Women in Overdrive: Find Balance and Overcome Burnout at Any Age [Paperback]

Nora Isaacs (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2006

Overdrive is a common physical and emotional state for women at various stages of their life — whether they're in their 20s and starting a career, in their 30s and 40s trying to balance growing a family with work, or in their 50s and 60s caring for elderly parents, and seeking simplification as they age.
Women in Overdrive takes a comprehensive look at the busy culture we live in and examines the ways in which women are not encouraged to relax or take time for themselves. Nora Isaacs identifies ways in which women of all ages can avoid the most common roads to burnout and offers suggestions for creating balance and simplifying even the busiest set of circumstances.
A Gen Xer, Isaacs took her inspiration from her mother. She looked around and saw that women, though aging well, were not slowing down one bit. She started talking to women her age, her mother's age, and women in between. Ultimately, Isaacs shows women how to take care of themselves so that they'll remain active and take advantage of their body's natural resources, no matter what their age.

Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: Seal Press; 1 edition (November 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580051618
• ISBN-13: 978-1580051613
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #658,936 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I'm a freelance magazine writer, with a specialty in health, wellness, and yoga. I've worked as the managing editor and senior editor at Yoga Journal magazine; and held and editorial positions at Breathe, Men's Journal and American Photo.

As a freelancer, I've written for publications like Alternative Medicine, BabyCenter, Body & Soul, CNN.com, Fit Yoga, Natural Health, Red Herring, Women.com, Smart Business, Wired, Women's Health, Salon, Sunset Custom Publishing, Upside, and Yoga Journal.

In addition to my freelance magazine writing, I am the travel editor at Diablo magazine, teache writing workshops for MediaBistro.com, and work as a developmental book editor.

I graduated from Lafayette College and then went on to Columbia Graduate School of Journalism; after that I worked at a few magazines in New York before moving out West to San Francisco.

While in San Francisco, I followed a dream to become a yoga teacher. So it seemed a natural fit when I combined my two big passions and joined the editorial staff at Yoga Journal. After that I started my freelance business, Isaacs, Ink., and have been working on my own for the past four years.

I live with my husband Eric, and our son, Lucian Elijah.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars all women should read this book!, November 15, 2006

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Laurie D. (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Women in Overdrive: Find Balance and Overcome Burnout at Any Age (Paperback)

With lots of personal stories that help you get to know Nora Isaacs, the author of Women in Overdrive, this book is an easy read that's packed full of understanding for the plight of our stressed-out lives in modern-day society. Not only does Isaacs remind us of the day-to-day circumstances that lead to the state she calls "overdrive", she helps us appreciate what is going on in our bodies biologically and gives us helpful suggestions to calm the crazy cycle. What I liked best is that she talks about the simple things you can do every day, not just the big things that seem overwhelming and impossible to start. If you want to read a thoughtful, entertaining and well-written book about how to make your life better, I recommend you pick up a copy like I did; the book has definitely made a difference in my life and I plan to get it for lots of women in my life who would appreciate it, too.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, constructive, illuminating book., November 20, 2006

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Robert D. Schenck "Psychologist" (San Francisco) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Women in Overdrive: Find Balance and Overcome Burnout at Any Age (Paperback)

This is an excellent book full of surprising information that gives an overview on the current life situation of women in our society. The author has a wonderful way with words and writes beautifully so it's easy reading. Construcive ideas and practical suggestions are given to help anyone reduce their stress levels and care more lovingly for themselves. The author shares her own journey to finding balance in today's confusing array of alternative approaches to health. I enjoyed reading this book very much and highly recommend it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!, November 16, 2006

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mindalena (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Women in Overdrive: Find Balance and Overcome Burnout at Any Age (Paperback)

I recently graduated college and started my career. With all of the adjustments and "so much to do, with so little time" i often forget to take a moment for myself. This book was so helpful in finding ways to do just that. I am so thankful that I found this book now, at the beginning of a potential life in overdrive, so that I can be aware and practice her techniques in order to stay out of overdrive in the future. Thanks, Nora, for writing such a wonderful book. I'll definitely be giving this book to the women in my life this Christmas!