Break the cycle of worry, indecision & avoidance, Does your mind automatically leap to the worst-case scenario when you're faced with difficulty? Do you stress about situations that haven't happened yet, or find yourself anticipating disaster around every corner? Does the thought of making a decision leave you feeling overwhelmed and paralyzed? If the answer to one or more of these questions is a resounding yes, you may have anticipatory anxiety. Understanding how this hidden enemy tricks you-and how to overcome it-will liberate you to live a more joyful life. In Overcoming Anticipatory Anxiety, two anxiety experts offer a seamless, innovative integration of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), meta-cognitive approaches, and traditional wisdom to help you stay one step ahead of your worries and fears. With this friendly guide, you'll learn how to step back from "what-if" thinking and get unstuck when making decisions, so you can start living with more flexibility and peace of mind. It's time to stop worrying about what might happen and start embracing each moment! Book jacket.