Summary: Stress Less, Accomplish More by Emily Fletcher
We are all dealing with stress, day in, day out. I’ve read my fair share of books on this subject but when I came across Emily Fletcher’s book “Stress Less, Accomplish More” I was blown away. The simplicity! It’s not that hard or mysterious and it doesn’t take much time to be ‘in the zone’. Fletcher, a meditation teacher and founder of Ziva Meditation, promises to provide readers with tools to reduce stress and increase productivity. In this review, I offer my perspective on its helpfulness for those looking to control their stress levels.
What’s it about?
In “Stress Less, Accomplish More,” Fletcher introduces readers to her technique of meditation called the Z Technique. The Z Technique is a combination of mindfulness, meditation, and manifesting designed to help people reduce stress and improve their productivity. The book is divided into three parts: The Problem, The Solution, and The Practice. Nice!
In Part One, Fletcher explains the problem of stress and its impact on our lives. She discusses the science behind stress and how it affects our brains and bodies. She also shares personal stories of how stress impacted her life and led her to develop the Z Technique.
In Part Two, Fletcher introduces the Z Technique and explains how it works. She breaks down the three components of the technique: mindfulness, meditation, and manifesting. She provides easy-to-follow instructions for each component and offers tips for incorporating the technique into your daily life.
In Part Three, Fletcher guides readers through a 15-day meditation program. Each day includes a different meditation practice designed to help readers reduce stress and increase productivity. The program includes a variety of meditation styles, including breathwork, visualization, and gratitude.
One of the book’s strengths lies in Fletcher’s compassionate and empathetic writing style, allowing readers to easily grasp the concepts and techniques. The book’s straightforward language and relatable anecdotes make it accessible to individuals at all meditation experience levels.
How do you control your stress?
Fletcher’s Z Technique provides a practical tool for managing stress and improving productivity. The book is so uncomplicated to digest. It guides readers through the various techniques with such ease… If the technique resonates with you, you are encouraged to join her online ‘Z’ program and continue working on a tailor made program for you.
One of the things I appreciated about the book was Fletcher’s emphasis on the importance to establish a consistent result by keeping to the script (meditating twice a day). She shows plenty of support by providing practical advice for overcoming common obstacles to meditation, such as a busy mind or discomfort while sitting.
Another aspect of the book that I found helpful was the emphasis on manifesting. While manifesting can sometimes be dismissed as new-agey, Fletcher provides a practical, no nonsense framework for using manifesting to achieve your goals. She encourages the importance of setting clear intentions and taking action to bring your goals to fruition.
Readability of the book
One of the things that stands out about “Stress Less, Accomplish More” is its readability. The author tells about her own story and experiences which made this book. Fletcher writes in an easy-to-understand, straightforward style that makes the book accessible to readers of all levels. By using relatable examples and personal anecdotes to illustrate her points, the book becomes engaging and enjoyable to read. I just couldn’t wait to try her techniques.
Additionally, the book is well-organized and easy to follow. The three-part structure of the book makes it easy to understand the problem of stress, the solution of the Z Technique, and how to put the technique into practice. The 15-day meditation program is also well-structured and includes clear instructions for each day’s practice.
Conclusion
Overall, I found “Stress Less, Accomplish More” to be an amazing, easy-to-implement guide for managing stress. While the Z Technique may not be for everyone, Fletcher offers practical tools for incorporating mindfulness, meditation, and manifesting into your daily life. The book is well-written and easy to implement. If you’re looking for a practical guide to reducing stress and improving productivity, “Stress Less, Accomplish More” is definitely worth it.