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In **Beyond Anxiety**, bestselling author Martha Beck offers a groundbreaking approach to managing anxiety by tapping into the power of creativity.

Anxiety is at an all-time high, affecting countless people. Many of us try to overcome it by thinking our way out, and while this strategy may work temporarily, something inevitably pulls us back into the cycle of worry and stress.

Dr. Martha Beck explores why anxiety is so prevalent in today’s world and shares how to not only reduce it but transform it into a source of peace, purpose, and joy. Drawing on the latest neuroscience, along with her expertise in sociology and coaching, she explains how anxiety often traps us in a self-perpetuating loop—a mental “anxiety spiral” that intensifies over time. The key to breaking free lies in activating a different part of our nervous system: the one that fuels creativity.

By shifting from an anxiety spiral to a “creativity spiral,” Beck shows readers how to quiet fear, unlock innovative problem-solving, and cultivate deeper connections with others and the world around them. More than just a method for managing anxiety, this process leads to a profoundly fulfilling way of living—one that brings calm, inspiration, and healing to both individuals and the broader world.