In this sharp and witty collection of essays, The School of Life draws on philosophy and psychotherapy to provide a guide for anxiety, why we feel it, and how we can overcome it.

Evolution has left us predisposed to anxiety. Our minds often struggle to distinguish between real, imminent danger and minor mishaps.

We overestimate our chances of making lots of money, finding love, and how often we will feel happy. Inevitably, we are left feeling disappointed in ourselves and angry at our societies.

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Anxiety: Meditations on the Anxious Mind is an essay collection offering insight into why we feel so deeply anxious, the many ways in which our fears manifest, and how we can deal with them.