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#Chill: Turn Off Your Job and Turn On Your Life
Stop stressing and learn to chill with this mindfulness and meditation guidebook that can help workaholics and others let go of anxiety and achieve and maintain the healthy work/life balance they need.
We all know good health and happiness depends on having proper balance between our professional and private lives. But in today’s hectic work environment, in which we must do more in less time with fewer resources, that goal can feel impossible to attain. We stay late at the office rather than being home with our families. We work into the night and on weekends to perfect that presentation or just catch up, rather than relaxing with a hobby or spending time with our friends. Under constant pressure to over-perform, work easily becomes the dominant force in our lives.
Licensed psychotherapist and professor Bryan Robinson understands the demands we face. He also knows that it’s difficult to stop the cycle of over-work. But there is a solution. In #Chill, Robinson explains how ending the cycle of work addiction can be achieved by reframing priorities and cultivating mindfulness in our daily lives. He provides a month-by-month guide with meditations that help center and soothe us, allowing us to step back, close our eyes, take a long breath, and focus on the moment.
Filled with wise advice, inspiring quotes, and gentle guidance, #Chill gives us the tools we need to quiet our anxiety, break our addiction to work, and bring compassion, calm, confidence, and creativity into our daily existence—and at last, have the peaceful, balanced life we all deserve.
We all know good health and happiness depends on having proper balance between our professional and private lives. But in today’s hectic work environment, in which we must do more in less time with fewer resources, that goal can feel impossible to attain. We stay late at the office rather than being home with our families. We work into the night and on weekends to perfect that presentation or just catch up, rather than relaxing with a hobby or spending time with our friends. Under constant pressure to over-perform, work easily becomes the dominant force in our lives.
Licensed psychotherapist and professor Bryan Robinson understands the demands we face. He also knows that it’s difficult to stop the cycle of over-work. But there is a solution. In #Chill, Robinson explains how ending the cycle of work addiction can be achieved by reframing priorities and cultivating mindfulness in our daily lives. He provides a month-by-month guide with meditations that help center and soothe us, allowing us to step back, close our eyes, take a long breath, and focus on the moment.
Filled with wise advice, inspiring quotes, and gentle guidance, #Chill gives us the tools we need to quiet our anxiety, break our addiction to work, and bring compassion, calm, confidence, and creativity into our daily existence—and at last, have the peaceful, balanced life we all deserve.
348 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 21, 2024
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Bryan E. Robinson
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Bryan E. Robinson, Ph.D. is a novelist, licensed psychotherapist, Professor Emeritus at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and a Fellow of the American Institute of Stress. He has authored over thirty-five nonfiction books including Chained to the Desk: A Guidebook for Workaholics, Their Partners and Children, and the Clinicians Who Treat Them (3rd Ed., New York University Press, 2013), The Smart Guide to Managing Stress (Smart Guide Publications, 2012), The Art of Confident Living (HCI Books, 2009), Don’t Let Your Mind Stunt Your Growth (New Harbinger Press, 2000), and Heal Your Self-Esteem (HCI Books, 1991) just to name a few. His debut novel is a Southern murder mystery titled Limestone Gumption (published by Gale/Five Star Publishers January 2014).
His books have been translated into thirteen languages, and he has written for over one-hundred professional journals and for such popular magazines as Psychology Today, First for Women, American Health, Your Health, Natural Health, Total Health, Lady’s Circle, Complete Woman, and Psychotherapy Networker. His monthly column “Mindmatters” appeared in Your Health Magazine for two years. His work has been featured in Town and Country, Marie Claire, McCall’s, Mademoiselle, Out Magazine, Web MD, Shape, New Age Journal, Atlantic Monthly, Good Housekeeping, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Ladies’ Home Journal, Forbes, Fast Company, Fortune, Men’s Journal, Best Life, and in newspapers such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Charlotte Observer, Chicago Tribune, Christian Science Monitor, The Atlanta Constitution, USA Today, New York Post, and The Miami Herald.
