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Mom Management: Managing Mom Before Everybody Else

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I hate to be the lone party pooper here, but I really was not terribly impressed with this book. I suppose I had high hopes because I feel I could definitely stand to improve on my time management skills (not to mention self-care habits), but I didn't find much of anything that I hadn't heard before or thought of myself. Maybe I should give myself credit for being more organized than I think I am (or at least for knowing what *needs* to be done, even if I don't always do it!) I have not yet completed all of the worksheets she provides, although I did print them from her website. I just can't see how any of this is going to bring me to any earth-shattering revelations. The quotes from other moms were mostly ideas I'd heard before, and many were very general and not helpful in the least (e.g., "Keep organized" and "Stay on top of things")! I agree with the basic premise of the book, but I already knew that it's impossible to be a good mother if you don't learn to put your own needs first and nurture yourself. Unfortunately, this book didn't offer any new or creative suggestions for doing that.

Mom Management helped me focus in a way that I have never been able to focus before. Tracy Lyn's book is well-written, clear, and chock full of wisdom. It served to encourage me to go for the things that I wanted to get to for a long time. For instance, I finally submitted a short story to a literary magazine that I had wanted to send for some time. Placing that task under her category for "immediate goals," I went for it. It was accepted by the magazine editor within one hour!

Mom Management helps the reader actually recognize and then utilize the tools that she already possesses. It motivates the reader to eliminate wasteful activity, drives home the message of prioritizing and helps the reader, in a non-threatening manner, to work towards her dreams with great love and encouragement. Tracy is so real, so honest, and incredibly open in communicating her commitment to helping others. I highly recommend her book to everyone, mother or not, who is looking to hone their time management skills!

This book is a reminder that as a mom, it's okay for you to take care of yourself. In fact, it is necessary. That way, you can take better care of your family.

The book is filled with practical tools to help you take control of your time, including: finding time for yourself; achieving your dreams, all the while finding balance in your family life.

The book takes you through an exploration of your dreams and creating a Life Map to help you achieve those dreams. It provides you with a practical way to eliminating time wasters, finding time alone, taking care of your health and getting organized. Filled with a ton of very relevant quotes, it's sure to be an inspiration to any mom who reads it.

If you're expecting this book to find all the answers for you, look elsewhere. No book can find all the answers to "you". This book is an exploration of self and IS about finding the ME in MOMMEEE. You are provided with the tools and you'll need to sweat a little before you get there.

Ok, I'm not a Mom. But I'm married to a Mom, and I've been a stay-at-home Dad for the last two years. With four young children, I'm always amazed to turn around at the end of the day and see what a never-ending, often thankless job a Mom has.

The family room gets cleaned up, but an hour later it looks like a toy store just exploded. There are new piles of laundry to do. There's always one more dirty dish, one more homework assignment to sign, one more sibling fight to referee.

As a result, how many Moms put their own needs on the back burner and deny themselves the personal time they deserve? Tracy Lyn Moland shows you how to claim that time back and, as she puts it, "take care of the Me in Mommeee".

Mom Management is a simple, common sense walk through rediscovering your dreams, taking action, setting goals, balancing multiple priorities, streamlining your schedule, making time for yourself, taking proper care of your physical and spiritual needs, and getting organized. It has an easy to follow workbook format, chock full of powerful, inspirational quotes and helpful thoughts from other moms.

Mom Management will give you all the basic tools you need to be an effective Mom and still have time for yourself. And Dads can read it too!

Larry Hehn, author of Get the Prize: Nine Keys for a Life of Victory

Tracy Lyn Moland inspires in this well written book that offers practical solutions and suggestions for the real moms of the world. Not only does her book let you know that it's normal to be frazzled, but it also gives you ideas on how you can help organize your life.

What I found truly motivating about this book was that not only did she delve into how to manage being a mom, but that she also went in depth on how to also be true to the woman inside the mom. Her book helps you learn how to identify your own wants and goals in life and teaches you how to reach them. And not just through ideas, exercises and written word - you can almost feel the author jumping off the pages cheering you on.

If you are looking for a book that simplifies being a mom, you will never find it. But, if you are looking for a book that helps you organize your life and your dreams so that you can be the best mom you can be without sacrificing your personal self to get there, this is the book you need.

With my busy life I know that I need to keep organized but at the same time I simply don't have time to read complex books with complex plans. Tracy Lyn Molands book was simple to follow. Down to earth, every day life stuff. I was able to follow things easily and relate them to my life and therefore find that quick resolution to what was needed in my life. Tracy Lyn's book has also given me some goal setting skills that I think I was lacking before. Great book and a wonderful resource to keep close at hand.

This book has been a great resource for me. It's easy to understand and apply...with all the complications in my life, it's just what I needed to get back on track!

It's full of wonderful ideas on how to balance life, and with plenty of the author's style of motivation mixed in...which I found to be very uplifting.

Great book! I give it five stars for making me feel more encouraged to follow my dreams!

As a mom of 4 children : newborn, toddler, pre-teen and teen I have my hands full . I can use all the help I can get. Not to mention even having time to read. So I look for something that is concise and simple. Tracy's book is that .I read it in one day while nursing (: and came up with some great ideas and plans.
I love the quotes especially one on page 145. I also liked all the tips from the author as well as other moms.
Do yourself and your family a favor and get this book.

This is an excellent book and tool for regaining control of your life and time. It is an easy read and should be re-read and referred to often. I definately recommend the book and makes a great gift to any woman.

Tracy Lyn's caring and thoughtful insights have given Mothers hope and assurance that they can be both Me and Mommy!