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Steady Days: A Journey Toward Intentional, Professional Motherhood
You can apply the same techniques of efficiency, intention, and purpose that you've used in other careers to your most important position in life-motherhood. Steady Days takes you through the process of becoming a professional mother: one who is organized and excited to spend time with your young children. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by a lack of direction in your pare...more
Paperback, 158 pages
Published
December 31st 2009
by Infused Communications
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I got this book as part of a giveaway. I probably wouldn't have chosen to read it if it weren't sitting in my house. That said, I got a lot out of it--particularly her suggestions for establishing a routine with kids that is diverse and fun. I have trouble playing with my daughter, because sometimes it feels like if I start, I'll have to play with her all day. The book recommends marking specific times for specific activities.
Martin casts vision for being intentional in our days ...more
Martin casts vision for being intentional in our days ...more
I'm not sure if I should give this three or four stars. The information contained in here is good, though a bit obvious. Sometimes as a mother, I get so burdened with the smallness of every day survival, even seemingly obvious points need reiterating. This was a good vehicle for that.
It was more like a book of essays, or a compilation of blog posts with a similar label. I liked her ideas and her perspective. I love the line of "journey toward intentional and professional m...more
It was more like a book of essays, or a compilation of blog posts with a similar label. I liked her ideas and her perspective. I love the line of "journey toward intentional and professional m...more
This is not a long book but I found a lot of good information for my life as a mother. For starters, I love the title - Steady Days: A Journey toward intentional, professional motherhood. So often I have found myself just letting the day happen. This book encourages mothers to have a plan - be intentional. You can use the methods in this book for a strict schedule or not so much, which is what I like. The author does it in a way that isn't crammed down your throat and doesn't make you feel ...more
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This title gave me the focus I was looking for on motherhood. I crave structure, not strict structure for fear of boredom, just enough so that I feel productive. As if the blocks of time I spend are showing me I completed something other than the given occupation of keeping the children feed, clean and safe. Observing my 2 1/2-yr-old tells me she prefers a dependable schedule too. I think this will give us both something to look forward to if we create a pattern for the week.
This is a great resource for both working moms and stay at home moms. One of my favorite quotes from the book is "A Steady Heart contains a sense of purpose, the idea that you know why you are doing what you're doing, even down to the most mundane of tasks. Everything is involved in the big picture, so everything is important. A steady heart comes from focusing on the end goal of raising our children into amazing individuals of character and influence."
This book really helped me get organized, set priorities and goals in all areas of life. Taking care of kids, house, plus other interests and professional goals, can all be part of the same purpose. I am lessed stressed out and value what I am presently doing after reading this book, and I often go back and re-read parts of it when I start to feel like I'm losing my mind!
This book is okay-- mostly composed of obvious stuff like organization and a flexible schedule for not losing your mind and wasting your days home with babies. Some kind of goofy ideas like making a bulletin board in your house to provide structure for learning-- not really necessary but okay. A good starting point for someone who is lost at home...
It does have some scripture and other Jesus-y stuff in it, which is fine, but neither the product description on Amazon or the book ja...more
It does have some scripture and other Jesus-y stuff in it, which is fine, but neither the product description on Amazon or the book ja...more
I really resisted reading this book, because I don't like having my time scheduled. I did finally give in after Amazon kept recommending it to me :o) I love this book and it is revolutionizing my life. Now when we veer away from the routine, I can feel it pulling me back. I never knew how much I could enjoy a steady day!
A straightforward, honest and helpful book of tips for making motherhood joyful, simplified, and do-able. I liked the non-dogmatic approach to sharing ideas and felt inspired to do my job as mommy better and with more joy, more pride, and less frustration.
I love this book! It wonderful to see a new generation of women embracing intentional motherhood, actually being present with your children. Something that was few and far between in the 1970's and 1980's and well...especially now.
A helpful and practical book. It's not trying to create a picture-perfect super-mom. Instead, it has a lot of practical ideas for how to parent with the big picture of life in mind.
Nothing earthshattering here. I'm really, really glad I didn't buy this book - it is definitely a library only book. I'm just kind of meh about the whole thing.
This was a nice quick read with some good ideas. Mostly for moms with little kids, but overall the principles can apply to all moms and parents in general.
I love this book! The author affirms so many of my own views and gave me new ideas too. I totally agree that motherhood should be purposeful and intentional.
Found this book to be just okay. Felt like she was on the right track, but that she could have added so much more. Will pass this one on
I can't wait to put together my binder! I already had a similiar organizational plan to Jamie's, but hers is beautifully streamlined.
I really liked the message in this book, and it is full of good tips on how to make your mothering more intentional.
I love the concept, I love the inspiration to turn your role as a mother into a more professional position - meaning, to do it with intention instead of just rambling through your days. There are lots of great ideas in here as far as setting up your day for more regularity, for providing intentional learning at home, and for recognizing those moments of wonder/grace/happiness in the little moments.
This is an amazing book about juggling lots of things as a parent. I only wish it went a little bit deeper.
A great, practical read. I love the phrase "Intentional, Professional Motherhood".
I liked the format and found some great new teaching inspiration.
The book was ok; I definitely prefer her blog.
Great approach, some good ideas.
I read this out of curiosity from the subtitle, since I've been in online conversations about whether or not "professional" is a good adjective for mothering. Although using that adjective never bothered me before, it now does after reading this book.
Perhaps this might be an ok book for a thirty-something career woman turned stay-at-home mom who feels lost, but since that is nowhere near my experience, I didn't really care for this book at all. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't g...more
Perhaps this might be an ok book for a thirty-something career woman turned stay-at-home mom who feels lost, but since that is nowhere near my experience, I didn't really care for this book at all. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't g...more
Borrowed from the library. Honestly, would buy this book! Lots of useful ideas, and encouraging words. I felt it was a good resource, and intend to keep up with the author's blog now.
An honest true book about motherhood. I wish it was written some years back to help me with the daily business of being a mother.
How to organize a day, set up a schedule, what activities for which age. Not the usual feel bad parenting advice but a true honest parenting advice.
How to organize a day, set up a schedule, what activities for which age. Not the usual feel bad parenting advice but a true honest parenting advice.
Good info, but not a lot of "how-to" application. It's a lot of stuff you've heard before and still leaves you wondering how to apply it to your life. Each chapter is only a page or so long, and barely scratches the surface of what could be discussed.
I appreciate Jamie's book, but I've read it all before. This could be very helpful to a new stay at home mom or a homeschooling mama.
a lot of great ideas! Wish i would heave read it sooner!
Bethany
marked it as to-read
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