Overworked and Overwhelmed: The Mindfulness Alternative

291 Pages·2014·1.49 MB·English

by  Scott Eblin

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Overworked and Overwhelmed
Praise for
“IfIhadtochooseoneskillthatcouldsimultaneouslybringgreaterhappinessinlife
andmoremeaningfulengagementinwork,itwouldn’tbeatimemanagementtip,
or a productivity hack, or a communication strategy. It would be simple mindful-
ness. With so many demands on our attention every moment of the day, it’s
paramount to learn how to direct our attention in order to achieve our highest
purposes. There’s a way out of the overwhelming busyness of modern life—Scott
Eblin has written the guidebook.”
—Daniel H. Pink,
New York Times best-selling author of Drive and To Sell Is Human
“Consciouscapitalismbeginswithconsciousnessinyou.Nomatterhowstressfulyour
workis,OverworkedandOverwhelmedwillshowyouhowtostaypresentsoyoucan
achieveyourhigherpurpose.”
—John Mackey,
co-CEO and cofounder of Whole Foods Market
and coauthor of Conscious Capitalism
“If the title of Overworked and Overwhelmed reminds you of someone you know,
stopwhatyou’redoingandreadthisbook.ScottEblindemystifiesmindfulnessso
that you can put it to work and create a better life. With simple and practical
guidancebasedontimelessprinciples,heshowsthatifyouwanttogivetoothers,
you have to give to yourselffi rst.”
—Adam Grant,
Wharton School professor and New York Times best-selling
author of Give and Take
“This is indeed a timely book. In a world where high velocity performance is the
norm,often,acaffeine-driven,sleep-deprived,smartphone–addictedexistenceisan
inevitableconsequence.Scottteachesusthatitneednotbethatway.Withsimple
techniques and routines of mindfulness and self-management, he offers solutions
that allow you to come back from the brink. Using his practices, you are likely to
findyourselfhavingmorecapacityaswellasfeelingmorefulfilledandproductive.If
you want to reclaim yourself, this book is a must-read.”
—Raghu Krishnamoorthy,
Vice President, Executive Development and
Chief Learning Officer, General Electric Corporation
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“ScottEblin’smust-readbookgivesyouthetoolstobalancelifewithwork,satisfaction
with success, and mindfulness with purpose. Based on years of critical research in
leadershipsuccess,OverworkedandOverwhelmedwillfundamentallychangehowyou
liveeachday.Brilliant!”
—Marshall Goldsmith,
author of the New York Times and global best-seller
What Got You Here Won’t Get You There
“Increasesales,getleaner,dobetter,stayconnected.OverworkedandOverwhelmed:
TheMindfulnessAlternativehelpsputthedemandsofcorporatelifeintoperspective
byprovidingmindfulwaystoperformatyourbestinallaspectsoflife.ScottEblin’s
personal story is inspirational and his approach can help you find new paths to
achievement while bringing more meaning into your life.”
—Mark Ronk,
Head of Learning, Organizational Development and
Talent Management, Nestlé USA
“MostoftheleadersIworkwith,atalllevels,aretryingtofigureouthowtomanagetoday’s
demands of faster, cheaper, and better. In Scott’s new book, Overworked and Over-
whelmed:TheMindfulnessAlternative,hehelpsusseehowtoworkdifferently.It’sabout
raisingourawarenessandsettingintention.Thankyou,Scott,forprovidinguswithsuch
asimpleandpracticalroadmapthatwillhelpanyonewhowantstoshowupatworkand
homeasthebestversionofthemselves.”
—Bob Andrews,
Director Executive, Coaching, Gap Inc.
“Mylong-timeinterestinmindfulnesshasledmetomanyfascinatingbooksbyZen
monks and academic scholars. However, I’m not planning to live my life on a
mountain top or in an ivory tower, and the advice they offered was practically
impossibletoapplytoalifeinthefastlane.ScottEblinknowsmyworld.Andhe’s
provided a simple road map and tools that make mindful living in the business
world not only possible but easy and fun.”
—Deb Giffen,
Director, Innovative Learning Solutions,
Wharton Executive Education, and creator of Nano Tools for Leaders
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“Thewisdominthebookisessentialandtimely.Scottoffersahappyandhopefulanswer
tothequestionthatbesetssomanyofus,‘HowcanIstopfeelingsooverworkedand
overwhelmed?’Hispracticalanswerlivesinprovidingprovenroutinesofmindfulness
thatcantrulymakealife-savingdifference.”
—Marilee Adams, PhD,
best-selling author of
Change Your Questions, Change Your Life: 10 Powerful Tools for Life and Work
“Thisbook’smomentoftruthiswhenthereaderbecomesawarethatthereareother
waystodefinetheoutcomesandactivitiesofwork.Withthesenewintentions,readers
willmakebetterpersonalchoicesthatenhancetheiremotionalcommitmenttowork
and leaders will create more abundant organizations that deliver both meaning and
money.Scottdoesasuperbjobmeldingpersonal,coaching,andorganizationexperi-
encesintopragmaticguidelinesthatwillhelppeoplebecomebothmoreawareandmore
intentional.”
—Dave Ulrich,
Rensis Likert Professor of Business,
University of Michigan,
Partner, The RBL Group,
and coauthor of The Why of Work
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overworked
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overwhelmed
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S C O T T E B L I N
overworked
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overwhelmed
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the mindfulness alternative
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