Slowing Down to the Speed of Life: How to Create a more Peaceful, Simpler Life from the Inside Out

Slowing Down to the Speed of Life: How to Create a more Peaceful, Simpler Life from the Inside Out

by Richard Carlson

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Perfect for you if...

  • You're exhausted by constant rushing and want concrete, doable techniques rather than vague philosophy about mindfulness.
  • You've read self-help before but need something grounded in real life, not Silicon Valley optimism or mystical thinking.
  • You suspect your anxiety and dissatisfaction come from living too fast, and you're ready to experiment with slowing down.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You're looking for a detailed lifestyle overhaul or strict system to follow. This is about internal shifts, not schedules and routines.
  • You need academic rigour or extensive scientific citations. This blends practical wisdom with psychology but isn't a research textbook.
  • You're already practising daily meditation or have deep experience with contemplative work. You'll find this too introductory.

About this book

Slowing Down to the Speed of Life by Richard Carlson and Joseph Bailey is a guide to creating a more peaceful, simpler life from the inside out. The newly revised and updated edition addresses the increased stress of modern times. The book presents age-old wisdom in a practical, easy-to-understand manner. It includes practical and easy exercises designed to help you slow down your mind and focus on the present moment. The guide offers principles for peaceful and productive living at work and at home, with a focus on gaining more satisfaction in life by reducing constant rushing.

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