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Summary
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 "Nervous Energy" we possess, can become mismanaged, and lead us down a rabbit hole of excessive self-criticism, anxiety, and pessimism. In Nervous Energy, Dr. Chloe Carmichael outlines nine tools with step-by-step instructions that can help you harness your Nervous Energy in order to live a more productive and fulfilling life. If managed correctly, the nervous energy that some people label as anxiety can actually be a source of stimulation, productivity, and fulfillment--and Dr. Chloe Carmichael has tried and tested methods for making this happen. If you've ever felt a sense of excess energy that you didn't quite know how to direct, or felt that your creativity and motivation was being drained by constant analysis paralysis, Nervous Energy is for you.
Author Notes
DR. CHLOE CARMICHAEL graduated with honors from Columbia University and holds a doctorate from Long Island University. Her private practice focuses on stress management, relationship issues, self-esteem, and coaching. She is also a former adjunct college professor, yoga instructor, psychologist for the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, and co-chair of a committee for the New York Junior League. She has been published in various academic journals, and has been featured on VH1, Inside Edition, ABC Nightline, and other media. She lives in New York City.
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Publisher's Weekly Review
Psychologist Carmichael (Dr. Chloe's 10 Commandments of Dating) offers advice and practices for channeling undirected energy in her accessible guide for high-functioning people. According to Carmichael, high-functioning people (those with "markers of personal and professional achievement" such as a great spousal relationship or a "career that brings fulfilment") often struggle with nervous energy and anxiety that keep them from "get to the next level" and fulfilling their ambitions. She provides a "menu" of nine key practices for controlling nervous energy, including three-part breathing, mental shortlists for moving from "swirling thoughts" to productive action, mind maps for listing goals and ambitions, and designated worry time. Such exercises, she argues, give high-functioning people the control they desire and the boundaries they need to constructively direct their energies. The vignettes that begin each chapter and Carmichael's strategies for daily integration of key techniques make this an engaging and easy-to-implement guide. Those looking for ways to tame distraction and calm inner turmoil will want to give this a look. (Mar.)
Table of Contents
| Part I The Foundations | |
| 1 Introduction | p. 3 |
| 2 What Are "High Functioning Clients" and Why Does It Matter? | p. 15 |
| 3 Menu of Techniques | p. 30 |
| 4 How to Use This Book: Channel Your Nervous Energy for Success | p. 36 |
| Getting Started | p. 37 |
| Three Examples of Typical High Functioning People and Good Starting Points for Each "Type" | p. 40 |
| Set Yourself Up for Success | p. 57 |
| 5 Essentials of Nervous Energy: Self-Discipline, Perfectionism, and Mindfulness | p. 61 |
| 6 Special Considerations for High Functioning People Seeking Therapy | p. 89 |
| Part II The Techniques | |
| 7 The Three-Part Breath | p. 101 |
| 8 The Zone of Control | p. 135 |
| 9 Mental Shortlist | p. 152 |
| 10 To-Do List with Emotions | p. 162 |
| 11 Mind Mapping | p. 185 |
| 12 Worry Time | p. 210 |
| 13 Response Prevention | p. 218 |
| 14 Thought Replacement | p. 234 |
| 15 Anchoring Statements | p. 247 |
| 16 Moving Forward | p. 267 |
| Acknowledgments | p. 271 |
| Notes | p. 273 |
| Bibliography | p. 281 |
| Index | p. 283 |
