Rest & Play

100 Ideas For Play Dates or Artist Dates

Play dates or artist dates are essential for creative thinking. But as adults, we can forget how to play. Here are 100 ideas to start with.

Play. Explore. Stare at strangers. Talk to friends. Go swanning about, looking for inspiration. It's a crucial part of of our creative process

It starts with dreaming big. Then with taking actions, however small.

This year, I really am taking August off. Here's why you should consider it too. And how to do it

Here's what I learned by staying in bed for three days

Feeling weary? Sleep not helping? Discover the seven types of tiredness, and how to rest and recover from each of them

The editor of The Idler magazine on his new book, and why we should all be a little more idle

It's counter-intuitive, but scientifically proven. You get more done if you take a break.

We all need to give it a rest sometimes. But even more so, this year.

We all know this. So why is it so hard to unplug?

Sometimes, the best thing to do is nothing at all.

Rest, and you'll work better. And enjoy life more.