The Rest Revolution

How to Reclaim Your Rhythm and Conquer Burnout When Overworking Has Become the Norm

By: Amanda M. Littlejohn

Narrated by: Diana Blue

In a culture that values productivity as a sign of success, many professionals are on the verge of burnout, pushed—sometimes unconsciously and other times overtly—to keep working, keep producing, and keep reaching new heights at an unsustainable pace, often at the expense of their physical and mental well-being. In The Rest Revolution, executive and personal branding coach Amanda Miller Littlejohn shows listeners how to restore themselves after burnout, and navigate the rigors of competitive work without sacrificing self.

Inspired by Littlejohn's experience as an executive coach to high achievers, The Rest Revolution explores topics such as the modern causes of exhaustion; how personal achievement, social conditioning, and systemic barriers pose threats to rest; how to use self-discovery to create your personalized plan to combat burnout; balancing achievement with self-care and wellness; and much more.

Creative, prescriptive, and insightful with everything you need to reshape your approach to work and rest, The Rest Revolution is a deep dive into the causes of burnout, and an essential listen for everyone looking to rise above workaholism while still achieving great heights in work, business, and life.

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Extremely practical takeaways and guidance

This is an exceptional book on Rest! Where others stop with simply an idea, Amanda Miller Littlejohn expertly provides a history on overworking and burnout, shares her personal journey from burnout to rest (and that of others), and then gives several practical approaches to reclaiming your time and your energy in a way that provides sustainable ways to incorporate rest for us all.

Key Insights for Balanced Purpose Filled Living

So much of this book resonated with me!!! I originally listened to the Rest Revolution by Amanda Miller Littlejohn on audible and decided to order the hard copy so I can re-read it and begin journaling which I have started many times and never stuck with it. My intention for the year is Presence.. to be more present so this book is a perfect guide to go deeper into who I am and what energizes me as I come closer to my retirement years. The Purposescaping, front-burnering and authentic self-reflection are some of my favorites! More Green time than Screen time is my new mantra! Overall, the stories and background data and Key Insights for each section is so well structured! I love structure so for those having a structured mind this is a masterpiece!