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100 1 $aHoffman, Eva,$d1945-$eauthor.
245 10 $aHow to be bored /$cEva Hoffman.
264 1 $aLondon :$bMacmillan,$c[2016]
300 $a144 pages :$billustrations ;$c18 cm.
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500 $a"The School of Life"--Cover.
520 $aLethargic inactivity can be debilitating and depressing; but for those living in the modern world, the pendulum has swung far in the other direction. We live in a hectic, hyperactive, over-stimulated age. Excessive busyness and overfilled schedules are the norm, as are their effects on our mental and emotional lives. How might we address and counter such problems, for the sake of experiencing our lives more fully? This book explores the importance we place on success, high level function, effectiveness and alertness in today's competitive society. In a world where it is almost impossible to be idle, she draws upon lessons from history, literature and psychotherapy to help us embrace boredom and find meaning in doing nothing - to appreciate real reflection and enjoy the richness of our inner and external lives.
505 0 $aThe problem (Hyperactivity and its discontents ; Challengs of choice) -- Leisure (Idleness ; Introspection ; Imaginative exploration ; Contemplative concentration ; choosing from within) -- Engagement (Work ; Relationships ; creative play)
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references.
650 0 $aBoredom.
650 0 $aQuality of life.
650 6 $aEnnui (Lassitude)
650 6 $aQualité de la vie.
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710 2 $aSchool of Life (Business enterprise)
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