Worth the Risk, Kristen Lee , EdD, LICSW
Worth the Risk, Kristen Lee , EdD, LICSW
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Worth the Risk
How to Microdose Bravery to Grow Resilience, Connect More, and Offer Yourself to the World

Author: Kristen Lee , EdD, LICSW

Narrator: Eva Wilhelm

Unabridged: 8 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 07/26/2022

Synopsis

We're bombarded by messages about how dangerous the world is—from both real and fake news. Yet when we hunker down and try to live in a bubble of safety, we can cut ourselves off from the joy life has to offer. In Worth the Risk, Dr. Kristen Lee shows us that by "microdosing" small acts of bravery and connection, we can regain the self-confidence and resilience we need to live full and meaningful lives.

In each chapter of Worth the Risk, Lee provides a solid dose of brain science combined with practical actions to build confidence and sustain yourself through challenges. With a blend of stories, composite sketches, science, ancient wisdom, behavioral science, and practical exercises, you'll explore: what is courage?; why feeling overwhelmed doesn't make you a "snowflake"; tools for understanding and regulating your emotions, anxieties, and habits of avoidance; healing practices and guidance to increase your resilience to trauma, acute stress, and PTSD; strategies for navigating the unique challenges of our polarized, media-saturated culture; and more.

Risks are a part of life—and "playing it safe" can end up diminishing the very qualities that allow us to adapt, create, and serve our purpose in life. Worth the Risk guides you through a powerful approach to taking small, values-aligned chances that increase your ability to thrive.

About Kristen Lee , EdD, LICSW

Kristen Lee, EdD, LICSW, is an award-winning behavioral science and leadership professor, clinician, researcher, activist, comedian, author of Reset and Mentalligence, and host of Crackin' Up: Where Therapy Meets Comedy. She has over two decades of clinical experience in mental health and thirteen years of teaching and leadership roles in higher education, focusing on underserved populations. She leads the behavior science program at Northeastern University.

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Goodreads review by Annie

A Booster Shot of Encouragement The art of "daily life" -- la vita quotidiana -- was mastered by my ancestors, who were adeptly able at staying present, hour to hour. Hard labor took their hours. My "modern life" is more rife with anxiety and fear, heightened now, with underlying grave health conditi......more

Goodreads review by Mrs Mommy Booknerd

A new year is right around the corner. We seem to make resolutions that never really stick. What we can do is make a resolution to do better because we know better. One way to do that is by reading and learning. I highly recommend this read that will help you do better and be better!!! I have applie......more

Goodreads review by Zf

Excellent book for those who struggle with fear either from within or without. Fear is contagious. The intensive journal work and ideas presented in this book are an inoculation to fear for fear's sake. Highly recommend.......more

Goodreads review by cobwebbing

Mixed feelings on this one. Dr. Lee's overall message and intentions are good--in order to get good results in life you have to be willing to take risks and for some people that is more difficult than others--but her way of delivering said message occasionally got on my nerves. I also don't know tha......more

Goodreads review by Thor

Fun. Transformational. A Must Post-Pandemic Read!! A unique approach to the power of mental health and flourishing. Lots of fun jokes and comedy that make this an enjoyable read. This is a powerful healing book after the COVID pandemic. Worth the Risk approaches mental health with a lot of fun, joy, a......more

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