#1702
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

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Mike Schmitz
as the author's newest book.
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169: How to Calm Your Mind, with Chris Bailey
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David Sparks
as a book with similar themes to "Slow Productivity."
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202: Slow Productivity
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Mike Schmitz
as the next book to be discussed on the podcast.
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162: Ikigai by Héctor García & Francesc Miralles
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Mike Schmitz
regarding the importance of analog activities for meaningfulness.
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192: Flow State
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Chris Bailey
as his book on managing attention.
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768: Getting Intentional with Chris Bailey
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Mike Schmitz
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Laura Vanderkam
when discussing productivity strategies.
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Second Cup: What would the butler do?
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Eric Zimmer
as a book that pleasantly surprised him and offered unexpected insights.
How to Calm Your Mind and Be Productive with Chris Bailey
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Eric Zimmer
after enjoying it and learning from it.
How to Break Free from the 'More' Trap and Find Balance in a Busy Life with Chris Bailey
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David Sparks
as a good book on dealing with overwhelming situations, especially with technology.
673: Apple's New Freeform App
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Eric Zimmer
as a book about calming the mind and finding productivity.
Why Silence is Powerful in a World of Noise with Leigh Marz & Justin Zorn

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