The Art of Rest
by Claudia Hammond
Based on a global survey of eighteen thousand people, Hammond counts down the ten most restful activities, from mindfulness and watching TV to reading and doing nothing in particular, with the science and the surprises. It is calm, curious and practical, and it gives permission for rest that does not look impressive.
Read it if…
you do not know how to rest and feel guilty when you try.
Skip it if…
you want a productivity angle; the book is about rest for its own sake.
Three things you will actually use
- Rest is personal; find your own list.
- Doing nothing in particular counts.
- Schedule rest; it does not happen by default.
Do this first
Pick one of the top ten restful activities and schedule thirty minutes of it this week.
Our verdict
Gentle and well-researched; a guide to actually resting.
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