Too Much: Why We Want Control and Find Strength in Letting Go
Regain your ability to act – even when things get too much
The world moves at breakneck speed. We’re constantly overstimulated, our sense of safety is eroded, and we’re bombarded day after day with negative headlines, leaving us overwhelmed, exhausted and feeling alone. Renowned psychologist Eva Asselmann explains why control is a deeply human need and what happens when it slips away from us. Accessible and relatable, this book explores the central concerns of our age: acceleration, uncertainty, self-optimisation and loneliness, revealing how we can regain confidence and clarity even when life threatens to get on top of us. A compass for anybody who wants to not just weather the storm but to develop inner strength – for a life that’s as fulfilling as it is challenging.
- Immensely timely: We all know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed and to feel as if we’re losing control
- A first-rate author with vast expertise and international research experience
- Featuring countless tried-and-tested practical tools
Eva Asselmann, born in 1989, is professor of Psychology at the HMU Health and Medical University in Potsdam. She has made numerous research visits abroad, most recently at the University of California in Los Angeles. She is the author of countless studies and also leads international research projects on personal development, stress management and prevention. Previous titles have been licenced to Korea, Taiwan and Russia.
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