What readers and experts say:

Ever since the first books hit the stores and online shelves, I’ve received the most heart-warming reviews and direct messages on social media. A selection are shown (with the individual’s permission) below.
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"This colorful book is highly recommended if you want to feel happier and more optimistic. And that starts with the cover. I also use it with some clients in my practice. I'm a fan!" Psychologist Saskia Geraerts |
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"This book is so inviting and accessible, clear yet confrontational, that it is an essential addition to your literary collection. Without a doubt, it is the beginning of a calmer life where self-care, understanding, and love for yourself are central." HSP Flanders |
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Are you going through a burnout, recovering, or does someone around you need a little support? Then we definitely recommend this beautiful and helpful book!" Bedrock Magazine |
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4.5 STARS - DSM Girls BLOG |
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"Three reasons to read this book: You learn in a playful way how to recover from a slump, burnout, or depression, receive tips for feeling better, and learn to listen to your heart and your body." Psychologist and writer Carien Karsten in Psychology Magazine |
I get so many loving messages every day but don’t always remember to share them, so please feel free to leave your own review or comment on the website. I'm really looking forward to hearing from you!


I just wanted to say that I have never found a book that has made me sit in happy tears every night after reading it. I feel accomplished and worthy and like you can completely read my mind - which makes me feel safe. I love that your book hey, are you okay? Has so many different spaces and empowering quotes and doesn’t make me feel completely overwhelmed!
You may have saved/helped a lot of people with this book and I just wanted to say I am truly thankful.
I recently purchased this beautiful self help book....I suffer from severe depression and anxiety.....I was at my lowest point when I saw this fabulous book online....I have bought so many over the years....gave up as found them very patronising....how can anyone understand depression and anxiety and how dehabilitating it makes you.....this book is so so different it's starting to help slowly towards hopefully recovery.....marieke writes this book beautifully and honestly....she has been there herself so knows the struggles we are facing....I couldn't be without my precious book as its so fun to right in and all the funny images....its a really fun book about a serious illness....I can't thank marieke enough for giving me hope for a better life....she has become an inspiration to me
Susan x
I can’t recommend this book enough. It literally helped me through such a rough time for me and quite literally saved my life. If you’re struggling mentally, stop what you’re doing right now and buy this book!
Ellie, your words mean the world to me! Knowing that the love, hope, and step-by-step guidance resonated with you on your journey warms my heart. Wishing you all the best, dear Ellie!
Marieke
I recently bought this book and wow I was not disappointed...its my new bible...its laid out in such a fun and colourful way that makes you want to use it....so many helpful tips and tools to help recover from mental burnout... I would highly recommend this beautiful book to anyone who is finding life tough....thank you marieke for giving me a life line
Susan, your kind words mean the world to me! With gratitude, Marieke
Absolutely great book, really helpful. I like how you have been quite comical in your stories etc, made me smile which I had not done for quite a while. Thank you so much.
Hey, Are You Okay?


