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Overwhelmed

Ways to Take the Pressure Off

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Overwhelmed

By: Claudia Hammond
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All of us are familiar with the unsettling sensation of overwhelm: it’s as if there’s ever more to do, and ever less time in which to do it. The good news is, even if you can’t see it yet, there is a way out.

In this liberating new book, award-winning writer and presenter of BBC Radio 4’s All in the Mind Claudia Hammond helps us to take the pressure off with a psychological toolkit that is both practical and evidence-based.

Each chapter addresses a particular problem that can trap us into feeling overwhelmed – from procrastination to the fear of regret, imposter syndrome, perfectionism and a seemingly never-ending to-do list – and offers science-backed solutions.

Calm, clear and convincing, Overwhelmed will give you the tools to take on everything life throws at you.

 Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Stress Management
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Critic reviews

"Full of evidence-based strategies to help reduce the strain"
"Claudia Hammond’s books are a solace in troubled times" (FEARNE COTTON)
"A guide to combating the plethora of pressures that modern life brings"
"A soothing balm for a frazzled generation" (ADAM RUTHERFORD on THE ART OF REST)
"Claudia Hammond has written a book about modern overload that actually lowers your pulse as you read it. She doesn’t shout about success; she whispers about sanity. Her winning blend of science, empathy and humour offers the ideal cure for overwhelm" (DANIEL H. PINK, #1 New York Times bestselling author of DRIVE, WHEN and THE POWER OF REGRET)
"In Overwhelmed, Claudia offers a psychological toolkit with practical strategies to manage procrastination, regret, imposter syndrome, perfectionism and much more. It will be a valuable guide to many!" (NIR EYAL, author of INDISTRACTABLE)
"Concise and engaging, this is a must-read manual on masterfully managing your mental wellbeing"
"[A] sane and enjoyable psychological toolkit . . . a welcome balm for anyone baulking at their to-do list" (CAROLINE SANDERSON)
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science backed hacks for daily life. excellently well told. I liked the short scenarios and accessible format.

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