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The Office Sutras: Exercises for Your Soul at Work

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I loved this book. I recognized myself in so many of the situations Menter describes; I wish I had this book when I was living through them - maybe some of the outcomes would be different.

There is a great deal of humor here and compassion, too. Menter describes typical stess provoking situations that occur every work day. Each chapter ends with practical exercises that you can do to help reduce your stress level when you find yourself in a situation or an alternate way to work through the situation. She sounds like a person who has lived what she is writing about so her advice has a very practical ring to it.

It is a great book and a wonderful guide. If you like your advice served straight with a dash of spice, you will like this book.

I have read a myriad of self help books in my time and they have all contained useful tips and information, but Marcia Menter's Office Sutras stands out amongst the crowd.
Marcia Menter covers all of the aspects of one's work and offers practical, helpful advice on how to make the most of one's work experience even in situations where it seems difficult to have a positive perspective. One leaves this book feeling renewed and invigorated - ready to approach work with new vitality and contentment. Menter speaks directly to the reader's soul in a clear, easy to read style with real life examples that everyone can identify with. The book is laced with humor that keeps it alive and vibrant thoughout.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who has to deal with the trials and tribulations of work, even those who have what would be considered an ideal work situation. Reading Menter's book is one of the most inspiring things I have done for myself in a long time.

Great book. After a terrible day at work, I often grab this book and read the sections I have highlighted. One of those highlighted sections is in Chapter 1 and nicely sums up the book: "One basic premise of this book is that the things that drive your craziest at work can be doorways to growth and understanding if you approach them with an open mind and heart."