axleyjc reviewed The Art of Taking It Easy by Brian King
Review of 'The Art of Taking It Easy' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
Was good content. But a bit repetitive.
eBook, 256 pages
English language
Published May 1, 2019 by Apollo Publishers.
The Art of Taking It Easy
How to Cope with Bears, Traffic, and the Rest of Life's Stressors
by Brian King
4 stars
(4 reviews)
Dr. Brian King got a degree in psychology before becoming a world-touring comic and the host of humor therapy seminars attended by more than ten thousand people each year. In this brilliant guide he presents hands-on techniques for managing stress by rewiring our brains to approach potentially difficult situations through a lens of positivity. To do so, Dr. King explores what stress is, where it comes from, and what it does to our bodies and brains. He delves deep into how to address everyday stress—as well as anxiety, insecurities, repression, and negativity—and gives insight into resulting ailments such as anxiety disorders, depression, hypertension, obesity, substance abuse disorders, and more. Dr. King’s techniques are chemical and cost free, and embrace humor, resilience, relaxation, optimism, gratitude, and acceptance. Instead of a dry medical approach to dealing with stress, this unique volume is filled with life-changing tips and instructions presented with humor and …
Dr. Brian King got a degree in psychology before becoming a world-touring comic and the host of humor therapy seminars attended by more than ten thousand people each year. In this brilliant guide he presents hands-on techniques for managing stress by rewiring our brains to approach potentially difficult situations through a lens of positivity. To do so, Dr. King explores what stress is, where it comes from, and what it does to our bodies and brains. He delves deep into how to address everyday stress—as well as anxiety, insecurities, repression, and negativity—and gives insight into resulting ailments such as anxiety disorders, depression, hypertension, obesity, substance abuse disorders, and more. Dr. King’s techniques are chemical and cost free, and embrace humor, resilience, relaxation, optimism, gratitude, and acceptance. Instead of a dry medical approach to dealing with stress, this unique volume is filled with life-changing tips and instructions presented with humor and a wealth of memorable, smile-inducing anecdotes.
axleyjc reviewed Art of Taking It Easy by Brian King
Review of 'Art of Taking It Easy' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
Was good content. But a bit repetitive.
Noisy Deadlines reviewed The Art of Taking It Easy by Brian King
Light and fun read
5 stars
Light and fun read about stress management with touches of personal memoir. The author uses some simplified explanations of how our brain works under stress, such as the “bears vs traffic” argument. I got the analogy, but sometimes traffic is not as harmless as he describes (I think he never had to drive during a snowstorm or freezing rain conditions). I had fun, it is humorous and not intended to be an in-depth guide to fight depression or anxiety.
Subjects
- Self-help techniques