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The Art of Rest

How to Find Respite in the Modern Age

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Today busyness has become a badge of honour. We want to say we're busy, yet at the same time we feel exhausted. Instead we should start taking rest seriously as a method of self-care, and this book can help us to work out how.

The Art of Rest draws on groundbreaking research Claudia Hammond collaborated on - 'The Rest Test' - the largest global survey into rest ever undertaken, which was completed by 18,000 people across 135 different countries. Much of value has been written about sleep, but rest is different; it is how we unwind, calm our minds and recharge our bodies. And, as the survey revealed, how much rest you get is directly linked to your sense of well-being.

Counting down through the top 10 activities which people find most restful, Hammond explains why rest matters, examines the science behind the results to establish what really works and offers a road map for a new, more restful and balanced life.

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I have enjoyed the book as it gave interesting facts and statistics about rest as well as suggestions on how to most effectively rest and what activities people find most restful.

Good tips on incorporating rest into one's life

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Opened my thinking to the fact that what constitutes rest is different for each person so we need to tailor our own approaches.

I had to slow the narration speed as she spoke at a continuous pace with not much pause for breath and intonation.

Thought provoking

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The author backed her opinions up with a number of studies and emphasised the need for balance.




science behind the opinions

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Great book, very insightful and read perfectly, loved the little humour pearls within.. highly recommend it!

Very restful to listen

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Great book looking at top 10 restful activities. Lots of good humour and ideas.

Well researched ideas

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