Move. Think. Rest.
Redefining Productivity & Our Relationship with Time
By Natalie Nixon, PhD | 2025 (Hachette Publishers)
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PRAISE FOR MOVE. THINK. REST.
"If you're ready to stop grinding yourself into exhaustion and start living with more creativity, energy, and purpose, 'Move. Think. Rest.' is your new go-to guide. Natalie Nixon is a visionary, and in this book, she hands you a research-backed framework to break free from the outdated hustle mentality. This isn’t just another productivity hack—it’s a life-changing operating system for sustainable success. Read this book, implement its wisdom, and watch your potential skyrocket!"
MEL ROBBINS#1 NYT bestselling author and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast
"As a dancer, I’ve always understood the transformative power of movement, rest, and thoughtful reflection to spark innovation and sustain excellence—it’s at the heart of my creative process. Natalie Nixon’s 'Move. Think. Rest.' is an inspiring guide for embracing wonder and intuition, helping us to unlock our fullest potential with grace and purpose.”
MISTY COPELANDNew York Times Bestselling Author and Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre
"Busy is not a strategy. Instead of hustling to please the system, Dr. Nixon helps us see that we can make a difference most effectively when we don't burn out."
Seth GodinAuthor, This is Strategy
"Natalie Nixon has long been a trusted guide for leaders who want to think differently and innovate boldly. In 'Move. Think. Rest.', she provides a refreshing antidote to hustle culture, showing that true productivity doesn’t come from grinding harder—it comes from allowing space to reset. This book is a game-changer for anyone looking to work with more ease and impact."
Dorie ClarkExecutive education faculty at Columbia Business School and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game
"Natalie Nixon masterfully redefines productivity in 'Move. Think. Rest.', offering a refreshingly human-centric approach to work and life. This book is a game-changer for anyone looking to thrive—not just survive—in the modern world. It’s time we embrace a way of working that fuels creativity, innovation, and well-being."
Lisa BodellCEO FutureThink, Author of Kill the Company and Why Simple Wins
"'Time is the only currency we spend without knowing the balance.' (unknown) While time is our only non-renewable resource and we "pay" attention, often dearly, we rarely develop the mindset, frameworks, and systems to meaningfully consider our relationship with time. Natalie has deeply explored our outdated temporal concepts and offers practical approaches to transform our relationship with time, enabling optimal human flourishing across all life domains. Follow this book to develop a better relationship with time for your head, body, and heart."
Heather McGowanKeynote Speaker and Co-author of the Empathy Advantage and the Adaptation Advantage
"This is one of the best books I’ve read about productivity & leadership. In 'Move. Think. Rest' Natalie Nixon gifts us with an inspired guide to reimagine what possible AND essential about our work and organizations.”
Josh LinknerNew York Times bestselling author, 5x tech founder/CEO, venture capital investor, jazz guitarist
"As a culture, we’ve long equated productivity with output, speed, and constant busyness—but what if that’s all wrong? In 'Move. Think. Rest.', Natalie Nixon challenges us to redefine what it means to work well, showing how movement, reflection, and rest are not distractions but essential ingredients for creativity and success. A must-read for anyone looking to reclaim time and unlock their best thinking."
Jessi HempelHost of LinkedIn's Hello Monday
'Move. Think. Rest.' is the rare book that is both timely and timeless. You’ll want to put its ideas into action—immediately. Highly recommended.”
Scott D. AnthonyProfessor at Dartmouth College and author of Epic Disruptions
"Natalie Nixon has done the hard work of distilling everything that goes into great work and giving us 8 big ideas to internalize and adopt. This is a grounded and deeply useful guide to organizing your emotions and activities around the contributions you hope to make across a lifetime.”
Kelly CorriganNew York Times best selling author, host of Kelly Corrigan Wonders podcast
“Our understanding of what productivity means and demands of us is still stuck in the early twentieth century. Natalie Nixon is set on rethinking, reimagining and redrawing productivity so it is fit for the super tech, remote working, high burnout, modern age. 'Move. Think. Rest.' is required reading for all those ready to redefine productivity.”
Stuart Crainer & Des DearloveCo-founders Thinkers50
"Dr. Nixon offers a potent prescription for nurturing the workplace’s most vital asset: your mental health and capacity to grow. Her MTR framework blends science with actionable practices to foster a more human-centered way of knowing and being. Timely and essential, this work provides a philosophy and practice for building career resilience—just when we need it most."
John MaedaVP, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft
"MTR is a groundbreaking new framework for conceptualizing creativity and productivity. Using science, storytelling and practical exercises Nixon takes us on a journey to discover and redefine how we spend our precious time. Treat this book as a handbook you will return to again and again!"
Eve RodskyNew York Times Best Selling Author, Fair Play
"'Move. Think. Rest.' is the game-changing compass we all need to break free from burnout and fuel our creativity. Natalie Nixon delivers a powerhouse framework that will have you embracing change with unstoppable enthusiasm and impact!"
Cassandra WorthyCEO, Change Enthusiasm Global
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