Tired, But Not of Life — English paperback | Felicia Bakker

Description

You can love your life and still feel deeply tired

Note: This is the English-language paperback edition. This is the English version of Ik ben moe, maar niet van het leven, with the subtitle When Your Body, Heart, and Mind Are Exhausted.

In this warm, reflective book, Felicia Bakker explores physical fatigue, mental overload, emotional exhaustion and the search for rest and direction. She draws on experiences in care work and everyday life, alongside illustrative stories.

What you will find inside

• 17 chapters with personal accounts, practical examples and reflection questions.
• 68 exercises to explore your boundaries, responsibilities and need for rest.
• Topics including the fear of saying no, workplace pressure, difficult relationships, grief and making room for yourself.
• A gentle invitation to reflect at your own pace, without turning rest into another task to complete.

For care professionals, family caregivers, parents and others who give a great deal to the people around them.

Edition details

• Author: Felicia Bakker
• Foreword: Annemiek de Jong-van Veen
• Language: English
• Format: paperback, softcover
• 200 pages
• ISBN: 9798141062742

This book offers relatable experiences and reflection. It does not replace individual medical or psychological care.