Worth the Risk

How to Microdose Bravery to Grow Resilience, Connect More, and Offer Yourself to the World

Worth the Risk
Kristen Lee
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Hardback
h233 x 154mm - 264pg
14 Jun 2022 US
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9781683648505
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Are you tired of being pumped with constant messages of fear and anxiety-that the future is bleak, and that we lack the grit our ancestors had to make it through? "Neuroscience has good news about our capacity to adapt-and thrive," says Kristen Lee. "We are wired to overcome. Trusting in ourselves, even in a hostile world, is worth the risk. " With Worth the Risk, Lee shares a powerful guide to help you access your inner resources of courage, resilience, and creativity. Our current culture has left many of us unwilling to step outside of our "safe spaces"-whether that means sheltering from the pandemic in our homes or feeling afraid to speak up when any discussion might explode into an argument; yet our search for safety can go too far, diminishing our self-worth and participation in life. Fortunately, the latest research shows us that by "microdosing" small acts of bravery and connection, we can regain our confidence in our own adaptability, ingenuity, and sense of value to ourselves and one another. In each chapter of Worth the Risk, Lee provides a solid dose of brain science combined with practical actions to activate strengths and sustain yourself through challenges. "You are not at the mercy of life," she teaches. "You can learn to be the architect of your experience and know without doubt that you have what it takes to shine as an inexplicable, untamable force of nature. "
"A bold blend of science, story, humor, and wisdom that helps us reimagine fear and embody courage, creativity, and positive contribution. A must read for anyone wanting to shine brighter without burning out. " --Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD, author of Transcend and host of The Psychology Podcast"With great candor, spirit, and expertise, Kristen Lee shows us that small acts of courage aren' t small at all. A must read for anyone willing to get more comfortable with the uncomfortable and live with the aliveness the world needs to be better and brighter. " --Agapi Stassinopoulos, author of Wake Up to the Joy of You"What' s scarce in the world isn' t smart people or people with good ideas, but brave people willing to show up and do the work of cocreating a better world. This wonderful, entertaining, and ridiculously practical book shows how becoming more brave can be a fun, imminently doable adventure, not a road to terror or burnout. Read it, microdose bravery, and start finishing the bridge to your ' what is' life. " --Charlie Gilkey, author of Start Finishing: How to Go From Idea to Done"Every chapter is a therapy session that teaches in elegant but easily understandable language several logical but pragmatic strategies to increase your resilience. And once you start reading the book, you can' t put it down. " --Dilip V. Jeste, MD, author of Wiser and senior associate dean for Healthy Aging and Senior Care, University of California, San Diego "A brilliant fusion of science and story that reminds us we are never alone, that courage is always within reach. " --Alison Malmon, founder and director of Active Minds "Worth the Risk stands out from the pack. Dr. Lee' s writing distinguishes itself, sparkling with originality. And her own courage and sense of urgency are certain to inspire, comfort, and motivate. " --David Van Nuys, PhD, host of the Shrink Rap Radio podcast "This book is the gateway drug to building your courage. Dr. Kris cuts through the BS of self-help with a detailed how-to list of creating a courageous life filled with thrilling creative risk-taking. From looking in to speaking out, she shows us that we can microdose courage in an effort to make a beeline toward a life of (possibly messy but meaningful) energy, passion, and purpose. " --Katie Goodman, award-winning comedian and author of Improvisation for the Spirit"Witty, honest, and grounded in science without a whiff of pretentiousness. " --Carol Pelletier Radford, bestselling author of Teaching with Light
Kristen Lee, EdD, LICSW, is an award-winning Behavioral Science and Leadership professor, clinician, researcher, activist, comedian, author of Reset and Mentalligence, and host of Crackin' Up. She has over two decades of clinical experience in mental health, and twelve years of teaching and leadership roles in higher education, focusing on underserved populations. She leads the Behavior Science program at Northeastern University. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts. For more, visit kristenlee. com.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781683648505
Published: 14 Jun 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Sounds True Inc
Publisher: Sounds True Inc
Format: Hardback
Height: 233mm
Width: 154mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 264

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