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Philippa Perry’s handbook consoles, nourishes and gently leads us on the path to sanity and emotional balance. There is no simple set of instructions that can guarantee sanity, but if you want to overcome emotional difficulties and become happier, psychotherapist Philippa Perry argues that there are four cornerstones to sanity you can influence to bring about change. By developing your self-observation skills, examining how you relate to others, breaking out of your comfort zone and exploring new ways of defining yourself, she suggests ways of finding emotional equilibrium.Through case studies, practical exercises and stories of individual experience, this insightful and inspirational book reaches out to anyone in need of a little emotional support from time to time.Editorial ReviewsFrom BooklistIt’s a crazy world out there. Keeping it together is hard. Pressure, confusion, and conflicts abound, so one should find ways to not only cope but also thrive. In her pithy contribution to the School of Life series, Perry explores the components of a rational lifestyle on many levels. She suggests ways to enact objective and accurate self-assessments, hone healthy interpersonal skills, learn how to appreciate good stress and recognize bad, and, finally, create empowering self-narratives. Throughout her comprehensive analysis of the human psyche, Perry emphasizes behaviors and outlines conditions that work to one’s benefit. Conscious self-observation, she advises, helps one escape emotional ruts, develop nurturing relationships, and reinvent mindsets. Concluding that there is no single “right” approach for every person or lifestyle, Perry helpfully supports her recommendations with practical exercises that, she posits, may preclude the need for external psychotherapeutic intervention. Throughout, Perry offers guidance that is both revelatory and achievable. –Carol HaggasAudible Audio EditionListening Length: 3 hours and 14 minutesProgram Type: AudiobookVersion: Unabridgedhttps://www.amazon.com/How-Stay-Sane-School-Life/dp/B0089NM9…