Insomnia

This text provides guidance for the restless insomniac. Analysis and philosophy combine to provide comfort on even the longest of sleepless nights.

Sommario

Introduction

I'm going to die...

Anxiety

I've been so bad...

Career regret

The kitchen at 2 a.m.


Watching someone sleeping


Resentments


Imaginary speeches


Memories


In praise of lists


The end of the world


Lost innocence


On reading


Questions for the insomniac


Gratitude


Someone once sang you to sleep


I've been dreaming


The school of night


So what if I don't sleep?

Info autore

The School of Life is a global organisation helping people to lead more fulfilled lives. We do this via our articles, books, app, films, therapeutic services and corporate offering.

 

The School of Life Press brings together the thinking and ideas of the School of Life creative team under the direction of series editor, Alain de Botton. Our range of books and products explore essential topics in psychological and emotional life, including relationships, parenting, friendship, careers and fulfilment.

Riassunto

This book is an eloquent guide to, and companion through, the long sleepless hours of the night. We come away from its soothing pages informed, consoled and armed with insights that will make us feel a lot less alone – as we wait for sleep, eventually, to come.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: The School Life, School of Life, The School of Life
• Con la collaborazione di: Alain de Botton (Editore)
• Editore: The School of Life Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781999917975
• ISBN: 978-1-9999179-7-5
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Salute; Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Medicina > Branche non cliniche; SELF-HELP / General, SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / General, Popular psychology, Sleep disorders & therapy, HEALTH & FITNESS / Sleep, Coping with personal problems, Sleep disorders and therapy