After
years of incessant worrying, and trying all the commonly recommended remedies
for stress relief and anxiety, author, Ilene Angel found herself frustrated.
She took three deep breaths, lit a candle, and tried yoga. Nothing worked.
“What
would I need to believe to be calmer and happier?” Angel asked herself.
“What
would I need to let go of to get there?”
Most of
us think our stress is the result of external circumstances, but Angel says,
“If you fundamentally believe the world is a horrible place, then no amount of
Xanax will make you calm or happy.”
Angel’s
series of guiding questions sprinkled throughout the book are a stress
game-changer, allowing readers to address the underlying causes of their
stress, instead of merely treating the symptoms.
The
result is a first of its kind survival guide that delivers life-changing
concepts deftly intertwined with humor, in a book that is to the point,
impactful, and funny.