a practical science-backed guide to looking inward and living intentionally. By urging us to work with – not against – our own emotions Susan David gives us the tools we need to be more adaptable and more resilient so that we may not only succeed but truly thrive – Arianna Huffington author of The Sleep Revolution Essential reading. – Susan Cain author of Quiet For lovers of Quiet and The Power of Now Every day we speak around 16000 words – but inside minds we create tens of thousands more. Thoughts such as Im not spending enough time with my children or Im not good enough to present my work can seem to be unshakable facts. In reality theyre the judgemental opinions of our inner voice. Drawing on more than twenty years of academic research consulting and her own experiences overcoming adversity Susan David PhD a psychologist and faculty member at Harvard Medical School has pioneered a new way to enable us to make peace with our inner self achieve our most valued goals make real change and live life to the fullest. Emotional Agility describes a new way of living and relating to yourself and the world around you. Become aware of your true nature learn to face your emotions with acceptance and generosity act according to your deepest values and flourish.
