From the author of Hyperfocus, a treasure trove of practical,
science-backed strategies that reveal how the key to a less anxious
life, and even greater productivity, is a calm state of mind
"After rebounding from his own burnout, Bailey devised a clear-eyed,
concise method that marries science and self-help; he's equally
proficient in probing the roles of serotonin and endorphins while
charting concrete steps in chapters titled 'The Mindset of More' and
'Heights of Stimulation.' Slow down, breathe, and submerge into these
pages." --Oprah Daily
A PENGUIN LIFE BOOK
It took an on-stage panic attack for productivity expert Chris Bailey to
recognize how critical it is to invest in calm at the same time that we
invest in becoming more productive. Productivity advice works--and we
need it now more than ever--but it's just as vital that we develop our
capacity for calm. By finding calm and overcoming anxiety, we don't just
feel more comfortable in our own mind--we build a deeper, more expansive
reservoir of energy to draw from throughout the day. The pursuit of calm
ultimately leads us to become more engaged, focused, and
deliberate--while making us more satisfied with our lives. And because
calm saves us time by making us more productive, we don't even need to
feel guilty about the time we spend investing in it.
How to Calm Your Mind is our crucial guide to achieving calm,
navigating anxiety, and staving off burnout. It explains how our digital
world drains us, and what we can do to abate the hidden sources of
stress that burden our days. Bailey has learned to embrace the analog
world and "stimulation fasts," to use the science of "savoring" to
become more focused and present, and to relax without guilt--and he
shows us how we can reclaim calm, too. In an anxious world, investing in
calm might be the best productivity strategy around.
