The Art of Rest

How to Find Respite in the Modern Age

By: Claudia Hammond

Narrated by: Claudia Hammond

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.

©2019 Claudia Hammond (P)2019 Canongate Books Ltd

Keys To Rest Explained

easy and relaxing read with great information and recommendations. everyone should take some time out to rest by reading this book .

I do not think everything was addressed as promised in the title

The book provides great overview of the research on the topic of rest. However, I missed more information on “how to find respite” part.