Author, speaker, blogger, wife, mom of five boys, and the executive director of Propel Women, Alli Worthington probably has something to say about breaking busy--how to find peace & purpose in a world of crazy!
My list of 'how I spend my time' is nothing like hers, but still I figured I could glean some helpful hints here. Even in my relatively quiet life, I could learn a thing or two about peace and purpose.
Breaking Busy contains practical advice on how to get one's life back under control, how to find out what really gives you purpose, help with decision making, how to determine best ways to communicate with others (there are so many options these days!), how to fight the tyranny of the urgent, and much more.
The section on determining time wasters was one of my favorite parts of this book. Social media alone can sap hours of your day, leaving you asking 'what did I really accomplish? ' Do you really know how many hours of your day are frittered away without you even realizing it? Worthington suggests keeping a time diary. She offers several free downloadable resources at her website. Once you have that information, follow her advice to make some changes, if necessary.
I'm not a huge social media person, but I was a little shocked at how much time I spend looking at my phone or being distracted on my computer. Ouch.
There is really nothing earth shattering here in this book, but it's honest, upbeat, positive, encouraging, and will even make you chuckle. It will encourage you to pursue God's best in a world that sends other messages! And it's a quick read. Recommended to share with someone who might need a little balance and direction in her life.
Thanks to BookLookBloggers for this free book sent to me in exchange for an honest review.
That is a good idea for keeping a time diary. I know they suggest that for people trying to lose weight to write down all they eat and same with people trying to track where their money goes. I know I waste too much time on social media......
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