"Dr. Luana Marques has cracked the code on how to quiet your anxiety and take bold action toward the life you actually want. The tools in  Bold Move  are simple, science-backed, and life-changing. Trust me, this book will shake you up, fire you up, and get you moving. Stop waiting. Read this now. " - MEL ROBBINS, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Host of  The Mel Robbins Podcast Turn your anxiety into strength with Harvard-based psychotherapist Dr. Luana Marques’ 3-step method to make the life you want. Her clinically-proven approach inspires her clients to break their bad habits and find their own power. This book is for you if you want to get you out of your rut. Dr. Luana pinpoints the anxiety at the root of avoidance and shows you how to overcome it. Dr. Luana understands anxiety. After decades of research, teaching, and clinical practice, she realized that the coping techniques she learned from her mother and grandmother while growing up in challenging circumstances in Brazil mimicked science-based CBT therapy. Now, she has synthesized that knowledge, developing a 3-step path that works for everyone. Bold Move  includes concrete examples and exercises backed by the most recent clinical and scientific research. Dr. Luana’s 3-step plan:        Helps you recognize thinking patterns that leave you feeling tense, anxious, and worried -         Outlines the many forms that avoidance can take -         Explains the importance of being your own “thought lawyer” -          Shows you why “just do it” doesn’t get it done. -         Strategizes how you can build on your values to establish boundaries and make room for your dreams A blend of  Unwinding Anxiety ,  Don’t Believe Everything You Think , and  Do Hard Things,   Bold Move  is a groundbreaking, transformative program that works for everyone. This book will be invaluable for people looking to jumpstart their dreams and for clinicians working with a diverse client community. [Dr. Luana's] approach is straightforward and simple without ever feeling simplistic, and she’s written out methods for dealing with anxiety that are actionable rather than overwhelming.... While the reflection prompts in this title may not be a substitute for therapy, they are thoughtfully rendered so as to encourage readers to move forward out of anxiety. - Library Journal "This book is a wake-up call for anyone stuck in fear or second-guessing themselves. Dr. Luana Marques has cracked the code on how to quiet your anxiety and take bold action toward the life you actually want. The tools in  Bold Move  are simple, science-backed, and life-changing. Trust me, this book will shake you up, fire you up, and get you moving. Stop waiting. Read this now. " - ―Mel Robbins, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Host of The Mel Robbins Podcast "Running a fast growing tech startup can create stress and anxiety, especially when having an underlying mental health issue. Luana has helped guide me on a path out of anxiety, and this book is an amazing companion on that journey." - Paul English, Founder of Kayak.com and the Bipolar Social Club “A good read for anyone looking for tangible, science driven strategies to help them overcome life challenges and live a life with purpose." - ― Kenneth Cole, Founder the Mental Health Coalition “It’s hard to imagine a person who would not benefit from reading this honest and accessible book. Dr. Luana levels the playing field by speaking as both an expert in the field and as someone who has danced with suffering and learned to lead. Her attention to illustrating how CBT can lead to a more fulfilling and valued life across a broad range of human experiences is remarkable, as is her faith in the potential for change within all of us.”  - ― Corrine Cather, PhD, Director, MGH Center of Excellence for Psychosocial and Systemic Research Department of Psychiatry, Associate Professor of Psychology, Harvard Medical School “Dr. Luana has a unique talent for distilling evidence-based mental health interventions into everyday life lessons and valuable skills that any reader can apply to help achieve their personal goals.” - ― Alex S. Keuroghlian, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School , Director, Division of Education and Training, The Fenway Institute "Marques molds complex neuroscientific concepts into relatable and realistic advice (readers shouldn’t practice her tools on “the most challenging situation” their lives, she writes; baby steps are the best bet) and discussions of her own trauma are refreshingly candid. Readers who feel their anxiety is insurmountable should give this a look." - Publishers Weekly “Bold Move” by Dr. Luana is a terrific guide that shows readers a very practical three-step process for aligning one’s emotional energies with what one intellectually wants to get out of life. I have worked with her to help others and have come to admire her impactful work and endorse her approach that has helped so