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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.
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
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
Recommended by
David Sparks as a good book on dealing with overwhelming situations, especially with technology.


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