He has won two awards for writing: the First Citizen’s Scholars Medal from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for excellence in scholarship, creativity, and/or research. The prestigious Extended Research Award from the American Counseling Association for his outstanding body of pioneer research on workaholism and the family. He is listed as a leading authority on “workaholism” in Wikipedia where his clinical findings are discussed.
He has lectured across the United States and throughout the world. His work has been featured on every major television network. He has appeared on ABC’s 20/20, Good Morning America, and ABC’s World News Tonight; NBC Nightly News, NBC Universal, the CBS Early Show, CNBC’s The Big Idea, and CNN’s Minding Your Money, plus hundreds of local and national television and radio shows. He hosted the PBS documentary, Overdoing It: When Work Rules Your Life.
He is currently writing a memoir and maintains a private clinical practice in Asheville and Charlotte, NC. He resides in the Blue Ridge Mountains with his partner, four dogs, and occasional bears at night. Visit his website:www.bryanrobinsonnovels.com or email him: bryanrobinson@bryanrobinsononline.com.
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January 25, 2019
While I related to a lot of things in this book, I didn’t find it very useful or helpful.
It seemed to say “this is a bad habit related to being a workaholic. You should fix that. Here’s another bad habit. Fix that too.”
An example, from page 250: “Work dysmorphia is a skewed perspective of your work habits....Meditate on some ways you can gain a more balanced perspective.” Or from page 15: “chances are you’re such a stickler that few people - not even you - can meet your standards...When you fly short, your ego berates you...Contemplate giving up being perfect.”
There were no actionable steps, aside from joining workaholics anonymous, to actually fix things. If I knew how to “give up being perfect” or “gain a more balanced perspective” I wouldn’t be reading this book. And if I didn’t know the things listed in the book were problems related to workaholism, I also wouldn’t be reading the book.
It seemed to say “this is a bad habit related to being a workaholic. You should fix that. Here’s another bad habit. Fix that too.”
An example, from page 250: “Work dysmorphia is a skewed perspective of your work habits....Meditate on some ways you can gain a more balanced perspective.” Or from page 15: “chances are you’re such a stickler that few people - not even you - can meet your standards...When you fly short, your ego berates you...Contemplate giving up being perfect.”
There were no actionable steps, aside from joining workaholics anonymous, to actually fix things. If I knew how to “give up being perfect” or “gain a more balanced perspective” I wouldn’t be reading this book. And if I didn’t know the things listed in the book were problems related to workaholism, I also wouldn’t be reading the book.
March 10, 2019
This book has some great gems of wisdom and insight, and would probably great for someone to spend their recommended five minutes a day with. But to sit down and read cover to cover, it’s more annoying than helpful. Definitely a book you’re meant to spend a few minutes with each day (it’s even divided into months, each month with a different focus), but it makes it less helpful for someone looking for immediate information or assistance. Not bad for what it is, but be aware of that going into it. It’s more of a workbook than a reader.
October 8, 2018
Truly an incredible guide to finding peace in the working world. Bryan Robinson is a favorite... the delivery is informative and comforting, making it easy to apply his wonderful, meditative guidelines to your own life.
October 19, 2018
It is a trend nowadays I was not aware of for a long time, according to which working should be rather limited to the 9 to 5, as the rest of the day should be dedicated to your hobbies, family, or just to chill. I was not aware of it while I was non-stop working and enjoying it many autumns ago. I was also not aware how unhappy I was apparently when my various working assignments kept me awake late in the night. I was enjoying it and I was getting good money and I didn't - and will not - feel guilty about it. Should I feel guilty for loving my work, being dedicated to my projects and doing what I always wanted to be? For being surrounded by people passionate about what they were doing? Did I ever felt 'burned out', a term I was aware it is a diagnosed only a couple of years ago?
