Get a Life! by Rick Hughes Summary
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In "Get a Life!", workplace wellbeing expert Rick Hughes delivers your survival guide to work-life balance. Endorsed by Rolls-Royce's Chief Medical Officer, this practical handbook tackles the perfectionism myth while offering actionable strategies. Can better boundaries actually boost your career success?
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The Elusive Art of Balance in a Hyperconnected World
In our always-on society, work-life balance has become something of a holy grail. We're constantly juggling competing demands, desperately trying not to drop any balls. Rick Hughes' wisdom cuts through the noise with practical insights that resonate across generations - particularly with millennials and Gen Z professionals who increasingly prioritize wellbeing alongside career success. As a psychological counselor who has witnessed firsthand the toll that imbalance takes, Hughes delivers a clear message: balance isn't a luxury - it's essential for sustainable success and genuine fulfillment. The journey toward equilibrium begins with understanding ourselves and what truly helps us recharge in a world that rarely stops to take a breath. Despite recognizing the importance of rest, few of us can identify what genuinely helps us relax. We exist in a perpetual state of adrenaline overdrive, bombarded by information and demands. Even supposedly relaxing activities like watching television often contain stress-inducing content rather than providing true restoration. What's your personal nourishment against life's frenetic pace? Consider Susan, a high-powered executive who discovered her salvation came not from constant busyness but from walking in botanical gardens, creative writing, and swimming. Another person found relaxation in "purposeless knitting" - creating without pressure or expectation. The secret is consciously building these moments into daily schedules and recognizing them as deliberate acts of self-care.
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Working Smarter Through Mindful Productivity
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Navigating Technology and Modern Challenges
The Continuous Journey of Balance
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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