Book Review: Present Over Perfect
By:Shana Niequist
Such a great book to start the year off right. Re-grounding myself, learning to say no to everything else and yes to me, learning to sit back and enjoy the moment in the moment. So many things I have known I needed to do but finally put to words that spoke to my heart and mind. After being so go go go for so long it's time to slow down. It not about being perfect, it's about being present and enjoying the moment.
Although the author relates the bulk of the book to her big job and public speaking life style I was able to take away several aspects that can be applied to anyone in any stage of life they are in.
1: It is ok to say NO, we don't have to do everything placed in front of us
2: Take time to get away from your normal. Go on a vacation, day trip something to re focus and step away from the day to day
3: Find someone to talk to. Your not alone! Pray, phone a friend, hire a theropist
4: Discover WHY you are doing what you are? Ask your self Why and then ask your self Why again for that answer.
Light hearted Example: Why am I so tired? I stay up late. Why do I stay up? I like spending time with my hubby, I like the still and quiet after the kids are in Bed. Why? We don't get much time to the 2 of us with him at work and the kids? Why? We focus on as much family time with the kids as we can? Why? Because family is the corner stone to everything.
See? And you keep going and going till there is no more reasons.... I know it's like talking to a 2 year old but it works!
Take a little time a read/listen to this amazing book.
