Summary of Chloe Carmichael's Nervous Energy

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#1 When you’re a college student or an early-career professional, your work is generally defined and parceled neatly into a syllabus or work plan. All you have to do is channel your nervous energy into constantly reviewing or preparing for the assignment, and you will progress.

#2 The nine tools in this book that can help you harness your nervous energy are extremely helpful to the Amys of the world who want to live more productive and fulfilling lives. They are intended to help you harness your nervous energy as a productive force that moves you forward.

#3 Nervous energy is the extra part of yourself that frequently wants to double-check things that feel important. It can be a valuable tool that can help you reach your goals, increase personal fulfillment, and decrease stress.

#4 Amy’s story is common among therapists who start their own private practice. They are usually trained to work in a highly structured academic environment, but when they try to succeed on their own, they are often scared that they don’t have the magic ingredients required for success.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Jun 3, 2022
• ISBN: 9798822528475

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#1

When you’re a college student or an early-career professional, your work is generally defined and parceled neatly into a syllabus or work plan. All you have to do is channel your nervous energy into constantly reviewing or preparing for the assignment, and you will progress.

#2

The nine tools in this book that can help you harness your nervous energy are extremely helpful to the Amys of the world who want to live more productive and fulfilling lives. They are intended to help you harness your nervous energy as a productive force that moves you forward.

#3

Nervous energy is the extra part of yourself that frequently wants to double-check things that feel important. It can be a valuable tool that can help you reach your goals, increase personal fulfillment, and decrease stress.

#4

Amy’s story is common among therapists who start their own private practice. They are usually trained to work in a highly structured academic environment, but when they try to succeed on their own, they are often scared that they don’t have the magic ingredients required for success.

#5

The second rule was to always have a clear list of things to do. This helped me channel my nervous energy into healthy steps forward. It can be difficult or draining to think clearly about strategy during our day-to-day busywork.

#6

The interactions between organization, emotion, motivation, and productivity are why people like Amy and me take such comfort in lists, worksheets, or exercises that help us know our next step. These things help us be more organized and strategic about goals.

#7

The techniques in this book are based on common cognitive-behavioral therapy interventions, mindfulness meditation, or even yogic techniques. I hope you will experiment with them, keep what works, and leave the rest.

#8

The term high functioning is used by psychologists to describe a person’s ability to meet their own basic needs, form healthy relationships, and navigate life within their given culture’s norms. It is not to be confused with their intrinsic value or desirability as a human being.

#9

Functioning is a term used by psychologists to describe a person’s ability to care for themselves and participate in their community in a full and healthy manner according to accepted norms in the field of psychology.

#10

Having a high-functioning lifestyle is about having a few markers of personal or professional achievement, such as good academic credentials, a fulfilling career, and a beautiful home.

#11

A high-functioning individual is someone who has achieved some of the things on this list, or is