Begin with You

Productivity, collaboration, confidence, success - it all depends on a positive outlook and good mental wellbeing. And your mental health begins with you.

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.

Includes insights from experts and mental health champions including Geoff McDonald (former Global VP, Unilever) and Kirstin Furber (People Director, Channel 4)

Autorentext
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.

Klappentext

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 is by prioritizing your mental wellbeing and developing a positive outlook. It's time to Begin With You. In this book, renowned mental health expert Petra Velzeboer demonstrates that the true path to a successful career is a mindful approach which prioritizes your wellbeing and mental health. Begin With You draws on case studies, psychological research and the author's first-hand experiences to highlight the methods and strategies that will lead to both a rewarding career and life. Improving your mental wellbeing is always the first step to improving your productivity, satisfaction and creativity regardless of your seniority or sector. From self-assessment and time management to building a support network and becoming a mental health champion in the workplace, Begin With You is the complete guide to transforming your life and career for the better.

Inhalt

• • 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;