The Book · Wiley
The Rest Revolution
How to reclaim your rhythm and conquer burnout when overworking has become the norm.
A recovery manual for the self — for people who are very good at their work and very tired.
About the book
In today’s culture, many high-achieving professionals are on the verge of burnout. Sometimes unconsciously and other times overtly, they are pushed to keep working to prove their worth, produce at unsustainable levels, and strive toward new heights at the expense of their physical and mental well-being.
In The Rest Revolution, Amanda Miller Littlejohn shows readers how to navigate a competitive world that requires their ambition — without being consumed by it.
Inside
- Why productivity built on depletion always comes due
- Purpose as a filter for what deserves your energy
- Understanding your personal seasons to reclaim your rhythm
- Accessible, evidence-based practices for a stressed nervous system
- Sustaining leadership beyond burnout
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.
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.
After more than a decade coaching high achievers — and being one myself — I know all the ways overworking leaves you depleted. If that’s been your story, you’re not alone. It is possible to achieve great things without burning yourself out.
“A roadmap to reclaim your life from exhaustion and burnout, and revolutionize your approach to success and fulfillment. Blending cutting-edge neuroscience with practical wisdom and inspiring stories, this groundbreaking book invites you to hit pause and recalibrate to a new way of working and living.”
Watch me share my thinking
Explore some of the key ideas behind the book
A few thoughts on what a rest revolution includes, and how high achievers are redefining success by letting go of societal expectations, overworking, and the constant pressure to perform.
Podcast interviews
Ratchet & Respectable
A conversation on rest, reinvention, and refusing to grind yourself down
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Rest as a Revolution — a conversation on seasons, sustainability, and choosing ease
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Listen nowWhere to buy the book
Order The Rest Revolution at the following retailers.
ISBN 978-1-394-25910-6 · Wiley
Speaking & workshops
The book is just the beginning
The Rest Revolution sparks creative thinking about ease and alignment in every season. Let’s go deeper in a keynote, coaching series, or workshop.
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PURPOSESCAPING
Toxic work cultures, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome set us up for burnout as we attempt the impossible — to perform and produce perfectly and continuously, like machines. Escape machine mindset and restore the depleted soil of your purpose by learning your personal seasons.
02
Write Your Peace
Rest requires practice and practices. Adopt journaling as an accessible mindfulness tool and lifelong stillness practice you can cultivate for self-discovery, career realignment, and clarity of purpose.
03
Front-burnering
Back-burnering your purpose, joy, and connection with yourself creates a cycle of self-neglect that ends in exhaustion. Front-burnering clarifies your energy-generating skills, hobbies, and relationships — and makes a plan to prioritize what matters most.
Bring the book into the room
The Rest Revolution Experience pairs an author discussion with mindful reflection, breathwork, and sound — so a team leaves having felt the argument, not just heard it.