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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Break free from anxiety, stop the cycle of worry and build long-lasting calm with the bestselling, science backed guide from internationally renowned psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr Judson Brewer. ‘The only book on anxiety you'll ever need’ Mark Williams, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford We are living through one of the most anxious periods any of us can remember. Whether facing issues as public as a pandemic and political upheaval or as personal as having kids at home fighting the urge to reach for the wine bottle every night, we are feeling overwhelmed and out of control. But anxiety isn't only the feeling of worry or fear. It’s also what drives the addictive behaviours and bad habits we use to cope (e.g. stress eating, procrastination, doomscrolling and social media). In his timely book, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Judson Brewer explains how to uproot anxiety at its source. Using brain-based techniques and small hacks accessible to anyone, Brewer explains how to: Map our brains to understand and discover our triggers Defuse triggers with simple but powerful practices and exercises Train our brains using mindfulness to rewire bad habits and reduce stress Build long-term emotional resilience and a healthier relationship with your mind Drawing on more than 20 years of research and hands-on work with thousands of patients, including Olympic athletes and coaches, and leaders in government and business, Dr Brewer offers a clear, actionable programme that anyone can use to feel better - no matter how anxious they feel. Praise for Unwinding Anxiety: ‘This is the most helpful and informative book on anxiety I've read!’ Tara Brach, psychologist and bestselling author of Radical Acceptance ‘A breakthrough program with great tips and hacks that anyone can use to feel better. We all need this book!’ BJ Fogg, bestselling author of Tiny Habits ‘A brilliant breakthrough, brain-based methods for lessening our anxiety-driven habits’ Daniel Goleman, bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence ‘An incredibly relatable and practical guide to anxiety’ Kelly McGonigal, PhD, bestselling author of The Joy of Movement

A leading neuroscientist and pioneer in the study of mindfulness explains why addictions are so tenacious and how we can learn to conquer them  “I found [The Craving Mind] to be one of the best things I’ve read . . . on addiction.”—Ezra Klein, New York Times  “Accessible and enjoyable. The Craving Mind brilliantly combines the latest science with universal real-life experiences—from falling in love to spending too much time with our phones.”—Arianna Huffington  We are all vulnerable to addiction. Whether it’s a compulsion to constantly check social media, binge eating, smoking, excessive drinking, or any other behaviors, we may find ourselves uncontrollably repeating. Why are bad habits so hard to overcome? Is there a key to conquering the cravings we know are unhealthy for us?  This book provides groundbreaking answers to the most important questions about addiction. Judson Brewer, a psychiatrist and neuroscientist who has studied the science of addictions for twenty years, reveals how we can tap into the very processes that encourage addictive behaviors in order to step out of them. He describes the mechanisms of habit and addiction formation, then explains how the practice of mindfulness can interrupt these habits. Weaving together patient stories, his own experience with mindfulness practice, and current scientific findings from his own lab and others, Brewer offers a path for moving beyond our cravings, reducing stress, and ultimately living a fuller life.

Break addictive habits and heal your anxious mind with the practical workbook, featuring simple exercises and journal prompts, from the acclaimed psychiatrist, neuroscientist and bestselling author of Unwinding Anxiety. ‘Absolutely game-changing’ Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive Global Between the relentless uncertainty – political, environmental, societal – in the world and our own personal challenges, many of us are living in a state in which we are overwhelmed by anxiety. When anxious or unpleasant feelings strike, we might find ourselves falling into unhealthy patterns of thought and behaviour that we struggle to change – worrying, stress-eating, constantly scrolling on social media, procrastinating and more. But there is a way out. In this accessible and practical workbook, psychiatrist, neuroscientist and bestselling author of Unwinding Anxiety, Dr Judson Brewer gives you a clear, step-by-step method uproot anxiety and retrain your brain using techniques that are accessible to anyone. Inside this workbook, you will discover how to: Train our brains using mindfulness to rewire bad habits and reduce stress Build awareness through guided journal prompts Build long-term emotional resilience and a healthier relationship with your mind Filled with powerful exercises and thought-provoking journal prompts, The Unwinding Anxiety Workbook will guide you through a scientifically proven three-step program designed to hack your anxiety and help you access more peace and calm in a constantly changing world. Praise for Unwinding Anxiety: ‘This is the most helpful and informative book on anxiety I've read!’ Tara Brach, psychologist and bestselling author of Radical Acceptance ‘A breakthrough program with great tips and hacks that anyone can use to feel better. We all need this book!’ BJ Fogg, bestselling author of Tiny Habits ‘A brilliant breakthrough, brain-based methods for lessening our anxiety-driven habits’ Daniel Goleman, bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence ‘An incredibly relatable and practical guide to anxiety’ Kelly McGonigal, PhD, bestselling author of The Joy of Movement

'Stop fighting with food and read this book!' -Arianna Huffington, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Thrive'Rewire your brain to fix bad food habits ... Brewer has helped people break out of a habit of 40 years' standing in one month.' - The Telegraph'A game-changing plan to change your relationship with food.' - Annie Grace, author of This Naked MindA proven neuroscience-based programme to heal your relationship with your body and food, from the world-renowned addiction psychiatrist and New York Times bestselling author of Unwinding Anxiety.Eat this not that, count calories, exercise more, use your willpower ... how many of these guilt-laden dieting messages make you feel bad about why it's so hard to manage what and how you eat? Based on over 20 years of clinical research and Dr Brewer's work with thousands of patients, The Hunger Habit is the kindest and most effective approach to eating that you'll ever come across. It's the antidote to food shame and dieting.Using the power of curiosity and awareness, Dr Brewer's proven step-by-step programme will help you heal your relationship with food, reset eating triggers and resolve any long-held personal issues around self-esteem, anxiety, shame, anger and stress. At the same time you will learn how to embrace setbacks and adopt an attitude of self-kindness instead of self-judgment. The Hunger Habit is not a diet book but, like many of his clients have already discovered, once you break out of your personal food jail, you'll find a changed relationship to eating leads to a newfound freedom.No matter where you are now or how hopeless you feel about yourself, stress eating, overeating, binge eating or whatever your habits are, Dr Brewer's powerful book will help.

A leading neuroscientist’s internationally acclaimed account of how addiction works and can be overcome, now in a ten-year anniversary editionIn this landmark book, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Judson Brewer, M.D., Ph.D. (“Dr. Jud”) reveals how and why people become addicted—to cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, food, technology, and more—and how they might break free of cycles of addiction. Weaving together patient stories, personal stories, and scientific findings from his lab, he• shows how the same learning processes that once helped our species survive have hardened over time into bad habits;• examines how craving, addiction, and habit loops have intensified due to smartphones, social media, and algorithm-driven environments;• expands our understanding of addiction and anxiety, revealing how substances, technology, outrage, and worry all follow identical habit-forming learning mechanisms—and why willpower isn’t the solution;• emphasizes curiosity and awareness as tools for breaking habits and reclaiming choice in a world designed to keep us stuck.Now updated with a new preface, Brewer’s revolutionary book shows us how to move from a craving mind to one that is capable of being present, curious, and kind.

What's the worst that can happen?Anxiety is the most prevalent mental disorder worldwide. But rumination, worry, and catastrophizing don't have to hold you back at work. By understanding how anxiety works, you can better manage these feelings.This book will help you distinguish stress from anxiety, use self-compassion and mindfulness to combat the symptoms, find the support you need, and move forward more comfortably and confidently in your job.This volume includes the work of:Alice BoyesJudson BrewerRasmus HougaardJacqueline CarterHow to be human at work. The HBR Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work. Uplifting and practical, these books describe the social skills that are critical for ambitious professionals to master.