A book by Amanda Miller Littlejohn · Wiley
The Rest Revolution
How to reclaim your rhythm and conquer burnout when overworking has become the norm.
A recovery manual for the self — written for people who are very good at their work and very tired.
From the author
High achievers have sacrificed their health, well-being, and relationships for achievement’s sake. Overworking has become the expectation, so burnout has become the norm.
We need to overhaul our approach to work and recalibrate spiritually, mentally, and emotionally if we want to come back to our humanity. After all, the fruits of our labor are spoiled if we don’t have the time or energy to enjoy our lives.
That’s why I wrote The Rest Revolution. It is indeed possible to achieve great things without burning yourself out.
“For many people work is simply not working. The Rest Revolution is a modern-day treatise on our obsession with work with a holistic plan to help us recalibrate, find a sustainable way forward, and heal. If the compounding pressures of working, achieving, and creating success in this world have led you to burnout and you’re looking for another path, you need to read this book.”
Selected media
WJLA ABC 7
Embrace rest: Amanda Miller Littlejohn's call to view rest as strength, not weakness
Watch nowAbout the author
Amanda Miller Littlejohn
Amanda writes about burnout, how we find rest, our relationship to work, and how we’re redefining ambition in the post-pandemic era. She is a sought-after executive coach and brand strategist whose clients span the globe from San Francisco to Singapore.
An accomplished freelance journalist, Amanda is a 2024–2025 Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellow. Her writing has appeared in The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and Forbes.
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Where to buy the book
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ISBN 978-1-394-25910-6 · Wiley
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