Lifebalance

by Richard Eyre

A guide for working couples and their families explains how to set and fulfill priorities in the three most important areas of life--work, family, and self--and offers a revolutionary program for simplifying the daily routine

Genres: Nonfiction, Parenting, Self Help

280 pages, Hardcover

Published November 12, 1987

About the author

Writers, lecturers, and grassroots and media catalysts, Linda and Richard Eyre's mission statement: "Our vision is to FORTIFY FAMILIES by celebrating commitment, popularizing parenting, glorifying grandparenting, bolstering balance, and validating values." Their latest efforts in these directions are their new books (The Happy Family [St. Martins Press], Empty Nest Parenting [Bookcraft], and The Book of Nurturing [McGraw Hill]) and their regular appearances on The CBS Early Show. Richard's new book, The Three Deceivers: How our obsessions with ownership, control and independence are ruining the quality of our lives, will be published next year.

Richard is president of a management consulting company and a ranked senior tennis player. He was a "mission president" for his church in London, and a candidate for Governor of Utah.

Richard and Linda have nine children (one of every kind) and live in Washington, D.C. and Salt Lake City.

Reviews

[Irene]

some good ideas but the chapters are sometimes draggy

[Tania]

This book describes more than just how to manage time -- as the title suggests, it's a holistic approach to attaining balance in one's entire life. The ideas in it are practical without being overly simplistic. The authors have a clear writing style, so that it's easy to follow what they are saying. The book starts with two short quizzes to help the reader determine what areas of their life might require more balance. The authors use examples liberally to illustrate their points. These examples are clear and relevant.

My one complaint about the book was that the authors did, at times, seem to try to push readers into purchasing materials from them to implement the Lifebalance system. The only resources they mention at the end of the book are their own materials -- I would've liked a full bibliography/suggested readings section. It is only this complaint that is keeping me from giving the book 5 stars. Despite this caveat, I still think this book is worthwhile. It would be a help to anyone who is trying to live a more rewarding life that allows them to achieve succes at work without sacrificing family time.

[Annmarie]

I started this at my sisters, not sure I'll finish due to time, but we all know I say I need some BALANCE! (: I like other things these authors have written, so it caught my attention.
But after reading two engaging novels so quickly recently, its a different type of reading, so i suppose I see the challenge/chore I have asked of some of you to read my self help book! (:

[Amy]

Instead of planning more the Eyre's only focus on three goals each day and try to leave room for the unexpected. The real nugget of wisdom in this book for me was the concept of daily "serendipity." I love the concept so I'll try it out and see what I think in 3 weeks.

[Tryn]

Practical advice about being "strong in your goals, flexible in your plans." I'm experimenting with the principles and techniques the Eyres teach here. Linda Eyre has long been a role model for me.