Description

Kindness can be your super-power. It feels good to be kind to others. And it feels good to receive kindness. Making the world better, in however small a way, feels good and does good. Did you know kinder bosses are more successful bosses? That paying it forward can help build a purpose-driven life? Being kind strengthens relationships. Acts of kindness, whether given or received, improve our mental and physical health.

Drawing on the latest research from psychology and neuroscience, and her work in collaboration with the University of Sussex and the BBC, Claudia Hammond sets out a prescription for a kinder life that you can adapt to your own circumstances, and explains how to use this guidance for ourselves, others and the world.

It’s time for a kindness revolution.

Publisher Review

Claudia Hammond's books are a solace in troubled times -- FEARNE COTTON [Hammond] doesn't want to make kindness cool, she simply wants to prove - by hook, crook, her book and hard data - its value to society * * Sunday Times * * Hammond's book is a firm reminder of how important kindness really is - and why being kinder to yourself, others and the world around you is valuable for everyone * * Stylist * * Praise for The Art of Rest: Fascinating, entertaining and lucidly written * * Observer * * Superb -- DR RANGAN CHATTERJEE, bestselling author of THE 4 PILLAR PLAN A clarion call * * Sunday Telegraph * * A soothing balm for a frazzled generation -- ADAM RUTHERFORD The Art of Rest equips us with fresh research and information on how to rest more, and rest better, to get the most out of life. Reading it is a rest itself -- MATT HAIG An enjoyable read, touching on scientific evidence in a light, accessible manner * * New Scientist * * Hammond valiantly unearths some great nuggets . . . quirky humour and sunny enthusiasm kept me reading * * Sunday Times * *