For many of us, busyness has become a badge of honour, but rest is not a luxury: it’s vital to our well-being. 

Based on the results of ‘The Rest Test’ – the largest global survey on rest ever undertaken – The Art of Rest by Claudia Hammond counts down the ten activities people find most restful (from watching TV, to spending time in nature, to reading). It explores the science behind why each activity works, and offers a prescription for exactly what you should do to make sure you’re getting the rest you need.