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Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving by Celeste Headlee

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hannahshardbacks's review against another edition

dnf at about 20%. This was so heavy with history but not in a way that I normally enjoy. Was just not what I was expecting with this book and was putting me to sleep. Maybe I’ll revisit it in the future but it’s a no for me right now.

bijou3owl's review against another edition

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hopeful informative slow-paced

3.0

lifelinds's review against another edition

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2.0

Didn't learn much (social psyc)
I'm doing great
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alyssa_max's review against another edition

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3.0

As somebody already generally aware of the effects of modern capitalism and digital technology on our health and well-being, this book did not present anything new or groundbreaking. That said, if you are not familiar with those topics, this is a good, quick crash course with actionable steps you can take to become aware of your habits.

Two takeaways that I am applying to my own life: conducting a “time audit” to be more mindful of how I spend my time, and scheduling designated “leisure time” to relax and…do nothing.

spiderelsa's review against another edition

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4.0

I think this is a good capture of the Zeitgeist immediately before we were collectively put in time-out.

I think it's immediately dated for coming out in sync with the pandemic shutdowns.

I think it's got a bit of privilege undermining ome assertions.

All told, I'm glad I read this - I did get some good thoughts in line with a work reorganization I'm helping guide.