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.Today, busyness has become a badge of honor. We want to say that we are busy, but at the same time we feel exhausted. Instead, we should take rest seriously as a method of self-care, and this book can help us understand how to do it. "The Art of Rest" is based on Claudia Hammond's groundbreaking research — "The Rest Test" — the largest global study on rest ever conducted, in which 18,000 people from 135 different countries participated. Much has been written about sleep, but rest is different; it is how we relax, calm our minds, and recharge our bodies. And, as the survey showed, how much rest you get directly depends on your well-being. Listing the 10 most popular activities that people find most soothing, Hammond explains why rest is important, examines the scientific research behind the results to determine what really works, and offers a roadmap for a new, more peaceful and balanced life.Cover: softYear of publication: 2019Language: Ukrainian