"I think that Build the Life You Want and Still Have Time to Enjoy It! would make a great gift for someone that you know who is overwhelmed by having a lack of time. It is also a great gift to give to oneself."

About The Book

Build the Life You Want

If time is money…how much of either are you spending on what is really important to you?!

Work is important. Very important. But so is your outside life. Imagine feeling good about yourself every day because you were able to make meaningful contributions to all that is important in your life—including yourself. The fast pace of our times makes feeling overwhelmed and overcommitted the norm. Build the Life You Want AND Still Have Time to Enjoy It! will help you to break the cycle once and for all!

This entertaining and practical book is a quick read that provides simple yet powerful solutions that can be applied immediately. What's more, this book shows you how to examine your work style so that you can choose the approaches you want to use—and will use—to revolutionize not only the way you do things, but also the way you look at them. Knowing the secrets in this book, you will gain control over your work and life by:

• Understanding that there is more to time management than discipline and tools
• Creating positive habits through small yet powerful changes in your daily routine
• Valuing your personal style and leveraging your personal strengths

Finish your day feeling awesome about yourself and your contributions! Raise the bar and achieve an even higher level of performance than you ever thought possible. This book is destined to transform how you feel about yourself, your time and your life.

Early Praise for the Book

"Time management is one of the most challenging aspects of my job, and this book has given me valuable techniques for work/life balance ... essential for long-term success."
–Jennifer Steinmann, Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP

"Fun and direct! This book shares insights into how our 'monstrous' workloads can cause more sleepless nights than a snoring spouse. It provides practical solutions for ridding ourselves of the 'beast' so we can have time for the rest of our lives. A must-read!"
–Lee Klein, Information Technology Management
World Market, Oakland, CA

"This is more than a time management book that just tells you what you are doing wrong. It addresses the underlying philosophical and emotional factors that drive our behaviors. These solutions go to the heart of
the matter."
–Aaron Mitchell, Manager, ZS Associates

"Between routine, surprises, and the chores that haunt me, this book helped remind me that time for myself is also a necessity."
–Dana Jones, Busy Mother of Two Boys

"When you are starting your career, you have to make sacrifices. Keeping a good sense of humor and knowing the best practices addressed in this book gave me the tools I need to succeed, and provided me with a fresh perspective on how to view and manage my valuable time. It made me feel good about my personal style."
–Andrea Sanders, Secretary to the US Department of Agriculture

"Having worked in a variety of industries as an HR professional, I have seen managers and employees struggle with time management and organization. This book provides more practical tools and approaches to managing this challenge. Recognizing emotional factors and unplanned interruptions is the key to managing time effectively. It is refreshing to see those elements incorporated."
–Cynthia Burks, Human Resources Expert

"A book for those seeking not only better business practices, but also a more fulfilling life! An easy and helpful read on the pitfalls along the road to success–with thoughts to live by."
–Jeff Dunn, Ph.D., PMP, Senior Project Manager
CT Summation, San Francisco, CA

"This book has a sense of humor as well as an understanding of different working styles. It made the material easier to read, and the 'don't pressure yourself so much' attitude made it easier to use."
–Helen Mendel, CMD, Senior Vice President
Signature Hospitality Group

"Its hysterical, I love it, and I am totally into it...I really think I needed to read something like it. I have been so overwhelmed, I feel like I know what I need to do, but you put it in such a nice way in the book and I am learning so much...I love it. I think Moms need it, especially some I work with!"
–Lori Sawyer, Mompreneur and Personal Trainer

Reviews

Finish your day feeling awesome about yourself and your contributions! Raise the bar and achieve an even higher level of performance than you ever thought possible. This book is destined to transform how you feel about yourself, your time and your life.
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I think that “Building the Life You Want and Still Have Time to Enjoy It!” would make a great gift for someone that you know who is overwhelmed by having a lack of time. It is less than 150 pages so it will not take up too much of their time! It is also a great gift to give to oneself.
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For some executives, a stress binge is an annual event. For others, the crunch is a year-round menace, manifesting itself with 12-hour workdays and the ailments that go along with them. To help counter the holiday madness, busy execs might want to skim Build the Life You Want and Still Have the Time to Enjoy it! Authors Jim Claitor and Colleen Contreras outline strategies to balance priorities, improve organization and manage emotional factors that can affect work performance.
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This book is written with a sense of humor and a few cartoons to make the point. It was a fun read and I walked away with a few tips and techniques that I never thought of to help me manage my time better -- so I can get more out of my work life and still have time to enjoy my personal time.
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