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Default Mode by Choice
Rest your brain on purpose.By J. R. TREJO
Length2h 7m
About this audiobook
Learn to rest on purpose. Default Mode by Choice reveals the neuroscience of mental wandering and how structured idleness unlocks creativity, problem-solving, and emotional clarity. J. R. Trejo distills modern research into a calm, practical guide for thinkers who want deeper insight without burnout.
Audiobook details
GenrePsychology, Self-Help
Length2 hrs 7 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 31, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Default Mode by Choice: Rest your brain on purpose.
2Prologue. The Hidden Power of Doing Nothing
3Chapter One. Your Brain’s Secret Network
4Chapter Two. The Productivity Trap
5Chapter Three. Mapping Your Rest Personality
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6Chapter Four. Creating Sacred Idle Time
7Chapter Five. The Art of Mindful Wandering
8Chapter Six. Micro-Rests and Power Naps
9The Science of Brief Mental Pauses
10Power Nap Physiology
11Choosing Between Micro‑Rest and Power Nap
12Designing Effective Micro‑Rests
13Embedding Micro‑Rests in Workflow
14Preparing for a Power Nap
15Timing Your Nap
16Using Caffeine Strategically
17Overcoming Workplace Barriers
18Managing Sleep Inertia
19Integrating Naps into Daily Rhythm
20Adapting to Variable Schedules
21Long‑Term Benefits of Consistent Rest
22Building a Rest‑Friendly Environment
23Measuring Progress and Adjusting
24Chapter Seven. Rest as Creative Incubation
25Chapter Eight. Breaking the Rest Guilt Cycle
26Chapter Nine. Morning Rest Practices
27Chapter Ten. Evening Wind-Down Rituals
28Chapter Eleven. Rest Strategies for Different Lives
29Chapter Twelve. Building Your Rest Infrastructure
30Epilogue. The Rest Revolution
31Copyright
32Disclaimer
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