Chapter 4: We can recharge by experiencing solitude, boredom, and by spending time in nature.
Chapter 5: Distinguish cravings from true hunger, and accept it’s OK to feel hungry sometimes, too.
Chapter 6: Reflecting on death and impermanence can make us happier, and help us to live more meaningful lives.
Chapter 7: For a happy, healthy life, we need exercise—ideally outdoors, with other people, while carrying weights too.
Chapter 8: Question your assumptions and seek out fresh experiences.
Description
The Comfort Crisis (2021) offers a cure for the physical and mental health problems of modern-day life. It’s all about getting comfortable with discomfort, which can mean anything from roughing it in the wilderness to contemplating death.
Who Should Listen
People feeling disillusioned with modern life
Restless spirits craving an Into the Wild experience
Anyone interested in improving their physical or mental health
About the Authors
Michael Easter is an award-winning writer and editor at Men’s Health magazine. He teaches journalism at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The Comfort Crisis is his first book.