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The Art of Rest: How to Find Respite in the Modern Age

Claudia Hammond

WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE MONTH

Shortlisted for the British Psychological Society Book Award for Popular Science

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

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.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Canongate Books
  • Publish Date: Oct 5th, 2021
  • Pages: 304
  • Language: English
  • Edition: Main - undefined
  • Dimensions: 7.72in - 5.04in - 0.79in - 0.50lb
  • EAN: 9781786892829
  • Categories: Social PsychologyMental HealthMental Health

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About the Author

Hammond, Claudia: -

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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Praise for this book

A thoughtful and enlightening book, perfectly mixing anecdote and evidence--ROBIN INCE
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 practical and inspiring book on the benefits of quality downtime and the secrets of how to unwind-- "Scotsman"
The prolific and brilliant Claudia Hammond has done it again, this time with the science of how to make the most of our lives in work, rest and play--KEVIN FONG "author of Extreme Medicine"
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 "bestselling author of The 4 Pillar Plan"
Hammond valiantly unearths some great nuggets . . . quirky humour and sunny enthusiasm kept me reading-- "Sunday Times"
A soothing balm for a frazzled generation--ADAM RUTHERFORD "author of A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived"
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"
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"