A Sense of Relaxation
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Editor's review
As an editor, I believe the book's value lies in its sincere, “de-skilled” narration. It does not promote a perfect state of “ease” that must be achieved; instead, it reveals that the pursuit of “ease” itself can become a new anxiety. The book's reflection on an “efficiency-first” culture and its discussion of “allowing yourself to be imperfect” have a uniquely soothing power for modern readers in high-pressure environments. It is not a book of answers but more like a friend's low-voiced sharing, reminding us to pay attention to the inner rhythms we overlook. Its literary and intellectual qualities are combined just right: it has the beautiful texture of prose while also offering insights that touch the heart.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Urbanites who feel physically and mentally exhausted from long-term high-pressure, fast-paced life
- Readers interested in self-growth and inner exploration who hope for spiritual comfort
- People who appreciate delicate, sincere prose essays and value the emotional experience of reading
- Explorers learning to live with anxiety and trying to build a more self-consistent way of life
Not a good fit for
- Readers expecting a clear, quickly actionable “stress management steps” or success-study techniques
- Readers who prefer strong logic and systematic theoretical discussion and have low tolerance for emotionally driven prose
Reading tips
- It is recommended to read in a relatively quiet, undisturbed environment, giving yourself time to slow down and follow the text into introspection.
- There is no need to finish quickly; browse any chapter according to your mood and treat it as a daily massage for the mind.
- While reading, reflect in light of your own feelings and experiences; this may be more rewarding than simply absorbing the ideas.
About the publisher
Beijing Daily Press takes world history, historical reading and foreign literary translations as important publishing directions, alongside science fiction and prose. Its catalogue includes Edward Gibbon's unabridged The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Gu Cheng's Southern Ming History and his works on Ming history, reflecting a balance between general and dynastic history; in literature there are Fu Lei's translations of Balzac and of world classics, as well as science fiction and prose such as The Universe Omnipotent Detective Agency, A Canticle for Leibowitz and The Peregrine, with authors ranging from Gibbon, Gu Cheng and Balzac to Fu Lei, Romain Rolland and Douglas Adams. Building on current affairs, history and culture, Beijing-flavoured culture and children's books, the press combines classic translation with original historical writing, emphasising complete editions and translation quality. Public information is limited, so other details are omitted.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 前言 松弛的人，温柔且有力量
- CHAPTER 01 强大自我：松弛来源于安全感
- 走出误区：松弛不是躺平，而是努力后的释然
- 强者思维：最高级的松弛感是每天鼓励自己
- 底层自信：学会聚焦，修炼核心竞争力
- 刻意练习：找对方法，成为一个厉害的人
- 放弃完美：完美主义一定程度上是一种自虐
- 接受失败：以坦然的心境面对人生起伏
- 持续学习：终身成长，才有为自己兜底的勇气
- CHAPTER 02 稳定情绪：找到让自己舒服的出路
- 减少对比：不必与他人比较，人生没有标准答案
- 减少焦虑：轻盈自在的外在，源自内心的从容
- 减少压力：让自己的心灵保留一点弹性
- 学会接纳：允许一切发生，岁月自有馈赠
- 学会拒绝：拥有说“不”的勇气
- 学会消解：表达情绪，而不是情绪化表达
- 疗愈内在小孩：让自己二次成长
- CHAPTER 03 轻松生活：太用力的人生走不远
- 断舍离：将加法人生改为减法人生
- 不纠结：不要过分追求，力所能及就好
- 要留白：不要害怕浪费时间，什么都不做也可以
- 仪式感：学会庆祝平凡日子里的美好
- 保持热爱：喜欢的事持续做，讨厌的事让它变简单
- 不畏变化：在改变中获得生活的选择权
- 享受独处：孤独不是逃避，是建立自己的宇宙
- CHAPTER 04 平衡职场：寻求持续的职场自由
- 正向思考：积极的情绪，才会产生积极的行动
- 时间管理：掌握方法，让效率翻倍
- 心流状态：全心投入，找到工作最佳状态
- 以终为始：关注目标和结果，逐步成事
- 不必设限：向上成长，才能有职场自由
- 学会复盘：不断迭代，别让努力都在低水平重复
- CHAPTER 05 亲密关系：活在自在的关系里
- 不讨好：不委屈自己，不取悦他人
- 界限感：越是亲近的人，越要相互尊重
- 降低期望：降低对别人的期待，找回自己的力量
- 依恋模式：不轻易爱，不轻易离开
- 非暴力沟通：别让你说话的方式，毁掉你的婚姻
- 痛苦与冲突：既要全情投入，又要及时抽离
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About the author
Xiao Ye is a Chinese author whose work spans a notably wide range of subjects. Public information about the author is limited, and details such as nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background are unknown. The library holds thirteen of the author's works, commonly classified under self-help and personal growth, management, foreign literature, social and cultural studies, and applied psychology. In books such as Self-Discipline and The Power of Minimalism, as well as Meet a Better Version of Yourself, the author writes about self-management, habit formation, and simplifying life in plain, practical language aimed at contemporary readers who wish to strengthen their capacity for action and psychological resilience. WeChat Channels Operation from Beginner to Mastery shows an interest in new-media content operations and monetization as well. The author has also written imaginative works such as Balloons, Tambura Mountain and the Flying Carpet, revealing another side of their storytelling. Overall, the writing combines practical guidance with literary expression, giving it a distinctive character within self-help and personal-growth literature.
