This Free Masterclass will show you how to be a speed reader WITHOUT skimming, skipping words, or losing an ounce of comprehension: https://bit.ly/3Zbnw1J How important is rest to your productivity, well-being, and overall health? The statistics on stress and fatigue are startling. In the UK, half a million people suffer from work-related stress. In the US, 13% of workplace injuries occur due to fatigue. More than a quarter of the population has fallen asleep at work, and even more worrying, 16% while driving. It’s clear people are experiencing a rest crisis. But what can we do about it? Today’s guest challenges the idea that rest and productivity are at odds. Claudia Hammond an award-winning broadcaster, psychology lecturer, and host of several podcasts and radio shows. She’s also the bestselling of authors of several books, including The Art of Rest: How to Find Respite in the Modern Age: https://amzn.to/4fSdeJk Many people associate rest with sleep, but those two things are very different. Rest encompasses the activities that allow you to feel restored and refreshed, and those small breaks are vital to helping you destress. Listen in as Claudia shares the eye-opening results of the largest global study on rest and how you can incorporate time into your day to enjoy some peace. 0:00 Claudia Hammond 2:52 Rest vs Sleep 5:36 The largest study on rest 9:58 The most restful activities to do 18:50 Stop feeling guilty about resting 20:50 The importance of taking breaks 23:03 How to overcome toxic productivity 26:45 Takeaways from The Art of Rest book Join our monthly book club included in my Kwik Success program: https://bit.ly/48U5cxA SUBSCRIBE for more Kwik Brain tips: https://www.youtube.com/kwiklearning?sub_confirmation=1 Sharpen your mind and shape your future with our Kwik Brain newsletter: https://bit.ly/3YnWeFJ FOLLOW JIM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimkwik/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimkwik Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimkwikofficial/ Website: https://KwikBrain.com/ #rest #jimkwik