How to defeat stress, worry, and anxiety to achieve more in business and life Written in a light and accessible style with real-life examples, this offers proven and effective exercises for achieving a calmer and more prodcutive life, based in part on the authors own experiences. Learn how to stop worrying and start being more prodcuctive by: Having realistic expectations Being a coach not a critic Becoming a problem solver Organizing and prioritizing Taking action to achieve satisfaction Chilling out and sweating it out Enjoying the journey Written by the bestselling author of Self-Confidence, this book presents meaningful, real-world strategies for cutting stress and increasing productivity and happiness.

Paul McGee is one of Europe's leading self-help authors and motivational speakers and coaches. He has spoken in 31 countries to date and is the author of several books, including the bestselling Self-Confidence and S.U.M.O. (Shut Up, Move On). His simple yet profound messages have spread across the globe both in public and private sector organisations. Building on his academic background in behavioural and social psychology, Paul is also a trained counsellor and a performance coach. His aim is simple—"I want to help people achieve better results in life and have more fun in the process."

About Paul McGee xiii

Introduction 1

Section One: Stop, Understand 9

1 The Big Deal About Worry 11

2 Why Do We Worry? 29

3 Are We Wired to Worry? 65

4 Ever Got Lost in Loopy Logic? 87

Section Two: Move On 115

5 Let’s Get Rational 117

6 Manage Your Imagination 145

7 Show a Little Respect… to Yourself 167

8 How to Make Your Environment Friendly 199

And Finally… 221

Further Reading 229

Index 233