*This is the book for us all, for ourselves when we need to find a way through, for our children as they fly the nest, our friends that live out of reach, and for our family when we can’t find the words to say.*
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This is the book for life’s twists and turns, when being human starts to get complicated**.
A must-have companion to Dr Julie’s international bestseller *Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?* , which taught us the skills to strengthen our future mental health, *Open When…* is the book to turn to when you find yourself in the eye of the storm.
Within this book are a series of *Open When* style **letters from Dr Julie to help navigate the moments of overwhelm, confusion or self-doubt** that we all face when life gets messy. Offering calm, clarity and a laser focus on the best way forward, each personal letter is followed by **real-time tools that will help you re-frame the situation** and decide on your next move.
Every chapter covers a new scenario; **universal problems that each of us will likely face** at some point. So, whether you are experiencing **stress, pressure to perform, dealing with difficult people, trying to fit in, making big decisions, arguments with your partner, or big emotions that are causing anxiety** , *Open When…* brings the words you need to hear to get back on the front foot, feeling ready to take on everything life throws your way.
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* *Praise for* Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?***
**’Sound wisdom, easy to gulp down. I’m sure this book is already helping lots of people.’** MATT HAIG, bestselling author of *REASONS TO STAY ALIVE*
**’A toolkit of deceptively simple strategies for life’s troubles. Everyone could benefit from the wisdom of Dr Smith’** *i* ‘BEST NON-FICTION BOOKS OF 2022’
**’Julie Smith is the psychology teacher you wish you’d had at school’** *EVENING STANDARD*
**’This book is a goldmine. I truly treat it like a handbook now’** *STYLIST*
**’It’s real, it’s authentic . . . Very practical and very, very helpful’** LORRAINE KELLY
**’I’m blown away by her ability to communicate difficult ideas with ease, simplicity and practicality. Amazing. Go and buy it now!’** Jay Shetty
**’If you want to feel like you have a therapist sitting across from you, empowering you with how to be your best self, this book is for you!’** *Nicole LePera,* New York Times *bestselling author of* How to Do the Work
**’Full of sound, helpful advice with life skills, from building confidence to managing stress’** *Sunday Times*