{"product_id":"worth-the-risk-how-to-microdose-bravery-to-grow-resilience-connect-more-and-offer-yourself-to-the-world-9781683648505","title":"Worth the Risk: How to Microdose Bravery to Grow Resilience, Connect More, and Offer Yourself to the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the rewards of strategic risk-taking--an award-winning behavioral scientist shares a practical guide on using small, intentional acts of courage to build resilience, confidence, and connection.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe're bombarded by messages about how dangerous the world is--from both real and fake news. Yet when we hunker down and try to live in a bubble of safety, we can cut ourselves off from the richness and joy life has to offer. In \u003ci\u003eWorth the Risk\u003c\/i\u003e, Dr. Kristen Lee shows us that by \"microdosing\" small acts of bravery and connection, we can regain the self-confidence and resilience we need to live full and meaningful lives. \"We are hardwired for risk-taking,\" she says. \"As we become more comfortable with the uncomfortable, our nervous system changes to support us in experiencing a bold, adventurous, colorful life.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn each chapter of \u003ci\u003eWorth the Risk\u003c\/i\u003e, Lee provides a solid dose of brain science combined with practical actions to build confidence and sustain yourself through challenges. With a blend of stories, composite sketches, science, ancient wisdom, behavioral science, and practical exercises, you'll explore: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- What is courage? Debunking the myths and discovering the power of everyday acts of bravery\u003cbr\u003e- Why feeling overwhelmed doesn't make you a \"snowflake\"\u003cbr\u003e- Tools for understanding and regulating your emotions, anxieties, and habits of avoidance\u003cbr\u003e- Healing practices and guidance to increase your resilience to trauma, acute stress, and PTSD \u003cbr\u003e- Insights and strategies for navigating the unique challenges of our polarized, media-saturated culture \u003cbr\u003e- How to own your \"Personal Legend\" and become an active liberator--for yourself and others \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRisks are a part of life--and \"playing it safe\" can end up diminishing the very qualities that allow us to adapt, create, and serve our purpose in life. \u003ci\u003eWorth the Risk \u003c\/i\u003eguides you through a powerful approach to taking small, values-aligned chances that increase your ability to thrive. \"You are not your trauma, labels, fears, or raw emotions,\" Lee writes. \"You are wired for resilience. Your human spirit is indomitable.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sounds True\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/14\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781683648505\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 264","brand":"Kristen Lee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42059285332149,"sku":"9781683648505","price":22.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_299d218e-fdf9-424d-bd9b-e90483dc2c27.jpg?v=1650342301","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/worth-the-risk-how-to-microdose-bravery-to-grow-resilience-connect-more-and-offer-yourself-to-the-world-9781683648505","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}