Key Messages From Alex Soojung-Kim Pang About The Importance of Rest
Alex Soojung-Kim Pang is Global Programs Director at 4 Day Week Global, and a leading voice in reduced hours working. He is the author of three books exploring how companies and individuals can better integrate rest, creativity, and focus into digital-age lives and work.
In this talk from the 2023 Happy Workplaces Conference, Alex focuses on the key messages from his second book, Rest: Get More Done When You Work Less, which explores the hidden role of rest in the lives of exceptionally creative and prolific people. He discusses the concepts of ‘active rest’, ‘deep play’, and the brain’s ‘default mode network’ as well as the value of vacations and the afternoon nap!