Having a job you love, a social position, a healthy bank account are no reasons to feel guilty or bad about it. Life is about choices, another school of new psychology will teach you. I may reckon though that for some, an intensive life and work schedule is exhausting, overwhelming and burns out a lot. For those looking for the right balance, #Chill. Turn Off Your Job and Turn On Your Life may offer a good start and content to the medium- and long-term change process. It doesn't advice you to leave your job, start backpacking or moving into the woods living on plants, but to start little by little to see something else than work around you.
What it really appeals is that it has a very simple, realistic 12-month plan, followed by a 365-day schedule of assigned topics. It helps you to be less than perfect, more relaxed into your everyday life, more careful with the emotional needs and expectations of your family and friends, more open to ask for help and to collaborate with others in finishing your tasks. It also advices a better focus on yourself as 'when you take care of yourself first, you have more energy to invest in business and personal pursuits later on'.
After all, it is not so bad to take a look to your needs, relax and put on hold your working life, at least a couple of hours the day. Have a good meal with your dear ones, a good sleep and be ready for a new day. As you don't have to apologize for loving your work, you also don't have to feel guilty for enjoying your #Chill time.
#Chill. Turn Off Your Job and Turn On Your Life is a good and realistic guidance to those keen to change a bit their daily habits and eliminate as much as possible the daily toxic lifestyle. If you love hard work and challenges, you may accept this one.
Disclaimer: Book offered by the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Having a job you love, a social position, a healthy bank account are no reasons to feel guilty or bad about it. Life is about choices, another school of new psychology will teach you. I may reckon though that for some, an intensive life and work schedule is exhausting, overwhelming and burns out a lot. For those looking for the right balance, #Chill. Turn Off Your Job and Turn On Your Life may offer a good start and content to the medium- and long-term change process. It doesn't advice you to leave your job, start backpacking or moving into the woods living on plants, but to start little by little to see something else than work around you.
What it really appeals is that it has a very simple, realistic 12-month plan, followed by a 365-day schedule of assigned topics. It helps you to be less than perfect, more relaxed into your everyday life, more careful with the emotional needs and expectations of your family and friends, more open to ask for help and to collaborate with others in finishing your tasks. It also advices a better focus on yourself as 'when you take care of yourself first, you have more energy to invest in business and personal pursuits later on'.
After all, it is not so bad to take a look to your needs, relax and put on hold your working life, at least a couple of hours the day. Have a good meal with your dear ones, a good sleep and be ready for a new day. As you don't have to apologize for loving your work, you also don't have to feel guilty for enjoying your #Chill time.
#Chill. Turn Off Your Job and Turn On Your Life is a good and realistic guidance to those keen to change a bit their daily habits and eliminate as much as possible the daily toxic lifestyle. If you love hard work and challenges, you may accept this one.
Disclaimer: Book offered by the publisher in exchange for an honest review
March 1, 2019
I listened to this and found the ideas very valuable.
One idea that I liked: Daily, set three goals in FOUR categories: 1) personal 2) work 3) family and 4) play.
Similarly, another idea that I liked was have a "to-do" list and have a "to-be" list.
My job contributes to my quality of life. However, I still need to learn to take full mental and physical breaks from it.
I feel good that I have identified my problem and I am working daily to be better at taking care of myself. The calendar of affirmations was super worthwhile.
One idea that I liked: Daily, set three goals in FOUR categories: 1) personal 2) work 3) family and 4) play.
Similarly, another idea that I liked was have a "to-do" list and have a "to-be" list.
My job contributes to my quality of life. However, I still need to learn to take full mental and physical breaks from it.
I feel good that I have identified my problem and I am working daily to be better at taking care of myself. The calendar of affirmations was super worthwhile.
October 15, 2018
#CHILL is a thought-provoking and beautiful read. An exploration of what it means to overwork and how perfectionists can learn to make time for themselves to relax and reconnect with their intentions, higher purpose, and friends and family, in the pursuit if living a balanced life. As someone who has struggled with work addiction, I find Robinson's work to be incredibly helpful both practically and emotionally--knowing there are others who feel this same way and we are not along in our struggles is such an important step in healing.
