Publisher's Synopsis
Oftentimes, young adults reach success by deliberately being their own worst critic and obsessively double-checking their work; or by pushing their feelings aside. This strategy is seductive because it does work, at least up to a certain point. The problems arise once you advance beyond school and early career stages. The higher you climb, the more complex projects and issues in your life become. Meanwhile, you may have become so good at putting your emotions aside in certain situations that it's hard to reconnect with them. This is when the old tools no longer suffice. The 'somewhat OCD' tendencies we pride ourselves on, or rather, the 'nervouse energy' we possess, can become mismanaged, and lead us down the rabbit hole of excessive self-criticism, anxiety, and pessimism. Dr Chloe Carmichael outlines 9 tools that can help you harness your nervous energy in order to lead a more productive life.
