IN CONVERSATION
Kerry Sackville at MUSE
3—4pm Sunday 13 August
Muse, East Hotel, Kingston Canberra ACT
Meet Kerry in conversation with Amanda Whitley
Tickets: $10 (Entry only) // $42 (includes a discounted copy of the book RRP $34.99)
When columnist and commentator Kerri Sackville decided to put down her phone and learn to be comfortable alone, her quality of life soared. Spending meaningful time on your own can boost creativity and productivity, improve self-awareness, build resilience and moral courage, and, most importantly, improve your relationships and connection with others.
Many great thinkers from Buddha to Barack Obama have espoused the benefits of solitude but the busy-ness of modern life doesn’t leave us much time for contemplation. With smart phones, social media, endless streaming and podcast options, as well as the demands of work, family and friends, we are rarely left alone with our thoughts. Even a few minutes a day can help us to rejuvenate from the daily grind and restore clarity and focus.
In The Secret Life of You, Kerri Sackville analyses society’s attitude towards solitude – why is it ok to eat breakfast at a café on your own but faintly tragic to dine alone? She identifies the roadblocks in the way to unplugging, contemplates aloneness vs loneliness, and looks at the difference between true connection and mere connectivity. Finally, she provides advice on how to become comfortable in your own company, in order to enjoy – and even cherish – time alone.
Kerri Sackville is an Australian author, columnist, and social commentator. Her work has appeared in numerous publications including The Sunday Times UK, SBS Life, news.com.au, mamamia.com, The Australian Women’s Weekly, and Prevention Magazine.
A long-time contributor to the Sydney Morning Herald, Melbourne Age and Sunday Life magazine, Kerri’s columns are regularly amongst the most widely read across the sites.
Kerri has written five works of non-fiction and contributed to three anthologies. Her latest book is The Secret Life of You: How a bit of alone time can change your life, relationships, and maybe the world. Kerri is a regular guest on ABC radio, commercial radio, and podcasts around the country.
Venue
Muse, East Hotel
69 Canberra Ave, Kingston ACT
T: (02) 6178 0024