Claudia Hammond Books
Claudia Hammond is an author, lecturer and broadcaster for the BBC World Service and BBC Radio 4. She has won many awards for her work in representing science in the mainstream media. Hammond’s previous book was Emotional Rollercoaster: A Journey Through The Science Of Feelings, published in 2005.
What's Mind Over Money about?
Mind Over Money (2016) reveals just how much our psychological baggage and irrational associations affect the decisions we make about money. From our nostalgic affinity for bank notes to how much we save to what we spend our money on, our behavior is influenced by years of “financial socialization” that we’re often completely unaware of. By acknowledging that this behavior is usually irrational, we can create strategies to help us rewire our brains and make money work for – rather than against – us.
Who should read Mind Over Money?
- Psychology buffs looking for insights into how our minds rule our wallets
- Would-be savers who want to get a grip on irrational spending habits
- Anyone who’s wondered if winning the lottery really would make them happy
What's The Art of Rest about?
The Art of Rest (2019) is a deep dive into the world of rest. It takes the results of the Rest Test, an online survey of over 18,000 people across 135 countries about rest, and uses those results as a starting point to examine which activities people find most restful, and why two-thirds of respondents felt they didn’t get enough rest. Drawing on scientific research, it investigates the ten most popular ways to rest, and the difficulties and proven benefits behind each restful activity.
Who should read The Art of Rest?
- Anyone interested in wellness
- Self-care enthusiasts
- People who enjoy spending time alone