Written with personal anecdotes from the author, scientific information shared, as well as practical suggestions and meditations, this is a book that can stay by every bedside table, year round.
Written with personal anecdotes from the author, scientific information shared, as well as practical suggestions and meditations, this is a book that can stay by every bedside table, year round.
October 8, 2018
As a creative, I have a really hard time turning off work and enjoying life. I’ve needed a book like this for a long time to help me categorize all areas and enjoy life! I’ve been so tired of the guilt and anxiety - this is the perfect book to find balance and get back to what’s important.
October 8, 2018
I absolutely loved this book!!! It could not be more helpful for the times we are living in. With meditation guides, Bryan Robinson helps reframe your priorities. If you’re in need of a healthy work/life balance, this book is for you!
November 14, 2022
We leven in een bijzondere tijd. Voor de thuiswerkende mensen kan het steeds moeilijker worden om de balans tussen werk en privé te behouden. #Chill van Brian E. Robinson biedt hierin de oplossing: in 12 stappen moet je deze balans weer terug zien te vinden. Maar werkt dit, en weet #chill de juiste handvatten aan te reiken?
Robinson beweert dat je weer helemaal chill kan worden in 12 stappen. Deze stappen zijn onderverdeeld in maanden van het jaar, waardoor je dus niet even 12 stappen afraffelt, maar meer een verandering in je mindset moet ervaren. Het begint met bewustwording: waar gaat het mis? Probeer je te veel taken tegelijk te doen? Of leg je de lat heel hoog? Pas wanneer je het probleem goed kunt lokaliseren, kun je beginnen om de balans weer te herstellen.
Ieder hoofdstuk van #chill eindigt met een lijst van praktische tips, zoals het beoefenen van mindfulness, het nemen van genoeg pauzes. Maar er zijn ook veel vage bewoordingen, zoals “vul je emotionele bankrekening” of “maak contact met een hogere macht dan jijzelf zodat jouw ego niet de baas speelt”. Het is persoonlijk hoeveel je met zulke tips kan, of dat je liever praktische handvatten hebt. Persoonijk vond ik de tips vaak open deuren, been there, done that. Maar wellicht kan #chill juist functioneren als eye-opener omdat je weer op deze tips gewezen wordt.
Sommige tips worden toegelicht met korte verhalen, gezegdes of sages uit andere culturen en tijden. Denk aan het Japanse woord karoshi, of het feonomeen mustruberen (waarbij je constant wil voldoen aan de eisen van een ander en van je eigen negatieve interne monoloog). Deze toelichtingen zorgen ervoor dat #chill meer is dan een lijst van tips.
Persoonlijk waren mij de tips uit #chillniet concreet genoeg: ik heb niet het idee dat ik de innerlijke werkbalans heb gevonden na het lezen van dit boek. Wat het wel heeft gedaan is het openen van mijn ogen voor de kleine dingen die het verschil maken. Wees niet te kritisch op jezelf, neem genoeg pauzes, en haal soms de druk van de ketel. Dus neem even pauze of vakantie – ja ook nu – en ga in een lekkere stoel lezen met #chill, zodat je de rest van je werkweek wat bewuster omgaat met je tijd.
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Robinson beweert dat je weer helemaal chill kan worden in 12 stappen. Deze stappen zijn onderverdeeld in maanden van het jaar, waardoor je dus niet even 12 stappen afraffelt, maar meer een verandering in je mindset moet ervaren. Het begint met bewustwording: waar gaat het mis? Probeer je te veel taken tegelijk te doen? Of leg je de lat heel hoog? Pas wanneer je het probleem goed kunt lokaliseren, kun je beginnen om de balans weer te herstellen.
