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Book Description

Whether we are overwhelmed by work or school; our families or communities; caretaking for others or ourselves; or engagement in social justice, environmental advocacy, or civil service, just a few subtle shifts can help sustain us. Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, bestselling author of Trauma Stewardship, shows us how by offering concrete strategies to help us mitigate harm, cultivate our ability to be decent and equitable, and act with integrity. The Age of Overwhelm aims to help ease our burden of overwhelm, restore our perspective, and give us strength to navigate what is yet to come.

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Foreword
  8. Introduction
    1. Finding a way through
    2. Responding with intention
  9. One: What Does Overwhelm Look Like?
    1. Personal overwhelm
    2. Relationships and family overwhelm
    3. Community and society overwhelm
  10. Two: What Causes Overwhelm?
    1. External and internal forces
    2. Our commitments
    3. Environment
  11. Three: A Way Through: When Less Is More
    1. Metabolizing exposure
    2. Relieving saturation
    3. Acknowledging potential barriers
    4. When less is more
  12. Four: Less Distraction, More Intention
  13. Five: Disconnect Less, Be Present More
  14. Six: Less Attachment, More Curiosity
  15. Seven: Less Depletion, More Stamina
  16. Eight: When to Step Away
    1. Make informed choices
    2. Question whether and how to remain
  17. Conclusion
  18. Notes
  19. Index
  20. About the Author
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