Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change and Thrive by Susan David - Non Fiction - Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780241976586
Publisher: Penguin
Age Range: Adult

Overview:
Emotional Agility by Susan David is a Wall Street Journal bestselling guide to mastering your inner life, offering a science-backed approach to unhooking from unhelpful thoughts and emotions. Written by a Harvard Medical School psychologist, this paperback distils twenty years of research into practical, everyday strategies. Perfect for anyone facing career transitions, relationship challenges, or the pressures of modern life, it teaches readers to hold thoughts and feelings loosely rather than being ruled by them, unlocking greater resilience and clarity at work and home.

About the Book:
In Emotional Agility, Susan David explores the internal chatter we all experience — thoughts like "I'm not good enough" — revealing these not as fixed truths but as patterns that can be reshaped. Drawing on more than two decades of research and international consulting, David presents a clear framework for recognising difficult emotions, making space for them, and choosing values-driven action instead of avoidance. The tone is warm, rigorous, and deeply practical, translating complex psychological science into tools readers can apply immediately. David introduces techniques for "unhooking" from rigid thinking, building emotional agility — the ability to navigate life's twists with resilience rather than being derailed by fear or self-doubt. The book resonates because it does not promise quick fixes; instead it offers a sustainable path to living according to one's deepest values, whether changing careers, repairing relationships, or simply feeling more at peace day to day. Emotional Agility became a #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller and won the Thinkers50 Breakthrough Idea Award. Its blend of storytelling, exercises, and evidence-based insight makes it valuable for leaders, parents, and anyone navigating uncertainty, offering a fresh, non-judgmental way to understand the mind and thrive.

• Research-backed strategies from a Harvard Medical School psychologist to manage difficult thoughts and emotions.
• A practical, step-by-step framework for turning self-doubt into values-driven action.
• Winner of the Thinkers50 Breakthrough Idea Award and a #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller.
• Ideal for professionals, parents, and anyone navigating change, stress, or career transitions.
• Blends storytelling with actionable exercises, making complex psychology easy to apply daily.
• A thoughtful gift for anyone seeking resilience, clarity, and personal growth.

About the Author:
Susan David, PhD, is a psychologist on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and co-founder and director of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital. She is CEO of Evidence Based Psychology, a consultancy advising Fortune 500 leaders on emotional wellbeing and performance. Her TED Talk on emotional agility has been viewed millions of times, and her work has featured in Harvard Business Review and the Wall Street Journal.

Why You'll Love This Book:
Insightful, warm, and refreshingly practical, Emotional Agility gives readers genuine tools to break free from unhelpful thought patterns and live with greater purpose, making it a standout choice for anyone seeking lasting personal growth.

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