''A tonic for the frazzled mind'' DAVID ROBSON
''This excellent book is precisely what we need to stop, reset, and rest'' JOHANN HARI
''Offers practical, science-backed solutions for reclaiming your life'' NIR EYAL
Blending science and personal stories with practical tips, neuroscientist Dr Joseph Jebelli reveals how new research is solving the mystery of the brain at rest, with profound implications for intelligence, creativity and even life expectancy.
We are constantly told to make the most of our time: to stop procrastinating, to ''optimise'' and be efficient with every precious hour.
But when we let our brains rest, and our minds wander, something magical happens: the brain’s ’default network’ switches on, and we are able to think in completely new ways.
Drawing on groundbreaking new research, Dr. Jebelli reveals how napping can enhance brain size, spending time in nature can boost creativity and problem-solving skills, and how silence fosters the growth of new brain cells. Authoritative and inspiring, The Brain at Rest offers practical advice for achieving a happier, healthier, and more balanced life.
''Addicted to work? Stop what you’re doing and read this book'' ANNA LEMBKE
''The most important part of your brain you''ve never heard of'' ALEX SOOJUNG-KIM PANG
''If you want to accomplish more, without any relaxation guilt, this book is for you'' CHRIS BAILEY
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 BESTSELLERWATERSTONES NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH‘Inspiring and practical' Sunday Times'A tonic for the frazzled mind' David Robson, author of The Expectation EffectWe 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 cellsIf 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.
- | Author: Joseph Jebelli
- | Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
- | Publication Date: Jun 19, 2025
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- | Binding: Hardback
- | ISBN-13: 9781911709336
- | ISBN-10: 191170933X
