Rest, Refocus, Recharge
A Guide for Optimizing Your Life

On the back of a self-improvement title that did not work for me, I jumped straight into this one. The audiobook measured in at just over five hours and I appreciated how little waffle or repetition was included. Instead, this focused on a steady stream of scientific backing and a multitude of studi......more

This book contains a collection of information on the importance and benefits of rest, most of which I have read about/learned before, but it was still good to remember and think about. The topics covered are: recover deliberately, think about how you think, practice radical attention, do less to ac......more

Great read, good first book of 2021. Good practical suggestions that seem obvious but are often overlooked. Definitely worth reading, if you need some ways to "optimize" your daily routine and want to experience life more. The authors anecdotes come off a bit "braggy" though 😅, like the kind of ones......more

Thought this was a great book. Seeing a lot of reviews about his "humble bragging"? You mean the list of 1% improvements he makes on a daily basis to optimize his life? There are many clear takeaways from this book that I enjoyed and I liked how he used his own life (as well as others) as an example......more

Very practical, and a surprisingly enjoyable read. Wells makes resting and recharging seem doable for even the busiest people. If you're looking for a way to avoid (or recover from) burnout, and to live your life more deliberately, you will find an abundance of helpful advice here--explained in a wa......more