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“UNDETECTED BEHAVIORAL DISORDER RUNS RAMPANT IN AMERICAN SOCIETY,” SAY COUNSELOR AND PHYSICAL FITNESS EXPERT
Authors Address Compulsive Busyness in New Book, Too Busy To Live: The Addiction America Applauds
Dallas, TX, June 21 -- . A new book, Too Busy To Live: The Addiction America Applauds, exposes a disorder that is sweeping the country and has not only gone undetected, but is often encouraged by businesses, major corporations and even churches. Dr. Rick Fowler, nationally known Christian counselor, author and conference speaker, and Cassie Findley, Director of Research and Continuing Education for Curves International, have combined their expertise to tackle this behavior disorder that is becoming pandemic in American society––compulsive busyness.
“Twenty first century Western culture defines success, status, loyalty and purpose in terms of a high volume of activity,” Dr. Fowler says in the introduction of the book. “The unhealthy negative consequences of excessive busyness go largely unrecognized or are attributed to other causes.”
The consequences of busyness addiction can be disastrous. Physically, it can lead to chronic fatigue, heart attack, and susceptibility to infectious diseases. Emotionally, it promotes tension and stress, irritability and anxiety, often resulting in strained or broken relationships in the family. Psychologically, it can manifest as depression, narcissism, and perfectionist, compulsive behavioral disorders.
Fowler and Findley assert that one of the resulting consequences of this compulsion is that Americans have become so self-centered – narcissistic – that what psychologists used to consider a neurosis has become a “normal” characteristic of the majority of people in this culture.
“Ours is a culture that says ‘we need to be self-sufficient and self-empowered,’ and that mindset ultimately fractures and destroys relationships,” observes Dr. Fowler. “Thus the cycle begins, and in order to experience fulfillment, people add more and more activities and gadgets and obligations into their lives, and continue to become more and more isolated.”
The authors not only define busyness addiction and give the reader a panoramic look at the history of Western society that has led to the current situation, they also offer practical solutions for restoring priorities, balance and wellness in mind, spirit and body.
"This book isn't about doing a better job of handling the good things on your 'To Do' list," according to Cassie Findley. "It's about cutting your list down to the best things and living a better life."
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