Exhausted: An AZ for the Weary

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AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4 WOMAN'S HOURChosen by the Financial Times and Stylist as a Book To Read in 2024'Schaffner is insightful, charming and visionary' Susan Elderkin, author of The Novel CureBurnout is said to be the defining feeling of the post-pandemic world - but why are we all so exhausted Some of us struggle with perfectionism, while others are simply overwhelmed by the demands of modern life. From confronting our inner critics to how our desire to be productive stops us from being free, Anna Katherina Schaffner, cultural historian and burnout coach, brings together science, medicine, literature and philosophy to explore the causes and history of exhaustion and burnout, revealing new ways to combat stress and negativity. Inventive and freewheeling, full of comfort, solace and practical advice, Exhausted is an inspiring guide to getting control of your own exhaustion - and rediscovering happiness along the way.

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'A fascinating new book that guides us through the causes of burnout and how to avoid it.' - New Scientist

'Satisfying ... engaging ... useful' - Times Literary Supplement

'Antidotes to our exhausting modern life' - Sunday Times

'Burnout is a defining feature of modern life - but why are we all so exhausted Cultural historian and burnout coach Anna Schaffner explains why and what to do about it.' - What to Read in 2024

'Sensible wisdom for finding emotional support, combating stress and embracing rest' - Stylist

Author Bio

Anna Katharina Schaffner is cultural historian and burnout coach, and is the author of The Art of Self-Improvement: Ten Timeless Truths, and a novel, The Truth About Julia. She has written for the TLS, Guardian and Psychology Today. Her research has featured on BBC Radio 4 and in Vogue, Atlantic, National Geographic and on Buzzfeed.