The speaker discusses their passion for cooking as a way to relax and recharge, emphasizing the therapeutic effect it brings. They also share their experience of sharing teachable content on their Instagram, helping others during the pandemic. Building their own brand brought joy and fulfillment, which became a source of strength during difficult times.
Many people don’t use all their paid time off from work — and struggle to relax and recover on nights and weekends too. What does it take to make our breaks more restorative? Adam examines the evidence on recovery and burnout, explores how workplaces can reimagine vacation policies, and highlights what kinds of hobbies are best suited to different times of day. Available transcripts for WorkLife can be found at go.ted.com/WLtranscripts