The Snooze Alarm Syndrome: When You Have the Desire, But Lack the Discipline

A wonderful look at a problem we all face--discipline. As a Christian, this issue trips us up perhaps more than any area of our life. Mary takes an easy, often humorous approach as she gives some very practical steps on how to overcome our inborn inclincation towards laziness. For the 1% of people who have their life completely in order, this book is not for you. For the rest of us who know what to do, know how to do it, but just cannot make our lazy selves do it--this is an inspiration. I enjoyed the book immensely and it never got too bogged down or preachy in its tone. She has a balance. You don't get lost in generalities, yet she doesn't demand a laundry list of a thousand things to change your life. Simple, easy to follow lists accompany every chapter. Very definitely an easy read for the discipline-challenged.

This is a very motivational book. For those of use who have high aspirations and goals for ourselves, but can't seem to ever reach any of them, this is a great tool. Mary Whelchel's easy, conversational systel puts you at ease as she walks you through the major areas of discipline we should all work on. I especially appreciated her encouragement to work on only one area at a time, not to try to revamp your whole life at once.

Books on discipline usually require lots of discipline to get through because they're dry, boring, and way too long. Mary Whelchel's refreshing, chatty, and befriending style makes this little book a joy to read. It is filled with biblical wisdom on discipline and gives lots of practical hints about how to inject more discipline into your life.