THE GIFT OF MAYBE
Finding Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times
By Allison Carmen

“A little gem of a book with a positive and powerful message.”

—Library Journal

Former attorney Allison Carmen was an addict, but her addiction wasn’t to drugs, alcohol, or even gambling; her addiction was to certainty. Every moment, Allison desperately sought to know or predict what would happen next, trapping her in a spiral of anxiety, uncertainty and fear.

Now a life coach and business consultant, Carmen shares how embracing the concept of “Maybe” dramatically improved her life and outlook in THE GIFT OF MAYBE: Finding Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times (Perigee trade paperback, November 4 2014). Sharing her own stories as well as those of her clients, Carmen shows that by adopting the mindset of “maybe,” we can reduce the stress and worry in our lives and open the doors to hope and possibility.

Whether you have just lost a job or are dealing with concerns about health, money, or relationships, THE GIFT OF MAYBE provides the tools needed to cope with these life experiences with a new way of thinking. Topics covered include:

• Reducing stress and anxiety
• Viewing uncertainty as a place of hope
• Creating more opportunities in life
• Minimizing self-doubt as an obstacle to moving forward
• Finding joy in the moment instead of worrying about the future

THE GIFT OF MAYBE inspires us not just to persevere through life’s challenges, but to alter our mindset and discover more hope, joy, and success as a result.

After fifteen years of practicing law, Allison Carmen found hope and freedom when she discovered the mindset of Maybe. Today, Allison works as a life coach and business consultant with a wide array of clients, from entrepreneurs and executives to artists, designers, attorneys, medical workers, nannies, parents and more. An active speaker and blogger whose writing appears on the Huffington Post and Psychology Today, she lives in New York City with her husband and two daughters. Her website is AllisonCarmen.com.