The Worry-Free Mind: Train Your Brain, Calm the Stress Spin Cycle, and Discover a Happier, More Productive

193 Pages·2017·1.08 MB·English

by  Carol Kershaw

Praise for The Worry-Free Mind
“In The Worry-Free Mind, Carol Kershaw and Bill Wade offer solid clinical
experience, case studies, clear explanations, and many simple exercises to show
readers how they can live worry-free lives full of possibility. Accept their
invitation!”
—Robert B. McNeilly, MBBS, coauthor, Healing With Words
“The Worry-Free Mind is a delightful book filled with wisdom, insight and tips
for dealing with our everyday problems. So many of us deal with worry, stress,
and the problems of life that tend to slow us down and put us off-track. If you
want to understand yourself better, find more control and satisfaction, this is a
must read!”
—Jeffrey L. Fannin, PhD, author, Thought Genius
THE WORRY-FREE MIND
TRAIN YOUR BRAIN, CALM THE STRESS
SPIN CYCLE, AND DISCOVER A HAPPIER,
MORE PRODUCTIVE YOU
Carol Kershaw, EdD and Will Wade, PhD
Copyright © 2017 by Carol Kershaw, EdD and J. William Wade, PhD
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To our family
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
We wish to thank Joni Rodgers for helping us get this project off the
ground. Our very best to Jill Marsal, our literary agent, who supported
this project and found our publisher. Thanks also to Stephanie Land, who
provided invaluable editorial assistance.
Our appreciation to Roxanna Erickson-Klein, Jeff Zeig, Michael and Diane
Yapko, Steve Lankton, and Alex and Annellen Simpkins for their invaluable
support through the years.
Thanks to Ann Byrd for her priceless executive assistant help and to Richard
Byrd for his video and artwork for this book.
Thanks to Michael Pye and Lauren Manoy at New Page Books. We
appreciate your support throughout this project.
Finally, to our family and friends who always had positive and supportive
comments, you have always been there for us.
DISCLAIMER
This book is not designed to replace medical or psychological treatment for a
serious health condition. Please seek professional help if you have questions
about your physical or psychological health.
CONTENTS
Introduction: What’s That Noise?
Part I: Place Your Worry Mind on Hold
Chapter 1: Why We Worry
Chapter 2: Calm Your Fears to Work Through Tough Times
Chapter 3: Zone Out to Make Big Decisions
Part II: The Brain’s Super Powers
Chapter 4: Deep State Dive to Dissolve Worry and Rumination
Chapter 5: Future Think to Regain Your Optimism
Part III: Train Your State
Chapter 6: Change Your Emotional Channels
Chapter 7: Neuro-Wellness Rituals to Break Through Crises
Part IV: Ignite Your Life
Chapter 8: Banish Worry for Good With the Whole Brain State
Chapter 9: Flow Into SuperMind
Notes
Bibliography
Index
About the Authors
INTRODUCTION