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ecraven212's review
3.0
YES to the content! No to the writing style. I got many take-aways from reading, "Rest" about ideas to adapt my habits related to rest, sleep, and when/how I work. However, the author consistently offered an overwhelming number of historical/academic examples for each concept that he presented. This pattern weighed down each chapter, and caused the reading to feel more academic-journal-esc, and much less self-help esc.
Recommended for -- Folks who can stomach academic journals, and are interested in learning about how rest can benefit your productivity.
Would I re-read? -- Not likely.
Recommended for -- Folks who can stomach academic journals, and are interested in learning about how rest can benefit your productivity.
Would I re-read? -- Not likely.
schnauzermum's review
3.0
Some good advice, but I expect quite impractical unless you can get help with housework, looking after children, and other caring responsibilities.
surrealisticmeow's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
Alex Soojung-Kim Pang's - Rest has been a game-changer in helping me manage burnout and reframe my relationship with rest. The book emphasizes that rest is not the opposite of work but an essential part of productive, creative, and meaningful life. One of the key takeaways for me was how Pang uses scientific research and historical examples to show that rest isn't a luxury but a necessity.
His practical advice on how to incorporate deliberate rest into daily routines has helped me prevent burnout and feel more energized throughout the day. By adopting strategies like working in focused sprints, taking walks, and prioritizing downtime, I’m now able to recharge both mentally and physically. This book has truly shifted my mindset, showing me that rest isn’t about doing nothing—it’s about restoring my energy, creativity, and well-being.
If you’re feeling overworked or struggling with burnout, Rest offers a fresh, research-backed perspective on how to create a more balanced and sustainable way of living.
Especially as an individual who is managing ADHD, autism and recovering from academic burnout.
His practical advice on how to incorporate deliberate rest into daily routines has helped me prevent burnout and feel more energized throughout the day. By adopting strategies like working in focused sprints, taking walks, and prioritizing downtime, I’m now able to recharge both mentally and physically. This book has truly shifted my mindset, showing me that rest isn’t about doing nothing—it’s about restoring my energy, creativity, and well-being.
If you’re feeling overworked or struggling with burnout, Rest offers a fresh, research-backed perspective on how to create a more balanced and sustainable way of living.
Especially as an individual who is managing ADHD, autism and recovering from academic burnout.
amynsreads's review
4.0
I appreciated the history, science, and reminders that rest isn’t just about sleep and naps. It’s also walking, talking, doing things where we use our brains differently than our main focus work.
Takeaways:
-Everyone should prioritize rest more!
-Rest is a partner to work, not the opposite.
-We actually become more productive when we include rest as part of the normal equation.
-Honestly we all only have 4 focus hours in a day.
Takeaways:
-Everyone should prioritize rest more!
-Rest is a partner to work, not the opposite.
-We actually become more productive when we include rest as part of the normal equation.
-Honestly we all only have 4 focus hours in a day.
journeyb4destination's review
3.0
Definitely some interesting pieces, but there's a lot of filler. It could easily have been 25-50% of the length.
wayward's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
2.25
As a parent working a full-time non-executive job, I was not the audience for this book. It feels like it's aimed at self-proclaimed workaholics who have the option to cut back on the time they spent on their job and life responsibilities, not those stuck navigating society's inequities and structural lack of support. Very heavy on anecdotes, none of which seem to consider how anyone's laundry was done.