Books for slowing down

Sick of life running at 100 miles an hour?

These books powerfully articulate the need for rest, the impact of overstimulation, and the surprising productivity of slowing down. We all know that reading a book at bedtime is preferable to phone scrolling – why not try one of these?

• The Brain at Rest: Why doing nothing can change your life by Dr Joseph Jebelli
  Blending science and personal stories with practical tips.
• Rest: Why you get more done when you work less by Alex Pang
  A science-based exploration of how deliberate rest enhances creativity, productivity, and well-being.
• Do Nothing: How to break away from overworking, overdoing and underliving by Celeste Headlee
  A compassionate wake up call for anyone caught in the glorification of busyness.
• The Art of Rest: How to Find Respite in the Modern age by Claudia Hammond
  By ‘All in the mind‘ host and based on the largest global survey on rest, it explores the most restful activities and why rest is a human necessity.
• Burnout: The secret to unlocking the stress cycle by Emily & Amelia Nagoski
  Especially powerful on how women’s bodies respond to chronic stress and how rest and completion of the stress cycle are vital.
• Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout by Cal Newport
  There is a way to create meaningful work as part of a balanced life, and it’s called ‘slow productivity’.