“When work is what makes someone worthwhile and deserving, those who don't work as much as possible are seen as undeserving and worthless,” Headlee wrote. My biggest takeaway is that we’ve essentially become programmed to be satisfied doing things rather than just being. Author Celeste Headlee dives into human history and offers a much-needed perspective on how society became obsessed with overworking. This book was the perfect cure for my anxiety. I know it’s not healthy, but I can’t help it. I often get anxious when I’m not doing something “productive” (read: working). I’ve been struggling with the idea of idleness and what to do with my leisure time. The pandemic stress has been getting to me, so I was thrilled when Do Nothing was finally available at my library.
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