Communication is a ‘leaky process’
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You have probably heard of radical candour, or radical honesty, as a way to change the way things are done at work. But are you aware of “radical rest”? As we head towards the end of another exhausting year, rest is likely to become a hot commodity in workplaces.
The idea of proactively giving yourself guilt-free time to wind down, nap or reset — rather than as a reactionary, panicked response to stress or physical sickness — has been around for a long time. The phrase “radical rest” was coined, it seems, after the financial crisis when young workers were already burnt out. Now, almost three years since the start of the pandemic, it’s having a moment again. (Have a look at #restisproductive on TikTok.)
This story originally appeared on: Financial Times - Author:Isabel Berwick
