Folding Time

Folding Time is a reminder that taking a break and enjoying the “unproductive” activities can lead to increased productivity. Take a step back to allow lost energy to recharge, recover from work fatigue, boost creativity, and increase motivation and satisfaction. It would seem that the act of slowing down and taking a break is becoming harder to do. Burnout and dissatisfaction are on the rise. Due to social pressure around us, we are encouraged to do more, faster, and better. With this, a new social phenomenon has emerged: leisure guilt. More than ever, taking a break feels wrong and undeserved, leading to more burnout and dissatisfaction. Through participatory design workshops, this book is split into three parts which you can enjoy in your own leisurely time. Prompts: Inspired by others struggling with healthy work-life balance, these prompts include unique and specific activities to encourage imagination, healthy self-care, and positive socialisation. Origami: Popularized in Japan, the art of folding paper has been proven to help with mindfulness. Origami is used to keep you distracted from your stressful routine. As the book continues, the difficulty of the origami will increase. Colour-Me: Created by the unique patterns of unfolded origami, let your imagination shine. Folding Time book is used when you feel demotivated, distracted, or lost. Tear a page a day and take your time.