Under Pressure by Lisa Damour Summary
Overview of Under Pressure
In "Under Pressure," psychologist Lisa Damour tackles the alarming 55% rise in girls' anxiety rates. Endorsed by parenting expert Julie Lythcott-Haims, this New York Times bestseller reveals how stress can actually become a strength - if we learn to harness it properly.
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The Anxiety Epidemic Among Girls Today
Picture this: a teenage girl hunched over her desk at 2 AM, completing unnecessary extra credit assignments. Another spends hours perfecting a single selfie, desperately hoping for validation through likes. A third feels her stomach twist into knots every time her phone pings with a text from a boy she likes. These aren't exceptions - they're increasingly the norm. Girls today face unprecedented pressures, amplified by social media and cultural expectations that their mothers never encountered. While stress and anxiety have always been part of adolescence, the intensity has reached alarming levels. What makes understanding this phenomenon revolutionary is a counterintuitive truth: not all stress is harmful. Learning to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy forms of anxiety can transform how we help girls navigate these turbulent years - allowing them to develop resilience rather than fragility.
Reframing Stress and Creating Safe Spaces
Navigating the Complex Terrain of Female Friendships
Navigating Sexual Pressure and Double Standards
Academic Excellence and Its Hidden Costs
Breaking Free from Impossible Cultural Expectations
Transforming Pressure into Power
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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