Time for Me [Hardcover]

Helene Lerner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2005

Women are notorious for taking care of everyone else first, exhausting themselves and losing their spark in the process. The story of this dilemma, and how one Ms. Owl found her way to renewal and vitality, will inspire working women to put themselves first from time to time and give them a shot of much-needed energy.

Ms. Owl is a working mom with a good job, a husband and son she loves and a comfortable nest. But she’s so exhausted she can barely enjoy her life. One day she receives an anonymous gift certificate for a weekend at a spa. What she discovers there changes everything-not only does she come back rested and revitalized, but she learns to make time for herself.

In the spirit of bestselling parables Who Moved My Cheese and Fish!, Time for Me is a powerful self-help tool, tackling the biggest problem that working women face today. Call it the time bind, the sandwich generation, or just plain old self-sacrifice, every woman can use this refreshing tale.
Includes a four-step process for women to follow to renew their energy whenever they need to.

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About the Author

Helene Lerner is the founder of Creative Expansions, creating television programming that empowers women and girls. She has been nominated for and won multiple Emmys. She lives and works in Manhattan.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc. (May 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402203896
• ISBN-13: 978-1402203893
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,544,414 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

For more than two decades, Helene Lerner has been addressing the interests of contemporary women. As a prolific author, independent public television host, Emmy Award-winning executive producer and workplace consultant, she covers a wide array of women's issues, such as calculated risk-taking, reinvention, breaking barriers, work-life balance, relationships and self-esteem. Since 1994, she has produced and hosted more than twenty televised specials under the umbrella of Creative Expansions, Inc. She received American Public Television's "MVP" award for her outstanding contributions to public television. Her professional career began as a teacher in the New York City public school system. Using her innate business instincts, she later pursued a career in sales and marketing during the 1980s, working her way up through the ranks of a national newspaper.

In addition to her published books and television specials, Helene maintains a private practice coaching individuals and groups, providing tools to increase their sense of individual empowerment. She also advises corporations and community groups on leadership and diversity issues, and delivers keynotes on a variety of related topics. A member of Phi Beta Kappa, Helene holds an MBA from Pace College and a Masters in Education from City College in New York City, where she currently resides.

Helene is the founder of womenworking.com, one of the premier websites for career women. With exclusive features, resources, a multi-media blog, and a monthly career coach who interacts with visitors, womenworking.com is a valuable source of informal mentoring. The website has a robust social media presence, where Helene offers inspiration to loyal followers.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book for Busy Women to help put some Balance back in your Busy Life!, September 8, 2006

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Lain-Lain "Elaine" (Fremont, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Time for Me (Hardcover)

If you're feeling frustrated with your busy life; or wondering what happened to the person you used to be... Then you'll enjoy this quick read and insightful book. You can easily read it within a day or two. It's helped bring balance back into my life even among the many different "roles" I have in my busy, busy life. It's one you'll want to purchase for your library and read again and again.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for any busy women, June 1, 2005

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Ellen J Griffith (NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Time for Me (Hardcover)

This book is a very quick read and gives the busy women whether a business professional or a stay at home mom a journey to a spa and personal renewal. In reading about Ms. Owls adventure I also felt like I took a trip to a spa. I found this easy to read and very enjoyable. Another amazing feature of the book are the very practical guides to assist you in putting together your plan. These are very practical and really walk you through a series of great questions which will help you find balance and renewal for your busy life.