Choose Wonder Over Worry: Move Beyond Fear and Doubt to Unlock Your Full Potential

"Amber Rae's very personal journey of moving from self limiting beliefs to her true self offers inspiring insights and lessons for anyone wanting to unfold their infinite potential." ―Deepak Chopra

"The one advice book you should read―even if you don't like self-help."―Bustle

"Amber Rae's book is a revelation. She's the Elizabeth Gilbert of her generation."―Stacy London

Let's be real. Life is filled with twists and turns, fears and doubts, messy and magical moments. Without a "rule book" for how to thrive in today's world, it leaves many of us feeling all the feels without having a clear sense of direction. Research even shows that the average adult spends 80% of their time with regret about the past or anxiety about the future.

That's where choosing wonder comes in. Whether you hate your work and are wondering what to do with your life, are building the dream but feel stifled by fear and doubt, or know there's more to life but don't know where to start, Choose Wonder Over Worry will guide you to face your fears and unlock your gifts―no matter what's standing in the way.

Inside, you'll learn:
― How to overcome the habit we spend the majority of our time on: worrying
― How to navigate fear, self-doubt, impostor syndrome, perfectionism, and all the feels
― A simple tool for turning envy into inspiration
― Practices for bouncing back from rejection and critics
― What to do if you have too many ideas, but don't know how to choose
― The difference between "getting ahead" and "coming alive" (and how to create success on your terms)
― A fail-proof way to tame your inner critic and access your inner wisdom

No one is perfect. This journey is messy, and wherever you are―you are not alone. That's why Choose Wonder Over Worry is jam-packed with personal stories and vulnerable moments. It's like sitting down and sharing a glass of wine with your wise bestie, swapping I-can't-believe-I'm-about-to-share-this stories. Like how Amber went from raging in a bottomless hole of comparison, insecurity and doubt―to using that envy as inspiration to find her path.

Choose Wonder Over Worry shares the most important lesson of all: Don't die with your gifts still inside. There's a gift inside of you that deserves to see the light of day, and "choosing wonder over worry" is a mindset, practice, and compass to unlock the gift that only you can give.

Worry or Wonder: which will you choose?

AMBER RAE is an author, artist, and speaker devoted to inspiring people to express the fullness of their gifts. Her writing blends raw, personal storytelling with psychology and neuroscience, and has reached over 5 million people in 195 countries. Her public art has spread to over twenty countries, and she's spoken to and collaborated with brands like Kate Spade, Apple, Amazon, and Unilever. Fortune said her work is "determined to help people tap into their creativity," Forbes said it "helps people follow through on their ambitions," and Mind Body Green called her "The Brené Brown of Wonder." She's been featured in The New York Times, TIME, Fast Company, BBC, ABC World News, Tim Ferriss's blog, and more. Previously, Amber helped launch six best-selling books as Chief Evangelist of Seth Godin's publishing experiment and started an "accelerator for your life" called The Bold Academy. She lives in Brooklyn and around the world.