We need sleep, but what about rest? What does research say about the benefits of rest? How does it affect our night rest? And what about taking breaks during a workday to unwind and relax? We talk witih Claudia Hammond, who did in-depth research for her book about rest, and James Wong. He is a meditation coach and helps people to find rest in their busy lives. Show notesRituals helps you to slow down, take the time to relax, and find a moment of peace in your busy day. In the podcast series ’The Art of Sleep’ you learn from a variety of experts how you can improve and induce restful sleep. Join Dagmar Brusse, Creative Director at Rituals, and host Christopher Chambers on their journey of discovery into the world of sleep. The title of this episode is borrowed from Claudia Hammond's new book, The Art of Rest. A must-read for everyone who wants to learn more about why we should take rest more seriously and how it can contribute to a healthier lifestyle. In this episode, Claudia shares some of her valuable findings and she refers to a survey that examines how people all around the world think about rest. Learn more about Claudia and her book on her website: claudiahammond.com/the-art-of-restMany people find themselves too busy to meditate. For James Wong that is something incomprehensible. He is an expert on meditation and coaches people to unwind and relax. He explains the effectiveness of moments of conscious rest during the day: afterward, people tend to feel restored from the daily hustle and bustle. In this episode he tells how to build in this routine in your day. Learn more about James and his activities on his website: michaeljameswong.com. Please note that this podcast was originally recorded in English and translated into your respective language.Learn more about Rituals and this podcast at rituals.com/podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.