almost found myself wishing I was anxious in order to be able to take full advantage of her insights and ways to make yourself more powerful using anxiety.
January 14, 2025
This book resinated with me as being a Paramedic. The anxiety that fills my thoughts and making decisions for other people's lives With a combination of childhood trauma, many examples related to me. Vulnerability is the key to finding the support and connections we need in life, and I am a testament to finding power and light in the darkest and most challenging times. Recommend to any health care provider in learning to love ourselves and finding joy.
May 19, 2025
5⭐️: Cualquier persona que esté inmersa en el mundo laboral corporativo y viva un trastorno de ansiedad, depresión, etc., considero que apreciaría este libro. A mí me sirvió para entender por qué trabajo de la manera que lo hago (mientras siento lo que siento) y por qué otros no lo hacen así. Tiene múltiples ejercicios para usar tu ansiedad como un súperpoder y no dejar que te consuma en el proceso.
November 5, 2023
It took me a bit to get into this book but once I got there, I couldn’t put it down. I found empathy, strength, and realistic actionable advice. I felt seen and inspired, particularly with regard to the challenges of social anxiety.
The issue I take with so many books in this genre is that they frequently end without realistic resolution. The conclusion chapter here was deeply satisfying.
The issue I take with so many books in this genre is that they frequently end without realistic resolution. The conclusion chapter here was deeply satisfying.
March 31, 2024
I didn’t feel like I learned a lot of new information, but it’s always reassuring to know you aren’t alone in your thoughts and how your brain operates. And that most CEOs and other successful people are usually very anxious people. There is hope for those newly discovered anxious souls who just thought they were high functioning hyperactive leaders.
May 4, 2024
This book made me feel so seen. I wouldn’t say it gave me revolutionary advice - perhaps because I have already been working with a therapist to better understand and manage my anxiety - but it did help to normalize my experiences. For any new or seasoned leader who struggles with anxious thoughts, I would highly recommend.
January 21, 2025
5/5. 📖. I like how the author emphasizes on the need for you to embrace whatever feeling you have at point of time. This is powerful and how she hopes the readers treat themselves nicely (the example of talking to your baby-self I tried made me cry…) really recommend to people who are looking for a different thinking of anxiety at all.
March 14, 2025
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I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The Anxious Achiever provides practical insights and strategies that are easy to understand and apply in real-world situations. It's a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their skills and approach to business challenges.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The Anxious Achiever provides practical insights and strategies that are easy to understand and apply in real-world situations. It's a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their skills and approach to business challenges.
September 9, 2023
I got this book through a goodreads giveaway. Many if the exercises and insights into anxiety are for people just beginning to understand the role it plays in their life. That said, there are positive takeaways and exercises to work through.
November 25, 2023
Fantastic book, especially for anyone struggling with anxiety who has to lead/manage/influence others. It read like my therapist talking with me while also feeling highly personalized. Highly recommend d.
December 1, 2023
When you identify with almost every thought trap described…😬 I’m learning more about my anxiety and this book was a great description of some of my thoughts that I didn’t even know would stem from anxiety. I loved the actionable items of things to do right now!
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