105 ways to calm down: books that will teach you to relax

Anxiety and stress have become for many of us a natural and not always noticeable background in life. This can lead to serious problems. How to prevent this and regain peace, the authors of books from the Litres collection tell

“Inner peace. 101 Ways to Cope with Anxiety, Fear and Panic Attacks by Tanya Peterson

Constant anxiety can lead to serious neurosis and even cause deep depression. To avoid this, it is worth trying to master the techniques of self-soothing and mindfulness. According to the author of the book, Tanya Peterson, there are at least 101 ways to do this. These techniques will help the reader cope with fears and translate thoughts into a constructive channel.

“Meditation for Busy People” by Korine Sweet

Psychotherapist Corin Sweet believes that the rush is perhaps the main problem of modern residents of big cities. Because of it, we lose communication skills, destroy mental and physical health and, most importantly, feel unhappy. Therefore, the author believes, we need to start living mindfully again – to live in the present moment, and not “in multitasking mode.” To learn this, it is worth starting with meditation, which easily fits into the lifestyle of a busy person.

“Trust Yourself, or How to Remain Calm and Confident in Any Circumstance” by Isabelle Filliosa

French psychotherapist and clinical psychologist Isabelle Filliosa devoted much of her life to studying the phenomenon of self-doubt in private practice and studying these experiments. The accumulated material allowed her to take a fresh look at why people doubt their strengths and capabilities. She outlines her concept in this book, while describing the consequences of self-doubt and ways to gently and effectively get rid of it.

“Cure for nerves. How to Stop Worrying and Enjoy Life by Robert Leahy

Doctor of Psychology, Yale University professor Robert Leahy outlined the root causes of unproductive anxiety in his book. He explains how to distinguish such anxiety from productive anxiety and offers a program of exercises and techniques to help you gain control of your sense of time and urgency, and shift your focus from failure to opportunity. This will help you learn how to live calmly and confidently cope with difficulties, no matter what happens.

“Ten minutes to zen. Happiness, calmness, control, Owen O’Kane

British psychotherapist Owen O’Kane is convinced that ten minutes is enough to put your thoughts in order, calm your mind and teach your brain to cope with stress. Based on his professional experience, he developed an effective practice of self-soothing and mindfulness training. According to O’Kane, this technique can help the reader become happier.