We often set ambitious goals for the new year. But how can we make sure we don’t stretch ourselves too thin in the process? The constant chorus of “New Year, New Me” in January amplifies our desire to be productive and optimize our lives. But how much pressure is too much?

On this episode of Just Asking, we answer your questions about the value of doing less not more and how to achieve balance in our work and personal lives. Joseph Jebelli is a neuroscientist and author of the book The Brain at Rest: Why Doing Nothing Can Change Your Life. And Alex Pang is a researcher, consultant and author of Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less.

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