"Unwind: 7 Principles for a Stress-Free Life" by Michael Olpin, Sam Bracken and Franklin Covey

Unwind: 7 Principles for a Stress-Free Life by Michael Olpin, Sam Bracken, and Franklin Covey presents a comprehensive approach to stress management. The book explores the physiological effects of stress, highlighting the detrimental impact of chronic stress on physical and mental health. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the gap between a stressful stimulus and one's response, advocating for proactive choices that promote mindfulness and well-being. Practical strategies such as meditation, exercise, and mindful living are offered, alongside the concept of establishing a personal mission statement to guide decision-making. Finally, the authors discuss the significance of paradigms and the importance of shifting from reactive to proactive, unmotivated to inspired, and defensive to diverse mindsets to achieve lasting tranquility.