Description

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.

Publisher Review

A soothing balm for a frazzled generation — ADAM RUTHERFORD on THE ART OF REST Claudia Hammond’s books are a solace in troubled times — FEARNE COTTON 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 [A] sane and enjoyable psychological toolkit . . . a welcome balm for anyone baulking at their to-do list — CAROLINE SANDERSON * * Bookseller * *