The Art Of Noticing: 131 Ways To Spark Creativity, Find Inspiration, And Discover Joy In The Everyday

The Art Of Noticing: 131 Ways To Spark Creativity, Find Inspiration, And Discover Joy In The Everyday

An imaginative, thought-provoking gift book to awaken your senses and attune them to the things that matter in your life. Welcome to the era of white noise. Our lives are in constant tether to phones, to email, and to social media. In this age of distraction, the ability to experience and be present is often lost: to think and to see and to listen. Enter Rob Walker's The Art of Noticing. This gorgeously illustrated volume will spark your creativity--and most importantly, help you see the world anew. Through a series of simple and playful exercises--131 of them--Walker maps ways for you to become a clearer thinker, a better listener, a more creative workplace colleague and finally, to rediscover your sense of passion and to notice what really matters to you. Review ?These simple, low-stakes activities can open up the world.? -Tim Herrera, The New York Times "The book suggests the solution to digital overload involves conscious engagement rather than self-denial; you can keep your smartphone, so long as you remember to look around every so often, too." -Quartz"Excellent." -Disquiet ?From ?unitasking? to the ?mindful shower,? The Art of Noticing is filled with clever, eminently deployable strategies for getting more from the world around you. It?s a paean to alertness, a sensory upgrade, a delightful field guide to being alive.? -Tom Vanderbilt, bestselling author of