Chris Bailey 2 Books Collection Set - How to Calm Your Mind & Hyperfocus - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
How to Calm Your Mind
Hyperfocus

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781035001996 / 9781509866137
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Overview
This two-book paperback set brings together Chris Bailey's most acclaimed works on modern productivity and mental well-being. How to Calm Your Mind explores how sustainable performance begins with a calm, uncluttered mind, while Hyperfocus reveals how to direct attention deliberately between deep focus and creative reflection. Together, they form a practical, research-backed toolkit for readers who want to work smarter, reduce burnout, and reclaim a sense of balance in an increasingly distracted world, making this collection a natural pairing for anyone serious about lasting productivity.

About the Books
Chris Bailey built his reputation studying productivity full-time, and this collection distills years of research into two focused, readable volumes. How to Calm Your Mind confronts burnout head-on, arguing that genuine productivity is impossible without first creating mental space; it offers grounded routines for managing stress, protecting attention, and pacing effort so motivation lasts rather than burns out. Hyperfocus takes a complementary angle, breaking attention into two distinct modes: hyperfocus, the state of deep, undistracted concentration needed for demanding work, and scatterfocus, the relaxed, wandering mode where creativity and problem-solving naturally occur. Bailey shows readers how to move between these states intentionally, turning attention into a skill that can be trained. Read together, the two books complement each other: one addresses the mental clutter that undermines focus, while the other addresses how to use focus once it's available. The result is a rounded, practical framework rather than a single trick, appealing to readers who have tried quick productivity fixes and want something more durable. Both titles pair Bailey's own experience with clearly explained research, so the advice feels earned. This set suits professionals managing heavy workloads, students balancing coursework and life, and anyone who wants a calmer relationship with their own attention.

Key Benefits

• Two complete paperbacks from productivity expert Chris Bailey in one bundle
• Practical, research-informed strategies for reducing burnout and stress
• Clear framework for managing attention through hyperfocus and scatterfocus
• Accessible writing that pairs personal experience with real research
• Useful for professionals, students, and anyone seeking sustainable focus
• A thoughtful gift for graduates, colleagues, or anyone starting a new routine

Book-by-Book Guide
How to Calm Your Mind — Chris Bailey draws on his own experience with burnout to explain why a calm, uncluttered mind is the true foundation of sustainable productivity.
Hyperfocus — Bailey identifies two mental modes, hyperfocus and scatterfocus, and shows readers how to switch between them deliberately to work deeply and think creatively.

About the Author
Chris Bailey is a Canadian productivity expert and writer known for spending a full year experimenting with productivity techniques before turning his findings into bestselling books. He has written extensively on attention, focus, and mental energy, and his work has been covered by major outlets around the world. Bailey approaches productivity from a human angle, prioritizing sustainable habits and mental well-being over hustle-driven advice. Through How to Calm Your Mind and Hyperfocus, he offers readers a grounded, research-backed path to working well without burning out, cementing his reputation as one of the most trusted voices in modern productivity writing today.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Together, these two paperbacks offer a complete toolkit for calmer, more focused living—perfect for a New Year reset, a graduation gift, a back-to-school pick-me-up, or simply a stocking stuffer for the overworked reader in your life who could use a little more calm and clarity.

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