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Finding Your Bliss: Discover a Life of Meaning
Need to Make Some Life Changes and Don’t Know Where to Start?
This book starts off with a warning:
DO NOT READ THIS BOOK IF YOU WANT YOUR LIFE TO STAY EXACTLY AS IT IS NOW.
In a new book called Finding Your Bliss by author Sarah O’Flaherty you’ll find yourself on a journey of discovery that moves you toward a more meaningful life. When you’re living a life of meaning your energy levels are high, your feelings are richer, and life flows naturally. Living a life of meaning comes from living the life that is right for you and only you.
In a world where people are expected and trained to conform, where busyness has become an epidemic, and stress levels are out of control it is easy to feel stuck, confused, and disempowered. And yet, there is a way out of the rat-race rut and back into a life of meaning. This book shows you how to get there.
Initial readers have been incredibly enthusiastic, “I’ve just finished reading “Finding Your Bliss” and would like to tell you that even though I’ve been reading “self-help”, pop psychology books for….feels like my whole life (starting with Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain back in the 80’s) I’ve thoroughly enjoyed and gained insight from this delightful epistle. It was so refreshing to read her simple advice that can easily be assimilated in to your day without adding the pressure of “more”. On the contrary it has helped to slow me down with its underlying theme of mindfulness and helped to clarify my values and strengths. I would recommend this book to anyone – young, old and in-between as a delightful reminder of the importance of bringing some magic into your life. Oh and I urge you to get a copy of the “12 steps to self-care” and stick it somewhere that you will see it throughout the day!” Judy Waugh, Business Owner.
Finding your bliss and living a passionate life is a real possiblity for everyone and this is the book to get you started.
In this interactive workbook your will learn:
• How to identify your values, strengths, and passions.
• Whether you have a healthy connection with others.
• How to find your purpose or calling.
• The key essentials to living a meaningful life.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Sarah O’Flaherty worked in the advertising industry for 20 years before becoming a writer. Finding Your Bliss was written while traveling around Asia and in it you will find hints of Buddhist Monastaries, the high peaks of Nepal, and secluded island beaches in Thailand. She now teaches meditation and mindfulness, and is studying to become a Clinical Psychologist.
Visit Sarah online at www.findingurbliss.com, on her blog www.inspiredjourneys.net, or email for more information at sarah@findingurbliss.com.
This book starts off with a warning:
DO NOT READ THIS BOOK IF YOU WANT YOUR LIFE TO STAY EXACTLY AS IT IS NOW.
In a new book called Finding Your Bliss by author Sarah O’Flaherty you’ll find yourself on a journey of discovery that moves you toward a more meaningful life. When you’re living a life of meaning your energy levels are high, your feelings are richer, and life flows naturally. Living a life of meaning comes from living the life that is right for you and only you.
In a world where people are expected and trained to conform, where busyness has become an epidemic, and stress levels are out of control it is easy to feel stuck, confused, and disempowered. And yet, there is a way out of the rat-race rut and back into a life of meaning. This book shows you how to get there.
Initial readers have been incredibly enthusiastic, “I’ve just finished reading “Finding Your Bliss” and would like to tell you that even though I’ve been reading “self-help”, pop psychology books for….feels like my whole life (starting with Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain back in the 80’s) I’ve thoroughly enjoyed and gained insight from this delightful epistle. It was so refreshing to read her simple advice that can easily be assimilated in to your day without adding the pressure of “more”. On the contrary it has helped to slow me down with its underlying theme of mindfulness and helped to clarify my values and strengths. I would recommend this book to anyone – young, old and in-between as a delightful reminder of the importance of bringing some magic into your life. Oh and I urge you to get a copy of the “12 steps to self-care” and stick it somewhere that you will see it throughout the day!” Judy Waugh, Business Owner.
Finding your bliss and living a passionate life is a real possiblity for everyone and this is the book to get you started.
In this interactive workbook your will learn:
• How to identify your values, strengths, and passions.
• Whether you have a healthy connection with others.
• How to find your purpose or calling.
• The key essentials to living a meaningful life.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Sarah O’Flaherty worked in the advertising industry for 20 years before becoming a writer. Finding Your Bliss was written while traveling around Asia and in it you will find hints of Buddhist Monastaries, the high peaks of Nepal, and secluded island beaches in Thailand. She now teaches meditation and mindfulness, and is studying to become a Clinical Psychologist.
Visit Sarah online at www.findingurbliss.com, on her blog www.inspiredjourneys.net, or email for more information at sarah@findingurbliss.com.
- GenresNonfictionSelf Help
138 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 12, 2015
98 people are currently reading
355 people want to read
About the author
Sarah O'Flaherty
4 books14 followersSarah O'Flaherty is a Kiwi (New Zealander). She studied Business Management at Waikato University, and for twenty years worked around the world in the fast-paced and highly demanding advertising industry.
While retraining to become a Clinical Psychologist she wrote and published three books:
* Simplify Your Life: Tips for developing a purpose driven life and unlocking your potential,
* Ready For A Career Change? Interviews with successful career transitioners, and 9 landmark questions to get you through a career change in one piece, and
* Fresh Start: A guide to eliminating unhealthy stress.