Ieder hoofdstuk van #chill eindigt met een lijst van praktische tips, zoals het beoefenen van mindfulness, het nemen van genoeg pauzes. Maar er zijn ook veel vage bewoordingen, zoals “vul je emotionele bankrekening” of “maak contact met een hogere macht dan jijzelf zodat jouw ego niet de baas speelt”. Het is persoonlijk hoeveel je met zulke tips kan, of dat je liever praktische handvatten hebt. Persoonijk vond ik de tips vaak open deuren, been there, done that. Maar wellicht kan #chill juist functioneren als eye-opener omdat je weer op deze tips gewezen wordt.
Sommige tips worden toegelicht met korte verhalen, gezegdes of sages uit andere culturen en tijden. Denk aan het Japanse woord karoshi, of het feonomeen mustruberen (waarbij je constant wil voldoen aan de eisen van een ander en van je eigen negatieve interne monoloog). Deze toelichtingen zorgen ervoor dat #chill meer is dan een lijst van tips.
Persoonlijk waren mij de tips uit #chillniet concreet genoeg: ik heb niet het idee dat ik de innerlijke werkbalans heb gevonden na het lezen van dit boek. Wat het wel heeft gedaan is het openen van mijn ogen voor de kleine dingen die het verschil maken. Wees niet te kritisch op jezelf, neem genoeg pauzes, en haal soms de druk van de ketel. Dus neem even pauze of vakantie – ja ook nu – en ga in een lekkere stoel lezen met #chill, zodat je de rest van je werkweek wat bewuster omgaat met je tijd.
Deze recensie verscheen eerst op https://www.readalicious.nl/recensies...
May 12, 2019
I'm not a workaholic, but I picked this up hoping for some tips. I do bring work home with me (if only in my head) or check in while on vacation. After skimming this - lots of short essays and month-by-month guiding for those really needing help - I've determined that's nothing!
Favorite bits were the summaries at the end of each month. Pick it up and glance through those, if any ring true, maybe investigate closer!
Favorite bits were the summaries at the end of each month. Pick it up and glance through those, if any ring true, maybe investigate closer!
August 25, 2019
Not as helpful as I was hoping because it was actually geared toward workaholics rather people who have really stressful jobs and want to learn how to not have that seep into their normal life (which is what I was expecting and needing this book to be).
December 1, 2025
Ik kocht #Chill in een periode dat ik niet goed in mijn vel zat. Het boek stond vervolgens een paar jaar in mijn kast, ik kwam in een burn-out terecht en re-integreerde... en begin dit jaar besloot ik het boek maar eens op te pakken. Ik nam me voor er de tijd voor te nemen - het boek is immers onderverdeeld in 12 hoofdstukken en ieder hoofdstuk draagt de naam van een maand, te beginnen met januari. Het boek leest lekker weg, heeft aparte alinea's met tussenkopjes en aan het eind van ieder hoofdstuk krijg je nog een korte samenvatting van alle tips & tricks die besproken zijn.
#Chill is niet het eerste zelfhulpboek dat ik las, maar wel eentje waar ik het minste uit heb kunnen halen. Ik ben me er terdege van bewust dat een zelfhulpboek geen vorm van professionele hulp is. Ik heb wel professionele hulp gekregen, en gelukkig bevat dit boek enkele lessen die ik van mijn psycholoog geleerd heb. Maar de toepassing ervan, de vertaling van theorie naar praktijk- mist. Eerder las ik meerdere boeken van Brené Brown. Het is niet mijn insteek om haar de hemel in te prijzen, maar haar boeken bevatten in ieder geval casus (vaak uiteenzettingen van Brené's eigen ervaringen, waar zij tegenaan loopt/heeft gelopen), de onderzoeken die zij heeft gedaan en de resultaten ervan. Brené refereert aan bronnen, citeert en helpt je de vertaalslag te maken. #Chill doet dit niet, maar signaleert 'problemen' en zegt dat je hier iets aan moet doen. Punt. In een paar regels lees je wat je moet bewerkstelligen, en dat is dat. De praktische handvatten ontbreken, waardoor het boek niet onder de oppervlakte raakt. Het prikkelt niet, maar heeft wel de neiging belerend over te komen (doe dit niet, vergeef anderen die je pijn hebben gedaan, bied je excuses aan aan iedereen die je hebt verwaarloosd). Als je er vatbaar voor bent, kan het je een enorm schuldgevoel aanpraten en je juist nog dieper de put in duwen.
