Recharge: Boosting Your Mental Battery, One Conversation at a Time

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Recharge: Boosting Your Mental Battery One Conversation at a Time is a transformative guide to mental wellness by David Ko, CEO of Calm. Through revealing conversations with a diverse array of figures, including actor and comedian Randall Park, radio personality Delilah, rapper Macklemore, former Apple CEO John Sculley, and former NFL player Carl Nassib, this book delves into the profound effects of stress on our lives. Ko offers practical techniques to manage anxiety, enhance work-life balance, and build emotional resilience. By utilizing the metaphor of a battery, he provides readers with a straightforward yet impactful tool to assess and recharge their mental energy.

For example, Randall Park shares his experiences with panic attacks and how mindfulness techniques helped him regain control. Delilah discusses the role of faith and community in overcoming personal challenges. Macklemore opens up about his struggles with addiction and the importance of mental health support in his recovery. These stories, along with Ko’s own journey, highlight the importance of having open conversations about mental health and breaking down the stigma associated with it.

The book also features a foreword by Jack Rowe, former CEO of Aetna and a professor at Harvard Medical School, who underscores the significance of mental health in our lives. Whether you are a professional facing high-pressure environments, a parent juggling multiple responsibilities, or someone seeking better mental health strategies, Recharge offers valuable insights and actionable advice. Ko’s unique approach, combining personal anecdotes with expert guidance, makes this book an essential read for anyone looking to improve their mental well-being. Embrace the opportunity to recharge your mind and transform your life with the wisdom and strategies presented in Recharge.

From the Publisher

Check Your Battery

While reading, take a moment to pause and ask yourself some simple questions to learn to plug into what your body and mind are telling you, and what the warning signs are when your personal batteries start to run low.

Recharge

Throughout the book, these icons indicate “try this” ideas for improving your mental health and self-care, providing you a personal tool kit of battery-recharging suggestions.

The Conversation

Recharge offers suggestions for raising mental health discussions within your own family—or in the workplace. (Or questions to ask yourself!)

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DF54Y539
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Forbes Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 17, 2024
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 186 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8887504940
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #120,136 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #425 in Emotional Self Help #1,274 in Happiness Self-Help #2,373 in Personal Transformation Self-Help
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