Overwhelmed
Ways to Take the Pressure Off
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Canongate Books
Published:1st Jan '26
Should be back in stock very soon

All of us are familiar with the unsettling sensation of overwhelm: it's as if there's ever more to do, and ever less time in which to do it. The good news is, even if you can't see it yet, there is a way out.
In this liberating new book, award-winning writer and presenter of BBC Radio 4's All in the Mind Claudia Hammond helps us to take the pressure off with a psychological toolkit that is both practical and evidence-based.
Each chapter addresses a particular problem that can trap us into feeling overwhelmed - from procrastination to the fear of regret, imposter syndrome, perfectionism and a seemingly never-ending to-do list - and offers science-backed solutions.
Calm, clear and convincing, Overwhelmed will give you the tools to take on everything life throws at you.
Full of evidence-based strategies to help reduce the strain * * The Times * *
Claudia Hammond's books are a solace in troubled times -- FEARNE COTTON
A guide to combating the plethora of pressures that modern life brings * * Radio Times * *
A soothing balm for a frazzled generation -- ADAM RUTHERFORD on THE ART OF REST
Claudia Hammond has written a book about modern overload that actually lowers your pulse as you read it. She doesn't shout about success; she whispers about sanity. Her winning blend of science, empathy and humour offers the ideal cure for overwhelm -- DANIEL H. PINK, #1 New York Times bestselling author of DRIVE, WHEN and THE POWER OF REGRET
In Overwhelmed, Claudia offers a psychological toolkit with practical strategies to manage procrastination, regret, imposter syndrome, perfectionism and much more. It will be a valuable guide to many! -- NIR EYAL, author of INDISTRACTABLE
Concise and engaging, this is a must-read manual on masterfully managing your mental wellbeing * * Northern Echo * *
[A] sane and enjoyable psychological toolkit . . . a welcome balm for anyone baulking at their to-do list -- CAROLINE SANDERSON * * Bookseller * *
Do you often feel like it's all just too much? You're not alone, and Claudia Hammond - presenter of BBC Radio 4's All in the Mind - is here to help * * iPaper * *
ISBN: 9781837262274
Dimensions: 159mm x 220mm x 25mm
Weight: 445g
288 pages
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