Taking Care of the Me in Mommy: Becoming a Better Mom - Spirit, Body & Soul

I really enjoyed this book. I was actually happy when my daughter scribbled in the front of my copy from the library and I had to keep it and buy the library another one! She has so many different ideas for each chapter that you are bound to find something that will work for you. Her sharing how she used to pray by sitting and imagining Jesus was right across from her and talking to Him was helpful to me. I know He is here all the time, but so many times I fall back on "He's way up there, in heaven, far away" mindset. She is very funny, too. She is such an engaging writer, you feel like she is right there talking to you. Reading this one book has made me want to read all her books. My mom read her autobiography and said she highly recommended it, too.

I love the layout of this book. Need some fun to spruce up your day? Turn to chapter 14. Need to reassure yourself it's okay to take time to get that facial? Read through chapter 8. Need someone to send you creative emails for 21 days to help you develope a habit of praise? Check out Lisa's Personal Mom Coaching at the end of the book! I love that I can pick up Taking Care of the Me in Mommy and find some small, do-able, positive task to use to take better care of myself, so that I can take better care of my family. [...]

This book was recommended by another mom. At first it sounds like something for first time moms. This is not the case. Each chapter is easy to read with lots of great ideas and suggestions. Lisa talks about taking care of youself so you can be a better mom. Every chapter focuses on the mom in different areas. Then at the end of each chapter, Lisa shares suggestions to accomplish it. She encourages moms to try one new thing, but to not feel guilty if you don't do them all. And a bonus of this book is that you can go online and receive an email encouraging you to put it into action. You can select a topic to work on for 21 days. I just finished working on cleaning your home. Everyday I got an encouraging email with tips and a prayer. It was really amazing. At the end of the 21 days, you select another topic. This is all free for those who purchase this book. I highly suggest it to any mom regardles of age or number of children!

I am so thankful for the encouragement that this book brought into my life. Lisa opens herself to you as you read each chapter. You find that you aren't the only mom that has made mistakes and that you must daily renew yourself in the Lord in order to make it thru! She gives a plethora of ideas and if you sign up for her "personal mom coaching" on her website, you will receive lots more ideas. Right now my coaching is for my soul and I'm learning to take the time each day to meditate on God's promises. I don't have a close circle of friends that I can count on for encouragement but this book has given me the courage to become a better friend! Of course, there is a lot of practical stuff too like help with organization, finances and cooking, to name a few! You won't be sorry you have this book. It isn't a book I would get at the library. You will want your own!

This book is so good. I really learned a lot from it. It's well written and has so many great ideas. I would recommend this book to anyone with children of any age. It's changed my life and I hope it changes yours.