Calm Yourself Now By Matthew Ellison
A series of 4 short Kindle books

Calm Yourself Now

Short, practical questions to read when your mind is racing.

Open to any page. Read a few lines. Take a breath and slow down. Keep them on your phone for the moments you need them.

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The series

Four books, one simple idea

Each book is built around short questions you can answer in your head, one at a time, to help you slow down and come back to the moment.

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Racing thoughts and sudden anxiety

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A pocket of guided questions for the moments anxiety rises fast. Open to any page and use the short, direct prompts to help you ground yourself, slow down and steady your thoughts.

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Overthinking Edition

For the mind that replays conversations and asks "what if" on a loop. Short questions to help you notice a spiral, step back from it and give your mind a rest.

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For capable, busy minds Calm Yourself Now

High-Functioning Anxiety

For achievers whose minds will not switch off. Short insights, reflection questions and practical exercises to help you ease perfectionism and the pressure to control everything, while keeping your drive.

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Panic Attacks

Gentle, step-by-step prompts for the moments panic rises. Questions to help you slow down, notice what your body is doing and bring your attention back to the present.

How the books work

Open. Read a few lines. Slow down.

No theory to get through first. These books are made to be used in the moment.

  1. Open to any page

    You do not need to read from the beginning. Open the book wherever you are and start there.

  2. Answer a few short questions

    Each page is made of simple, real-time questions. Read one, answer it in your head, then move to the next. A page takes about a minute.

  3. Keep it on your phone

    The Kindle editions live in your pocket, so your questions are with you on the train, at your desk or in bed.

Look inside

A few of the questions

Simple, direct and easy to answer, even when your mind is busy.

Calm Yourself Now

  • What is one sound I can hear?
  • Is my jaw tight or relaxed?

Overthinking Edition

  • Am I solving something or replaying it?
  • Will this matter in a week?

High-Functioning Anxiety

  • What routines currently help you relax before sleep?
  • Are there unresolved concerns that your mind repeatedly revisits?

Panic Attacks

  • What am I noticing in my body right now?
  • Have I experienced this sensation before?

Short excerpts from the books.

Questions

Good to know

Where should I start?

If you are not sure, start with Calm Yourself Now. It is the first book in the series and a good all-round place to begin. Or find the book that sounds most like you.

Do I have to read it from the beginning?

No. You can open to any page and start there. The books are made for dipping into whenever you need them.

How do I read the Kindle books?

Kindle books can be read on a Kindle, or in the free Kindle app on a phone or tablet. You buy and download them from Amazon.

Are these a replacement for professional care?

No. These are self-help books that offer general information only. They are not medical advice and not a substitute for professional care. If you are struggling, please talk to a qualified health professional.

Is the paperback available?

Yes. Each book also has a paperback edition on Amazon. Use the "Prefer paperback?" link under the book you want.

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Keep a calmer page in your pocket

Start with the first book, or pick the one that fits your mind.

Get the Kindle book on Amazon

See all four books