RECLAIM YOUR TIME OFF
BY FAB GIOVANETTI
Published: 11th May 2021
WATKINS PUBLISHING
In the current working landscape, we work really hard. On average, over 60 hours per week. “Burnout” is a ubiquitous buzzword. Being overly busy is a badge of honour. This book uncovers how “busyness” can impact negatively on creativity. We need to relearn the art of being bored. Down time is an essential part of productivity and a vital component in good health and wellbeing. This book shows us how to protect it.
I found this a really difficult book to review, as I don’t think the principles can be applied to everyone in all job roles.
Everything in the book makes sense, and Fab Giovanetti’s three-step approach is fantastic, but what if your occupation doesn’t allow you to ‘simplify, delegate, automate’? If you have deadlines to meet, are self-employed or lone work, need to follow a strict process, or have more than one job due to financial or other pressures, this book isn’t going to offer up any solutions to avoiding burnout. Unless you’re freelance or an entrepreneur who can afford to have downtime, I don’t think the answers you seek will be found in these pages, unfortunately.
For the people who are able to follow the steps to reclaim their time off, I couldn’t be happier. It would just be great if more people could take advantage of the advice given.
*I received an eARC from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my unbiased review.
3 / 5
Brilliant advice, if it can be applied to your job role