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Claudia Hammond is a British author, broadcaster, and psychology lecturer known for her work on the science of the mind and behavior. She presents BBC Radio 4 programs such as 'All in the Mind' and has written several books on time perception, money psychology, and rest.
Known for: Mind Over Money: The Psychology of Money and How to Use It Better, The Art of Rest: How to Find Respite in a Busy World
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Mind Over Money: The Psychology of Money and How to Use It Better
In 'Mind Over Money', Claudia Hammond explores the fascinating psychology behind our relationship with money. Drawing on research from behavioral economics and psychology, she reveals how emotions, bi...
The Art of Rest: How to Find Respite in a Busy World
In this insightful work, Claudia Hammond explores the science and psychology of rest, drawing on the results of the 'Rest Test'—a global study involving over 18,000 participants. She examines why rest...
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Early Experiences: How Childhood Shapes Our Attitude Toward Money
Every relationship with money begins in childhood. In our families, we first learn what money means—not only its practical use but its emotional power. I discuss studies showing that children absorb attitudes toward spending and saving long before they earn their first coins. If your parents argued ...
From Mind Over Money: The Psychology of Money and How to Use It Better
Cognitive Biases: How the Mind Distorts Financial Judgment
When it comes to money, our brains are far from rational calculators—they are emotional machines that use shortcuts. In this section, I examine fundamental biases such as loss aversion, anchoring, and mental accounting. Loss aversion explains why losing £10 feels far more painful than gaining £10 fe...
From Mind Over Money: The Psychology of Money and How to Use It Better
Understanding Rest and the Global Rest Test
When I first asked people what 'rest' meant, most immediately spoke of sleep. Yet rest is distinct from sleep—it does not require unconsciousness. It is a period when we allow the mind and body to unwind without complete disengagement. To study this, the Global Rest Test gathered data from more than...
From The Art of Rest: How to Find Respite in a Busy World
The Science and Benefits of Rest
Scientific studies illuminate why rest is crucial. When neuropsychologists measure cognitive recovery, they find that periods of quiet wakefulness allow the brain to consolidate memories, regulate emotions, and replenish attention. Rest activates the default mode network, a set of brain regions invo...
From The Art of Rest: How to Find Respite in a Busy World
About Claudia Hammond
Claudia Hammond is a British author, broadcaster, and psychology lecturer known for her work on the science of the mind and behavior. She presents BBC Radio 4 programs such as 'All in the Mind' and has written several books on time perception, money psychology, and rest.
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