Nancy Jane Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, Speaker and Author is an expert on high-functioning anxiety.

After her father passed away when she was in her 40s, Nancy Jane began her work to quiet her own negative self-talk, an inner character she calls her "monger". Thankfully for us, she wrote all that down in her book, The Happier Approach: Be Kind to Yourself, Be Happier and Still Accomplish Your Goals.

On this episode of 40 AF, Nancy Jane shares some of her time tested tips to creating what she calls your own Biggest Fan.

40 AF Listeners: This book has been incredible in my life. Instead of listening to my inner critic, I am learning to hear it for what it is...a bunch of nonsense. It is a process and I am not done with the work...not by a long shot. I can, however, already tell a difference in my life just by simply following her A.S.K. technique. It's brilliant!

We all deserve to live happier. Learn more on her website live-happier.com.

This book references Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's work on the 90 second biological response to feelings. Counting to 10 doesn't even come close.

Watch this Police Now Video for a great visual. See how long it really takes to calm down.

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