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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.

Mentioned by

Laura Vanderkam

Mentioned in 15 episodes

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

as the author's newest book.

169: How to Calm Your Mind, with Chris Bailey

Mentioned by

David Sparks

as a book with similar themes to "Slow Productivity."

202: Slow Productivity

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

as the next book to be discussed on the podcast.

162: Ikigai by Héctor García & Francesc Miralles

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

regarding the importance of analog activities for meaningfulness.

192: Flow State

Mentioned by

Chris Bailey

as his book on managing attention.

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.

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".

166: The Future is Analog by David Sax

Mentioned by Mike in relation to a previous episode and its impact on stress management techniques.

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.

178: Mike's Big Adventure

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

in contrast to the discussed book, highlighting Bailey's scientific approach to mindfulness.

172: The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim

Mentioned by

Laura Vanderkam

when discussing productivity strategies.

Second Cup: What would the butler do?

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

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

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.

Why Silence is Powerful in a World of Noise with Leigh Marz & Justin Zorn

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