Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay

i>Big Feelings addresses anyone intimidated by oversized feelings they can't predict or control, offering the tools to understand what's really going on, find comfort and face the future with a sense of new-found agency. Weaving surprising science with personal stories and original illustrations, each chapter lays out strategies for turning big emotions into manageable ones and will help you understand:

- how to end the cycle of intrusive thoughts brought on by regret, and instead use this feeling as a compass for making decisions

- how to identify what's behind your anger and communicate it productively, without putting people on the defensive

- how to spot the warning signs for burnout and take the necessary steps to balance your life

- why you might be suffering from perfectionism even if we feel far from perfect, and how to detach your self-worth from what you do.