Jess Connolly is a Christian speaker and author. Her newest book is entitled, "Tired of Being Tired: Receive God's Realistic Rest for Your Soul-Deep Exhaustion." Obviously, I am sure most women feel exhausted these days. Connolly's book is easy to read, and most chapters ends with reflection questions and a Scripture passage to meditate on. Connolly combines transparency with genuine concern for her readers, and you feel understood as you read along. She begins her book with the usual lies women believe about rest, such as, "I can't rest until the work is done," and then reminds us that rest is not a punishment but a reward. I was especially interested in the section about multi-tasking, as I believe that's something most of us wear as a badge of pride without realizing that it can be really harmful. The suggestion for "benevolent detachment" was really interesting to me!

I really enjoyed how Connolly encourages her readers to live in the present by noticing what's happening, saying thanks for it all, and then accepting how it is. Connolly ends her book with this encouraging quote, "God' kingdom comes when His will is done -- and He gives rest to those He loves." Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

With burnout on the rise, Jess invites other Believers to name their fatigue, find their rest, and move forward with Christ. As someone who’s read dozens of books about work-related stress and burnout, I can’t say this offered any new insights on my own journey. But it may be a lifeline for someone who is tired and can’t seem to figure out why. She does a good job breaking down the different types of exhaustion we feel and weaves some scripture into these pages. An accessible read for those who are struggling to to find rest.