Coming Up for Air: How to Build a Balanced Life in a Workaholic World

This book succinctly and gracefully guides the reader toward real-world solutions to very difficult real world problems. It's unusual to find a book which is both a pleasure to read and is very grounded in practical solutions for finding a way to increased contentment.I think the book succeeds so well because it focuses on core challenges in attaining happiness and balance (i.e. given that one can't do everything, what are your real priorities?) and that it provides guidance for attaining realistic, small-step changes that can have an enormous impact on quality of life.It's wonderful to find such graceful writing, not from a professional "self help book writer", but from a woman who has walked the walk...a person who has succeeded in corporate America while raising children and pursuing other interests. There's nothing theoretical here...it's all grounded in the reality of what's possible in our frenzied lives.

Beth Sawi's book was an exceptionally useful tool as my husband and I evaluated our all-too-busy lives as we were flying back from a vacation. The book helped us set priorities, and talk together about what each of us needs to create a more balanced life. The book is readable and the case studies were particularly helpful. My highest praises for this book!

This book was truly life-changing for me. It got me thinking in a whole new way. For the first time, I realized how I could actually make my life less stressful. I have applied the principles and they work. They really do! I'm not in Corporate America, but everything the author wrote about applies to the self employed. And she's a fabulous writer...this is a quick, easy read, but it sure packs a punch! I'm telling every woman I know to read this book.I loved it!

Beth Sawi's book puts into words the conflicts every working person, especially moms and dads, face every day. And, the advice for how to balance one's life is practical and actually works! This b ook is a must read for every working person who wants to live long enough to enjoy life.

Coming Up for Air is gratifying to read (and reread) because clearly the author has lived and breathed this topic. Finally - someone really understands the struggle of trying to balance a well-loved (but stressful) career and a full life! The exercises and real-people stories are truly insightful. There are great suggestions to implement right away. I can feel the difference it has made in my outlook already. Almost everyone I know would benefit from reading this book.