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.

‘Brilliantly connects the dots between movement, mindset, and meaningful change. A must-read for anyone who believes that sustainable wellbeing habits are the foundation of lifelong wellbeing.’ Hugh Brasher, CEO of London Marathon Events

‘Skilfully steers the reader through both stories and research to bust some myths and clear the way to build some new wellbeing habits.’ Cath Bishop, Olympian, Leadership & Culture Coach and Author of The Long Win

‘Combines scientific insight with real-world empathy to offer a practical path to resilience… essential reading for anyone serious about performing at their best, without burning out.’ Andy Baddeley, Olympic Finalist and CEO of The Running Channel

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

FORMAT / ISBN / PUBLICATION DATE / RRP

Hardback / 9781788608848 / April 7, 2026 / £24.99

Paperback / 9781788608855 / April 7, 2026 / £14.99

Ebook / 9781788608862 / April 6, 2026 / £7.99

Paperback and eBook Bundle / £16.99

Dr. Janine van Someren

Dr Janine van Someren is a professional transformational coach with a PhD in Life Story Research and a Master’s in Applied Human Science. Her research uncovered how the high-performance habits of elite women tennis players at Wimbledon were translated into life beyond the court, forming the foundations of transformative habits for midlife women.
With over 25 years of experience as an academic and corporate consultant, Janine has dedicated her career to promoting sustained health and wellbeing. Under Janine’s leadership, her company, The Wellbeing Advantage, has successfully delivered corporate wellbeing programmes for Fortune 500 companies and Fortune Global 500 companies including NASDAQ, Stryker and Unilever.
Janine’s work has been featured in various national media outlets, including RTE Radio 1, The Business Post, and Newstalk ‘s “Alive and Kicking” with Clare McKenna. She is also a sought-after speaker and podcast guest, delivering talks on positive psychology, mental health, women’s health, and stress management. Janine’s expertise in wearable technology and its application in corporate wellbeing programmes has made her a key opinion leader in the field and she continues to stretch her influence presenting research on the impact of AI on wellbeing to international business networks.
Janine’s passion for wellbeing was ignited by her own experiences as an athlete, where she witnessed the impact of high-performance demands on mental and physical health. She has firsthand experience of the challenges facing midlife women, as she balances roles as wellbeing consultant and entrepreneur, overcoming depression, parenting teenage boys and navigating multigenerational care.