Nervous Energy - by Chloe Carmichael (Paperback)

About the Book

"A roadmap for high achievers to harness restlessness, roadblocks, and distractions into a productive drive towards personal and professional fulfillment. Many people reach success by deliberately being their own worst critic and obsessively double-checking their work; or by pushing their feelings aside. This strategy is seductive because it does work, at least up to a certain point. The problems arise once you advance beyond school and early career stages. The higher you climb, the more complex projects and issues in your life become. Meanwhile, you may have become so good at putting your emotions aside in certain situations that it's hard to reconnect with them. This is when the old tools no longer suffice. The "somewhat OCD" tendencies we pride ourselves on, or rather, the "Nervous Energy" we possess, can become mismanaged, and lead us down a rabbit hole of excessive self-criticism, anxiety, and pessimism. In Nervous Energy, Dr. Chloe Carmichael outlines nine tools with step-by-step instructions that can help you harness your Nervous Energy in order to live a more productive and fulfilling life. If managed correctly, the nervous energy that some people label as anxiety can actually be a source of stimulation, productivity, and fulfillment-and Dr. Chloe Carmichael has tried and tested methods for making this happen. If you've ever felt a sense of excess energy that you didn't quite know how to direct, or felt that your creativity and motivation was being drained by constant analysis paralysis, Nervous Energy is for you"--

Book Synopsis

"Anxiety and stress are the number one epidemic of modern civilization. Frequently, stressed people find themselves at the pinnacle of success at the cost of unhappy lives, fractured relationships, and unhealthy bodies.... This book offers the tools they need." --Dr. Deepak Chopra, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success

Learn how to overcome anxiety by transforming it from an obstacle into an advantage.

Nervous energy is something many of us are familiar with--it's the urge to double check our work, to create a tidy strategy for an overwhelming goal, or make a to-do list and tick every box neatly. But when work and life become more complex and unpredictable, when there isn't a straightforward to-do list or clear step by step solution, this nervous energy can spiral into anxiety and stress, becoming a roadblock to success.

Instead of merely trying to overcome anxiety, Dr. Chloe Carmichael uses a combination of storytelling and step-by-step directions to share nine powerful tools thato help you harness this energy in a productive way. Based on her years of experience helping patients change their anxiety from a setback into an advantage,
Nervous Energy offers:

- A breakdown of three common nervous energy profiles

- Step-by-step directions for implementing each of the nine tools in your life

- Exercises, charts, and worksheets

- Real-life stories and examples of people overcoming anxiety with these tools

A must read for anyone feeling trapped by stress and anxiety, Nervous Energy is a practical guide to transforming anxiety and nervous energy into a powerful positive force.

Review Quotes

"Anxiety and stress are the number one epidemic of modern civilization. Frequently, stressed people find themselves at the pinnacle of success at the cost of unhappy lives, fractured relationships, and unhealthy bodies. Their energy is wasted even though they may have an excess of it. If 'high energy' people learnt to harness their energy to go beyond reactive responses to modes of intuition, creativity, and emotional resilience, they would achieve even more by doing less and be happier and healthier. This book offers the tools they need." --Dr. Deepak Chopra, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success

"Finally Dr. Chloe! The answers to so many questions! Anxiety can rob us of opportunities, joyful moments, and so much more. 'Harnessing Anxiety? Amazing!'" --Nancy Grace, legal commentator and TV journalist

"Dr. Chloe delivers countless concrete suggestions for people who want fast and simple tools to destress, manage emotions, and increase productivity. This book and its advice will absolutely change your life for the better!"--Dave Kerpen, New York Times bestselling author of The Art of People

"Nervous Energy is a wonderful book. Dr. Chloe has an incredibly warm and engaging style that makes complex concepts feel simple and immediately useful. Vivid stories about how she has used the techniques in her own life both personally and professionally add a layer of vulnerability that makes the book come alive. This is a very helpful book and a must read!" --Daniel G. Amen, MD, Founder, Amen Clinics, and New York Times bestselling author of The End of Mental Illness

"Nervous Energy is for the millions of Americans who consider themselves stressed, overwhelmed, or socially anxious. Through clear, engaging storytelling supported by practical advice, Dr. Chloe takes readers on an inspiring journey and helps them implement her science-based solutions into their lives." --Dr. Mike Dow, New York Times bestselling author of The Brain Fog Fix

"Dr. Chloe's advice is life-changing. Her techniques have been a game-changer for me. This book is so valuable because it spoke to me on so many different levels. Anxiety is there for a reason, it's not an accident that we have it. It's really about harnessing the nervous energy that you might have- anxiety- and making it work for you, which is something that I never even considered was a possibility. I mean, that's just genius."
―Jennifer L Scott, New York Times bestselling author of Lessons from Madam Chic

"An engaging and easy-to-implement guide." --Publishers Weekly

"If you struggle with anxiety, Carmichael's self-help book will help you learn how to treat it as an advantage rather than an obstacle. The book 'helps people unlock the healthy function of anxiety, which is to stimulate preparation behaviors, ' she says. Tools, exercises, and worksheets included in the book will allow readers to learn how to 'channel nervous energy in a constructive way.' Reviewers also love it, as one writes, 'I find Dr. Chloe's practical, evidence-based explanation of how to get rid of anxiety immediately actionable. So helpful!'" --Prevention Magazine

"This book is a game changer because it teaches skills to understand and package natural anxiety in a positive way that improves how we think, feel, and act."--Jim McCann, Chairman and Founder of 1-800Flowers.com

"The reason I picked up Nervous Energy out of all the books on the shelf is because I saw the cover and it said "Nervous Energy". That's what I feel a lot of times before a hockey game, is a very nervous energy. You're excited, you're anxious, you're ready to go, but at the same time if you don't know how to put that energy in the right spot, then you end up letting that control your emotions rather than helping you ... How can I get myself to a state where I can use that anxious, nervous energy into a positive? Thank you for writing this book!"
--Kyle Keyser

About the Author

DR. CHLOE CARMICHAEL graduated with honors from Columbia University and holds a doctorate from Long Island University. Her private practice focuses on stress management, relationship issues, self-esteem, and coaching. She is also a former adjunct college professor, yoga instructor, psychologist for the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, and co-chair of a committee for the New York Junior League. She has been published in various academic journals, and has been featured on VH1, Inside Edition, ABC Nightline, and other media. She lives in New York City.