Reviews"If you're timid when you should be tough and resigned when you should be resolute, this book is the antidote. Drawing on her own life story along with a stack of research, Dr. Luana Marques will help you break free from limiting patterns and create a life of meaning and purpose." -- -Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestseller author of Drive, When, and The Power of Regret "Anxiety sucks, but you don't have to let it ruin or diminish your life. You're not alone, and you're not out of luck. The condition is workable, and this book will provide you with a toolkit. Dr. Luana has helped me many times. I still use her teachings nearly daily. And I strongly suspect she can help you, too." -- -Dan Harris, bestselling author of 10% Happier "If avoidance is robbing you of your best life, this book will get you unstuck. Dr. Luana coaches us to Shift the stories we tell ourselves so that we can transform our automatic pilot lives into meaningful conscious living. By transforming yourself, you will become your best partner, parent, friend. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants a mindful and meaningful life." -- Dr. Shefali, bestselling author of A Radical Awakening "To be human is to be anxious, at least some of the time. But for far too many of us anxiety dominates our lives with threats and insurmountable challenges around every corner. Dr. Luana Marques, one of the most prominent experts on anxiety in the world, distills decades of scientific research and her own very rich personal and clinical experience to provide effective strategies for coping and overcoming. For anyone suffering the ravages of anxiety this well-written and entertaining book will be a godsend." -- David H. Barlow Ph.D, ABPP, Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry Emeritus, Founder, Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University "Dr. Luana Marques is a refreshing new voice in the world of personal growth! She makes science and self-help accessible, interesting, and even fun. Beyond that, her tools and techniques for building a bold and brave life actually work. I highly recommend Dr. Marques and Bold Move." -- -Jenni Schaefer, PTSD expert and bestselling author of Life Without Ed "Dr. Luana takes evidenced based approaches to reducing anxiety and makes them doable, palpable, and compelling to read.... I highly recommend this book to those who suffer from anxiety and/or are avoiding what they know they need to do...." -- -Steven A. Safren, Ph.D., ABPP, Professor of Psychology, University of Miami "Dr Luana [invites] us to ... become our best selves through mobilizing courage, developing (and tolerating) introspection, mastering new skills, and grounding these in deliberative, active alignment with our core values. Her voice is personal, engaging and seemingly casual, as she brilliantly interweaves science with clinical expertise... This is a remarkable book ...." -- -Derri Shtasel, Associate Professor Harvard Medical School "Dr. Luana's memorable analogies, real-life examples, visuals, and prompts make building new habits totally attainable (and fun!). As someone who struggles with anxiety and works adjacent to the mental health industry, I would highly recommend Bold Move to anyone seeking a better understanding of their emotions...as well as any mental health professionals.... an insightful, witty, and resonant read!" -- -Delanie Fischer, Co-Host, The Self-Helpless Podcast/Business Consultant For Mental Health Professionals, "My team and I have featured Dr. Luana Marques prominently both on our podcast and our app. Each time, the audience has loved it. Luana knows anxiety from the inside and can smoothly and compassionately guide you out of it. I'm quite confident this book will engage readers and help them." -- --Dan Harris, bestselling author of 10% Happier "Dr. Luana Marques is a refreshing new voice in the world of personal growth! She makes science and self-help accessible, interesting, and even fun. Beyond that, her tools and techniques for building a bold and brave life actually work. I highly recommend Dr. Marques and Bold Move." -- --Jenni Schaefer, PTSD expert and bestselling author of Life Without Ed
Dewey Edition23/eng/20230505
Dewey Decimal158.1
Synopsis"If you're timid when you should be tough and resigned when you should be resolute, this book is the antidote. Drawing on her own life story along with a stack of research, Dr. Luana Marques will help you break free from limiting patterns and create a life of meaning and purpose." -- Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestseller author of Drive, When, and The Power of Regret Turn your anxiety into strength with Harvard-based psychotherapist Dr. Luana Marques' 3-step method to living boldly--her clinically-proven approach inspires her clients from CEOs to at-risk teens and echoes lessons learned growing up in challenging circumstances in Brazil. Bold Move is Harvard-based psychotherapist Dr. Luana Marques' unique, tried and tested method to get you out of your rut and give you the courage to create a more confident and meaningful life. Dr. Luana pinpoints the anxiety at the root of avoidance and shows you how to overcome it and achieve your goals. Dr. Luana understands anxiety. After decades of research, teaching, and clinical practice, she realized that the coping techniques she learned from her mother and grandmother while growing up in challenging circumstances in Brazil mimicked science-based CBT therapy. Now, she has synthesized that knowledge, developing a 3-step path that works for everyone--from teens in crisis to executives experiencing burnout. Bold Move includes concrete examples and exercises backed by the most recent clinical and scientific research. Dr. Luana's 3-step plan: - Helps you recognize thinking patterns that leave you feeling tense, anxious, and worried - Outlines the many forms that avoidance can take - Explains the importance of being your own "thought lawyer" - Shows you why "just do it" doesn't get it done. - Strategizes how you can build on your values to establish boundaries and make room for your dreams A blend of Unwinding Anxiety , Don't Believe Everything You Think , and Do Hard Things, Bold Move is a groundbreaking, transformative program that works for everyone. This book will be invaluable for people looking to jumpstart their dreams and for clinicians working with a diverse client community., "Dr. Luana Marques has cracked the code on how to quiet your anxiety and take bold action toward the life you actually want. The tools in Bold Move are simple, science-backed, and life-changing. Trust me, this book will shake you up, fire you up, and get you moving. Stop waiting. Read this now." - MEL ROBBINS, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Host of The Mel Robbins Podcast Turn your anxiety into strength with Harvard-based psychotherapist Dr. Luana Marques' 3-step method to make the life you want. Her clinically-proven approach inspires her clients to break their bad habits and find their own power. This book is for you if you want to get you out of your rut. Dr. Luana pinpoints the anxiety at the root of avoidance and shows you how to overcome it. Dr. Luana understands anxiety. After decades of research, teaching, and clinical practice, she realized that the coping techniques she learned from her mother and grandmother while growing up in challenging circumstances in Brazil mimicked science-based CBT therapy. Now, she has synthesized that knowledge, developing a 3-step path that works for everyone. Bold Move includes concrete examples and exercises backed by the most recent clinical and scientific research. Dr. Luana's 3-step plan: Helps you recognize thinking patterns that leave you feeling tense, anxious, and worried Outlines the many forms that avoidance can take Explains the importance of being your own "thought lawyer" Shows you why "just do it" doesn't get it done. Strategizes how you can build on your values to establish boundaries and make room for your dreams A blend of Unwinding Anxiety, Don't Believe Everything You Think, and Do Hard Things, Bold Move is a groundbreaking, transformative program that works for everyone. This book will be invaluable for people looking to jumpstart their dreams and for clinicians working with a diverse client community.