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‘A beguiling exploration of how flexibility can contribute to creativity, purpose and happiness.’ Justine Roberts, founder of Mumsnet‘Straight-talking self-help… Inspiring words, practical help and a fresh way of seeing things that we’ll be forcing on just about everyone we know.’StylistAs featured in Sunday Times Style, Stella, Stylist, Grazia, The Sun, BustleReinventing the rules for a smarter, happier life.Flex is a creative, rebellious way to live. It’s about looking at routines (like the nine to five) and social norms (like women bearing the brunt of the ‘emotional load’ at home) and bending and re-shaping them.Flex is looking within and understanding yourself, your body and the patterns of your relationships, and working out how to live, earn money and be happy in a way that is perfect for you and your unique talents.Flex is knowing that the world is changing fast. The jobs we were trained for in school won’t exist in a decade. The career ladder has been replaced with the portfolio.If you feel stuck, tired, not at your best, bored… this book is for you.If you are burning with ideas but stuck in an environment that squashes them… this book is for you.If you are a rebel at heart… this book is for you.Flex is reinventing the rules for a smarter, happier future.
The book argues that embracing flexibility is key to navigating a rapidly changing world and achieving personal fulfillment. It posits that traditional routines and social norms, such as the rigid nine-to-five workday or the unequal distribution of domestic labor, can be challenged and reshaped. By understanding oneself, one's body, and relationship patterns, individuals can forge a path to earning money, living, and finding happiness that aligns with their unique talents and the evolving demands of the modern economy, where career ladders are replaced by portfolios.
The book is praised for its 'straight-talking self-help' approach, offering 'inspiring words, practical help and a fresh way of seeing things.' Reviewers highlight its 'beguiling exploration of how flexibility can contribute to creativity, purpose and happiness.' It has been featured in various publications including Sunday Times Style, Stella, Stylist, Grazia, The Sun, and Bustle, indicating a broad appeal. The consensus suggests it provides a rebellious yet practical method for reinventing the rules for a smarter, happier life.
Page Count:
192
Publication Date:
2019-04-18
Publisher:
HQ
ISBN-10:
0008315035
ISBN-13:
9780008315030
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