The Mother's Guide to Self-Renewal How to Reclaim, Rejuvenate and Re-Balance Your Life

by Peterson Trudeau, Renée

• ISBN13: 9780978977603
• ISBN10: 0978977602
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-04-01
• Publisher: Balanced Living Press

Summary

Take a mini retreat with "The Mother's Guide to Self-Renewal." Reconnect with who you are and learn how to create balance from the "inside out" with this gorgeous, color-illustrated, month-by-month guide. Beautiful photographs, powerful themes and stories, personal vignettes from moms, guided journaling and exercises, and information-packed resource sections support you in crafting the life you desire. The guide soothes the body and soul like cup of hot tea while allowing you to enjoy a meaningful exploration of what it takes to love your life as a woman and a mother. Chapter themes include: Reconnecting with Who You Are; Managing Your Energy: Setting Priorities, Saying No and Asking for Help; Motherhood as a Spiritual Journey; Unleashing Your Creativity; Building Your Support Network; Good is Good Enough and more. Recommended for women at all life stages. Go to www.reneetrudeau.com for information on how to join or start a personal renewal group.

Author Biography

Renée Peterson Trudeau is a career and work/life balance coach and the president of Career Strategists, a nationally-recognized career coaching and consulting firm. She also leads work/life balance workshops for Fortune 500 companies and professional organizations such as Dell Computer Corporation and Women in Technology. Her work has been featured in AARP, American Way, Family Circle, Parenting, Pregnancy, and Working Mother magazines. She lives in Austin, Texas.

Table of Contents

The Evolution of The Mother's Guide to Self-Renewal and How to Use This Book	p. 1
How to Get the Most from the Guide	p. 5
Motherhood and Identity: Reconnecting with Who You Are	p. 9
The Transformative Power of Self-Care	p. 25
Creating Your Personal Support System	p. 37
Managing Your Energy: Setting Priorities, Saying No and Asking for Help	p. 51
Good Is Good Enough: A Mother's Mantra	p. 65
Let Your Light Shine: Owning Your Personal Power	p. 77
Unleashing Your Creativity	p. 91
Outrageous Living: Reclaiming Adventure in Your Life	p. 101
Changing Relationships: Staying Connected	p. 113
Motherhood as a Spiritual Journey	p. 127
Reclaim Your Life: Strategies for Balance	p. 139
Being Present and Remembering What Really Matters	p. 153
Final Thoughts	p. 163
Resources to Support You	p. 165
Get a Guide-Get a Group-Get Renewed!
How to Start or Join a Personal Renewal Group In Your Community
Community Building: Getting Fed by Giving Back
Tips on Journaling
Resources for Mothers Managing Depression
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