Unbuttoning

<p>From the outside you're thriving. On the inside you're barely breathing.</p><p>This is the high-achiever's silent reality. As <strong><em>Kirkus Review</em></strong> states <strong>Welcome to the high-achiever</strong>'<strong>s dilemma-the paradox of being outwardly successful yet inwardly exhausted mentally drained and constantly chasing the ever-moving finish line.</strong></p><p>If you are quietly battling overthinking perfectionism and emotional fatigue beneath your success <strong>UNBUTTONING</strong> is your essential guide. The book is hailed by <strong><em>Kirkus Review</em></strong> as an <strong>actionable approach for perfectionists</strong> looking to lead less stressful and more fulfilling lives.</p><p>The highly motivated individual can appear to have everything figured out but as therapist Ross Taosaka explains this cohort faces a mountain of hidden struggles their peers don't perceive.</p><p><strong>Your sensible guide to unwinding internal tension:</strong> Ross Taosaka JD LMT brings a deeply informed and compassionate perspective shaped by his diverse work as a litigator social worker Aikido practitioner and licensed massage therapist. Drawing from years of experience across high-pressure fields he offers readers a way to unwind the internal tension <strong>without losing your edge.</strong></p><p><strong>UNBUTTONING</strong> helps you confront the <em>why</em> behind harmful thought processes and outlines clear practical techniques to combat stress. The text is intentionally <strong>graspable for any reader</strong> (<strong><em>Kirkus Review</em></strong>) focusing on simple tools for calming your nervous system and loosening the grip of self-criticism. Each chapter includes the essential Ease Into It sections which provide soft sustainable actions that let you make real change without adding pressure to your plate.</p><p>This isn't a book about doing more; it's about <strong>unlearning</strong> what no longer serves you and finally returning to the centered capable version of yourself that's been there all along.</p><p>As Taosaka reminds his readers: <strong>You don</strong>'<strong>t need to be fearless. You need to be willing.</strong></p><p>Loosen the pressure. Reclaim your calm. Now.</p>