You’ve Got This: Seven Steps to a Life You Love

Dunbar, a clinical psychologist and founder of the @myeasytherapy Instagram account, aims in her empowering if uneven debut to help readers become people “who can have any thought, and any feeling, and still do what the f*** [they] need to do.” Each chapter tackles an emotional or mental issue readers can more effectively manage, such as anxiety, for which the author includes a basic overview of the body’s response to threats and outlines such coping strategies as journaling. Also discussed is overthinking, which the author likens to “having an anxious parent in your head trying to keep you safe” and can be managed through techniques including “time-boxing” thoughts (limiting overthinking to a scheduled block of time). She also examines imposter syndrome and fear of failure (“Ask yourself what’s the worst that could happen if you just went for it?”). Despite some smart takeaways, Dunbar’s sometimes overly conversational tone and occasional tendency to skim over sources create less convincing moments (“Truth: The mind/body connection is real. Believe the hype”). Those looking for an extension to Dunbar’s Instagram page will be pleased, but readers seeking general mental health advice may want to start elsewhere. (June)