How To Calm Your Mind: Finding Productivity In Anxious Times Chris Bailey Book

How to Calm Your Mind: Finding Productivity in Anxious Times by Chris Bailey is a practical, compassionate paperback edition for anyone who wants to get more done without sacrificing mental health. Ideal for busy parents, teachers, students, and professionals, this book shows why productivity tips only work when you have the mental space to use them—and offers evidence-backed strategies to find that calm. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781035001996.

About the book

Researcher and productivity expert Chris Bailey wrote this book after experiencing burnout himself. In clear, accessible prose he explains how anxiety undermines our best efforts and why developing calm is the missing piece for sustainable productivity. This paperback edition blends research, personal story, and actionable techniques so readers can create more mental room to focus, think creatively, and restore energy over the long term.

What’s inside

This title, How to Calm Your Mind: Finding Productivity in Anxious Times, guides readers through practical steps for lowering anxiety and boosting day-to-day effectiveness. Chapters cover methods for reducing cognitive load, routines that protect concentration, and mental habits that replenish rather than drain energy. The tone is human and non-judgmental, aimed at people who want realistic tools they can use right away.

About the author

Chris Bailey is a researcher and productivity expert who discovered the limits of productivity advice after burning out. Born in Red Deer, Alberta, and raised in Belleville, Ontario, Bailey studied at Carleton University and graduated from the Sprott School of Business in 2013. He lives in Kingston, Ontario, with his wife, Ardyn Nordstrom. His lived experience and research-driven approach make this a trustworthy guide for readers seeking durable change.

Key benefits

• Practical calm-building techniques: Learn simple habits to reduce anxiety and improve focus throughout the day.
• Sustainable productivity: Replace short-term hustle with routines that preserve energy and avoid burnout.
• Evidence-based advice: Strategies grounded in research and the author’s personal experience.
• Accessible paperback edition: Easy to carry for commuters, students, teachers, or anyone on the go.
• Great for a variety of readers: Perfect for parents, educators, managers, and people in high-pressure roles.

Use cases: ideal for bedtime or morning reading to reset your mindset, perfect as a coach’s resource for workplace wellbeing sessions, and a helpful classroom or staff-room book to share with colleagues. This paperback makes an excellent gift for someone juggling work and family, a thoughtful resource for mental health-aware workplaces, or a personal reference for anyone committed to doing better work without sacrificing well-being.

By prioritizing calm, this book helps you create a deeper reservoir of energy and mental resources—not just to get things done, but to live a better life. Add How to Calm Your Mind: Finding Productivity in Anxious Times to your collection and start building sustainable habits that support both productivity and peace of mind.