{"product_id":"the-art-of-doing-nothing-simple-ways-to-make-time-for-yourself-hardcover","title":"The Art of Doing Nothing: Simple Ways to Make Time for Yourself - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eVeronique Vienne\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eErica Lennard\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Art of Doing Nothing\u003cbr\u003eSimple Ways to Make Time for Yourself \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA culture of overachievers, we make things happen--and happen fast. While rushing along, though, the days seem to get shorter and shorter. If only time would hold still, just a little bit, to let us savor life's simplest moments. . . .\u003cbr\u003eThe Art of Doing Nothing will help to ease these beat-the-clock jitters. The stress-reducing techniques described here require no time, no skill, no commitment. A practical guide to rest and relaxation, it ushers us into a world where \"being\" is more compelling than \"doing.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeautifully illustrated with Erica Lennard's photographs, The Art of Doing Nothing gives us permission to celebrate idleness in all its mesmerizing forms. V ronique Vienne's delightfully informative essays on the art of breathing, meditating, bathing, listening, waiting, and more offer useful tips on such skills as how to whistle, stay in the moment, take a nap, cure a cold, or watch the sun set over the horizon. Without further ado--and without feeling guilty--we learn to unwind, exhale, and, yes, stop and smell the roses. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLike Ira Gershwin, you will be delighted to discover that you've got plenty of nothin', and that nothin's plenty for you.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Art of Doing Nothing\u003cbr\u003eSimple Ways to Make Time for Yourself \u003cbr\u003eA culture of overachievers, we make things happen--and happen fast. While rushing along, though, the days seem to get shorter and shorter. If only time would hold still, just a little bit, to let us savor life's simplest moments. . . .\u003cbr\u003eThe Art of Doing Nothing will help to ease these beat-the-clock jitters. The stress-reducing techniques described here require no time, no skill, no commitment. A practical guide to rest and relaxation, it ushers us into a world where \"being\" is more compelling than \"doing.\" \u003cbr\u003eBeautifully illustrated with Erica Lennard's photographs, The Art of Doing Nothing gives us permission to celebrate idleness in all its mesmerizing forms. Veronique Vienne's delightfully informative essays on the art of breathing, meditating, bathing, listening, waiting, and more offer useful tips on such skills as how to whistle, stay in the moment, take a nap, cure a cold, or watch the sun set over the horizon. Without further ado--and without feeling guilty--we learn to unwind, exhale, and, yes, stop and smell the roses. \u003cbr\u003eLike Ira Gershwin, you will be delighted to discover that you've got plenty of nothin', and that nothin's plenty for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVéronique Vienne\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, editor, and marketing consultant. Her book French Style was published by Express in 1993. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA contributing editor to House \u0026amp; Garden, she writes cultural essays for Harper's Bazaar, Town \u0026amp; Country, InStyle, Mirabella, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eErica Lennard\u003c\/b\u003e is an internationally renowned photographer, whose books include Artists' Gardens, Writers' Houses, and Breaking Ground. She exhibits her work in galleries worldwide and contributes to magazines such as Elle International, French Vogue, and House Beautiful.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.53 x 6.79 x 6.93 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 25, 1998\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756773474592,"sku":"9780609600740","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/af11b2ec4b65db1098804fa2419a6e43.webp?v=1780086272","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-art-of-doing-nothing-simple-ways-to-make-time-for-yourself-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}