The WAIT method is a gentle, powerful way to navigate overwhelming emotions and regain your sense of calm. If you’ve ever felt hijacked by your feelings—swept up in anxiety, frustration, or sadness—this simple practice can help you pause, reflect, and respond with clarity. In the audiobook "The Emotionally Sensitive Person: Finding Peace When Your Emotions Overwhelm You," psychologist Karyn D. Hall introduces the WAIT method: Watch, Accept, Investigate, Take time. It’s a mindful, step-by-step approach to help you break free from reactive patterns and build emotional resilience.

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Calm anxiety and worry with a simple shift in how you breathe. When anxiety strikes, it often shows up in our bodies—tight chests, shallow breaths, a sense of suffocation. But as Dr. David Carbonell explains in the audiobook "The Worry Trick: How Your Brain Tricks You into Expecting the Worst and What You Can Do About It,"these symptoms aren’t signs of danger—they’re just your body sounding a false alarm. In this excerpt, he shares a practical belly breathing exercise to ease physical discomfort and help you feel grounded again.

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Manage Overwhelming Emotions and break free from the cycle of intrusive thoughts. Negative self-talk—like “I’m not good enough” or “I can’t handle this”—can feel relentless, but you don’t have to stay stuck. In the audiobook "Who Am I Without You?: Fifty-Two Ways to Rebuild Self-Esteem After a Breakup," Dr. Christina Hibbert introduces the Thought Record, a simple yet powerful tool for recognizing harmful thought patterns, separating emotions from thoughts, and challenging self-doubt. This audiobook excerpt explores how shifting your perspective can help you regain confidence, develop healthier thinking habits, and manage overwhelming emotions with greater ease.

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