The Brain at Rest: Why doing nothing can change your life

di Joseph Jebelli (Autore)

Transworld Publishers Ltd, 2025

Learn how to protect your health, be more creative, and increase your happiness and productivity – all with zero effort – with the fascinating, must-read new book on the scientific benefits of doing nothing. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER WATERSTONES NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH ‘Inspiring and practical' Sunday Times 'A tonic for the frazzled mind' David Robson, author of The Expectation Effect We are constantly told to make the most of every precious moment - but when we let our brains rest and our minds wander, something magical happens... In The Brain at Rest, Dr Joseph Jebelli shares the transformative neuroscience that shows why doing nothing will change your life for the better. Blending science and personal stories with practical tips, and drawing on groundbreaking new research, you will learn how: · Napping and gentle exercise can enhance brain size · Spending time in nature can boost creativity · Silence fosters the growth of new brain cells If you want to achieve a happier, healthier and more balanced life, this is the book you need. Praise for The Brain at Rest: 'Stop what you’re doing and read this book' Anna Lembke, bestselling author of Dopamine Nation 'This excellent book is precisely what we need to stop, reset, and rest' Johann Hari, bestselling author of Stolen Focus 'This book is magic' Chris Bailey, bestselling author of Hyperfocus and The Productivity Project 'Offers practical, science-backed solutions for reclaiming your life' Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Hooked and Indistractible 'The most important part of your brain you've never heard of' Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, PhD, author of Work Less, Do More and Rest ‘A powerful, heartfelt manifesto for rest’ Dr Hannah Critchlow, author of Joined-Up Thinking * Waterstones Non-fiction Book of the Month, January 2026; #6 in the Sunday Times paperback non-fiction chart, January 2026.

• Autore: Joseph Jebelli
• Editore: Transworld Publishers Ltd
• Anno: 2025
• Rilegatura: Hardback
• Pagine: 256 p.
• Dimensioni: 241 x 162 mm
• Peso: 447 gr.
• EAN: 9781911709336

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