Julian Brass - Own Your Anxiety: 99 Simple Ways to Channel Your Secret Edge

As an ER doctor in a trauma center who has seen thousands of patients stressful situations, I can attest that Own Your Anxiety places powerful tools to change your relationship with anxiety and stress at your fingertips. Julian has taken on a serious issue with intelligence, artfulness, care, and relatability, and created a work that serves as a vibrant tool chest for those wanting to enrich their inner environments in hard times.

Dr. Michael McCullough, emergency room doctor, University of California, San Francisco; investor; and founder of BrainMind

Along with exercise, meditation, and eating right (all of which youll find out more about in these pages), reading the right books is one of my top ways to manage anxious feelings that can otherwise stifle a life. Own Your Anxiety is an ultra-positive read giving us hope that each day is a new day that a person who is suffering can cope and lead a healthier life. Julian is a guide that you just want to spend time with. Hes been there, knows how to work through anxiety, and can help you work through it, too. Read this book!

Jessica Mulroney, marketing expert, entrepreneur, and fashion contributor for Good Morning America and CityLine

Wowwhat a powerful book. At a time when so many are experiencing existential angst and may at times feel paralyzed by anxiety or other mental health challenges, comes a thoughtful, accessible, and empathetic book that provides a practical road map for building a better life. I would recommend this book to anyone who is working on becoming their better self.

Julia Christensen Hughes, founding dean, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph

As an athlete, I face the fight-or-flight anxiety mode daily, understanding anxiety and how to control it has become my greatest asset. The skills I have learned from reading this book carry me forward.

Kaillie Humphries, two-time Olympic gold medal champion and first female bobsledder to defend her Olympic title

In an era of social media madness comes a voice of reason, with practical suggestions regarding how to de-stress, refocus, and take control of our lives. Julian provides 99 simple tips to reclaim your body, mind, and soul, which can help the walking wounded to live, not just exist. This is not a self-help book per se, but rather a thoughtful guide to enable self-reflection and self-awareness, one that is timely and practical.

Dr. Barry Kosofsky, chief neurologist and Goldsmith Professor of Neuroscience, Weill Cornell Medical Center; chief pediatric neurologist, New York-Presbyterian/Komansky Childrens Hospital

You are so worthy of everything you desire. You are so worthy of living your dreams. And you are so worthy of learning how to use your anxiety as your natural fuelJulian Brass Own Your Anxiety will show you how!

Melissa Ambrosini, bestselling author, speaker, podcaster, and spiritual teacher

Each section of Own Your Anxiety is written more brilliant than the next, each word more pointed than the lastall so obvious that it makes you wonder how so many little things can have such a huge impact on our lives and the lives around us. This book reminds me that we as people cant control everything; there will be good, there will be bad, there will be mistakes, but we are never alone.

Debra Margles, president, Michael Kors Canada

Julian lays out digestible techniques to utilize the superpower that is anxiety. He takes a holistic approach in helping the reader befriend the urgency for the greatness anxiety can inspire while offering help to tame the my wheels are spinning so fast, I may lose control sensation.

Connor Carrick, NHL defenseman

Julian has been a valued speaker at Wanderlust for several years. His clear message and ability to connect has had a profound impact on our attendees, and were excited (but not anxious, since hes helped with that) to hear more from him.

Sean Hoess, CEO and cofounder, Wanderlust Festival

Own Your Anxiety is a sacred resource for anyone working through anxiety in our modern world. Julian offers us a safe space full of enriching inspiration and practical tools to enhance our experience of every single day.

Elena Brower, bestselling author of Practice You

Anxiety is everywhere. Whether you personally deal with anxiety or care for someone who is afflicted by this condition, this is a must-read.

Bertrand Cesvet, CEO , Sid Lee

From career to personal, anxiety can be a positive driving force in your life or a negative distraction. Own Your Anxiety will take you on an entertaining journey of personal and spiritual growth and teach you practical tools that will elevate your life.

Eran Elfassy, founder and co-creative director, Mackage

Julian has successfully communicated, through an honest journey of his own life experiences, that anxiety is a natural and useful state. One that we need to understand and manage like any other emotion. Our chaotic and overstimulated lives have prevented us from taking time to listen to and trust ourselves. This book reminds us how.

Elaine Kunda, founder and managing partner, Disruption Ventures

Giving is living. This has been the guiding philosophy for us at Bombas. And this is exactly what Julian has done in Own Your Anxiety. Hes offered the world a relatable and practical method to enhance the lives of people living with anxiety regardless of social class or income status. This book is for everyonethats why I love it!

David Heath, cofounder and CEO , Bombas

As a family medicine physician, a large part of my practice involves treating anxiety and depression. It is rare to find a resource as clear, non-judgmental, relevant, applicable, and most importantly, as genuine as Own Your Anxiety by Julian Brass. I am excited to offer my patients this great resource as a supplemental tool in their search to manage their anxiety.

Dr. Raveena Seetal, BS c, MD , AAFP , CFPC

The conversation around healthy ways to own anxiety is needed today more than ever, and I am happy to see that Julian has dedicated himself to helping people change their relationship with anxiety. Anything Julian puts himself into makes an impact. Want to be impacted? Read this book!

W. Brett Wilson, chairman, Prairie Merchant; former Dragon, Dragons Den

This book is a great resource for anyone who wishes to learn some of the many techniques and secrets to success in dealing with everyday anxiety and stress.

Israel Schachter, cofounder and CEO , CharityBids

Own Your Anxiety is the ultimate intro guide to daily life in our modern stressful world. Julian has generously curated for us a fun and comprehensive list of simple tips for our body, mind, and soul. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is ready to start taking care of their emotional well-being!

Miri Polachek, CEO , Joy Ventures

In order to truly Think and Grow Rich in all aspects of your life, you must work on your mental health. Julians methods of owning anxiety are amazing! They are practical, easy to do, and will make a significant impact on you mental and physical well-being. I highly recommend this to all my students as these methods are for almost all ages! If you have been struggling with anxiety or if you want to take your mental health to the next level, this book is for you!

Sunny Verma, CEO , TutorBright and Think and Grow Rich Institute

Learning how to master your anxious feelings is a key part of living your BEST LIFE EVER ! This book will give you the tools to shift your relationship with anxiety and stress in real time and it will help you lessen their occurrences altogether. Having this book in your collection will allow you to reference the lessons when needed and share them with the people you care about.