Book Review: Walking into a Hug
For Mother’s Day this year, my mom gave me a book that is just what I needed right now. It is called Walking into a Hug: 52 weeks to a Home That’s More Embracing by Janene Ustach.
It’s a workbook of sorts, and I really like it so far. I decided that I am going to try to do each week’s activity, but with a little bit of accountability from you. Obviously, I can’t post all the great things the author writes each week (or else, why would you need to buy the book?), but I will tell you what the main goal is and, more importantly, how I’m doing.
For this week, it is to Simply Smile. I can tell you right now, that with the stress I am under, this one will be harder than it seems. But I’m determined to try.
Update: I wasn’t successful in writing about all 52 weeks, but you can see the few I accomplished here: Project Walking into a Hug
I think I may need to buy that book!
Good luck this week!
That sounds like a great book. I will try to simply smile more today. Thanks!
It sounds like a great book. I might just have to get it. Good luck.
I need this today. I am moving offices, hopefully only temporarily, and it will be a big change. I’m trying to stay positive about it, but it makes me sad to leave the great current office environment.
Sounds wonderful! Keep us updated!
Carolyn
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That sounds like a really great book! I will be reading the installments and decide if it will help me with my stresses and see if I need to buy it!
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Scary how such a simple thing can be so hard!
Smile, though your heart is breaking… smile though no one EVER CALLS YOU BACK, and your KIDS ARE INSANE… 🙂
Really, why would you put red lipstick on if you weren’t going to smile. That’s why I’m more of a lip gloss gal.
I saw that book last time I was in the bookstore and thought it looked good, hope you enjoy the journey 🙂
Given the amount of pressure you’ll be under the next few weeks, I’m thinking the occasional ‘baring of the teeth’ could pass for a smile! So one way or the other, you’ve got chapter one in the bag!
I love those books. I’m going to have to buy this one.
I love those books. I’m going to have to buy this one.
Simply smile. OK-I can try that one. Will you keep posting the other steps.
I need to walk into a hug. (without closets that need organizing)
What a neat gift. I love the idea of it. I may have to get one myself.
can’t wait to hear how it all turns out. i have a feeling those little reminders are going to make a big difference.