What I’m Reading in May

From my general observation, most of us moms feel like we’re not doing enough even when we’re doing too much. Instead of finding any balance or rhythm to our days, we’re just stretched too thin. Jessica Turner also authored The Fringe Hours which is about making time for the things that matter to us, writes about this mom guilt that many working moms feel trying to show up well for their workplaces and their families. She surveyed working moms to find out their stories and their struggles, and has come up with some practical ways to work smarter and thrive, as the title tagline suggests.

“It can be messy and complicated. But that doesn’t mean you can’t prosper and be joyful…Struggle, guilt, and failure are part of the hjourney, but these experiences are not the destination and should not define your life’s story. You can be a working mom who isn’t overwhelmed by her to-do list or constantly feeling as if she is failing at everything. You can and should be able to see the value in the work you do, appreciate your unique contributions to your family’s life, and look at life with positivity.”

I frequently have friends ask me what I’m reading or what I recommend, so hopefully, these posts are helpful in giving you some ideas. If there’s a certain topic you’re looking for, let me know and I’ll see if I can direct you to a book. 🙂

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Being a life-long learner and bookwormish means I read some pretty random things sometimes. I mean, if I run out of stuff, I read the backs of cereal boxes or car magazines. Sometimes it doesn’t even matter if it is stuff I agree with or not. I really think we can learn something from everything.

📚 *Stretched Too Thin: How Working Moms Can Lose the Guilt, Work Smarter, and Thrive by Jessica N. Turner

There you have it, my book for May 2021. I’ve also been pre-reading a few books for launches as well as other highly recommended reads so you’ll probably see them here and there on social media. Follow along on my FB page and/or IG account for some inspiring quotes or more of my thoughts as I read.

I’ve also read Jessica’s other book and recommend it:
*Fringe Hours: Making Time For You

My 2021 Book List

Here’s My 2021 Book List >>> joycemoy.com/booklist2021 or *HERE (monthly posts will be linked at the bottom of this post as they become published) or check out *my Bookshop lists to support local bookstores or my Goodreads list to see some reviews.

What are you currently reading? Do you set reading goals or have a book list?

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