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Jonat, Rachel, author.

The joy of doing nothing : a real-life guide to stepping back, slowing down, and creating a simpler, joy-filled life / Rachel Jonat.

First Adams Media hardcover edition.

New York : Adams Media, 2017.

154 pages ; 20 cm

In a world where there's always something, take a minute and enjoy doing nothing. Imagine waking up and ... peace. No rush to make it out the door. No scramble to get everyone fed and dressed. No panic over things that weren't done the night before. Just ten minutes for you to enjoy doing nothing. Doesn't that sound amazing? The Joy of Doing Nothing shows you how to find time in your overscheduled life for these wonderful moments -- and how to let go of any guilt you may have over "wasting" time.

The philosophy of doing nothing. Time: the ultimate luxury ; Restore yourself by doing nothing ; The health benefits of doing nothing ; How do you do nothing? ; How often should you do nothing? ; When you're too busy to do nothing ; The power of connection ; Doing nothing is a path to greater contentment -- Family and friends. Doing nothing with a family/kids ; Build deeper friendships by doing nothing together ; How to share the joy of doing nothing with friends -- Work. What is doing nothing at work? ; How doing nothing can improve your performance at work ; Doing nothing redefines why you're working ; Use the do-nothing philosophy to reshape how you work ; Finding the time to do nothing at work ; Finding the space to do nothing at work ; Maximizing your breaks to do nothing -- Home. Doing nothing with other people around ; Designing a space to do nothing ; Benefits of a do-nothing household ; Simplify household tasks when you do nothing ; Do-nothing rituals for your home -- Other activities. Hobbies ; Doing nothing on social media ; Exercise ; Volunteering and social activism ; Save money when you do nothing ; Deep rest is vital for wellness ; Doing nothing helps you do more ; Have less white noise in your life ; Get more of what you love ; Start doing nothing ... right now!

Includes bibliographical references (pages 152-154).

Simplicity.

Stress (Psychology) -- Alternative treatment.

Simplicity.

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