Rachael L. Thompson

This very clear, concise guide to mindfulness is perfect for anyone interested in becoming more 'in tune' with how they are spending their time, focusing their emotions and efforts, and how they are investing in themselves and others with their attention. Developing habits is key, as Thompson reiterates with each step, and as readers build on the previous day's efforts with a new focus, they will find that the way they spend their time and attention is working towards more meaningful and engaging relationships with themselves and others in their lives. Living intentionally is often difficult with our busy lives and so many ways that we can be distracted from what is important, but Thompson helps readers determined to reclaim the value of being present, being happy, and being compassionate in their lives. She also makes reference to leaving the past in the past, and this makes this a guide that will be helpful for those who can't seem to let go of any adversity that has held them back.… (mehr)

It is well written and worth reading. Anybody who is an upcoming student, current student, or is considering returning to college should consider reading this book. It is the first College self-help (first self-help in general), that I have read so my opinion might not be held in the highest degree, but the author did write a decent book about certain college experiences, good and bad, that someone might have. Her suggestions on how to find the correct major, and therein career, for you make sense.
With my personality, half the book does not affect me, but everyone is different and everything in the hundred-page book will help a lot of college students out there. The important thing to remember, that this books does tell us in a way, is to find a job you will enjoy doing, even with all the stress it will definitely have, and will reward you in the way you need most.
Through others and her own experiences, Rachael L. Thompson explained how some might be taken down the wrong path either because they think they are going down the right path or because someone significant to them is guiding them down that path. She explained how one might step around this, or even figure out if you are walking down the wrong path. Anyone who is attending or considering college in any way should consider reading this book, unless you have already found a college self-help that had helped you.… (mehr)