Dewey Edition22
Reviews"Dr. Pillay does a wonderful job of translating neuroscience into layman's terms, vividly explaining how the human mind works. Life Unlocked provides a tremendous opportunity for introspection and can help anyone understand their fears and how to overcome them." --Steve Ward, coauthor of Crash Course in Love and star of VH1's Tough Love
Dewey Decimal152.4/6
SynopsisWinner of a Books for a Better Life Award Everyone experiences some level of apprehension about major life decisions--from wedding day jitters to new job nerves. But what about the quieter, less noticeable fears that inform everyday choices and disrupt relationships? Fearing intimacy, change, or failure may sound cliche, but for most people, deeply embedded anxieties such as these can act as subconscious saboteurs. In Life Unlocked , Harvard psychotherapist Dr. Srinivasan Pillay draws from cutting-edge research in psychology and neuroscience to show that the biggest roadblock to happiness is fear. Brain imaging studies reveal that when fear is reframed, a person can become less fearful. In fact, fear itself doesn't cause anxiety-- fear of fear is what causes anxiety and dread. Recognizing and understanding fear is the first step toward overcoming it. Based on his research and extensive clinical experience, Dr. Pillay addresses specific, common problems such as fear of success, economic worries, and relationship anxieties, and also explores broader subjects such as the biology of prejudice and the science of positive thinking. With helpful exercises and proven techniques, Life Unlocked shows how to move past fear and unlock the happiness you deserve., Winner of a Books for a Better Life Award Everyone experiences some level of apprehension about major life decisions--from wedding day jitters to new job nerves. But what about the quieter, less noticeable fears that inform everyday choices and disrupt relationships? Fearing intimacy, change, or failure may sound clich , but for most people, deeply embedded anxieties such as these can act as subconscious saboteurs. In Life Unlocked , Harvard psychotherapist Dr. Srinivasan Pillay draws from cutting-edge research in psychology and neuroscience to show that the biggest roadblock to happiness is fear. Brain imaging studies reveal that when fear is reframed, a person can become less fearful. In fact, fear itself doesn't cause anxiety-- fear of fear is what causes anxiety and dread. Recognizing and understanding fear is the first step toward overcoming it. Based on his research and extensive clinical experience, Dr. Pillay addresses specific, common problems such as fear of success, economic worries, and relationship anxieties, and also explores broader subjects such as the biology of prejudice and the science of positive thinking. With helpful exercises and proven techniques, Life Unlocked shows how to move past fear and unlock the happiness you deserve.