ISBN: 9781786892805
Editorial: Canongate
Autor: American Society of Botanical Artists
Año de edición: 2020
Edición: 1
N° Paginas: 304
Tipo de pasta: Pasta dura
Descripción: 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 ground-breaking 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 ten 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 roadmap for a new, more restful and balanced life. Críticas "Fascinating, entertaining, and lucidly written . . . If we accept that reading is the most restful activity . . . The Art of Rest ought to be equivalent to a scientific siesta. The only trouble is that this outstanding book is far too stimulating to be restful" Observer"Claudia Hammond's superb book reminds us of a truth that's too often forgotten: that rest isn't just an indulgence, but an essential part of a life lived well" DR RANGAN CHATTERJEE, author of The 4 Pillar Plan"At a time when our waking lives appear to be more frantic and distracted than ever before, switching off has never been more of a challenge. The Art of Rest equips us with fresh research and information on how to rest more, and rest better, to get the most out of life. Reading it is a rest itself" MATT HAIG"A soothing balm for a frazzled generation" ADAM RUTHERFORD"Not only is The Art of Rest an enjoyable read, touching on scientific evidence in a light, accessible manner, it delivers on its promise too . . . Reading, according to Rest Test participants, is one of the best ways to rest. So if you want to change your 24/7 lifestyle, opening The Art of Rest may well be a good start" New Scientist Biografía del autor Claudia Hammond is an award-winning writer, broadcaster and psychology lecturer. She is the voice of psychology on BBC Radio 4, where she is the presenter of All in the Mind and Mind Changers. She is the author of three books, Emotional Rollercoaster, Time Warped, winner of the popular science category of the British Psychological Society Book Award 2013, and most recently Mind Over Money. She is also a part-time member of faculty at Boston University in London. Hammond has been awarded the British Psychological Society's Public Engagement and Media Award, Mind's Making a Difference Award, the Society of Personality and Social Psychology's Media Achievement Award and the Public Understanding of Neuroscience Award from the British Neuroscience Association. www.claudiahammond.com Follow @claudiahammond on Twitter
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