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Nerve, poise under pressure, serenity under stress, and the brave new science of fear and cool, Taylor Clark

eng

Includes bibliographical references (p. 285-301) and index

index present

non fiction

Nerve

bibliography

Taylor Clark

poise under pressure, serenity under stress, and the brave new science of fear and cool

Nerves make us bomb job interviews, first dates, and exams. A looming presentation at work can rob us of sleep for days. Here, Taylor Clark draws upon cutting-edge science and painstaking reporting to explore the very heart of panic and poise. Using a wide range of case studies, Clark overturns the popular myths about anxiety and fear to explain why some people thrive under pressure, while others falter - and how we can go forward with steadier nerves and increased confidence

The closest call -- The nervous trinity -- Your second brain : exploring the new science of fear -- The worry trap : eight awful ways (plus a few good ways) to deal with fear and anxiety -- The zen of shock trauma : stress, strain, and coping with chaos -- Think fast : cognition under pressure, and how to improve it -- Before the madding crowd : decoding the mysteries of performance anxiety and stage fright -- The clutch paradox : why athletes excel-or choke-under fire -- Mayday, mayday! : how we react, think, and survive when our lives are on the line -- Conclusion -- How to be afraid