Nee, dit is voor mij niet het boek dat me zal helpen een tweede burn-out te voorkomen. Ik ben blij dat ik het boek uiteindelijk heb uitgelezen (zo standvastig ben ik dan ook wel weer), maar dit boek zal linea recta naar de kringloop gaan.
#Chill is niet het eerste zelfhulpboek dat ik las, maar wel eentje waar ik het minste uit heb kunnen halen. Ik ben me er terdege van bewust dat een zelfhulpboek geen vorm van professionele hulp is. Ik heb wel professionele hulp gekregen, en gelukkig bevat dit boek enkele lessen die ik van mijn psycholoog geleerd heb. Maar de toepassing ervan, de vertaling van theorie naar praktijk- mist. Eerder las ik meerdere boeken van Brené Brown. Het is niet mijn insteek om haar de hemel in te prijzen, maar haar boeken bevatten in ieder geval casus (vaak uiteenzettingen van Brené's eigen ervaringen, waar zij tegenaan loopt/heeft gelopen), de onderzoeken die zij heeft gedaan en de resultaten ervan. Brené refereert aan bronnen, citeert en helpt je de vertaalslag te maken. #Chill doet dit niet, maar signaleert 'problemen' en zegt dat je hier iets aan moet doen. Punt. In een paar regels lees je wat je moet bewerkstelligen, en dat is dat. De praktische handvatten ontbreken, waardoor het boek niet onder de oppervlakte raakt. Het prikkelt niet, maar heeft wel de neiging belerend over te komen (doe dit niet, vergeef anderen die je pijn hebben gedaan, bied je excuses aan aan iedereen die je hebt verwaarloosd). Als je er vatbaar voor bent, kan het je een enorm schuldgevoel aanpraten en je juist nog dieper de put in duwen.
Nee, dit is voor mij niet het boek dat me zal helpen een tweede burn-out te voorkomen. Ik ben blij dat ik het boek uiteindelijk heb uitgelezen (zo standvastig ben ik dan ook wel weer), maar dit boek zal linea recta naar de kringloop gaan.
February 27, 2025
(Audible) Recommended reading for both workaholics and type A personalities that might not qualify as workaholics, because both of those folks “envision work as a haven from a dangerous, emotionally unpredictable world.” Both of those groups of people need to embrace self-compassion and self-kindness as the way out of the constant fight and flight mode that takes the lives of 10,000 Japanese annually, who die from overwork.
The line this author repeats the thought I first heard in Brianna Wiest’s When You are Ready, This is How you Heal: overachievers believe they have to earn the right to be; they believe they have no value if they are not producing something of value. Clinging to certainty (I.e. control) causes misery; and the only way out of suffering is to watch with curiosity how your will wants to act. The author gives us the acronym WAIT (watch, accept the stressor, invite the overreaction to relax and tell you inner reaction to relax) to help deal with stressors. The author dropped a few more gems:
: the body expels 70% of toxins thru breathing
: EGO (ease good out)
: whatever you put into your mouth and your frame of mind when you eat influences the quality of what comes out of your brain
: address musterbation (work and personal life are ruled by oppositional terms as SHOULD, MUST, HAVE TO)
: uncertainty is certain, so let it turn into increased aliveness
Highly recommend.
