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In the spirit of You Are a Badass and The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck, a helpful and humorous guide to shedding our anxious habits and building a more solid sense of self in an increasingly anxiety-inducing world. Licensed therapist and mental health writer Dr. Kathleen Smith offers a smart, practical antidote to our anxiety-ridden times. Everything Isn't Terrible is an informative and practical guide -- featuring a healthy dose of humor--for people who want to become beacons of calmness in their families, at work, and in our anxious world. Everything Isn't Terrible will inspire you to confront your anxious self, take charge of your anxiety, and increase your own capacity to choose how you respond to it. Comprised of short chapters containing anecdotal examples from Smith's work with her clients, in addition to engaging, actionable exercises for readers, Everything Isn't Terrible will give anyone suffering from anxiety all the tools they need to finally...calm...down. Ultimately, living a calmer, less anxious life--one that isn't terrible--is possible, and with this book you'll learn how to do it.

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The perfect blend of hard science and warm wit that helps you understand where your anxiety comes from and then manage the fallout.-- ""Sarah Knight, NewYork Times bestsellingauthor of Calm the F*ck Down"" Great news, high-functioning anxious people: relief has arrived! In these pages, Kathleen Smith offers as much wisdom, candor, and helpful homework as you'd get in several therapy sessions -- making this book not only a joy but a great deal. I'll be buying copies for friends.--Mary Laura Philpott, nationally bestselling author of IMiss You When I Blink

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Kathleen Smith is a licensed therapist and mental health writer who lives in Washington, DC. She has written for popular publications such as Slate, Salon, New York Magazine, Lifehacker, Bustle, and Counseling Today, among many others. She is an associate faculty member at the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family and hosts the show Family Matters, a production of the University of the District of Columbia. Kathleen Smith is a licensed therapist and mental health writer who lives in Washington, DC. She has written for popular publications such as Slate, Salon, New York Magazine, Lifehacker, Bustle, and Counseling Today, among many others. She is an associate faculty member at the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family and hosts the show Family Matters, a production of the University of the District of Columbia. Christine Lakin is an acclaimed audiobook narrator and Earphones Award winner, recognized for her engaging performances. In addition to her work as an actress--famously playing Alicia ""Al"" Lambert on the sitcom Step by Step-- Christine has narrated more than 200 audiobooks, as noted on Audible. Her narration skills have earned her industry praise, including 14 Earphones Awards, several Best of Year awards, and an Auddie nomination. Christine is inspired by the inner lives of the characters she voices, mood and tonality of the writing and plot twists. Her style ranges from dramatic and emotional to wry and comedic. She loves working with accents and assuming the personalities on the page when necessary.

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