Welcome, 2021! We've been looking forward to your hope-filled appearance! And we're celebrating your long awaited arrival by diving right into our 6th Book Club selection, Anne Bogel's Don't Overthink It: Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life.
Published last spring, I'm betting this beloved author never dreamed how her literary baby would come at just the perfect time, its debut intersecting with the pandemic's stressful intrusion on our lives, drastically altering our daily rhythms and taking us down the most unsettling and oft' tragic pathways.
Without a doubt, 2020 took ruminating, second guessing, and decision making challenges to undreamed of heights.
Pandemic fatigue lurks as a real and present danger for many of us. Anne's wise and gentle strategies guide you in streamlining your daily habits and help you choose 'what to do when your brain gets stuck on the bad stuff.'
She offers a bounty of practical thoughts on freeing ourselves from that 'analysis paralysis' that holds us hostage ... the negative thought patterns, the information overload, the perfectionism that trips us up. She speaks of identifying what kind of person you want to be and then aligning those values to both simple and complex decisions.
And it's all easy, enjoyable reading, illustrated with Anne's own personal stories.
Lord willing, our Sunday Evening Book Club launches this coming Sunday, January 10th.
Here's how we roll ...
* Grab your copy of the book
Kindle - $9.60 $1.59!!! WOW!!!
Paperback - $11.59
Or check out your local library system. {As an Amazon Associate, I may get a small financial benefit if you use these links.}
* Read the assigned chapters, being sure to take notes / highlight the sections that grabbed your attention. For this 1st gathering this coming Sunday, please read Part 1: Set Yourself Up for Success. This includes chapters 1 - 5.
* The Book Club goes live late Sunday afternoon / early evening for 3 weeks. Head right to the blog and join the party! I know no better way to wrap up a quiet Sabbath or regroup from a chaotic weekend than to burrow into a quiet corner, gather in the company of other like-minded souls, and participate in a heart-warming dialogue.
And no, you don't have to show up on Sunday evening. You are welcome to come and go as you please. You don't even have to read the book or sign up to be included {although you might want to subscribe so you don't miss a single get-together!}
* I'll simply share thought-provoking quotes and let Anne speak for herself. And then swing open the doors and invite you to speak for yourself in the comment section. I can't wait to interact back and forth with you over this meaningful book.
With all the life experience you've gathered this past year combined with Anne's much needed direction, I know our conversations will be fascinating and informative, packed with 'aha' and 'oh you too' moments ... all combined to be incredibly helpful as we venture forward into 2021's unknowns.
See you on Sunday ~
Linda
P.S. #1
Remember - the Kindle edition has plummeted from $9.60 to only $1.59? Unheard of! Crazy fabulous! I have no idea how long this offer will last. Click here to grab your copy now!
P.S. #2
Please Help Me Find Some Books For My Friend touches a very tender place in my heart for a dear lifelong friend. If you haven't shared your inspirational resource, please do. Bless you.
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A gathering of questing hearts,
ReplyDeletequiet-spoke, no need to shout,
each to play his or her part,
that's what Book Club's all about.
The words are selfsame on the page,
but each reads with their diff'rent eyes,
and this truly set the stage
for serendipity and surprise
because the words we had assumed,
once read, to take a certain form
may be delightfully subsumed
into quite a foreign norm,
and, in sharing, we may find
congruence with another mind.
You're absolutely right, Andrew. That's the best thing about Book Clubs, that we glean so much from what others have taken in and noticed, their life experiences, their wisdom. I love how you put it - 'serendipity and surprise.'
DeleteActually I'm pretty sure that serendipity is my Word for 2021, but I'm still not sure. Fortunately there's no Word Police to hunt me down. It's a woman's prerogative to change her mind.
Just ask Barb!
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Linda, for what it may be worth, my Word for 2021 is "Dude!"
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This sounds like an interesting book to read. I'm retiring at the end of the month, which is the end of the semester, and I've been pondering how best to use my time.
ReplyDeleteLorrie, hi! It'd be wonderful if you could join us for the Book Club ... it's an easy yet enlightening read ... and a steal at $1.59.
DeleteWould love for you to be a part of the conversation!
I'm so looking forward to this reading adventure, Linda! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait!
DeleteTruly the perfect pandemic read, Linda! Got my copy and will be diving in! Thanks for encouraging us to read and grow, my friend!
ReplyDeleteIt's an interesting, easy read ... very conversational yet with a bit of substance on some issues most of us need to look at.
DeleteI am so happy you'll be here!
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Getting my copy tonight! Looking forward to everyone's input!
ReplyDeleteYay! You always have good insights ... it's in the gene pool as well as all those productive Book Club years you've enjoyed.
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Thank you for letting us know about the Kindle price!! How fabulous is that??!!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't BELIEVE it! Talk about perfect timing! I'm just too excited ...
DeleteI've had that book on my shelf since last spring and have not yet read it! I have two other book commitments but I am going to try to fit this in Linda!
ReplyDeleteOh please do, Lynn. It's an easy, encouraging read, nothing heavy or ponderous. You know I'd love to have you here!
DeleteI used your link to get the Kindle version...and applied what I knew from the book to not overthink spending $1.59! That's a no-brainer. :) I'm looking forward to reading with you, Linda. I'm definitely an overthinker and want to get this more under control if possible.
ReplyDeleteSome of Anne's observations are so simple it made me wonder how come I never pulled it together before!
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Linda, thanks so much for organizing this book club. I haven't started to read the book yet, but it is on my nightstand. Looking forward to discuss it with friends!
ReplyDeleteIt's a soothing bedtime read ...
DeleteEnjoy!
I'm looking forward to gleaning insight from Anne and from the discussion here, Linda. Thank you for this. And isn't it "serendipity" that the Kindle version dropped in price? :) Love and blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteYou're so right! And thanks for that notice of serendipity, Trudy. You not only have a tender heart but eagle eyes, as well!
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Sounds like fun! May everyone have an insightful and lovely time :).
ReplyDeleteAppreciate that, Anita ...
DeleteGreat idea, Linda! I already have the book and this looks like a great group for discussion!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to have you join us, Sarah!
DeleteI love this idea Linda! I started a book club last year in my area & have had a great response even during limited numbers for CoVid restrictions!
ReplyDeleteWe are reading Beth Moore's latest book Chasing Vines, it has turned out to be more challenging then first thought but God is revealing such precious gems to us. :-D
You're always welcome to drop in for a cuppa,
Bless you,
Jennifer
Jennifer, hi! It's good to see you. I love that you're able to lead a book club, even with small numbers. People are so missing that personal face-to-face connection and conversation, aren't they ...
DeleteThanks for the thumbs up on Chasing Vines ... I had heard of it and it sounds like something I'd like to dig into when things ease up a bit.
I wonder if my posts are posting? Did u get my comments for this post a week or so ago?
ReplyDeleteBummer! I'm sorry ... I hate when that happens! Sometimes comments just seem to disappear into thin air.
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