Finding Balance: Breaking Free from the 'More' Trap with Chris Bailey
Episode Overview
Understand the concept of 'stimulation heights' and its impact on your mental health. Learn how constant digital stimulation contributes to anxiety and burnout. Discover practical strategies for creating meaningful, intentional experiences. Explore the importance of cultivating presence to achieve greater calm and focus. Recognise the role of calm in enhancing productivity.
Calm is what gives us presence, it's what gives us engagement, it's what affords us a capacity to deal with whatever comes our way
Feeling overwhelmed by the constant chase for 'more'? Chris Bailey joins Eric Zimmer on The One You Feed to share insights on breaking free from this relentless pursuit and finding balance in a busy life. Bailey, author of 'How to Calm Your Mind', dives into the concept of 'stimulation heights' and the impact of constant digital stimulation on our mental health.
He explains how our quest for more can lead to burnout and anxiety, and offers practical strategies for creating meaningful, intentional experiences in our daily lives. Bailey's approach combines scientific research with personal anecdotes, making his advice both relatable and actionable. He discusses the importance of cultivating presence to achieve greater calm, focus, and fulfillment.
If you're struggling to find balance in your hectic life, this episode offers valuable tips and insights that can help you regain control and live more intentionally.