You Don’t Have to Go Home from Work Exhausted!: A Program to Bring Joy, Energy, and Balance to Your Life
January 12, 2010 by easyhome
Filed under Work at Home Books
Review
“Ann McGee-Cooper shows us that change is possible. . . [and] the joy and energy that come from living fully are worth the effort. “–Bernie S. Siegel, M. D. , author of Love, Medicine and Miracles”Ann McGee-Cooper shows how a job can be a source of fellowship, zest, pride, fun, and individual expression. “–Herb Kelleher, President, CEO, and chairman of the Board, Southwest Airlines Co. “This is a charming, delightful book that will entertain as well as give invaluable advice on…
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This book changed my life when it first came out. . . I brought my toys to the office and started taking regular juggling breaks. Using some of the strategies in the book, I transformed myself and my team. Now, years later, I’ve found myself rediscovering the book, and sharing it with my new team — although I’d incorporated many of the strategies into my work and home life, I’m re-applying some of the forgotten messages and strategies. This book is nothing short of life-changing. I also love the illustrations! The ONLY negative I have about the book is that I think the original larger format was a better package — that edition had a very fun color road map / chapter listing on the inside covers that added a great deal to the look and feel of the book. (I was happy to find that the content had remained the same. ) I recommend this book to team leaders as well as team members. DO THE EXERCISES!
I first came across this book more than 10 years ago, when as a doctor I was asked to give a lecture on stress management. It was life-changing for me, both at work and in my leisure time, as well–because it taught me how to play again, and to allow myself to enjoy sports at the same time I was driven to excell. I recommend this book all the time to colleagues, patients and students. And I’m now buying a copy for my teenaged daughter, a competitive athlete who is combatting burnout. These skills should be graduation requirements for every high school student.