Take a Day Off

A small, beautifully made book about work, life, and paying attention.

Printed book — UK edition.

What this book is

Take a Day Off is not a productivity book.

It’s not a leadership manual.

And it’s definitely not a guide to “hustling less and winning more”.

It’s a physical object for reflection — a creative book about working life, told through short stories, poems, and carefully designed posters.

It’s observational.

It’s quietly funny.

And it’s meant to be held, flicked through, revisited, and left on your desk.

What you’ll find inside

This book contains:

• Short stories about work, attention, pressure, and human behaviour
• Poems reflecting on leadership, communication, culture, and identity
• Two visual posters for every chapter
• one refined and designed
• one raw, photographic, and emotionally suggestive

The writing doesn’t instruct.

The visuals don’t explain.

Together, they create space to pause — and notice.

Why this works as a physical book

This book was always meant to be printed.

The size, pacing, and visual rhythm are intentional.

The posters are part of the experience — not an add-on.

The paper, colour, and layout matter.

It’s the kind of book you:

• leave open on a desk
• lend to a colleague
• give as a thoughtful gift
• return to when work feels loud

Not something you rush through in one sitting.

Who this book is for

This book is for you if:

• You work — and occasionally wonder what it’s all doing to you
• You enjoy reflective, human writing more than advice
• You appreciate design, photography, and creative publishing
• You like books that feel personal, not prescriptive
• You want something that slows you down rather than fires you up

You don’t need to be unhappy.

You don’t need to be burned out.

You just need to recognise the feeling of being busy — and curious about it.

Print Edition details (UK only)

✔ A5 paperback

✔ High-quality colour printing throughout

✔ All stories, poems, and posters included

✔ Designed, written, and published by Rob Lambert

✔ Printed in the UK and shipped directly

✔ Wrapped with care and a personal thank-you note

📦 Please note: the print edition is currently available to UK customers only.

A digital version of this book, available globally, is here.

A quiet promise

This book won’t tell you what to change.

But it might help you notice what matters.

And sometimes, that’s the beginning.

👉 Order the print edition and take a day off — properly.

Refund Policy – Physical Products

We want you to be delighted with your order! If your physical product arrives damaged, defective, or you’re otherwise unhappy, please contact us within 14 days of receiving it.

We’ll either replace the item or issue a full refund — whichever works best for you.

Please note: Buyers are responsible for returning items in their original condition at their expense, unless the product was damaged during shipping.

We strive to make your experience smooth and hassle-free, so you can shop with confidence. For refund and product enquiries : products@cultivatedmanagement.com