If You Want To Be More Productive, You Need More Rest. Here’s How To Get It. | Claudia Hammond

2025-06-11

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A roadmap for a more balanced life. Claudia Hammond is an award-winning broadcaster, author, and psychology lecturer. In her work she shares the ways that psychological and medical research can help us in our everyday lives, whether through radio, TV, podcasts, public events or books. This episode is part of our ongoing Get Fit Sanely series. In this episode we talk about: How to define rest The health risks of fatigue Why your rest is more effective if you don't feel guilty about it Why wat...

A roadmap for a more balanced life.

Claudia Hammond is an award-winning broadcaster, author, and psychology lecturer. In her work she shares the ways that psychological and medical research can help us in our everyday lives, whether through radio, TV, podcasts, public events or books.

This episode is part of our ongoing Get Fit Sanely series.

In this episode we talk about:

How to define rest
The health risks of fatigue
Why your rest is more effective if you don't feel guilty about it
Why watching TV is so restful (in moderation)
Why taking breaks shouldn't be considered a reward
How to create your own personal prescription for rest
Why a "resting state" for the brain is actually quite active
The restful act of daydreaming (when it doesn't lead to ruminating)
Heat therapies for reduced cortisol levels
Why some forms of movement and exercise can be restful
The #1 most restful activity based on her research
And practical advice for incorporating more rest into your busy life

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