The busyness of our lives, characterised by numerous ‘to do’ lists, can be stressful, leaving us feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. Research suggests that slowing down and factoring periods of idleness into our hectic schedules not only enhances our wellbeing, it actually helps us to be more creative and productive.
The BBC’s Oliver Burkeman has put together a fascinating series on busyness, you can listen to the first episode below.