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Overwhelmed
- Author
- Claudia Hammond
- Narrator
- Claudia Hammond
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Publish Date
- 1 January 2026
- Run Time
- 6 hours 30 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
What to expect
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.
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
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Research-backed practical advice.
Hammond cites credible, peer-reviewed research backing each piece of advice throughout. Excellent narration throughout.orangedelgado 2026-05-18
Details
- Author
- Claudia Hammond
- Narrator
- Claudia Hammond
- Duration
- 6 hours 30 minutes
- Release Date
- 1 January 2026
- ISBN
- 9781837262311
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Genre
- Popular psychology, Coping with / advice about stress and stress-related issues or topics
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
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.
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