The Keys to Kindness

<p><b>Claudia Hammond </b>is an award-winning writer and broadcaster. She is Visiting Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Sussex and is the presenter of BBC Radio 4's <i>All in the Mind</i>. She has been awarded the President's Medal from the British Academy the British Psychological Society's Public Engagement & Media Award Mind's Making a Difference Award and the British Neuroscience Association's Public Understanding of Neuroscience Award. She is the author of <i>Emotional Rollercoaster</i> <i>Mind over Money</i><i> Time Warped</i> which won the Aeon Transmission Award and the BPS' Best Popular Science Book Award and <i>The Art of Rest</i> which was also shortlisted for the latter and was picked for Waterstones Non-Fiction Book of the Month.<br><br>@claudiahammond | claudiahammond.com</p> <p>In <i>The Keys to Kindness </i>Claudia Hammond takes us on an eye-opening tour of kindness: what constitutes kindness (it's not what you think) effective strategies to build more of it into our lives and the benefits of being kind. She draws on the latest research from psychology and neuroscience and her work in collaboration with the University of Sussex and the BBC including the largest global survey ever undertaken into attitudes to kindness. The book is structured around the seven keys of kindness including:<br><br> There is more kindness in the world that you might think <br> Being kind makes you feel good and that's OK<br> Kind people can be winners<br> Remember to be kind to yourself<br><br><br> You are kinder than you think but we could all be kinder still - with enormous benefits for our personal mental health and wellbeing. <i>The Keys to Kindness</i> sets out a prescription for a kinder life that you can adapt to your own circumstances and explains how to use this guidance for ourselves others and the world.</p> <b>A deep-dive into kindness the science behind it and how we can better build it into our lives from the author of <i>The Art of Rest</i></b> Claudia Hammond's books are a solace in troubled times [Hammond] doesn't want to make kindness cool she simply wants to prove - by hook crook her book and hard data - its value to society Claudia Hammond has written a handbook on the benefits and keys to kindness [ . . . ] formed by a new unique study called The Kindness Test run by her colleagues at the University of Sussex and launched on the BBC. If you've never thought about what kindness means the results will be as fascinating as they are thought-provoking . . . Full of common sense gentle wisdom and altruism From the state of global politics to the climate crisis the world feels more divided than ever. But <i>The Keys to Kindness</i> stands up in the face of this overwhelming issue - and provides us with the tools to address it . . . If one thing's for sure Hammond's book is a firm reminder of how important kindness really is - and why being kinder to yourself others and the world around you is valuable for everyone <b>Praise for <i>The Art of Rest</i>: </b>Fascinating entertaining and lucidly written . . . If we accept that reading is the most restful activity . . . <i>The Art of Rest</i> ought to be equivalent to a scientific siesta. The only trouble is that this outstanding book is far too stimulating to be restful Claudia Hammond's superb book reminds us of a truth that's too often forgotten: that rest isn't just an indulgence but an essential part of a life lived well At a time when our waking lives appear to be more frantic and distracted than ever before switching off has never been more of a challenge. <i>The Art of Rest</i> equips us with fresh research and information on how to rest more and rest better to get the most out of life. Reading it is a rest itself A soothing balm for a frazzled generation Not only is <i>The Art of Rest</i> an enjoyable read touching on scientific evidence in a light accessible manner it delivers on its promise too . . . Reading according to Rest Test participants is one of the best ways to rest. So if you want to change your 24/7 lifestyle opening <i>The Art of Rest</i> may well be a good start Hammond valiantly unearths some great nuggets . . . quirky humour and sunny enthusiasm kept me reading