Speed
Subtitle: facing our addiction to fast and faster--and overcoming our fear of slowing down
By: Stephanie Brown, PhD
Edition: Berkeley Trade paperback edition.
Publisher: Berkley Books
Published: 2014
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 324
ISBN-13: 9780425264737
Subjects: Compulsive behavior; Speed; Psychological aspects; Technological innovations; Progress; Change (Psychology); Slow life movement; SELF-HELP / General
Description: "From the need to be constantly connected and the changing definition of "work hours," to unrealistic expectations of instant gratification, our bodies and brains are being harmed by habits that, as with any kind of addiction, promise short-term satisfaction while doing long-term damage. As a psychologist and addiction expert who practices in Silicon Valley, Stephanie Brown sees firsthand the impact of ever-faster technology and the culture it has spawned. She knows it's affecting us mentally, physically, and spiritually. In this groundbreaking book, she explores how our beliefs and behaviors are being shaped by the seemingly limitless new world we've entered in recent years--and why faster doesn't always equal better. Dr. Brown offers a step-by-step plan for breaking out of the speed trap. With practical guidelines, she shows us how to ease up on the gas pedal and reconnect with ourselves, learning to accept--and value--our limitations as human beings, reduce our stress levels, and free ourselves from our counterproductive obsession with speed"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 319-324).