The line this author repeats the thought I first heard in Brianna Wiest’s When You are Ready, This is How you Heal: overachievers believe they have to earn the right to be; they believe they have no value if they are not producing something of value. Clinging to certainty (I.e. control) causes misery; and the only way out of suffering is to watch with curiosity how your will wants to act. The author gives us the acronym WAIT (watch, accept the stressor, invite the overreaction to relax and tell you inner reaction to relax) to help deal with stressors. The author dropped a few more gems:
: the body expels 70% of toxins thru breathing
: EGO (ease good out)
: whatever you put into your mouth and your frame of mind when you eat influences the quality of what comes out of your brain
: address musterbation (work and personal life are ruled by oppositional terms as SHOULD, MUST, HAVE TO)
: uncertainty is certain, so let it turn into increased aliveness
Highly recommend.
April 2, 2021
Work is part of life but shouldn't be all of it... this book accurately describes what it feels like and what drives workaholics. Mindfulness, deliberate action, mindset (including fake it til you make it, acknowledging mistakes and realising you can't do it all), compassion ( for yourself and others) are amongst the tools presented to help you take back control.
* Signs you need to take a break. HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired)
* The workaholic mind is a narrow mind without room to grow. It's self centred, doesn't recognise joy or wins and deprives life.
* Musterbation - allowing expectations to set your agenda and control your life
* Learn and do better - but don't beat yourself up for failures
* Treat yourself as "I" not " i"... more confident and affirming
* Work bulimia ‐ cycling between procrastination and overwork
* Anxiety is optional... but a warning sign
* 8 c words to a better life - courage compassion creativity clarity calmness curiosity confidence connectedness
* Signs you need to take a break. HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired)
* The workaholic mind is a narrow mind without room to grow. It's self centred, doesn't recognise joy or wins and deprives life.
* Musterbation - allowing expectations to set your agenda and control your life
* Learn and do better - but don't beat yourself up for failures
* Treat yourself as "I" not " i"... more confident and affirming
* Work bulimia ‐ cycling between procrastination and overwork
* Anxiety is optional... but a warning sign
* 8 c words to a better life - courage compassion creativity clarity calmness curiosity confidence connectedness
September 11, 2022
Bagi Bryan, melawan candu kerja menjadi suatu keharusan. Kendati kebiasaan candu kerjanya sulit dihilangkan, ia memiliki solusi jitu seperti melakukan konseling dan bergabung dengan komunitas workaholic anonymous, memulai terapi yoga dan meditasi.
Diluar itu, Bryan sebagai penulis, rupanya kurang merencanakan alur penulisan buku ini. Setiap bahasan terdiri sub-bab dan didalamnya lagi terdapat judul berisi reli panjang yang justru membuat pembaca awam seperti saya membutuhkan pemahaman lebih di setiap judul itu. Namun, saya perlu mengapresiasi terdapat poin-poin penting pada akhir bab memudahkan pembaca untuk menyimpulkan apa yang disampaikan bab yang telah mereka baca.
Cek Resensi saya disini:
https://ekspresionline.com/melawan-ca...
Diluar itu, Bryan sebagai penulis, rupanya kurang merencanakan alur penulisan buku ini. Setiap bahasan terdiri sub-bab dan didalamnya lagi terdapat judul berisi reli panjang yang justru membuat pembaca awam seperti saya membutuhkan pemahaman lebih di setiap judul itu. Namun, saya perlu mengapresiasi terdapat poin-poin penting pada akhir bab memudahkan pembaca untuk menyimpulkan apa yang disampaikan bab yang telah mereka baca.
Cek Resensi saya disini:
https://ekspresionline.com/melawan-ca...
October 11, 2019
This was a good and quick read, though the book is meant to be read on a daily/monthly basis. The book talks about breaking out of the cycle of workaholism to a calmer and more life-fulfilling existence. A lot of the tips are based on mindfulness and meditation, which is a topic that is getting more recognition for its health benefits in our overworked society. I originally picked up the book because I thought the title was weird, but upon finishing the book and some reflection on the meaning, I think it's pretty appropriate. It's a great book if you're working on learning how to slow down and have a life.
