Oh, and how could I not mention the stunningly whimsical illustrations by Freya Hartas?! Her renditions of specific imagery within nature were so moving – the slow-moving snail and the sun-seeking sunflowers were my personal favourites. Recommended for: those looking for visual inspiration, practical tips and insights into being kinder to yourself – all in a gorgeous tome that’s worth a place on your coffee table. Featured quotes:

And there are rising trends like tantric sex and meditation with its power to increase insight and creativity. There’s also the rise of hobbies like knitting and gardening that were once seen as old-fashioned but now offer an antidote to the cult of efficiency. This book was a kind gift from our Aunt,who knows how much we like to read and how busy we normally are. There’s also a section about making time, slowing down and moving through the day with more intention. Carver’s 21-day “busy boycott” challenge offers daily prompts to protect your time. There are tips on not letting your phone run your life, and opting out of events you don’t want to attend.Buku ini dibagi menjadi beberapa bagian. Sebenarnya semua saling berhubungan, hanya saja cara pembawaannya yang menggunakan studi kasus atau story telling difokuskan pada kasus tertentu. Misalnya dalam membahas tentang Relationship atau hubungan antar manusia. Selepas studi kasus, Haemin Sunim memberikan semacam short passage yang patut untuk direnungi. Membacanya mungkin tidak sampai satu menit, tetapi kalau dibaca tanpa dipikirkan oleh pembaca, diresapi atau coba untuk diinternalisasi, pesan itu juga tidak akan berimbas banyak. This beautiful book (yes… I use ‘beautiful‘ a lot… because there are so many beautiful children’s books out there!) is full of stories that really draw your attention to different elements of nature such as snowflakes that fall ❄️, the movement of ocean waves 🌊, ladybirds flying 🐞, water lilies opening up and such like. Each double spread has facts and a story with detailed illustrations. We’ve found out how dew is formed, what happens inside a chrysalis and how a spider catches its prey! Choose a favorite speaker. Count the number of words in the speech transcript and then divide that by the number of minutes to find their w/pm

The Laziness Lie is a deep-seated, culturally held belief system that leads many of us to believe the following: Deep down I’m lazy and worthless. I must work incredibly hard, all the time, to overcome my inner laziness. My worth is earned through my productivity. Work is the center of life. Anyone who isn’t accomplished and driven is immoral.” Dr. Devon Price, Laziness Does Not ExistWhat makes music beautiful is the distance between one note and another. What makes speech eloquent is the appropriate pause between words. From time to time we should take a breath and notice the silence between sounds.” Learning to live a slower, simpler life was a similar process. I had to earn my chops. I had to figure out what inspired me, what I stood for, what I loved, what I was passionate about, and why.” It makes a compelling case for cutting out the busywork and eschewing social pressure to focus on really impactful work. When you invest your time and energy in fewer things, you’ll make more significant progress. Did you notice his pauses? He accomplishes a balance speed while also pausing to emphasize his points:

Helaas vond ik de vertaling wat slordig en soms echt in kromme Nederlandse zinnen. Echt een gemis! Want zo kan ik dit boek niet aan een school aanraden om op te nemen in de schoolbibliotheek.McAlary also suggests making an achievable list of your 3 most pressing daily tasks. And doing those first instead of struggling through a winding to-do lists.