Switch Off: How to Find Calm in a Noisy World

by Angela Lockwood

A modern-day guide to slowing down in a fast paced world. Switch Off shows you how to take that sorely-needed time-out. We all know about the benefits of slowing down and disconnecting: reduced stress, higher satisfaction, better performance, higher productivity, tighter focus, reduced depression and innumerable other positive health effects. The big question is, "How?" When we're all stuck in a cycle of demands and pressure it feels hard to prioritise slowing down. How do we step back and find the time to take care of ourselves? This book shows you how to let go of the guilt, turn off the phone and step away to re-energise and re-focus. Whether you need a true vacation or just an uninterrupted cup of tea, you'll learn how to integrate the skills of slowing down into your life so you can do what you need, when you need it. Written by a health professional who has witnessed the impact of being constantly switched on both professionally and personally, this book gives you more than permission to disconnect - it gives you a real-world blueprint for taking the time that you need.

This book shows you why it's so important to slow down, and how it actually is possible in what can be a pressured and overwhelming world.


Choose how you use your time Stop feeling guilty for practising self-care Boost your energy and productivity levels Harness the power of perspective and focus Learn how to create an environment that supports your health and wellbeing From the executive needing time to contemplate big decisions, to the teenager closing their bedroom door to be alone, we all need time to disconnect. Switch Off shows you how to do just that, with expert guidance with you the whole way.

Genres: Nonfiction

224 pages, Paperback

Published June 19, 2017

Reviews

[Ahmad Hizam · Rating 5 out of 5]

اعطيته العلامة الكاملة
لاحتواءه على خطط عملية اكثر من التنظير

لكن يعيبه ما يعيب الكتب المترجمة
انها تخاطب مجتمعهم لا مجتمعنا
فالقارئ الفطن يتنبه لهذه الفوارق
فيأخذ ما يناسبه

[Fedra Herman · Rating 3 out of 5]

When I came across this book in the library, I had high hopes. It seemed like a short and concise guide on how to slow down in our fast-paced society. I hoped to learn new ways to "switch off," but I feel like I knew most of the activities suggested in this book. So, I feel a bit led down...

Even though the advice the author gives is definitely useful, I already knew that meditation, being creative, taking a step back, journalling or going out in nature will help you find calm, peace and release your stress. I was hoping this book would be a more in-depth guide and not just a long list mentioning things people that have read self-help books before already know.

The audience of the book was also clearly middle-aged, overwhelmed parents leading too busy lives. Most of the suggested activities were really focusing on that particular age group, and I found them less useful for me (a 24-year-old university student).

But, to end on a positive note: the book was easy to read and a great reminder of how important it is to find some time each day to focus on yourself and just let go of all your other to do's and commitments. In the end, there is only so much you can do to find calm in your life, and this book can be a great introduction for someome that is new to reading self-help books and wants to live at a slower pace.

Final conclusion: I recommend this book if you are currently struggling to create some "me-time" for yourself as an overwhelmed parent working a full-time job. If that is you, this book will definitely give you some ideas to start living more slowly and intentionally and switching off from the hussle and bustle of life.

[Madeleine O'Connor · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this surprisingly helpful at a time I was feeling overwhelmed with juggling expectations. A bit less relevant to myself without children, but I feel more grounded every time I read a bit of it.

[هاجر الغامدي · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Goood✨✨👌🏻

[Dove · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is fairly interesting. It gives you amazing techniques for finding calm in a noisy world, basically finding inner peace. It reminds you to stay connected to yourself and your life, which can get increasingly difficult as we get more and more addicted to technology and social media. She teaches us how to spot signs that we are feeling overwhelmed, and how exactly to slow down. She also shows us techniques to help us sleep better (no TV before bed) and she emphasizes the importance of "me" time which is required to function to the best of your abilities. She talks about hobbies, having a balanced schedule, etc. She also includes stories which shows us the importance of making these changes to improve our life quality. Also, she talks about good health and making good choices for eating right and exercising more. She talks about how it all starts with a plan, and I really liked the segment on "Habitat for Health" which is basically surrounding yourself with things to get you on track for health, like a home gym, trendy active wear, and absolutely no chocolate in the house. She's very insightful, and I definitely see her being a life coach. I also really liked how she included checklists in between chapters to help us reflect on our own lives, so we are more motivated to make those changes, and it makes the book more interactive. I also really liked how she summed up each chapter with the "takeaway" blurbs, that really help solidify the message and main idea of each chapter, and ensure it resonates with you. I definitely got some useful advice on how to find my inner peace, and be more one with the universe. Handy book!

[Abo-ismail · Rating 4 out of 5]

أحببته رغم بعض الشطحات :)

[Tamarra Lynch · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great read! This book has given me some useful tools and strategies on how to take the time to slow down and focus on my health and wellbeing, but also regain more control of the different aspects that make up my life. Can definitely recommend this book as a must read for sure!

[202 unknown · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Olwen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very simple text to help people feeling overwhelmed by our seeming need to be available for everything to everyone 24/7.