Things I Got Wrong So You Don't Have To: 48 Lessons to Banish Burnout and Avoid Anxiety for Those Who Put Others First

Pooky Knightsmith is a well-known campaigner who has written a book about mental health, combining research and personal experience to provide 48 life lessons learned from everyday victories to life-changing events. The book offers tips on how to avoid burnout, practice self-care, and nurture important relationships, and includes exercises to help readers apply these lessons to their own lives.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 21 April 2022
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Pooky Knightsmith, a renowned campaigner with international acclaim, has dedicated her life to promoting excellent mental health for children and adolescents. Her extensive knowledge, innovative ideas, and invaluable advice stem from a personal journey that encompasses experiences with PTSD, anorexia, self-harm, and depression. This book seamlessly blends elements of a mental health guide and a memoir, offering 48 life lessons derived from both everyday triumphs and transformative events. Pooky shares practical tips on preventing burnout, the power of small acts of self-care, strategies for managing anxiety, and nurturing meaningful friendships and relationships. Each lesson concludes with reflective space for the reader, accompanied by exercises designed to facilitate their integration of these lessons into their own lives. With unwavering honesty and authenticity, Pooky openly shares her mistakes, empowering readers to avoid similar pitfalls.

Weight: 342g
Dimension: 138 x 214 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839972676