Not a bad book. Good tips on stress management. I like the idea that calm is the opposite of anxiety It is a practical guide to attempt to achieve calm. .

Chris Bailey is one of my favorite writers in the productivity space and I've been very much looking forward to his latest. I always feel soothed after reading his work! This was just the book I needed to begin another year of reading and life.

HOW TO CALM YOUR MIND by Chris Bailey is about "Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious Times" and is published by Penguin Life. Like in his earlier work, Hyperfocus, Bailey offers suggestions primarily for adult professionals. He notes, for example, "When you see everything you do through the lens of the accomplishment mindset, everything in your life looks like something you have to get done. In this way, an accomplishment mindset compromises how much joy you experience each day, as you alternate between periods of productivity, as well as guilt." Bailey acknowledges investing in self-care through activities like meditation, exercise, getting a massage, and/or adopting a better diet, but he advocates doing more to reduce chronic stress, burnout, and anxiety. Bailey uses personal experiences to illustrate his points; plus, over ten percent of the book lists notes, including references for numerous scientific papers, which support his contentions.