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What Happy Working Mothers Know: How New Findings in Positive Psychology Can Lead to a Healthy aand Happy Work/Life Balance Audiobook
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For working mothers who face endless demands on their time and attention, What Happy Working Mothers Know provides scientifically proven and practical ways to replace stress with contentment and find the right balance between work, motherhood, and life. Your own happiness is important—because happy moms make better moms and more successful professionals. What Happy Working Mothers Know reveals that the key to being your best is to take care of your happiness the same way you take care of your health—through conscious daily choices. Cathy Greenberg and Barrett Avigdor explain how you can use positive psychology to shift from a mentality of scarcity to one of abundance to create happiness for yourself and those around you, even when you're at your very busiest. Based on new scientific research, this mom-friendly guide gives you the practical advice and effective strategies you need to be a great mom and a great professional without sacrificing your own happiness. You'll learn to apply lessons learned at work to your motherhood skills (and vice versa), as well as how to avoid "happiness traps" like trying to be Supermom, doubting yourself, or believing that you are your job. Inside, you'll find handy, effective tools to avoid these traps and meet a host of courageous women who share their stories and how they found their own happiness. Many moms raise great kids and achieve the personal and professional success they desire and deserve—but at what cost? What Happy Working Mothers Know doesn't show you how to have it all, but how to have all the things that really matter—including your own happiness.
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"This book was excellent. I talks about the things that women believe or have been taught to believe that are wrong and make us unhappy. But it also gives help in how to change that thinking and allow ourselves to be happy. "
— Tasha (5 out of 5 stars)
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“It’s great to see a book that celebrates the working mother and her benefits for the family. It truly fits into our family credo: ‘It’s all how you look at it.’”
— Dan Patrick, host of The Dan Patrick Show -
“A groundbreaking book that will become a mainstay for working moms, those who may become working moms, and for everyone who both manages and loves working moms.”
— Sara N. King, Center for Creative Leadership -
“Delightful, inspiring, and motivating. This book really hit home for me.”
— Kim Martin, president and general manager, WE-TV -
“This book energizes and inspires me.”
— Marcus Buckingham, author of Find Your Strongest Life
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
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A #1 nWall Street Journaln bestseller
What Happy Working Mothers Know Listener Reviews
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" I couldn't get past the first couple chapters because I felt like the authors took too long making their points. If they really knew what happy working mothers know, they would realize that they need to write a more succinct, informative book. "
— Angela, 8/21/2013 -
" I skimmed sections of this but took away some good practical advice. It was the last in the short stack of books that made up my first foray into the self help genre. "
— Alison, 7/26/2013 -
" I think I was looking for more of a how-to time management sort of book. A few useful tips, but very wordy. "
— Jen, 3/13/2013 -
" Maybe I've read too many of these books but I found this one really boring. I didn't find that the authors had any new information for working moms and I was really annoyed that they continuously quoted themselves. Mommy Guilt is still the best book I've read on this subject. "
— Dana, 12/24/2012 -
" Some of this was psycho-babble and some of this assumed that every woman wants to work, but there were also some good tips about attitude and beating mommy guilt. "
— Stephanie, 6/17/2011 -
" Happy mothers keep a balanced life and sanity. "
— Sudawn, 3/13/2011 -
" Some good ideas. I am looking for good ways as shields to protect us when we go back to work. It reminds me of reading diet books, though -- one pretty much knows what to do, it is just the getting down and doing it that is the tough thing. "
— Jackson, 8/6/2010 -
" One of the best books I have ever read.... positive psychology rocks!!!! "
— Anita, 6/5/2010 -
" I found this book to be very uplifting in a time when I needed it! "
— Valerie, 3/11/2010 -
" I saw this book listed in Glamour magazine. I thought it would serve as a piece of inspiration. It did. "
— Jessica, 1/7/2010 -
" A good scientific read (based on brain research)for why some women are happier than others. Pretty much if you are going to have a pity party for yourself, keep it short! "
— Cathy, 12/11/2009 -
" This book is a good, solid, clear summary of the basics that make our lives happy and fulfilling. Not groundbreaking, so so what? They have put it together in an accessible volume. I say, thanks! "
— Christine, 11/19/2009 -
" Another great advice book. He is inspiring without being a "know-it-all". Makes me want to go to the Canyon Ranch. "
— Danielle, 9/9/2009 -
" I learned about Martin Seligman's grad work at UPENN and how it has contributed to the field of Positive psychology today. "
— Maria, 9/12/2008 -
" To my ladies, check it out :) "
— Michelle, 1/12/2008
About the Authors
Cathy L. Greenberg, PhD, is an internationally recognized authority on leadership and applying the new science of happiness. She is a contributor to many articles and bestselling books, including What Happy Working Mothers Know, What Happy Women Know, and What Happy Companies Know. An acclaimed speaker and radio show host, she founded h2c, Happy Companies Healthy People, the first organization to specialize in coaching leaders on the art and science of building happy, high-performance companies.
Barrett S. Avigdor, JD, is an international lawyer, executive coach, and Fulbright Scholar. An innovator, trainer, and thought leader in talent strategy and management, she has been a member of the leadership team of Accenture’s Legal Group since 1995. She can be found circling the globe spearheading her passion for excellence in human performance.