Chapter 3
Chasing a stress-free existence
Let us accept it, as there really is no getting away from it; we live in a busy, frantic and stressful world. Not only are we bombarded by daily and even ‘moment-to-moment’ demands on our time and attention, but also we are obsessed with the pursuit of happiness and high achievement, risking dangerous stress levels, meltdown or much worse.
The truth is that busyness and stress are inevitable parts of our lives, especially when living in these modern times amidst ever-increasing advancements in technology and more and more pressure to perform at peak levels in all areas of life, all around the clock! There seems to be a great paradox that has arisen in our modern society. The more we invent smarter ...
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