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Summary: Motherhood and apple pie of self-help
Review: Commonsense tips to a better life, especially if your dreams are blocked by procrastination, lack of motivation and clutter. Many of these tips can be found on the website of Coach University, which raises questions about originality of the ideas.While Cheryl, as a coach, encourages everyone to hire a coach, she endorses CoachU and International Coach Federation. Readers should know that there are other coaching organizations, and many people think others are higher-quality than those she recommends. And while many professional organizations enforce ethical codes and discipline erring members, when I last checked neither CoachU nor ICF did. In fact, both organizations refused to consider de-listing a coach following a complaint. Readers should also realize that some people are skeptical about the notion of "coach training" altogether, as there is no scientific or scholarly rationale behind coaching and most schools admit anyone with a checkbook. As a coach myself, I think we're nothing more than independent consultants. You buy the person, not the training.
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Summary: The same thing for less + not a book for me.................
Review: I think this book isn't to get to know your authentic self, just like Lifestyle makeovers. Although I haven't read it I know her style, because I have subscribed to her newsletter, for which you can go to her website (cherylrichardson.com). I like Phil McGraw more, although he can be quite harsh. It's just that it's more a feel good book, if you know what I mean?
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Summary: Good approach, but too feminine in style
Review: I liked the approach, but I got a little tired feeling like, as a man, I was intruding on a conversation between women. Cheryl takes the right approach.
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Summary: Get intouch with yourself!
Review: This book will help you get intouch with yourself - especially if your feeling lost!
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Summary: Great Inspiration
Review: This book shows how to switch from being stressed, unfulfilled, and overworked, to 'living a life you love' by using a seven-step process. First, it gives you permission to 'make the quality of your life your top priority' by honoring your self-care - a difficult choice for many of us, but essential. Putting yourself at the top of your 'to do' list will help you connect your head with your heart and increase your joy. Next, you define your priorities and revise your schedule so it reflects them. Then you figure out what actions and people are draining your energy and start to 'plug those drains.' The next step is getting your financial house in order. And so on, through seven strategies that free you to live a high-quality life, embracing your spiritual, emotional, and financial well-being. I also highly recommend "Open Your Mind, Open Your Life" by Taro Gold.
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Summary: TIME RECEIVED
Review: TIME RECEIVED If you have more work than you can accomplish. If you have more social engagements than you can take care of. If you have been missing time with your family. If your personal life is stacks of papers most of which need discarding then a bit of inspiration from "Take Time for Your Life," by Cheryl Richardson is a kind gift. Cheryl Richardson is a new welcomed friend and it's time you met. "Take Time For Your Life," makes you conscious. Conscious of all those things that you are not doing. Is there a way to live the life we want to life? We are shown how to rate five stars in thinking and in actioning. Okay, so I tried this Personal Coach's 7-Step Program for creating the life you want. I was inspired to take action. "While you have it in your hand put it where it belongs." A rule we had when our children were little came back. I noticed that much stuff that was out of place in the house was because of my disorganized actions. Inspired by this book to take care of daily details. I soon cleared off stacks of accumulated files and did it right according to Richardson. Take Action, from Chapter 5 "What's Fuelling You?" one of the
favorite chapters in the book, helped me to leave better tracks. And while I was tackling the reorganization of daily house details, I practiced another paragraph heading: "Think High-Quality Thoughts. And I filled out the blank: What would you say to someone who was giving themselves a hard time?" "Turn off the junk," helped as I reorganized the house. I was also helped to 'throw out the junk . . . The book was an unusual
exercise in renewed energies in practicing something that I had determined to be boring. Thanks Cheryl Richardson for Writing Take Time For Your Life," You gave me the permission I need to take time for mine
and to renew goals.
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Summary: Awesome!
Review: Truly a life-changing book. But be prepared... you will only get out of it what you put into it. If you're willing to work and follow the recommendations, you will experience unbelievably positive changes in your life.
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Summary: Subtle but effective
Review: My library is 1 block from my house. It is able to supply me with almost any book I want to read for free, therefore it isn't often I purchase books. I got this book from the library and after reading a chapter, I decided to return it and buy my own copy so I could write in it and highlight what I wanted. I believe the techniques and messages from the book do work. Her chapter on "getting rid of what drains you" makes so much sense. For several months I've been applying this principle to the many different areas of my life. I truly feel burdens (often self-imposed) lifting off me and am actually amazed by it. Also, another reason I bought the book is because at the end of each chapter Cheryl recommends additional books on the chapter subject matter. I always find at least one or two books from her list that I want read for further insight.
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Summary: Practical steps to take action to reclaim your life
Review: Cheryl Richardson's 7 steps offer practical advice for anyone needing some guidance (or coaching) in finding more balance in their lives. Firstly, she preaches practicing self-care, taking care of yourself first. Secondly, deciding what is most important to you, in the same lines as "What matters most" by Hyrum Smith. Then identify what drains you and what fuels you. Avoid relationships that drain you. Build relationships and community that supports you. Take responsibility for your life, regain more balance in life by making time and space for the other things that matter (health, sprirtual, fun & adventure, relationships, etc. Your work is only one aspect of a balanced life, but so are others. By living a balanced life, live in accordance with what matters most to you, you reclaim your life back, and commit to a higher quality of life. More is not always better.
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Summary: An Inspiring and Enlightening Book!!
Review: This is an excellent book - one that everyone should read!!! The author helps you to identify and prioritize the various activities in your life. She then provides excellent guidelines for how to restore balance to your life. I've recommended this book to many family members and friends. It's so difficult balancing all of the different responsibilities of life today - work, home, family, friends, and self! It's easy to lose perspective of what's important and what it is that you want to do with your time every day. The book inspired me to re-prioritize my life and it also helped me to carve out time for myself.
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