Practical advice and sensitive wisdom populate this manual for connected living in which a motivational speaker strives to help people strike a balance between wants and needs and suggests easy, adaptable ideas for sources of comfort and fulfillment. Simultaneous.

STOP SCREAMING AT THE MICROWAVE!: How to Connect Your Disconnected Life

Self-Help

LoVerde, Mary

Motivational

Sound Ideas

AN OVERFLOWING IN-BOX . . . AN OVERFLOWING SINK FULL OF DIRTY BREAKFAST DISHES . . . IS THIS WHAT THE EXPERTS MEAN BY "HAVING IT ALL"? You've organized, prioritized, delegated, and simplified, and you still don't have enough time for your family, your spouse, your friends, your boss - much less yourself! You're a veteran of the time-management wars, fighting for the life balance ideal - and you're losing. So, short of quitting your job and running away from home, what do you do when you can't keep up? The answer, says Mary LoVerde, is to reach out and connect - with loved ones, with colleagues, with yourself! Instead of wondering how you're going to get it all done, you'll master the connection solution by Asking FOUR SIMPLE QUESTIONS: A new way of figuring out what to do next Using MICROACTIONS: Teeny, tiny steps to propel you toward your goals Rethinking RITUALS AND TRADITIONS: Preserve what's important to you and your family, and get rid of the time-consuming things that everyone takes for granted Instituting POLICIES: Easy short-cuts sure to bring tranquillity into your daily life Making a MEMORY JAR: One of many creative ways to connect If you're concerned about the quality of your home life, your work life, and your inner life, you're about to discover that connection works better than the fanciest daily planner you'll ever fall for. Toss out the to-do lists - it's time to Stop Screaming at the Microwave . . . and connect!

Stop Screaming at the Microwave: How to Connect Your Disconnected Life

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Touchstone

Working 24/7 and STILL Can't Get It All Done? Then don't! Most women think that the only way to manage the mounting chaos in their lives is to take control and organize, organize, organize. No wonder we have overwhelming to

I Used to Have a Handle on Life But It Broke: Six Power Solutions for Women With Too Much To Do

Business & Money

What does your mother remember about her first kiss? What's the first thing your father tells himself every morning? By the time we are adults, it is all too easy to look at our parents and grandparents as though their lives have been miles removed from our own, causing a communication and generation gap seemingly impossible to bridge. But the older we get, the more we understand the importance of connecting with our elders before they're gone. There is no better way to do this than to talk to them like you never have before and create a record of their lives to share with the next generation. Showcasing over 200 questions that are sure to help you know your loved ones better than you ever dreamed, Touching Tomorrow contains everything you need to record your family's most valuable asset: their wisdom, humor, and love. With tips on preparing both yourself and your elders for the technical and emotional process, helpful hints on coaxing shy or reluctant family members to participate, and heartwarming real life stories from people who have already preserved their elders' memories on tape, this is an invaluable guide to creating a precious family heirloom -- one that will truly touch tomorrow.

Touching Tomorrow: How to Interview Your Loved Ones to Capture a Lifetime of Memories on Video or Audio

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP Do you believe there’s more to life – and just aren’t sure how to move forward? Are you feeling stuck or facing a challenge – and don’t know what to do about it? Do you have a big dream – but nay-sayers are telling you, “It’ll never work”? Are you ready for a new adventure – and would love to know what that looks like? If you said yes to any of the questions above, you’ve come to the right source for answers that will help you transform your life, starting today. With her trademark combination of humor and wisdom, life balance expert and frequent Oprah guest Mary LoVerde will help you shine a light on what is holding you back. She’ll challenge you to face the reasons why, and then offer you an abundance of valuable lessons to help you lead the life you want now … not someday. Are you ready to quit what’s not working and kick-start what does? If so, take your next step and say yes to The Invitation. Mary LoVerde is an internationally acclaimed Hall of Fame speaker and the author of three best-selling books: "I Used to Have a Handle on Life but It Broke", "Stop Screaming at the Microwave" and "Touching Tomorrow". www.maryloverde.com

The Invitation: When You're Ready to Take Your Next Step

Westcom Press