'I can't imagine a better book ... to help cope with the level of stress we're all now experiencing on a daily basis' Angela Duckworth, author of international bestseller GRIT

'If you're depressed, burned out, or languishing, this book is brimming with practical ideas [...] for sustaining energy and well-being' Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THINK AGAIN

'A timely and welcome prescription' Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive Global
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The simple guide to reducing stress and boosting your happiness from leading Positive Psychologist, Dr Samantha Boardman.

Forgetting your password, spilling coffee on your white shirt, missing your train - as our lives begin to return to normal and our days become busier, the challenges of daily life can easily build up and overwhelm us. But after 20 years of treating patients at the brink of burn-out, leading psychiatrist Dr Samantha Boardman has discovered the secret for how to combat micro-stressors and turn full days into more fulfilling days.

In Ready for Anything, she explains that the key is to cultivate our vitality, the positive feeling of being alive and the energy that lies at the heart of a good day. The three ways we can do this are:

- Meaningfully connecting with others
- Engaging in challenging experiences
- Contributing to something beyond ourselves

Research shows that these three things boost our happiness more than when we focus inwards, which is why calling a freind rather than scrolling through social media or by going for a jog rather than spending an evening on the sofa, will make you feel more energised, happy and able to take on what life throws at you.

So whether you feel stressed-out or stuck in a rut, this book will show you the best ways to truly recharge, de-stress and revolutionise the way you approach self-care.

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'A must-read for anyone who seeks meaning and fulfilment' Andrew Solomon, author of The Noonday Demon

How to harness strength to build confidence and overcome anxiety.

About the Author
Dr Samantha Boardman is Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry, an Attending Psychiatrist and the founder of PositivePrescription.com, a website providing guidance on how to make small yet transformative lifestyle changes that build resilience and confidence. Her popular newsletter, The Daily Dose, provides a tonic of positivity, encouragement and advice to her followers, and her writing has been featured in Vogue, Marie Claire, Harper's Bazaar and Refinery 29. She also regularly contributes to Psychology Today and The Huffington Post, and has been published widely in academic and research journals.

Reviews
I can't imagine a better book for offering strategies to help cope with the level of stress we're all now experiencing on a daily basis. * Angela Duckworth, author of international bestseller GRIT *
A must-read for anyone who seeks meaning and fulfilment. This is a brilliant and necessary volume, written with grace, style, and, most of all, a deeply moving compassion * Andrew Solomon, author of The Noonday Demon *
An essential guide to building and maintaining [vitality] that promotes resilience and joy in daily life [...] A timely and welcome prescription * Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive Global *
If you're depressed, burned out, or languishing, this book is brimming with practical ideas - and even if you're flourishing, it's full of valuable reminders for sustaining energy and well-being * Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THINK AGAIN *
Boardman's helpful suggestions rise above the standard self-help fare * Publishers Weekly *



Book Information
ISBN 9780241292211
Author Dr Samantha Boardman
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Penguin Life
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 334g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 153mm * 20mm