The benefits of being idle

Generations of Indigenous people have fought to protect the land and culture of Haida Gwaii, and this year the Haida Nation has reclaimed stewardship of that land in a historic agreement. Matt Galloway went there to hear what this means for the archipelago’s future — from uncerta ... Show More

The NDP has ripped up its supply-and-confidence deal with the Liberals, raising questions of whether an election may be imminent. Parliamentary reporters Stephanie Levitz and Ryan Tumilty unpack what prompted the surprise decision, and what happens next. 

Ottawa slapped big tariffs on Chinese-made EVs last month, and now Beijing has announced an anti-dumping probe of Canadian canola. Guest host Rebecca Zandbergen looks at what this all means for Canadian producers — and the country’s already fraught relationship with China. 

Is crushing office boredom a curse or an opportunity?Manuela Saragosa hears from David Bolchover, a writer who spent years at major insurance firms with almost nothing to do all day, and Tom Hodgkinson, founder of the Idler magazine, on why being idle is so important to the creat ... Show More

In a culture that prizes nonstop productivity, we can forget the value of simply being still. Today, Rosie explores how rest is not only necessary, but powerful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

‘Slow down and struggle less’: Never-ending hustle, changing city spaces and the lure of the countryside. More people seem to be talking about moving out of Nairobi, to a simpler way of life. Mugambi is at a crossroads, deciding if it’s time to move, while Leslie and her family a ... Show More

In their latest episode, Gareth and Kim tackle the issue of societal obsession with busyness, looking at how our need to be busy can distance us from our authentic selves and others. They reflect on how acceptable it is to be very busy, and how it often wins external approval. Ye ... Show More

In a world that asks us to constantly achieve, we often miss the importance of sitting still. Today, Rosie talks about giving ourselves the rest we need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Being busy has become synonymous with success, however when we are pushed to the brink of our capacity to be productive, we often feel less successful. It’s important to find a balance between being busy and also knowing when it’s okay to take a needed break. Want more Headspace? ... Show More

The New Statesman's Helen Lewis meets Brigid Schulte from the Better Life Lab, and author of "Overwhelmed: How to Work, Love and Play When No One Has the Time". Brigid argues that we confuse being busy with being important, and that a lot of our so-called work time is time wasted ... Show More

Our fast-paced world often makes us feel like we need to keep achieving to prove our worth, leaving little room for the rest we truly need. In today’s episode, Rosie delves into the importance of sitting still and embracing moments of rest. By giving ourselves permission to pause ... Show More

Dora delves into "Il Dolce far Niente," showing how embracing periods of doing nothing enhances productivity and well-being. Discover the joy and necessity of rest. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Social Psychologist Devon Price says instead of viewing "laziness" as a deficit or something people need to fix or overcome with caffeine or longer work hours, think of it as a sign you probably need a break. Short Wave has this episode from our colleagues at Life Kit.See pcm.ads ... Show More