Overview

If exhaustion has become your unwelcome companion, this book will help you rediscover the joy of a well-rested life. We often overlook the power of sleep–until we struggle to get enough of it. Our culture glorifies productivity and achievement, yet millions suffer from chronic exhaustion, stress, and anxiety. If we could sleep better, could we live better? Ken Wytsma, an educator who has grappled with chronic illness, insomnia, and years of fragmented rest, believes we can. In this compassionate and empowering guide, he #9679; reframes sleep not just as a health necessity but as a foundation for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being; #9679; explains the surprising connection between rest and creativity, happiness, and resilience; and #9679; offers concrete strategies for repatterning the thoughts and habits that keep us awake. A natural storyteller, Wytsma blends research with personal reflection to explore why modern life makes rest so elusive and what happens in our bodies and minds when we finally surrender to sleep. For those ready to take action, he offers practical wisdom for overcoming sleep struggles, including ten practical approaches for reclaiming the sleep you long for. This encouraging and fascinating guide will help you escape the cycle of exhaustion and rediscover the joy of a well-rested life.

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Author:   Ken Wytsma
Publisher:   Baker Publishing Group
Imprint:   Brazos Press, Div of Baker Publishing Group
Weight:   0.272kg
ISBN:  

9781587436826

ISBN 10:   1587436825
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   11 May 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction: My Journey Through Sleepless Nights Part 1: Framing Sleep 1. A History of Sleep Interlude: The History of Two Sleeps 2. Why Modern Life Makes Sleep So Hard 3. What Happens When We Sleep Interlude: Dream Tigers and a Culture of Sleep Part 2: The Spirituality of Sleep 4. Resting in Happiness 5. Sleep and Finding Peace 6. Sleep Is a Divine Right 7. Sleep and Our Creative Spirit Part 3: Sleep and Mental Health 8. Why We Can't Rest Interlude: Sleep-Related Do's and Don'ts 9. Sleep and the Wounded Mind 10. When the World Sleeps Without You Part 4: Recovering Your Birthright to Good Sleep 11. Repatterning Our Minds 12. How We Think About Solving Sleep Interlude: Essentials for Improving Sleep Quality 13. Ten Strategies for Getting the Sleep You Long For Conclusion: A Good Night's Rest Key Takeaways at a Glance Appendix A: Sleep Product Recommendations Appendix B: Books for Further Study

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Author Information

Ken Wytsma is an award-winning author and teacher with a love for exploring how history, philosophy, and culture shape the way we live today. He has spent nearly two decades speaking and teaching at universities and conferences around the world. He is also an entrepreneur who has started organizations, guided nonprofits, and launched creative projects that connect people across disciplines and communities. When he's not writing or teaching, Ken can be found in Oregon's Willamette Valley enjoying the outdoors, good conversation, and time with his wife and four daughters.

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