Asking What If? and imagining the worst possible outcome ratchets up conflict in stories. But for that very reason, in real life it can create or heighten anxiety. So do many other habits writers and creative people develop. But it doesn't need to be that way. You can use your imagination to create a calmer, happier life. In this book you'll learn: Techniques to derail anxious thoughts you otherwise repeat; Ways to talk to yourself and others that promote calm rather than reinforce worry; Specific, targeted exercises to direct your creative mind and imagination in a positive way; How and when to write and rewrite the best parts of your life for greater happiness; and more. Part memoir, part How To, Happiness, Anxiety, and Writing explains