Onstad, Katrina
The Weekend Effect
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349411187
- author:
- Onstad, Katrina
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Piatkus Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 233mm X 157mm
- Genre:
- 15.7 x 23.3 x 2.3 centimetres (0, Health & Wellbeing, Self Help, Time Management,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Weekend Effect: A New Perspective on Time Off In today's fast-paced world, our weekends are often seen as a necessary evil - a brief respite from the demands of work and daily life. However, this notion has led to a culture where every aspect of our lives suffers, from our health to our social networks. Award-winning journalist Katrina Onstad argues that it's time to rethink this approach. Drawing on history, positive psychology, and cultural anthropology, she explores how we can revive the concept of a weekend as a time for joy, adventure, and purpose. With personal and professional inspiration, Onstad makes a compelling case for taking back our precious 48 hours. By examining the stories of people, companies, and countries that are prioritizing their time off, Onstad shows us that it's possible to live more, not less. The Weekend Effect is a thought-provoking and well-researched book that challenges our assumptions about work and leisure, and invites us to rethink what we truly value in life.
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