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 popular works on modern productivity and mental well-being: How to Calm Your Mind and Hyperfocus. Bailey, a researcher and lecturer on attention and intentional living, pairs practical calm-building strategies with attention-management techniques so readers can slow anxious thinking while still getting meaningful work done. Perfect for professionals, students, and anyone feeling overwhelmed by constant digital stimulation, this set offers a grounded, science-informed path toward steadier focus, lower stress, and more sustainable daily productivity in a busy, always-on world.

About the Books
Chris Bailey built a career studying how people can work smarter without burning out, and this two-book collection distills that research into two complementary reads. How to Calm Your Mind explores why chasing "more" productivity often backfires, showing how anxiety and digital overstimulation quietly erode our capacity to focus and feel present. Bailey draws on his own experience with burnout to offer accessible strategies for reducing stress, limiting stimulation, and rebuilding a calmer baseline from which real productivity can grow. Hyperfocus takes a different angle, examining how attention actually works: the book explains two mental modes, deep hyperfocus for demanding tasks and looser scatterfocus for creativity and problem-solving, and teaches readers how to move between them deliberately. Together, the two titles form a practical toolkit for a common modern problem, too much noise, not enough calm, and too little intentional focus. Rather than offering generic hacks, Bailey backs his advice with research on attention, stress, and behavior, translating it into small, testable changes readers can build into everyday routines. The set works well for readers new to productivity writing as well as fans looking to go deeper after The Productivity Project. Both books share Bailey's approachable, conversational voice, making dense behavioral science easy to apply whether the goal is a calmer mind, sharper focus, or simply a more sustainable relationship with work.

Key Benefits

• Pairs a calm-focused title with an attention-focused title for a complete productivity toolkit
• Written by Chris Bailey, a recognized author and researcher on productivity and attention
• Offers practical, research-backed strategies rather than generic motivational advice
• Addresses real modern struggles: digital overstimulation, anxiety, and scattered focus
• Compact paperback format that's easy to read, travel with, or keep on a desk
• Makes a thoughtful gift for graduates, new professionals, or anyone starting a new job

Book-by-Book Guide
How to Calm Your Mind — Bailey shares science-backed strategies for reducing anxiety and digital overstimulation to build a calmer, more sustainable foundation for daily productivity.
Hyperfocus — Bailey explains how to intentionally shift between deep, focused work and open, creative thinking to get more done without burning out.

About the Author
Chris Bailey is an author and lecturer who explores the science behind living a more productive and intentional life. He has written hundreds of articles on attention and productivity and has been covered by media outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Harvard Business Review. Bailey is the author of The Productivity Project, Hyperfocus, and How to Calm Your Mind, with his books published in dozens of languages worldwide. He lives in Canada, where he continues researching and writing about focus, calm, and sustainable productivity, drawing on his own experience recovering from burnout to help readers build healthier, more intentional work habits.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This pairing tackles two sides of the same problem: too much noise, not enough calm, and too little focus. It's a smart pick for a graduation gift, a stocking stuffer for the overworked professional, a thoughtful holiday gift, a back-to-school study aid, or a self-care addition to any home library shelf.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.