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Mentioned in 15 episodes

How to Calm Your Mind

Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious Times
Book • 2022
In 'How to Calm Your Mind,' Chris Bailey provides a toolkit of accessible, science-backed strategies to help readers achieve calm and reduce anxiety.

The book explains how the digital world contributes to stress and offers practical advice on embracing the analog world, using 'stimulation fasts,' and applying the science of 'savoring' to become more focused and present.

Bailey shares his personal journey of recovering from burnout and offers concrete steps to help readers reclaim calm, leading to greater productivity, engagement, and satisfaction in life.

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Mentioned in 15 episodes

Mentioned by David Sparks as a book with similar themes to "Slow Productivity."
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202: Slow Productivity
Mentioned by Mike Schmitz as the next book to be discussed on the podcast.
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162: Ikigai by Héctor García & Francesc Miralles
Mentioned by Mike Schmitz regarding the importance of analog activities for meaningfulness.
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192: Flow State
Mentioned by Chris Bailey as his book on managing attention.
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768: Getting Intentional with Chris Bailey
Recommended by Mike Schmitz and Joe Buleg for its practical advice and scientific backing on achieving calm and productivity.
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163: How to Calm Your Mind by Chris Bailey
Mentioned by Cory Hixson as a book offering better insights into analog vs. digital balance than "The Future is Analog".
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166: The Future is Analog by David Sax
Mentioned by Mike in relation to a previous episode and its impact on stress management techniques.
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164: Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Dr. Julie Smith
Mentioned by Mike Schmitz after experiencing a panic attack, highlighting the book's relevance to calming the mind and managing stress.
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178: Mike's Big Adventure
Mentioned by Mike Schmitz in contrast to the discussed book, highlighting Bailey's scientific approach to mindfulness.
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172: The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim
Mentioned by Laura Vanderkam when discussing productivity strategies.
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Mentioned by Eric Zimmer as a book that pleasantly surprised him and offered unexpected insights.
How to Calm Your Mind and Be Productive with Chris Bailey
Recommended by David Sparks as a good book on dealing with overwhelming situations, especially with technology.
673: Apple's New Freeform App
Mentioned by Eric Zimmer as a book about calming the mind and finding productivity.
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