Amanda Johns has 2 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 1 narrator. The most-rated is Overcome Anxiety.
Anger Management
Summary
Are you looking for an effective way for managing anger during everyday situations? Then keep listening.... Anger is what you feel when somebody or something rubs you the wrong way. It’s an intense feeling of displeasure, or an expression of unkind words to show a strong dislike for something or somebody. Anger has the same meaning as rage, annoyance, wrath, fury, vexation, indignation, outrage, crossness, irritation, resentment, and so forth. And it can be expressed, not only in words, but also by actions that may include physical harm on the object of your anger. From those other words for anger, you’d easily conclude that it’s one very bad emotion that everybody should try to avoid like a plague. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Instead, more people, rich and poor, in societies across the globe, seem to actively stoke the fire of anger in their respective countries. Anger is widespread and growing. It’s the most common emotion among people in many societies. In the United States, anger wells up against politicians on both partisan platforms. There’s anger across racial lines, in the family circles, by kids against their parents and between spouses. Anger is a fundamental emotion that any normal human being experiences regularly. At an early age, a person learns to express anger by observing their environment. A child might copy the angry behavior they observe being modeled around them. Through this, they learn to express anger and see whether they can get away with anything by throwing tantrums. Most people think of anger as something that’s negative. In many cultures around the world, people find it difficult to express anger because they have been brought up thinking that it’s not right to express your anger directly. Anger, in most cultures, is treated as something dangerous, something that shouldn’t be tolerated. As a result, many people tend to develop anger issues. They spend most of their lives bottling up their emotions, in some cases ignoring their anger, or worse, use their anger as a weapon to hurt others, often times unintentionally. This book covers: Tips on anger management Anger and personal health Causes of anger Self-discipline Fighting anger and mindfulness And many more! It’s not without merit that many people consider anger as a threat. Great violence is often a result of anger. However, anger is more than just a devastating force. Without anger, human beings won’t be able to stand up for themselves. Anger is a crucial aspect of self-preservation, as well as basic survival instincts. A person who is not capable of being angry is also incapable of defending themselves. Nevertheless, it’s very important for people to know how to properly express their anger. There are healthy and socially acceptable ways of expressing feelings, particularly anger, and it’s vital for people to learn them. This helps in the maintaining of healthy relationships, whether personal or social. There are many instances, however, when people inappropriately use anger as a means of expressing themselves.
©2020 Amanda Johns (P)2020 Amanda Johns
Overcome Anxiety
Summary
If you are looking for a fast and easy way to overcome anxiety and experience a better life, than keep listening.... When you are thinking about the term "anxiety", what do you immediately think of? Is it that wrenching feeling in your stomach? Or the inability to control the pace of your heart? Do you tend to hide away from people due to fear of social situations? Do you start thinking of all the worst possible outcomes of a certain situation? Did you know that anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the United States presently? It currently affects 40 million adults, which is 18 percent of the entire population. That is not a small number. Historically, humans have experienced anxiety since the very beginning. Back in those days, anxiety was extremely helpful in order to protect us from dangerous situations. Anxiety is a basic emotion and is an experience that literally all species of animals experience. It is what triggers the fight or flight response. However, in the modern-day, anxiety has become a much bigger problem, and instead of helping us survive and live, it is actually hindering many people’s lives. Humans used to experience anxiety as a form of self-defense, but how would you explain social anxiety? People who experience social anxiety don’t feel anxious because they are in the presence of danger; instead, they feel irrationally anxious at the thought of social situations. Anxiety disorders only began to be recognized in the 1980s. Since then, we have come a long way in our research related to anxiety disorders. In the present day, we have solutions that range from behavioral therapy, talking therapies, meditation, and medication to help those who suffer from anxiety disorders. This book covers the following topics: Understanding anxiety What kind of anxiety am I dealing with? Identifying negative thoughts Change your mindset by challenging negative thoughts. Dating someone with anxiety Calming the mind Eliminating stress Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) Natural remedies for chronic anxiety Self-confidence How to survive real life situations How to break the cycle of anxiety And more! Understanding your own level of social anxiety is important when it comes to finding the right treatment for you. Those who have severe levels of social anxiety may require medication, while those with moderate levels may only require therapy and a change in lifestyle. Keep in mind that if you suspect that you have a social anxiety disorder or any type of mental disorder in general, then you should seek help from a licensed health professional immediately. Mental health is a serious matter, and it is not possible to properly diagnose your specific illness by listening to a book.
©2020 Amanda Johns (P)2020 Amanda Johns