Nerves and Common Sense
A Historical Perspective on Mental Health and Holistic HealingBy Annie Payson Call
Length4h 29m
About this audiobook
In "Nerves and Common Sense," Annie Payson Call delves into the intricate relationship between mental well-being and physical health. Drawing on her expertise in psychology and a keen understanding of human experience, Call employs a conversational and accessible literary style, merging scientific insights with practical advice. This work emerged during the late 19th century, a period marked by burgeoning interest in psychology and holistic health, and Call's exploration of nerves as both a source of vitality and distress reflects the anxieties of her time, directly addressing the reader's everyday struggles with mental strain and anxiety. Annie Payson Call, a pioneering figure in the field of psychology, was acutely aware of the societal pressures that exacerbated mental health issues. Her personal experiences with stress and her commitment to self-improvement informed her writings. Having studied under prominent figures in mental health, Call's holistic approach stems from a desire to empower individuals through understanding their own psychological and emotional states, making her insights particularly resonant for her contemporaries and modern readers alike. This book serves as an essential guide for anyone grappling with the demands of contemporary life. Call'Äôs insights into managing nerves are both timeless and practical, making "Nerves and Common Sense" an invaluable resource for individuals seeking to cultivate resilience and foster a greater sense of well-being.
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GenreHealth and Wellness
Length4 hrs 29 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 21, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER VI
26About Faces
2Irritable Husbands
27CHAPTER XIX
3CHAPTER VII
28About Voices
4Quiet vs. Chronic Excitement
29CHAPTER XX
5CHAPTER VIII
30About Frights
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6The Tired Emphasis
31CHAPTER XXI
7CHAPTER IX
32Contrariness
8How to be Ill and get Well
33CHAPTER XXII
9CHAPTER X
34How to Sew Easily
10Is Physical Culture good for Girls?
35CHAPTER XXIII
11CHAPTER XI
36Do not Hurry
12Working Restfully
37CHAPTER XXIV
13CHAPTER XII
38The Care of an Invalid
14Imaginary Vacations
39CHAPTER XXV
15CHAPTER XIII
40The Habit of Illness
16The Woman at the Next Desk
41CHAPTER XXVI
17CHAPTER XIV
42What is It that Makes Me so Nervous?
18Telephones and Telephoning
43CHAPTER XXVII
19CHAPTER XV
44Positive and Negative Effort
20Don't Talk
45CHAPTER XXVIII
21CHAPTER XVI
46Human Dust
22"Why Fuss so Much About What I Eat?"
47CHAPTER XXIX
23CHAPTER XVII
48Plain Every-day Common Sense
24Take Care of Your Stomach
49CHAPTER XXX
25CHAPTER XVIII
50A Summing Up
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