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Here are 3 great books I read in June:
Get Your Life Back by John Eldridge
Rating: 10/10
Review: Listening to this wonderful book was like going to therapy. The author’s voice and his encouragement were calming and helpful. He shared useful tips for healing from hurts, remembering the good, and enjoying life. The author shares how to re-orient yourself away from the noise, and toward a place of peace, calm and joy.
One thing he recommends is the one minute PAUSE. Here’s a summary:
- Close your eyes,
- Breathe deeply in and out,
- As you exhale – release the stress,
- As you inhale – receive God’s love and peace.
Click here to check out the FREE One Minute pause app!
This is a must read for anyone feeling burned out and needing some space for your soul.
Here are two beautiful reminders from the book:
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Love Centered Parenting by Crystal Paine
Rating: 9/10
Review: I follow this author on MoneySavingMom.com, and when I saw her book was available for free on my Hoopla app, I decided to download it. It’s easy to listen to, and gives tons of practical advice and encouragement to parents. She shares the story of one of her teens becoming suicidal, and how they got there, and what she’s learned from this experience. I think this book is a great one for any parent with kids ages 5-15.
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Essentialism by Greg McKeown
Rating: 9/10
Review: Ted encouraged me to read this book and I really enjoyed it! If you find yourself stretched too thin (MOTHERHOOD!), overworked or busy but not productive, this would be a great book for you!
This quote sums up the book fairly well:
“When we don’t purposefully and deliberately choose where to focus our energies and time, other people—our bosses, our colleagues, our clients, and even our families—will choose for us, and before long we’ll have lost sight of everything that is meaningful and important.”
Greg McKeown
This quote made me smile and is one of the reasons I value having FUN with my kids:
“It’s hard to be successful at anything without having some fun while doing it.
Greg McKeown
I love this about the importance of playing:
“As we get older, PLAY seems like a waste of time. It seems unnecessary and childish. However, play has the power to significantly improve everything from personal health to relationships to eduction to organization to ability. Play leads to brain plasticity, adaptability, and creativity. Nothing fires up the brain like play. The value of play can’t be overstated.”
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