Sarah is now a Clinical Psychologist with her own private practice - Connect The Dots Psychology - in Brisbane, Australia.
While retraining to become a Clinical Psychologist she wrote and published three books:
* Simplify Your Life: Tips for developing a purpose driven life and unlocking your potential,
* Ready For A Career Change? Interviews with successful career transitioners, and 9 landmark questions to get you through a career change in one piece, and
* Fresh Start: A guide to eliminating unhealthy stress.
Sarah is now a Clinical Psychologist with her own private practice - Connect The Dots Psychology - in Brisbane, Australia.
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February 22, 2017
Simplify Your Life is a book designed to help readers delve deep inside themselves to discover hidden potential, skills, strengths and passions they might otherwise overlook.
This short, concise book is filled with tons of practical advice. The author’s writing is straightforward and conversational. The work sheets are super easy to follow and complete. I was able to garner a great deal of valuable information right from the start. Recommended!
This short, concise book is filled with tons of practical advice. The author’s writing is straightforward and conversational. The work sheets are super easy to follow and complete. I was able to garner a great deal of valuable information right from the start. Recommended!
June 29, 2017
Actually more useful than I thought it would be. Particularly enjoyed the inclusion of the values list and the links to finding your strength quiz. Good starting point for an examination of one's self.
November 29, 2017
General self improvement book, however enjoyable for its simple language and structure. Worksheets at the end of each chapter are fruitful if someone invests his/her time. Please take the survey of your strengths as per given link in the book. It is really great to know your detail strengths.
May 18, 2017
Impressed
I was very impressed by this little book. Loads of great tips and tricks to live a great life.
😍
I was very impressed by this little book. Loads of great tips and tricks to live a great life.
😍
April 6, 2018
Good Book
Overall it was a good book not anything new, mostly stuff I’ve read in other similar books but it is a good incarnation of what it is.
Overall it was a good book not anything new, mostly stuff I’ve read in other similar books but it is a good incarnation of what it is.
August 10, 2018
Great book.
Honest +inspiration all. It should be read by all. There's beauty in simplicity. A recommended read for adults who want to understand themselves.
Honest +inspiration all. It should be read by all. There's beauty in simplicity. A recommended read for adults who want to understand themselves.
June 7, 2019
Nothing awful, but nothing new or exciting either. And there's one short chapter on 'simplicity' - most of the book is just far too generic to be of much interest if you've read any other self-help tomes.
Full review is up on my blog, as ever :)
Full review is up on my blog, as ever :)
October 29, 2017
It's written okayish, although the slight "I'm your guru because I've lived a life" tone is annoying. It scratches the surface of a few topics without being really useful. I suggest skipping to the chapter on simplicity, as that's been worked out a little more, and to take a look at the inspiration chapter, which contains quotes (yawn.) but also books (YaY). Would not recommend to spend money on this if you already know that you need to strive for a healthy body and mind first before doing anything else. Yawn again. Aside from the two short chapters I mentioned, I did not get anything out of this that isn't basic common sense.
January 17, 2024
I think it’s a great starting book for someone who just wants to dip their toes in the self-improvement pond. It also offers some beginner-friendly excercises that help you look closer on your own life. For someone more experienced in this topic I’d say it could work as a reminder of the general principles.
April 23, 2017
Easy do it yourself guide
Loved the book and did a very quite self assessing
Will love to read more from Sarah in future
Simple and lucid writing
Loved the book and did a very quite self assessing
Will love to read more from Sarah in future
Simple and lucid writing
November 5, 2018
2/5 (thank you Netgalley & author for the digital arc)
This book goes from 0 to 100 quickly.
Oh you want to simplify your life? Stop smoking, find a way to stop that habit because it ruined your health. Go meditate. Eat organic food only.
Like, I do some of those things, but I don't like how author presents them.
However, the saving grace would be as you read more, you'll find a simple list of things you like, what you think of your future, your dreams, etc. that could help you get your life together.
Although, the friend bit is a bit... awkward. I don't have that many friend and even listing them according to my priority seems weird.
This book is perfect for those who are looking to take a meaning into their life. There's nothing new for me but i'm around the simplicity for two years now, so.
Pros:
- very simple, easy to read, easy to use
- cover from physical to mind areas
Cons:
- condescending tone
- doesn't suit me who's been in the rodeo, but i don't think it's suitable for beginners too
This book goes from 0 to 100 quickly.
Oh you want to simplify your life? Stop smoking, find a way to stop that habit because it ruined your health. Go meditate. Eat organic food only.
Like, I do some of those things, but I don't like how author presents them.
However, the saving grace would be as you read more, you'll find a simple list of things you like, what you think of your future, your dreams, etc. that could help you get your life together.
Although, the friend bit is a bit... awkward. I don't have that many friend and even listing them according to my priority seems weird.
This book is perfect for those who are looking to take a meaning into their life. There's nothing new for me but i'm around the simplicity for two years now, so.
Pros:
- very simple, easy to read, easy to use
- cover from physical to mind areas
Cons:
- condescending tone
- doesn't suit me who's been in the rodeo, but i don't think it's suitable for beginners too
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