The Brain at Rest: Why Doing Nothing Can Change Your Life (Paperback)

As topical as it is inspirational, The Brain at Rest is a hugely accessible dive into the science of how detrimental constant multitasking, screen time and the culture of hyperproductivity are on our brain health and how essential doing nothing is to our creativity and problem solving skills.

Waterstones Non-Fiction Book of the Month for January 2026

Want to increase your productivity, be more creative, and protect your health, all with zero effort? Discover the surprising science of the brain at rest in the inspiring new book from the critically acclaimed neuroscientist