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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
slow-paced
I liked the idea of making anxiety/beast beautiful. She did a good job bringing the theme back to that throughout the book.
Although, there were valuable bits and pieces in the book but some of it got redundant after awhile and a bit disorganized. It would have been better if the book was shorter.
She has overcome a lot of things in her life but sometimes she was hard to relate to because her lifestyle of always traveling is unattainable for most people.
I recommend listening to it as an audio book. It helps keep the flow where reading it would have taken much longer.
Although, there were valuable bits and pieces in the book but some of it got redundant after awhile and a bit disorganized. It would have been better if the book was shorter.
She has overcome a lot of things in her life but sometimes she was hard to relate to because her lifestyle of always traveling is unattainable for most people.
I recommend listening to it as an audio book. It helps keep the flow where reading it would have taken much longer.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Suicide, Suicide attempt
Here's how I manage my anxiety! I go on long hikes, visit South American countries and guest star on Master Chef Australia while my team of assistants does all my work for me! Thanks for reading!
Seriously, there was some good advice in here and this book did make me feel confident in mediating but
Seriously, there was some good advice in here and this book did make me feel confident in mediating but
I suffer from anxiety and I finished this book in the middle of a crisis.
Whilst I acknowledge the issues other reviewers pointed out, like the chaotic style, the blanket statements against medication and the romanticising of the disorder, I believe I needed this book here and now. It’s not for everyone, but it was for me at the moment.
I related to much of what she said and it made me feel better about myself, all the while gently pushing me towards getting back up. I know I need to take steps in managing my anxiety, and the book gave me ideas and inspiration. I don’t think I’ll go as far as to make my own beast beautiful, but I can try to sit with it. That kind of advice and the tricks and tips she recommends are in agreement with my therapist’s approach as well. I also appreciated the parts addressed to the anxious person’s loved ones, and showed them to my husband.
That said, I would only recommend it to sufferers who like me already have the support of a therapist, and only if you’re not prone to chasing someone’s ‘recipe’ for healing. Definitely not for people with issues related to food in my opinion, because of the constant sugar bashing. So basically, if you can read it with a big grain of salt and only take what you need, it can be good, but some caution is in order.
Whilst I acknowledge the issues other reviewers pointed out, like the chaotic style, the blanket statements against medication and the romanticising of the disorder, I believe I needed this book here and now. It’s not for everyone, but it was for me at the moment.
I related to much of what she said and it made me feel better about myself, all the while gently pushing me towards getting back up. I know I need to take steps in managing my anxiety, and the book gave me ideas and inspiration. I don’t think I’ll go as far as to make my own beast beautiful, but I can try to sit with it. That kind of advice and the tricks and tips she recommends are in agreement with my therapist’s approach as well. I also appreciated the parts addressed to the anxious person’s loved ones, and showed them to my husband.
That said, I would only recommend it to sufferers who like me already have the support of a therapist, and only if you’re not prone to chasing someone’s ‘recipe’ for healing. Definitely not for people with issues related to food in my opinion, because of the constant sugar bashing. So basically, if you can read it with a big grain of salt and only take what you need, it can be good, but some caution is in order.
I gained a few good tips from this book. While I’d recommend it, there’s better books/resources on anxiety out there. I don’t think this one is worth it considering how lengthy it is.
reflective
slow-paced
hopeful
informative
reflective
slow-paced
I heard this book was stellar, so my expectations may have been high. It is not without nuggets of significance and meaning. However, at times the writing and format were so inelegant that I was almost put off of it entirely. If you WANT this book to help with your anxiety, it probably will! So that's good!
I absolutely loved hearing Sarah Wilson's journey.
As someone who has suffered a generalised anxiety disorder and bouts of OCD for most of my life, I really related to a great deal of what Sarah speaks about in her book. Being of a similar age, I could easily understand and follow most of the sentiments and journey details.
I am often asked how I manage to be such an organised, practical and calming person. How can I be such an optimistic realist after the many traumas that have formed my life?
Well, now I am able to tell these questioners, "Read Sarah Wilson's book!! It explains it all". :)
It explains the coping mechanisms that I've intuitively taught myself over my years. It details the periods in my life that I have "cried for days over the bigness of it all".
I listened to the audio version of this book while tapping away at my keyboard, trying to build my online business. Every so often, my fingers would freeze, poised over the keyboard while I stopped in my tracks, giving Sarah's voice my complete attention.
If you want to know that your anxiety is normal, if you want to be able to relate and feel that you are understood, then this is a must read.
As someone who has suffered a generalised anxiety disorder and bouts of OCD for most of my life, I really related to a great deal of what Sarah speaks about in her book. Being of a similar age, I could easily understand and follow most of the sentiments and journey details.
I am often asked how I manage to be such an organised, practical and calming person. How can I be such an optimistic realist after the many traumas that have formed my life?
Well, now I am able to tell these questioners, "Read Sarah Wilson's book!! It explains it all". :)
It explains the coping mechanisms that I've intuitively taught myself over my years. It details the periods in my life that I have "cried for days over the bigness of it all".
I listened to the audio version of this book while tapping away at my keyboard, trying to build my online business. Every so often, my fingers would freeze, poised over the keyboard while I stopped in my tracks, giving Sarah's voice my complete attention.
If you want to know that your anxiety is normal, if you want to be able to relate and feel that you are understood, then this is a must read.
Pro tip: DonЃEЂЃEt write a memoir like a self help/motivational book.
The reason: It patronises the reader and makes the author seem entirely entitled and self centred.
Some of the the thoughts and suggestions she gave about managing anxiety were na
The reason: It patronises the reader and makes the author seem entirely entitled and self centred.
Some of the the thoughts and suggestions she gave about managing anxiety were na