Contemporary life has come to include (1) working too much, (2) sleeping too little, and (3) feeling disconnected from partners and family (largely because of 1 and 2). Our health and relationships suffer (as does our work). As author Arthur Ciaramicoli shows, we can change this state of affairs - while maintaining high performance success. His simple and realistic, yet powerful and profound, techniques show readers how to use empathy to perceive situations accurately and use Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to correct distorted thinking and produce calm, focused energy. He developed this unique two-pronged approach over thirty-five years of working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, and addictions. Over and over again, he has helped sufferers overcome old hurts and combat performance anxiety, fears, and hypervigilance. Ciaramicoli's is a truly pioneering approach, one that offers new promise to readers facing a variety of stress-based concerns.