As described, this book doesn't come up with brand new groundbreaking ideas, but what it does do is give the reasons and studies behind some well-known suggestions. The author is very upfront with the issues he has faced and how he has come out the other end, which puts perspective on why he has put so much research and time into finding positive ways to improve wellbeing.

I liked the suggestions in this book and also tried to find ways that I can use them at work to help with the well-being of my staff. I found it wasn't a book that should be read all together and would probably work well if one chapter was read each week as suggested. I read it in one to give a review and will go back to it throughout the year to remind me of the suggestions.

Relatable tips on how to improve your life. Funny and engaging, I will certainly remember the JOMO advice!

52 Weeks of Wellbeing delivers what it says. "Life and work are very serious, but this doesn't need to be the case" , writes Ryan Hopkins. *The darkest periods of our lives can become the greatest sources of light, warmth, fire and passion" continues Ryan. These can shape, teach and fuel our growth. The light will shine again and we can emerge from the tunnel stronger , wiser and better equipped to navigate whatever is thrown on our path. This practical book is full of practical tips, strategies and tips. It is honest and admits to bringing well tested and tried approaches to life "We cannot account for the unpredictable, but we can stack the odds in our favour". "Through process of repairing things that have been broken, we can create something more unique, beautiful and resilient. We can sparkle". A good guide, rich in what can bring transformation and sustainability, 52 Weeks is a rich resource for your bookshelf.

This book was great. The author clearly knows what he talking about to help us to choose the right actions for us to take individually to improve our well being.
I read this book whilst on a long holiday. Then read the tips again where I chose actions to complete while on holiday.
I'll do the same again when I'm back in work and will choose different ones to adapt to the situations around me.
Ryan is realistic and it is very sad to read his life story but as he says he would not be the person that he is today and able to help me and millions of other people to improve their well-being.

Love it so much. Ryan's writing is relatable, comical, witty and to the point. I love how I read it exactly as I imagine he is saying it! Would recommend this book to all my friends and it is something that really made me re-think my routines and approaches to my life-work balance (get it!).

52 weeks of wellbeing takes us on a whistle stop tour of wellbeing tips in an easy to read, friendly & relatable way.

The author refers back to their own experience with bulimia & other disorders repeatedly, in a bid to try to connect with the reader. This may divide some people. A lot of the tips are quite obvious but some interesting facts are shared in each chapter which was probably my favourite bit.

Although called 52 weeks of wellbeing, the book doesn’t advocate for you doing one tip a week. You could see it like that but it doesn’t really mention it. For me, the fact that it’s called 52 weeks is a bit of a misnomer.

All in all, a solid book. Thanks to the author, publishers & Netgalley for access to this arc in return for an honest review.

I usually don't read self-help book but this one was something more as it talks about our well-being in work world.
There's a lot of ideas to help improve our well being.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

I really enjoyed reading this book. I don’t tend to read books like this one I’m more of a romance girl who uses books to escape but this book made me want to read more just like it.

I loved the beginning when the author talked about himself. I found myself relating to a few of the things he mentioned and being surprised that other people feel the same way I do.

I really enjoyed the structure of the book with the different weeks and some linking together as well as the tips included.

I am not currently in work but I am a student so a lot of the tips did help me with my uni workload instead.

I’ve already started implementing some of the tips into my daily life.

I think this book was great and I’m so happy to have received an arc for it.

This is a fantastic resource to remind us of what is truly important and how to focus on that.

Whilst nothing in this book felt overly new to me, being someone who has a keen interest in personal development, this is a great book for anyone looking to improve on their own wellbeing and self care.

52 Weeks of Wellbeing is a practical guide that, while not presenting groundbreaking revelations, serves as an excellent resource for individuals embarking on their wellbeing journey. The author's candid acknowledgment that the book contains 'blindingly obvious revelations' sets the tone for a straightforward and accessible approach to self-improvement. Although others, like myself, may find familiar advice, the book shines in its ability to provide a wealth of research into easily digestible weekly chapters. I recommend this book to beginners seeking a comprehensive yet approachable guide to starting their wellbeing journey.

Although nothing new this book of really useful suggestions for making small changes across the weeks of the year is a great read to set some positive intentions for the year ahead.

Interesting book, I learned a lot about things I wouldn’t have known about in the well-being space but after a certain point things got a little repetitive.

Overall, very good for people new to well being or who don’t know where to start and can work through the ideas offered in this book.

