Not a huge fan of self-help, particularly for mothers, but forced my way through the first few pages. It was worth the effort. Thought I'd write a brief review. Read it yourself? Let me know what you think...
Like all self-help books, it’s a matter of helping yourself to the bits that suit you and your lifestyle at this point in your motherhood. It’s no one-size-fits-all, but has something for every mother. My advice is to go straight to page 70 and read – several times: ‘We all face our own unique set of challenges, which is why comparing ourselves with others or trying to follow another mother’s blueprint will never work, and it will certainly never make us feel happy.’
This woman’s enthusiasm is incredible; you can feel her jumping off the pages. So, it’s ideal for the mother who’s ready to change gear and shake things up.
Ward has loads of great ideas to try on for size, including getting creative with play spaces in your home, transforming your wardrobe from drab to hip, and creating chill out zones in your home where you can relax throughout the day.
Favourite advice: Assess your energy levels each morning and approach the day accordingly. I love this approach, rather than ‘dragging’ yourself through a day for the sake of crossing items off a long to-do list. Pursue your passions: I think that just like exercise, the stuff you do for yourself gives you energy. It’s when we waste time doing things because we think we should that we feel drained and depleted.
Favourite exercise: ‘Let’s Go Shopping’ where you write yourself a pretend cheque, dress up in your finest and head out with the intention of spending the whole lot on yourself and your home. It might sound a ridiculous time-waster at first, but it’s a great way to shop like a pro, see what looks great on you and – in my case – shrug off the guilt monkey and try on some items with a higher price tag than $30.
Bummed out reading: ‘When you are at your most vulnerable, sleep-deprived and emotional, that is when it is most important to choose your words wisely and remember just how important this relationship is to the stability and happiness of your family.’ – too late for me.
Life Changing? If you're into it, lives up to its promise: “...redefines what it means to be a stay-at-home mum today...”
Overall: Worth owning, reading and lending to any mum (with the page 70 warning) who’s ready and ripe for change.
Thanks for the review, might actually read it now! i might paste on the cover "read page 70 every time you pick me up before any other page"! x
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