The Wisdom of Anxiety

How Worry and Intrusive Thoughts Are Gifts to Help You Heal

By: Sheryl Paul

Narrated by: Leslie Howard

Work anxiety. Relationship anxiety. Social anxiety. World anxiety. Money anxiety. Health anxiety.

How does reading those words make you feel?

All too often, when we experience the things that give us anxiety, our first instinct is to try to run away or numb out from feeling them. But what if the unpleasant feelings you want to turn away from are actually vital sources of information about your well-being?

In The Wisdom of Anxiety, counselor Sheryl Paul examines the deeper meaning of the racing thoughts, sweaty palms, and insomnia that accompany the uncertain moments of our lives. No one likes to feel anxiety - and yet, Paul asserts it can be a remarkably direct messenger of our subconscious. Here you will learn how you can pause and listen to your anxieties to discover inner truths that you've been avoiding.

This lyrically written audiobook not only considers the many forms anxieties can take, but also provides deep-dive practices for addressing them at their roots.

Whether it's worry around raising children, nervousness about world events, or any other way anxiety manifests, The Wisdom of Anxiety can help you uncover the true source of your discomfort and find the rich self-knowledge within.

©2019 Sheryl Paul (P)2019 Tantor

Best book for self growth in my life

I have learned so much from this book and it has changed me for the better. I recommended so much that I think everyone should have it any time of powerful emotion.

Good Choice for the Right Person at Right Time

I have dealt with anxiety and intrusive thoughts since early childhood. Though I have always been highly functional, now I am in my late twenties, and my symptoms have taken a turn for the worse. I chose to listen to this book to supplement my weekly meetings with a cognitive behavioral therapist. The central tenet of this book is a paradox: in order to gain some distance from your anxious thoughts, you need to bring them closer, and examine them with a curious mind. Running away from bad feelings only makes those feelings stronger and more creative. I do NOT think this book is for everyone: people who live in violent neighborhoods or who have experienced PTSD, for example, might not find it helpful to think of their anxiety as a welcome, metaphorical messenger (though I cannot speak for them). However, as a young, white woman who struggles with perfectionism and persistent unease, despite her many privileges, I found this book healing and insightful.

Amazing

This book is not just for those of us struggling with anxiety. This book has amazing tools for all. If you want to expand your self awareness, rise above patterns that are holding you back in life, feel more confident and comfortable in your own skin, be a better parent, friend or partner, this book is for you! Listen! You won't be sorry!

Blessing in a book!

This book is a must read for anyone who struggles with anxiety... or even those who dont. Sheryl's perspective is such a healing balm for the soul and the anxious mind. I am so grateful for her deep work in this arena. This book is not a quick fix.. although even just listening is super insightful.. But the practices provided are truly transformational. When I stick with the lifestyle shifts, practices, and keep touching in with my loving inner parent, my perception, thoughts and life are radically different. She also has a very lovely writing style and I think Leslie, the reader for this audio book does a nice job and is a great fit for the content. Thank you so much for this book Sheryl ❤🙏❤

This book has helped me immensely

This book has helped me immensely identify my inner self and have open dialogue with them to learn more about my anxiety and fears. The author has truly mastered one of the most difficult subject and presented it in easily understandable and practicable fashion.