{"product_id":"the-art-of-rest-how-to-find-respite-in-the-modern-age","title":"The Art of Rest: How to Find Respite in the Modern Age","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawing on brand new research, this is an examination of rest and why it matters from Radio 4’s voice of psychology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShortlisted for the British Psychological Society Book Award for Popular Science\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMuch of value has been written about sleep, but rest is different; it is how we unwind, calm our minds and recharge our bodies.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Art of Rest\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edraws 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCounting 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"diagonal\"\u003e\u003chr class=\"diagonal__line\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"work-page__reviews\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"review\"\u003e“Fascinating, entertaining and lucidly written … If we accept that reading is the most restful activity …\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Art of Rest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eought to be equivalent to a scientific siesta. The only trouble is that this outstanding book is far too stimulating to be restful”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"review-source\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eobserver\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"work-page__secondary-reviews\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"review\"\u003e“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”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"review-source\"\u003eDr Rangan Chatterjee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ebestselling Author Of The 4 Pillar Plan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"review\"\u003e“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.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Art of Rest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eequips 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”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"review-source\"\u003eMatt Haig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"review\"\u003e“A soothing balm for a frazzled generation”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"review-source\"\u003eAdam Rutherford\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eauthor Of A Brief History Of Everyone Who Ever Lived\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"review\"\u003e“Not only is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Art of Rest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ean 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Art of Rest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emay well be a good start”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"review-source\"\u003e\u003cem\u003enew Scientist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Poetry Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55945234514304,"sku":"","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/9436\/9563\/files\/the_art_of_rest.jpg?v=1751459688","url":"https:\/\/poetrypharmacy.live\/products\/the-art-of-rest-how-to-find-respite-in-the-modern-age","provider":"The Poetry Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}