Understanding Yourself In 'The Age Of Overwhelm'

Thursday, March 1, 2018

Understanding Yourself In‘The Age Of Overwhelm , “INVWH ONO1 3HL YOS S3IDSLVYLS: (NAPSA)—Ifyou're ever amongthe many Americans whofeel overwhelmed by work or school; family or commu- nity; caretaking for others or your own, health and well-being; or engagementin social justice, environmental advocacy or civil service, you maybe relieved to learn that just a few subtle shifts can makea majordifference. To help, Laura van DernootLipsky, best-selling author of “Trauma Stew- ardship? offers concrete strategies to mitigate harm, cultivate decency and equitableness, and act with integrity in hernew book “The Age of Overwhelm” (Penguin Random House). “Each timein history has its chal- lenges,’ Lipsky writes, and yet “there is this particular look in folks’ eyes today that has prompted meto dedicate this book to those whoare operating in a state of overwhelm someofthe time or allofthe time” Two-Step Solution ‘The first step toward overcoming being overwhelmed,she says,is to sepa- rate what is andisn't within your control; the secondstepis to act on that which is in your powerto change and relinquish whatis not. Combining New Yorker cartoons and sage advice, Lipsky moves read- ers through the process of minimizing distraction and heightening intention. By paring away the unnecessary, she advises, people doless of what erodes them and more of what sustains them, asserting that only then can you be a force for goodin the world. About The Author Lipsky is globally recognized for her pioneering work on understanding the effects of exposure to trauma. Laura van DernootLipsky Anew bookcan helpease your burdenof overwhelm,restore yourperspective, and give you strength to navigate whatevercomes nex’ every type of civic and organizational yenue—from small-town organiza- tions to massive international disaster scenes. The result is an inclusive, encouraging and practical resource, onelikely to resonate with people “on the brink of mental, spiritual, physical and emotionalcollapse” Lipsky is also the founder and direc- tor of The Trauma Stewardship Institute, where she works to raise awareness about the cumulative toll on people exposed to suffering, hardship, crisis and trauma as they care for humans, other living beingsor the planetitself. Learn More Forfurtherinformationorto orderthe book, go to https://www.amazon.com/ Shedrawsfrom herownresearch, per- Age-Overwhelm-Strategies-Long-Haul/ of experience working with nearly #overwhelmage sonal observations and three decades dp/1523094737#customerReviews/.

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