Slightly outdated but still very relevant book! I found this book to be very helpful advice for someone who often lets fear drive. The author presents several tactics of ways to alter behaviors (in the idea that change your behaviors and the thoughts will come) that I found particularly helpful. The book is easy to read and a fast read (I was reading multiple books at one time hence the longer read time). I appreciated her combination of the commentary on real life situations and examples, and the practical applications.

The book has several workbook type items and many great mantras to try and incorporate into your daily life that I found very helpful! I also appreciated that her book does not diminish the struggles of fear. The acknowledgment is powerful and something I’ve never considered before.

The book does show its age in technology references and in some beauty standards. There is one line in particular that doesn’t she well, about an overweight woman who loses weight and is “now a beautiful woman” or something along those lines.

I think if you are generally a confident person or don’t let your fears/worries stop you, I don’t think this book will offer you any guidance. But for someone like me who is about to the point of scheduling time for worrying, I found this book to be helpful.