Oliver Burkeman is a British author and journalist known for his insightful contributions to the realm of self-help and psychology. He gained prominence through his weekly column titled This Column Will Change Your Life for The Guardian newspaper, where he explored a range of topics related to personal development and the human condition.

In 2021, Burkeman published a significant work entitled Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. This self-help book delves into the philosophy and psychology of time management and happiness, challenging conventional notions of productivity and how we perceive the finite nature of our existence.