Are you ready to transform your energy and resilience to thrive in work and life?
The Wellbeing Advantage is a timely and transformative guide for modern professionals who want to feel more energised, focused and in control. Whether you’re seeking better balance, greater mental clarity or a smarter way to handle pressure, this book introduces seven simple science-backed habits to help you build resilience and protect your wellbeing, without overhauling your life.
Dr Janine van Someren, a leading wellbeing consultant and expert in wearable technology, combines insights from high-performance coaching, behavioural change and the science of wellbeing to deliver results. Learn how to:
Build energy and resilience through small changes that deliver big results
Unlock the power of wearable technology to monitor stress and recovery
Maximise rest to increase your capacity and protect against burnout
Apply coaching techniques to support sustainable personal growth
Manage stress with practical, flexible strategies that fit real life.
From energising routines to rest that truly restores, The Wellbeing Advantage gives you the tools to bring your best self to work and home again.
Introduction
Welcome to The Wellbeing Advantage
Harnessing Wearable Technology for Lasting Wellbeing
Asking the Right Questions: Your Personal Roadmap to Change
How This Book Works: A Day-by-Day Approach to Transforming Your Wellbeing
Habit #1 The Routine Advantage
Harnessing the Power of Daily Routines
The Invisible Cost of a Chaotic Morning
How to Reset Your Mornings for Success
Building an Effective Routine: The Science of Habit Formation
Why New Habits Fail (and How to Fix Them)
Turn Insights into Action
The Rise of Wearable Technology in Wellbeing
Your Routine Breakthrough
Habit #2 The Movement Advantage
The Power of Daily Movement
Movement vs Exercise: What’s the difference?
How Movement Builds Your Battery for Life and Work
How Much to Move?
How to Build a Movement-Rich Day
What Your Wearable Tells You About Movement
Your Movement Breakthrough
Habit #3 The Nutrition Advantage
Balanced Nutrition: The Foundation of Physical and Mental Health
Why Nutrition is Key to Performance
The Moderation of Stimulants: How Caffeine and Alcohol Impact Your Energy, Stress and Sleep
The Gut-Brain Connection: The Secret Influence of Your Second Brain
Hydration: The Most Overlooked Performance Tool
Building Your Nutrition Advantage
What Your Wearable Tells You About Nutrition & Hydration
Your Nutrition Breakthrough
Habit #4 The Balance Advantage
Why Balance Matters More Than Ever
Work-Life Balance Doesn’t Work
Finding Work-Life Fit: A More Sustainable Approach
The Mindset Shift: Learning to Fall Up
Stress: A New Perspective on Pressure and Recovery
What Your Wearable Tech Tells You About Work-Life Fit
Your Balance Breakthrough
Habit #5 The Rest Advantage
How Intentional Rest Helps You Reclaim Energy, Focus and Resilience
The Myth of Rest as Indulgence
The 7 Dimensions of Rest
Your Rest Menu
Build a Moat: Protecting the Edges of Your Day
What Your Wearable Tech Tells You About Rest
Your Rest Breakthrough
Habit #6 The Connection Advantage
How Social Connection Fuels Performance, Resilience and Joy
The Science Behind Connection: The Missing Piece in Wellbeing
Emotional Intelligence: The Human Skill That Changes Everything
Beyond Business Cards: Network for Lasting Wellbeing
Understanding Your Social Battery: Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Rethinking Connection in the Places We Work
What Your Wearable Tech Tells You About Social Connection
Your Connection Breakthrough
Habit #7 The Sleep Advantage
Tired but Wired: Why We Ignore Sleep Until Our Body Forces Us to Listen
Why Sleep Matters: The Foundation for Sustained Energy and Resilience
Inside the Night: What Really Happens While You Sleep (and When You Don’t)
Sleep Like a Pro: What Experts Do Differently
From Wired to Rested: How to Sleep with a Racing Mind and a Busy Life
What Your Wearable Tech Tells You About Sleep
Your Sleep Breakthrough
Conclusion
A Time to Thrive
Sustaining Behavioural Change for Lifelong Wellbeing
Reflecting on Your Journey
Next Steps
Endnotes
Bibliography
References
Additional Resources
Acknowledgements
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