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The Science of Recharging on Weekends and Vacations

The Science of Recharging on Weekends and Vacations

FromWorkLife with Adam Grant


The Science of Recharging on Weekends and Vacations

FromWorkLife with Adam Grant

ratings:
Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Oct 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Many people don’t use all their paid time off from work — and struggle to relax and recover on nights and weekends too. What does it take to make our breaks more restorative? Adam examines the evidence on recovery and burnout, explores how workplaces can reimagine vacation policies, and highlights what kinds of hobbies are best suited to different times of day. Available transcripts for WorkLife can be found at go.ted.com/WLtranscripts
Released:
Oct 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

You spend a quarter of your life at work. You should enjoy it! Organizational psychologist Adam Grant takes you inside the minds of some of the world’s most unusual professionals to discover the keys to a better work life. From learning how to love your rivals to harnessing the power of frustration, one thing’s for sure: You’ll never see your job the same way again.