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

3.87 AVERAGE

lisav317's review against another edition

3.75
challenging informative medium-paced

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.
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bijou3owl's review against another edition

3.0
hopeful informative slow-paced

lifelinds's review against another edition

2.0
Didn't learn much (social psyc)
I'm doing great
Say hi to ppl on street!

alyssa_max's review against another edition

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

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. 
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annabend's review against another edition

3.25
informative fast-paced
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rachelcmrn's review against another edition

3.5
informative fast-paced
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gabsmagat21's review against another edition

4.75
hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced

sadhikad6's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 16%
not sure if I believed in this mindset for young ages