An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth shows how the rigorous requirements of going to outer space can be applied to improve your everyday life here on our planet.

Going to space sounds amazing in theory, but few of us probably think about the reality of the experience.

Would we be able to handle the stress, homesickness, and other psychological and physical demands of space?

Chris Hadfield is a retired astronaut and former commander of the International Space Station.

An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth shares Hadfield's experience of life in outer space and the rigorous practice of preparing for it.

Hadfield compares many seemingly extreme circumstances to real life on Earth, showing us how an astronautical perspective can help us be happier, better people in our daily lives.