Joseph Jebelli: The Brain at Rest, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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How doing nothing can change your life:

· Napping and gentle exercise can enhance brain size · Spending time in nature can boost creativity · Silence fosters the growth of new brain cells

We 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. Drawing on ground-breaking new research, you will learn how to achieve a happier, healthier and more balanced life.

THE SUNDAY TIMESBESTSELLING WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE MONTH

'A tonic for the frazzled mind ' David Robson, author of The Expectation Effect

'The Brain at Rest is inspiring and practical' Johanna Thomas-Corr, Sunday Times

'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, #3 Sunday Times bestseller, paperback non-fiction, January 2026.