
Begin With You
Invest in Your Mental Well-being and Satisfaction at Work
Petra Velzeboer(Author)
Kogan Page Ltd (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 3. May 2023
Book
Hardback
216 pages
978-1-3986-1033-0 (ISBN)
Description
FINALIST:
2024 International Book Awards - Business: Motivational
Too many of us work through burnout and sacrifice our work-life balance to get ahead in our careers. But the real path to success and happiness begins with you.
Rather than just accepting the fatigue and burnout, renowned mental health expert Petra Velzeboer shows you how to prioritize your wellbeing and mental health at work. From recognizing the impact of internal and external influences to learning support mechanisms,
Begin With You
offers you key strategies that will lead to a rewarding life and career.
Petra Velzeboer draws upon her personal experiences of trauma and hardship to offer insights on how you can overcome difficult periods and develop a positive outlook. Packed with case studies and psychological research,
Begin With You
is the essential guide to becoming a mental health champion and transforming your career and life for the better.
Reviews / Votes
"Navigate the tangled web of mental health and its relationship to modern work life."More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Product notice
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 209 mm
Width: 132 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
440 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3986-1033-0 (9781398610330)
Schweitzer Classification
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Persons
Author
Petra Velzeboer is a renowned mental health expert, speaker and CEO of PVL, a mental health consultancy. She has a MSc in Psychodynamics of Human Development and is a qualified ORSC & CTI Certified Coach. She is also an Advisor Board Member at Make A Difference Summits.
She is uniquely positioned to highlight the importance of wellbeing at work, as she draws upon her professional and personal experiences. Petra Velzeboer overcame a traumatic childhood to become a counsellor for vulnerable young people before campaigning for improved mental health services. She is based in London, UK.
Foreword
Content
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- Chapter - 00: Introduction;
- Chapter - 01: Why me?;
- Chapter - 02: Why you?;
- Chapter - 03: Learning to think for ourselves;
- Chapter - 04: Stress, burnout and mental illness;
- Chapter - 05: Maintenance, attitude and living a good life now;
- Chapter - 06: Supporting others;
- Chapter - 07: Internal activism and changing the world of work;
- Chapter - 08: Practical tactics and strategies;
- Chapter - 09: Conclusion;
- Chapter - 10: References;