I was very lucky to get an ARC (advanced reader copy) of this new book.
It’s already got blurbs from the CEO of HSBC Global Asset Management, the CMO of the BBC + Isabel Berwick at the Financial Times, so I’m not sure Ryan needs my review (!) but for my friends & colleagues, here’s my humble opinion:

To use the author’s own words, “this book will be full of blindingly obvious revelations”, but to have them packaged & delivered like this is exactly what some of us probably need to help get out of ‘autopilot’. Ryan references popular authors (James Clear, Napoleon Hill, Oliver Burkeman among others), Stoic principles, East Asian proverbs & Baz Lurhmann throughout – and it works! (There’s also an excellent bonus chapter around neurodiversity & wellbeing in the workplace)

I’d heard most of the concepts before, but in a pretty disorganised way. A quote shared here, a paragraph on LinkedIn there, a meme on Facebook etc – this book catalogues & organises the approaches in a very appealing & accessible way (52 subjects for 52 weeks of the year). I read the book cover to cover for review purposes but am now going to concentrate on 1 habit for each week of 2024. There are 52 Wednesdays this year, I’m starting today with Chapter 01 “Taking A Stroll”
PS 1 reason I loved this book is the realism & relatability, the very British references (Yorkshire puddings & London rain), and Ryan’s style of writing, which is infused with his sense of humour & honesty. Reading his words on the page really feels like a good chat with a very nice guy who you’d want to be mates with & you truly believe he wants great things for himself & others.

#wellbeing #reading

This book purports to be about work and to be a weekly guide. However, the chapters are very uneven. Some are short and clear and have a single suggestion. Others meander with several steps pre ideas in a single “week”. Nothing new here and poorly organized.

this was my first actual full book off netgalley, and i was incredibly excited to read this as it had been awhile since i'd last read a self-help book, but felt it was the best way to leave 2023 fully!
before i start my actual review i'd like to start off thanking netgalley and the publishers for letting me read this wonderful arc.
now that, that is out of the way, let's get into the actual review sha'll we?

we all have ideas about what we're going into when starting a self-help book, and it definitely fit the theme. the language was very relaxed, but at the same time it was so very clear that author actually took the time to sit down and research everything he was saying ( thus the like 5 last pages just being all of the references used ). this was one of the things i appreciated the most about the book, like you could really feel that author had some real perspective and knowledge before writing, instead just cramming out a book because it cool to have one. ( looking at A LOT of celebrity books rn ).
I will however say that one thing i had to get used too in the book was the sheer amount of repetition. this book is called 52 weeks of wellbeing, and is definitely intended to be read with a new focus a week (duh). since i crammed it all in 5 days, a lot of the repetition which was definitely on purpose, and an educated choice, it just kind of bored me.

all in all, this book actually really surprised me in a good way. the casual use of language made it incredibly easy to get into the book. and the very relatable author made me stay.
since starting this book, ive actually incorporated some elements into my own life. not to say this is totally revolutionary, but its pretty damn good!

This is a handy resource going into the new year, presented in an easy to read style. So far I'm finding the tips are very good reminders if things we should / could do, such as digital detoxing, rather than learning new information. That being said however, this is a good way to remind yourself of the techniques and tips to improve wellbeing.

I've read a lot of books to help with my work/life balance and this from Ryan Hopkins is one of the best. I've never heard of this author before, but he's on my radar now.
I love his style of writing, he has a way with words and manages to make me smile throughout. The content is not mind blowing or earth shatteringly different, but this book pulls together a ton of research into easy to digest chapters.
I received this book for an honest review from Netgalley and it's so good I've already recommended it to friends and bought an advanced copy for another friend.
Is it going to change your life? Probably yes, 1% at a time.

This is a really great idea for a book. The idea is great - but the execution is just OK.
It's very simple, and a lot of the time the ideas were just 'common sense'.
It was an enjoyable read, but nothing new.

This book is a wonderful read! I'm working on my wellbeing and my main goal for 2024 is to drastically improve it. All the chapters are really interesting with lots of tips that helped me writing down the (baby) steps to reach my goal. I also appreciate the writing style of the author, and how he incorporates his personal life to explain his points.
I'll definitely pick up this book again in 2024 to reread one chapter per week!

Thank you to the publisher who provided me with an e-copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This gem offers practical tips for your everyday life, focusing on your wellbeing and mental health. Ryan Hopkins, with a wealth of experience, distills insights backed by research and success stories. From intriguing concepts like Kintsugi to the power of digital detoxes, it's a journey toward a more fulfilling work life. Perfect for taking your time and dabbling in the book as needed.