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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
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as the author's newest book.

Mike Schmitz

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169: How to Calm Your Mind, with Chris Bailey
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as a book with similar themes to "Slow Productivity."


David Sparks

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202: Slow Productivity
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as the next book to be discussed on the podcast.


Mike Schmitz

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162: Ikigai by Héctor García & Francesc Miralles
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regarding the importance of analog activities for meaningfulness.

Mike Schmitz

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192: Flow State
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as his book on managing attention.

Chris Bailey

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768: Getting Intentional with Chris Bailey
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for its practical advice and scientific backing on achieving calm and productivity.


Mike Schmitz


Joe Buleg

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163: How to Calm Your Mind by Chris Bailey
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as a book offering better insights into analog vs. digital balance than "The Future is Analog".


Cory Hixson

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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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after experiencing a panic attack, highlighting the book's relevance to calming the mind and managing stress.

Mike Schmitz

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178: Mike's Big Adventure
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in contrast to the discussed book, highlighting Bailey's scientific approach to mindfulness.


Mike Schmitz

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172: The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim
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when discussing productivity strategies.


Laura Vanderkam

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Second Cup: What would the butler do?
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as a book that pleasantly surprised him and offered unexpected insights.


Eric Zimmer

How to Calm Your Mind and Be Productive with Chris Bailey
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after enjoying it and learning from it.


Eric Zimmer

How to Break Free from the 'More' Trap and Find Balance in a Busy Life with Chris Bailey
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as a good book on dealing with overwhelming situations, especially with technology.


David Sparks

673: Apple's New Freeform App
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as a book about calming the mind and finding productivity.


Eric Zimmer

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