Calmness and Anxiety Spectrum

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Anxiety and calmness do not exist on opposite ends of a spectrum, but rather on the same scale. Calmness is a positive state with low mental arousal and no anxiety, while anxiety increases as mental arousal becomes negative. By moving from anxiety to a state of calm, individuals can better handle future anxious situations and be less reactive. A calm mind leads to greater productivity as it allows for deliberate actions instead of rushed and stressful behaviors.

This week I'm excited to revisit a conversation I had with Chris Bailey. Chris has been a guest on the show a number of times, and in this episode, he unpacks the origins, research, and results of his book, How to Calm Your Mind: Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious Times. I decided to revisit this conversation as the need for calm has been so important for me in recent weeks and months as I suspect it has been for you as well. In our chat Chris and I discuss the events that led up to him writing this book while exploring a number of techniques, and tips for finding presence and calm that he developed and practiced along that journey.

We discuss digital fasting, the advantages of analog items for productivity, and how slowing down your lifestyle can often lead to speeding up your efficiency! Chris Bailey is a productivity expert, and the bestselling author of two books about productivity: Hyperfocus and The Productivity Project . Chris writes about productivity at chrisbailey.com, and speaks to organizations around the globe on how they can become more productive, without hating the process.

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