Smarter: 10 Simple Lessons for a More Productive and Less-Stressed Life

"An empowering manifesto for those ready to break free from burnout and redefine what it means to thrive." —Vanity Fair (UK)

Are you stuck in an exhausting struggle for balance between work, family life, fitness, friendships, and mental health? It's time to live life smarter, not harder. In Smarter, entrepreneur and recovering productivity addict Emily Austen releases you from the myth that over-productivity equals success, with a life-changing system for getting the right things done—instead of trying to do them all. With the ten pillars of the Smarter Method, you'll learn how to:

• Track your energy, not your time
• Forget the 5 a.m. club, and join the 8 a.m. club
• Switch from multitasking to monotasking
• Perform a Busyness Detox
• Create your Daily Dos

Smarter is a system that harnesses how your brain actually works to get more out of your time. By identifying and embracing your talents, creating consistency, and naming what you really want "to do," you can live your life fully, while achieving your most ambitious goals. 

Emily Austen is the founder and CEO of EMERGE, an award-winning PR agency based in London, working with global brands, including Huel, Spanx, Red Bull, Castore, The Birley Clubs, Lick, PE Nation, Abercrombie & Fitch, Fitflop, and more. The 26-strong team was started by Emily in 2012, at the age of 22, after she graduated from Manchester University with a degree in Criminology and Criminal Law. She has guest lectured at Harvard University and has been featured in '300 Years of Leadership and Innovation'. Emily is a Strategic PR advisor to UN Women UK, tackling challenging conversations such as domestic violence and gender inequality, and works with the General Assembly to effect change. She is also a Strategic Advisor to ESI Media Group. And a descendant of Jane Austen.