The Power of Rest

Download or read book The Power of Rest written by Matthew Edlund and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-05-21 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A proven program to enhance your health, help you look younger, feel restored, and experience a new kind of energy. Sluggishness. Boredom. Lack of concentration. Too many of us pour another cup of coffee and accept fatigue as the inevitable side effect of hectic lives. Dr. Matthew Edlund shows us there is a better way. (and it's not just sleeping more!) This groundbreaking program will rewire your body, improving your productivity, creativity, and sense of well-being. Experience the extraordinary benefits—including dramatically decreased stress and increased energy—of the four types of rest: Physical: From deep breathing to the “UnNap,” learn how to vanquish stress in seconds Mental: Practice key strategies of relaxed concentration, and marvel at how much more you can accomplish Social: See how even walking to lunch with a coworker creates a new sense of security and support Spiritual: Experience a connection to something greater than the self, the key to internal balance The Power of Rest introduces one powerful technique each day, many of which can be accomplished in a minute or less. Rediscover the feeling of being truly alert and engaged with your body, your work, and the people you love.