Self-help & personal development

When you are exhausted, anxious, tired, all-consumed, or feel lazy, the unwelcomed emotion of guilt often creeps in. It creates a quicksand, trapping you, and making you feel as though you should be working harder. But in a world obsessed with work and productivity, ‘I’m Not Lazy, I’m on Energy Saving Mode’ highlights how resting and ‘being lazy’ shouldn’t be seen as a weakness or a character flaw, but as an important process of recharging. After years of battling with depression and lethargy, Dancing Snail realised the importance of rest and taking care of our minds when we feel low. On days you don’t feel motivated, are going through a slump, or simply feel like doing nothing, this book, written in short-form chapters and charming illustrations, provides you with the antidote we all need and gives you radical permission to take the break you don’t feel you deserve.

From the very first moment she set foot in South Korea, Barbara Zitwer, literary agent to some of the most celebrated Korean authors, fell head-over-heels in love, rediscovering a vitality for life. In this book, Zitwer shares all that she has learnt about this vibrant country forged by the philosophies of han, heung and jeong: resilience, joy and the art of giving. She takes us from the buzzing capital of Seoul to Buddhist mountain temples, from the bizarre theme park within the Demilitarised Zone to the island of Jeju to meet haenyeo, a remarkable sisterhood of free-divers. Along the way, Zitwer recounts magical moments of understanding and connection, as well as top travel tips and local recipes. ‘The Korean Book of Happiness’ invites you to explore a beguiling culture and learn how the Korean way can make your life happier and more fulfilled.