As discussed in the book, everyone has different opinions on books and I loved Reasons to Stay Alive but this I found really boring. A follow-up to Matt Haig’s internationally bestselling memoir, Reasons to Stay Alive, a broader look at how modern life feeds our anxiety, and how to live a better life. And so, when I am well - but stressed - the things that make me feel a little bit worse are often the things that make me feel much worse when I am ill. What you learn when you are ill, about whst hurts, can be applied to better times, too. Pain is one hell of teacher. Do you know how much time you spend on social media in a day? If you don’t, that time is unlikely to decrease. Being mindful of what you do and how it makes you feel is the first step toward shifting your behavior for the better.

also, did you REALLY make me read the words “the guilt of privilege” with my own two eyes? really??Matt Haig takes on how modern day life, with abundant choices and psychologist involved in marketing of almost any product, effects our state of mind. Take Notes On A Nervous Planet twice daily, with or without food. The book is crammed with wisdom, insight, love and wit. Stephen Fry Invisible sharks ONE FRUSTRATION WITH anxiety is that it is often hard to find a reason behind it. There may be no visible threat and yet you can feel utterly terrified. It’s all intense suspense, no action. It’s like Jaws without the shark. But often there are sharks. Metaphorical, invisible sharks. Because even when we sometimes feel we are worried for no reason, the reasons are there. ‘You’re gonna need a bigger boat,’ said Chief Brody, in Jaws itself. And maybe that’s the problem for us, too. Not the metaphorical sharks but our metaphorical boats. Maybe we would cope with the world better if we knew where those sharks were, and what we need to navigate the waters of life unscathed. I read Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig during my 2017 relapse, and I devoured it. I absolutely love Haig’s writing style and the way he weaves anecdote into advice, and how closely our experiences relate. I especially like how in this book, he talks about how social media and technology can exacerbate anxiety, which is certainly true for me as well.

Matt shares and offers advice on how to deal and cope with anxiety and depression especially on the ‘nervous’ planet and age we are in. I love his tips and advice offered. I think there is something for everyone in this book. As I mentioned in my previous review of his book, there is something uplifting knowing that he is referring to his own personal experience and journey. Like many others, I feel I can relate to him. He reminds us to live and enjoy the moment. To create our own bubble of peace and happiness away from technology and the other things the ‘modern’ world drags us down with. His words makes you look at everything in a slightly different manner. He understands. Reading his words is as though he has walked around the avenues of my mind, collected my thoughts and feelings and presented them right in front of me. So you can imagine how good it feels to have someone else writing your feelings down and have someone you can relate with. Someone truly incredible who has a deep understanding and honestly shares it to help others.

A primer for how to live in the present moment, this book will find grateful readers everywhere.”—Nigella Lawson, author of How to Be a Domestic Goddessand Nigella Bites The paradox of modern life is this: we have never been more connected, and we have never been more alone.” Matt Haig) นักเขียนและนักข่าวชาวอังกฤษที่ฝากผลงานไว้บนแผงหนังสือขายดีที่หลายคนคงเคยเห็นผ่านตา ไม่ว่าจะเป็น มหัศจรรย์ห้องสมุดเที่ยงคืน (The Midnight Library) วรรณกรรมเยาวชนที่รับรางวัลชนะเลิศงาน Goodreads Choice Awards 2020 หรือ แด่ผู้แหลกสลาย (Reasons to Stay Alive)หนังสือที่บอกเล่าเรื่องราวเบื้องหลังของผู้ป่วยโรคซึมเศร้า เพราะภายใต้ความสำเร็จผลงานการเขียน เขาเคยผ่านคืนวันอันแตกสลายจากความเจ็บป่วยด้านจิตใจมาแล้ว

Whenever I start one of his books, the rest of the world falls to a blur, in slow motion. I become so engrossed in what he has to say, it’s as if time stands still. He writes of truth and hurt and feelings, and the discord so many of us feel in our oh-so-busy modern lives.Note on a Nervous Planet แด่เธอบนดาวเคราะห์ช่างกังวล จะบอกคุณว่าสิ่งเหล่านั้นอาจไม่ได้เป็นอย่างที่คุณคิด It has been praised for its insights into the modern world and how it affects our mental health. Notes on a Nervous Planet offers readers an honest and personal look at the author’s own battle with anxiety, as well as how he has coped with it. The book provides valuable information and insight for anyone struggling with mental health issues, or who wants to learn more about how to manage their anxiety.