A Cow in the Parking Lot. How to Stay Calm When Everything Annoys You

You are in a hurry, looking for a parking space, and suddenly there’s a cow – in the middle of the road. It blocks your way, everyone around is honking and waving their hands. The angrier you get, the calmer it is. Annoying, right? But keeping everything inside is dangerous, and exploding is exhausting and useless. Psychotherapist Susan Edmiston and lawyer Leonard Sheff offer a simple and effective way to deal with negative emotions. Instead of exhausting bursts of anger, you will learn to stay calm even when everything inside is boiling.

In this book, you will learn:  why anger is a way for your brain to say that something is wrong; how to express negative emotions without destroying yourself and your relationships; how to cope with chronic stress and avoid burnout; 5-minute self-regulation techniques that will help you regain control over yourself.