Digital Wellbeing: Recharge Your Focus and Reboot Your Life

So much of our lives are now spent looking at screens, whether we're working on our laptop or checking social media on our phones. It's too easy to become overwhelmed by constant notifications and endless emails, leading to frustration, stress and burnout.

In this groundbreaking book, leading wellbeing expert Petra Velzeboer draws upon academic research and fascinating interviews with global experts to uncover the practical insights that will allow you to improve your daily life, set healthy boundaries with technology and prioritize your Digital Wellbeing.

  • Petra is one of the leading voices in this space, and rightly so. As the most popular and impactful speaker at the Make Work Better Conference 2024, it comes as no surprise that Petra’s latest book is a masterclass in reclaiming control in a world that demands so much of our attention.

    — Paul Devoy, CEO, Investors in People

  • This book is a timely and thought-provoking guide for anyone looking to take control of their relationship with technology.

    ― Ed Kirwan, Founder and CEO Empathy Studios

  • This book captures the most important issues of our time, debunking myths and giving us practical ways we can practice good mental health in work and life, and co-exist with the inevitable ubiquitous nature of technology.

    — Nilema Bhakta-Jones, Multi-award winning Executive, Founder Courageous
    Leaders

  • Finally, a book on digital wellbeing that is real, thoughtful, and uplifting. The book turns a sensational topic into sensible learning. Petra is a masterful storyteller. She paints the landscape of digitalization in societies and then shows how and why many of us “are hooked” to our devices. I felt so moved and reassured after reading Digital Wellbeing. You will, too.

    ― Dr Ardeshir Mehran, Psychologist, Author, Peak Performance Speaker

  • Given that a third of our lives are experienced through a screen, there is nothing more important than learning how to configure it to serve us, rather than the other way around. Technology isn't going anywhere, so we HAVE to work out how to make it work for us. Petra helps us get there.

    ― Ryan Hopkins Chief Impact Officer, JAAQ at Work. Author

Begin With You: Available Now!

Learn how to invest in your mental wellbeing and satisfaction at work!

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 prioritise your wellbeing and mental health at work. From recognising 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.

  • "This book brings inspiration, practical thinking and true thought leadership that I would recommend to anyone who wants a new angle on how to view their wellbeing at work."

    ― Stella Smith, CEO & founder, Pirkx

  • "Petra offers empowering practices for claiming ourselves, our wellbeing, and our communities. I felt energized and hopeful reading Petra's book. You will too."

    ― Dr Ardeshir Mehran, PhD, Author

  • "Begin With You" is a must-read for virtually anyone: whether you are wanting to build a mental health strategy, are an entrepreneur or business owner, or are just interested in practical steps to improve your own mental health. Petra's approach can benefit us all."

    ― Hannah Meredith, MVF Global

About the Author

Petra Velzeboer is a renowned mental health expert, speaker and CEO of PVL. She holds an MSc in Psychodynamics of Human Development and is a qualified psychotherapist, ORSC & CTI Coach and is on the advisory board of Mad World Summits. 

She is uniquely positioned to highlight the importance of wellbeing at work, drawing on her professional and personal experiences raised in an extreme toxic environment, offering her audience tools for leading a successful life.  Petra is based in London, UK.