Break Free From Burnout in 30 Days! Secrets of a Burnout Survivor [Paperback]

Mary Planding Lewis (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0971423709 | ISBN-13: 978-0971423701 | Publication Date: July 1, 2002

Is this really the life you had in mind? Fried? Fed up? Irritable? Worn out? Burnout is not the price you have to pay to be successful. The first of its kind, this totally toasted survival guide helps you get immediate relief from some aspect of burnout every day while you regain your courage, confidence and passion.

You take on a lot because that's who you are—determined, strong, creative...living on the edge. This is not about giving up who you are, but taking control of what matters most—to you. In just 30 days you become free, fully alive, able to live and do things your way–maybe for the first time in your life!

LEARN HOW TO:
- Work reasonable hours and still be successful
- Eliminate your To Do lists and still get done what's important
- Spend time with people you treasure, not just tolerate
- Protect your personal space—mental, physical and emotional
- Stop chasing perfection and watch real productivity take over
- Welcome lightness and laughter back into your life.

Editorial Reviews

Review

It is a simple read....when suffering from burnout something more complex would just add to the exhaustion. --ForeWordReviews.com, July 2003

From the Author

As a veteran marketing professional and a survivor of the high-tech and dotcom industries, I burned out not once, not twice, but three times. It took hitting the wall on the third occasion before I finally accepted that what I was doing was an exercise in futility. To keep doing the same things over and over and expecting a different result is one definition of insanity, isn't it?

Back then, "burnout" was not a widely recognized term or condition. There were no such people as professional coaches (at least, none that I knew of). There were therapists, there were career counselors, there were other "burnouts"; but there was no one I could turn to who could provide the clarity, support, and structures I so desperately needed to turn my life around. It seemed I had to figure this out on my own.

My journey from high-tech burnout to successful professional coach took ten arduous years of working mostly on my own. The biggest lesson I learned from that experience was that while pain may be inevitable, suffering is definitely optional.

I wrote this book to help you stop suffering from burnout, ASAP. I want to share with you the secrets of my clients' and my success so you don't have to suffer any more.

This is not a pipe dream. You can do this! I've been working successfully with clients for the past four years, and I've seen them break free from the cycle and go on to live wonderful, successful, happy lives. If they can, if I can...you can, too!

Make this book your trusty compaion, and let it give you a helping hand out of the abyss in which you find yourself or help you avoid burnout completely.

May you hear what your heart speaks and have the courage to follow it.

Blessings,
Mary Lewis

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Product Details

• Paperback: 238 pages
• Publisher: Marketing Clinic / Life Renovations (July 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971423709
• ISBN-13: 978-0971423701
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,198,451 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally! A way to let go and focus on what's important, August 12, 2002

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"kerri987" (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Break Free From Burnout in 30 Days! Secrets of a Burnout Survivor (Paperback)

Mary clearly writes from her experiences which is why this book is superb. An added bonus for me personally is that she comes from the high tech industry. For every roadblock and mindblock I have experienced each chapter of the book has an answer. Mary knows that when you're burned out you can't take having another 'to do' list so she has created a book that tackles one obstacle per chapter. Her personal experiences have provided her with the unique ability to know the order to approach each of the obstacles that need to be worked through. The chapters are short and action oriented. The book gets you moving quickly and easily onto a path of clearing the clutter and achieving what you really want. The beauty of this book is that the exercises apply to both your work and personal life. As a result I can't remember ever having felt as confident, happier and stronger than I do today. Results are quick!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The first step is picking up the book, May 10, 2004

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Zanne Marie Gray "[e-mail]" (Monona, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Break Free From Burnout in 30 Days! Secrets of a Burnout Survivor (Paperback)

Exhausted? Frazzled? Can't stand to add even one more thing to your to-do list? You'll want to add following the advice of Mary Lewis...trust me. In "Break FREE from Burnout in 30 Days!" she takes your hand and leads you through a month of life changing, stress relieving tasks that are simple and positive. You will walk away from this book with a better outlook on life.

In the beginning, there were the top ten signs of burnout. If you recognize these things in your life, Mary can help you. Then, taking it one step at a time, one day at a time for a month, you will let go of those top ten signs and be free once more. Steps like not listening to your inner critic, saying no more often, scratching out your to-do list (except for finishing the book!), changing your attitude, changing your peers if need be, stop gossiping and start receiving what you deserve. It's all simple really, and it's all good.

Mary shares her own burnout stories and lets you know that she understands. It happens. But she also challenges you to stop it from happening. You can stop the cycle and you can take your life back. The first step is picking up the book, the second is reading it, one day at a time.

Review by Heather Froeschl of www.BookReview.com

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Burnout is not the cost of success, August 8, 2002

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E. Falken "efalken" (Fort Lauderdale, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Break Free From Burnout in 30 Days! Secrets of a Burnout Survivor (Paperback)

My job was killing me, or so I thought. Like most professionals, I believed that the higher I went up in my career ladder, the more stress I needed to shoulder, and the less time I had to actually live life. I thought that giving 150% was the price for being successful, and that ulcers were a normal part of the rat race.

I was wrong - "the job" doesn't burn you out, your own mindset does! I learned how to stop being a slave to my email, voicemail, celphone and pager, and not only get all my work done, but of a higher caliber than before. This book walks you, step by step, through the process of taking control back and a being truly successful person - happy, healthy, and productive!

A must read for anyone who even suspects they may be burning out, in easy to handle chunks. I highly recommend it.