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Jessica N. Turner
Autor von The Fringe Hours: Making Time for You
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Jessica N. Turner is the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book The Fringe Hours and the founder of the popular lifestyle blog The Mom Creative. An award-winning marketing professional and speaker, Turner has been featured in numerous media outlets, including The Today Show, O Magazine, mehr anzeigen Pregnancy Newborn Magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, and Inc.com. She and her husband, Matthew, live with their three children in Nashville, Tennessee. weniger anzeigen
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The premise of the book centers on the notion that mothers MUST make time for their own pursuits and self-care, lest they completely burn-out. For some people this might be a revelation, but most of my contemporaries (and their partners) are on-board with this philosophy. Turner addresses the need to let go of perfectionism, why you can't say "yes" to every volunteer request that comes your way, why you need to "good-bye" to guilt, etc. She talks about different seasons of life, and the legitimacy of paying or bartering for help in order to free up time (without feeling guilty about it).
We each have our strengths, and areas where we could use help. Turner admittedly has a messy kitchen, but loves planning birthday parties for her kids. My kitchen is clean, but the thought of planning an at-home birthday party for my kids gives me nightmares! Thankfully, Turner's book offers plenty of suggestions across the spectrum no matter where your "challenge spot" might be. This meets my "one good idea" threshold and made it a worthwhile (and quick) read for me.… (mehr)