December 14, 2020
I’ve worked my way through this book, once a month, as I believe it was intended to be read and wow. Have I enjoyed it. I feel refreshed having utilized the activities and meditations and feel all around better equipped at saying no and establishing healthy boundaries for myself. My partner and friends have noticed changes for the best in myself and have said they’re proud of me for doing what’s right for me instead of allowing work/societal standards/etc to set my daily tone. Grateful for this read as it was a gift by Sarah Malinak, my adopted aunt!
February 2, 2019
I enjoyed this book so much! I particularly loved the lay out and how quick and easy each section was to read! The advice in the book really stuck with me as somebody who also struggles to switch off from work and make time for myself! I learnt a good range of things from this book and hopefully I will see a difference! Definitely a must read if you struggle with prioritising other things that aren’t related to work!
July 9, 2023
Maybe this kind of writing works for some people but I found it to be shallow and oversimplistic.
The majority of material here is readily available in other literature, and doesn't seem to come with any new perspective or development of practical application.
Also, if you have a PhD and want to use statements like 'science says...' then you should also be citing sources, and have some kind of bibliography.
The majority of material here is readily available in other literature, and doesn't seem to come with any new perspective or development of practical application.
Also, if you have a PhD and want to use statements like 'science says...' then you should also be citing sources, and have some kind of bibliography.
February 18, 2024
A really good read about work/life integration ('balance' is old news, we all only have one life). Broken down into chapters by month, with an index of chill strategies for everyday of the year in the back, this one's packed with practical strategies and ways to reframe your thinking. I reckon it's strategies are applicable for any addiction that takes you away from the most important part of life - relationships.
August 28, 2021
Although focused on workaholism - that mostly sees work as that done in the comercial setting as apposed to art or domestic labor (which much of this would apply to but doesnt completely). There were many things that I feel that I want to think about and take on in my life. I especially want to consider what a focus on being rather than doing can change things in my life.
May 6, 2020
I don't identify as a workaholic, but I am definitely someone who needs to learn to be more chill when at work. I find the tips and strategies in this book to be extremely helpful-- especially now, since I suddenly find myself working from home.
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October 6, 2023Liked it, but also hated some parts. It got a bit preachy sometimes and also felt out of touch. Some of his advice was just completely unrealistic unless the white culture/expectations around work radically changed.
April 7, 2021
It’s a list. A monotonous list devided by months of the year. I DNF for a reason: it’s a list. Glad it was free.
May 19, 2021
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Sebagai orang yang menganggap dirinya tergolong SelowAja, buku ini tidak memberiku motivasi baru untuk menjadi jauh lebih selow...
Sebagai orang yang menganggap dirinya tergolong SelowAja, buku ini tidak memberiku motivasi baru untuk menjadi jauh lebih selow...
September 22, 2022
Total waste 🗑 😪
April 23, 2025
Nice guide with tools to manage work-life balance. Always good to read and learn about these topics.
March 12, 2021
A somewhat interesting read, but not what I expected from reading the marketing blurb. Had some good points, but was focused on a written month-by-month program according to Workaholics Anonymous. I was not looking for that type of guidance, so this book did not work well for me.
[received free e-book through WSJ Plus membership, and Glose reader tool]
[received free e-book through WSJ Plus membership, and Glose reader tool]
January 2, 2021
I find this book to be very useful and I love 90% of the book. The feedback sandwich is were I cringe a bit...
Book is organized by month and draw parallels between workaholics and alcoholics... thus AA lessons galore. Useful tips tho!
Book is organized by month and draw parallels between workaholics and alcoholics... thus AA lessons galore. Useful tips tho!
October 3, 2022
If you are a certifiable workaholic, you may not be able to use this as a devotional. Strategies abound in this one, which is by the author who literally wrote the book on workaholic recovery, Chained to the Desk, which I'm now going to re-read. I'm now going to delve into the possibilities for a more active recovery with https://workaholics-anonymous.org/
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