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How to Train Your Mind

Exploring the Productivity Benefits of Meditation

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How to Train Your Mind

By: Chris Bailey
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Meditation makes you more productive because it lets you earn back time. For each minute you spend meditating, you'll earn around nine minutes back, as Chris Bailey - author of The Productivity Project and Hyperfocus - will show in this candid and counter-intuitive guide to the productivity benefits of meditation.

How to Train Your Mind digs deep into the practical, tactical benefits of a meditation practice - and how to integrate a meditation ritual into your own life. In addition to calming your mind and allowing you to slow down in an overanxious world, research shows that meditation can de-stimulate your mind so you can think more clearly, procrastinate less, and be more effective at everything you do - at work and at home.

Featuring guided meditations designed to fit your busy, unpredictable schedule, How to Train Your Mind is the ideal guide for anyone looking to improve productivity without sacrificing time. While much has been written about the spiritual and intangible benefits of meditation, as far as our productivity is concerned, meditation is in a league all its own.

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This is a great read for those who want to meditate but don’t know how it where to start.

Great place to start meditating

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First, I wasn't sure to spend my time to listen to this audio book. But man, I am so glad I did. Chris explains meditation very well and from a different angle, it encourages me to go back and take his advice from the book with me. The story of the monk in the cafe in particular had a very profound impact on me. It changed something in me. Thank you, Chris, for giving us this book.

First scepticism and then awe

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This book shows how meditation can be a simple, practical way to boost focus and productivity. Instead of treating it as a spiritual place, Bailey frames meditation as a tool to clear mental clutter, reduce stress, and help you work smarter. Through personal stories and research, he explains that a few minutes a day can strengthen your attention, improve your decision-making, and make you less reactive. The book encourages starting small, building consistency, and viewing meditation like exercise for your brain-something that pays off in clarity and efficiency.

Meditation Improves Productivity

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This is the first book I have listened to that unpacks the benefits of meditation from productivity perspective. I love it so much that I read it twice. Since reading this book, I have been consistently meditating for the past two weeks. I find myself more focused, less distracted, and more aware of my present and thoughts. I would highly recommend reading this book, and I love the 2 min guided meditation included in each chapter. if you are looking to gain at least 9 min focus back, this is a book to read.

Must read if you are looking to be more productive

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An easy to understand book. For someone like me, who is a beginner this book is really helpful.

Easy to understand

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