Overworked and Overwhelmed: The Mindfulness Alternative

Praise for Overworked and Overwhelmed "If I had to choose one skill that could simultaneously bring greater happiness in life and more meaningful engagement in work, it would be simple mindfulness. There's a way out of the overwhelming busyness of modern life—Scott Eblin has written the guidebook." —Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of Drive and To Sell Is Human "Conscious capitalism begins with consciousness in you. No matter how stressful your work is, Overworked and Overwhelmed will show you how to stay present so you can achieve your higher purpose." —John Mackey, co-CEO and cofounder of Whole Foods Market, and coauthor of Conscious Capitalism "If the title Overworked and Overwhelmed reminds you of someone you know, stop what you're doing and read this book. Scott Eblin demystifies mindfulness so that you can put it to work and create a better life." —Adam Grant, Wharton professor and New York Times bestselling author of Give and Take "With compelling stories, eye-opening research and simple but powerful routines, Scott Eblin shows you how mindfulness can help you get back in touch with who you really are and want to be at work, at home and in the community." —Linda S. Simon, Senior Vice President, Leadership & Organizational Development, DIRECTV "Scott Eblin's must-read book gives you the tools to balance life with work, satisfaction with success, and mindfulness with purpose. Based on years of critical research in leadership success, Overworked and Overwhelmed will fundamentally change how you live each day. Brilliant!" —Marshall Goldsmith, author of the New York Times bestseller What Got You Here Won't Get You There "In a world where high velocity performance is the norm, a caffeine-driven, sleep-deprived, smart phone-addicted existence can seem to be an inevitable consequence. Scott Eblin teaches us that it need not be that way. With simple techniques and routines of mindfulness and self-management, he offers solutions that allow you to come back from the brink. 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

SCOTT EBLIN is the cofounder and president of the Eblin Group, a professional development firm that supports executives and managers in exhibiting leadership presence by being fully present. As an executive coach, speaker, and author, Eblin works with senior and rising leaders in some of the world's best known and regarded organizations. He is the author of The Next Level: What Insiders Know About Executive Success (2010). Eblin is a graduate of Davidson College, holds a master's degree from Harvard University and a certificate in leadership coaching from Georgetown University where he is on the program faculty. He is also a Registered Yoga Teacher.