How to Age Up How to Keep Time: How to Rest
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Jan 1, 2024 In this podcast, Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, author and expert on rest and productivity, discusses the importance of rest for creativity, the value of sabbaticals and vacations, challenges of making rest a habit, and the concept of flow state.
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Darwin's Rest
- Alex Soojung-Kim Pang's interest in rest stemmed from studying creativity, using Charles Darwin as a model.
- Darwin's well-documented life and work habits revealed the importance of structured rest for creative output.
Active Rest
- Rest isn't passive idleness, but active recharging of mental and physical batteries.
- Active rest like exercise and hobbies can be more restorative than passive activities.
Mechanics of Rest
- Rest is crucial for the brain's maintenance, consolidating memories and clearing toxins.
- Poor sleep hinders this process, potentially contributing to cognitive issues like dementia.