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How can we relax and switch off in today's frantic world? What would a classic author's version...
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How can we relax and switch off in today's frantic world? What would a classic author's version of mindfulness be?
How to Switch Off combines self-help and sage advice, bringing the best of classic wisdom to modern readers. Find out how to slow down and savour the moment according to our greatest writers and thinkers. From Aesop to Virginia Woolf, these bite-size essays and extracts provide recommendations for escaping burnout and seeing the world anew. There are concrete steps to take: Henry David Thoreau lists the advantages of walking around; Aldous Huxley explains why leisure time should be low-effort but not mindless; Elizabeth von Arnim praises the importance of books and gardens. There are nuggets of actionable guidance on how to focus and how to battle anxiety, ranging from da Vinci's recommendations for artists developing their painting skills to George Orwell's recipe for a perfect cup of tea. Poetic yet practical, How to Switch Off explores the art of resting, reflecting and reconnecting. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning pocket-sized classics. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.Author: Zachary Seager
Publisher: MacMillan Collector's Library
Published: 10/20/2026
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 6.20h x 4.10w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781035079643
Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 06/01/2026 pg. 90
About the Author
Zachary Seager is a writer based in Paris. He is the editor of the anthologies and short story collections The Road Ahead: Timeless Inspiration for Graduates; Paris: A Literary Anthology; The Art of Solitude; Sleepily Ever After, Our Place in Nature and How to Switch Off, all published by Macmillan Collector's Library.
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