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Your Time to Thrive: End Burnout, Increase Well-being, and Unlock Your Full Potential with the New Science of Microsteps
This revolutionary guide to real change introduces microsteps—tiny, science-backed changes that will help you get your life back on track.
Live the life you want, not the life you settle for.
Helping people build healthy new habits that improve their lives is more important than ever. Arianna Huffington launched Thrive Global to do just that--Thrive's specific mission is to end the epidemic of stress and burnout and help individuals and companies unlock their greatest potential. Science continues to show that we don't have to sacrifice our well-being in order to succeed; in fact, it turns out that well-being is critical to peak performance. Learning to thrive
Eschewing trendy self-care fixes or the latest health fads, Your Time to Thrive is the revolutionary guide to living and working based on Microsteps--tiny, science-backed changes. By making them too-small-to fail, we can incorporate them into our daily lives right away, and begin building healthier ways of living and working. This book is a Microstep bible. With chapters dedicated to sleep, nutrition, movement, focus and prioritization, communication and relationships, unplugging and recharging, creativity and inspiration, and purpose/meaning, Your Time to Thrive shares practical, usable, research-supported mini-habits that will yield huge benefits and empower people to truly thrive in all parts of their lives.
Live the life you want, not the life you settle for.
Helping people build healthy new habits that improve their lives is more important than ever. Arianna Huffington launched Thrive Global to do just that--Thrive's specific mission is to end the epidemic of stress and burnout and help individuals and companies unlock their greatest potential. Science continues to show that we don't have to sacrifice our well-being in order to succeed; in fact, it turns out that well-being is critical to peak performance. Learning to thrive
Eschewing trendy self-care fixes or the latest health fads, Your Time to Thrive is the revolutionary guide to living and working based on Microsteps--tiny, science-backed changes. By making them too-small-to fail, we can incorporate them into our daily lives right away, and begin building healthier ways of living and working. This book is a Microstep bible. With chapters dedicated to sleep, nutrition, movement, focus and prioritization, communication and relationships, unplugging and recharging, creativity and inspiration, and purpose/meaning, Your Time to Thrive shares practical, usable, research-supported mini-habits that will yield huge benefits and empower people to truly thrive in all parts of their lives.
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Published March 23, 2021
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February 17, 2021
Simply put, this book didn't have to be made. None of the ideas in this book are new or original, and a simple google search can turn up hundreds of articles that say the exact same thing. The main appeal of the book seems to be they got little comments from different celebrities and entrepreneurs on how they thrive. There are so many different people saying the same ideas that it feels repetitive.
Another thing this book likes to do is blame the individual for issues that are caused by corporations. The book chastises for constantly being connected and online, ignoring the fact that companies will punish employees for taking time off and wanting personal time.
Another thing this book likes to do is blame the individual for issues that are caused by corporations. The book chastises for constantly being connected and online, ignoring the fact that companies will punish employees for taking time off and wanting personal time.
September 4, 2021
So I read this book because I'm all about the microsteps! I'll set my timer and do just five minutes of cleaning because that's better than nothing. (And you can get a surprising amount done!)
But . . . this wasn't really about microsteps. This was just your generic self help book. Unplugging is good, going outside is good, etc.
But . . . this wasn't really about microsteps. This was just your generic self help book. Unplugging is good, going outside is good, etc.
January 15, 2024
This book was a mix of many other popular books in this genre.
Summary:
1. Set small achievable goals on a daily basis. (Atomic Habits)
2. Most important - Sleep. No screens near sleep time. Comfortable attire. Dim lights. (Why we Sleep)
3. Nutrition and movement - Healthy diet loaded with fruits and vegetables, avoiding packed and junk, little exercise, always be on the move. Stay hidrated. (Generic stuff - can't quote a single book for this)
4. Have a purpose and meaning to your life (Ikigai)
5. Be mindful. Appreciate your co-workers. Take time off to recharge yourself.
6. To boost your creative powers - meditate, pray, have some self time, get bored, soothen your mind instead of thriving for new stimulation.
Have a personal connect. Don't be glued to gadgets. Etc etc.
In a nutshell:
Avoidable.
Summary:
1. Set small achievable goals on a daily basis. (Atomic Habits)
2. Most important - Sleep. No screens near sleep time. Comfortable attire. Dim lights. (Why we Sleep)
3. Nutrition and movement - Healthy diet loaded with fruits and vegetables, avoiding packed and junk, little exercise, always be on the move. Stay hidrated. (Generic stuff - can't quote a single book for this)
4. Have a purpose and meaning to your life (Ikigai)
5. Be mindful. Appreciate your co-workers. Take time off to recharge yourself.
6. To boost your creative powers - meditate, pray, have some self time, get bored, soothen your mind instead of thriving for new stimulation.
Have a personal connect. Don't be glued to gadgets. Etc etc.
In a nutshell:
Avoidable.
April 10, 2021
It's impossible to fail if you break goals into microsteps? Challenge accepted. I can fail at my most stubborn habit goals no matter how small the step. 😉 I love the idea of microsteps but I honestly fail at them just as easily. It's just easier to get over it.
This self-help book often reads like an ad for Adrianna Huffington's Thrive Global brand. The constant quotes from celebrities and other uber-rich people about how they succeed through microsteps just felt annoying. I'd much prefer quotes from frazzled real-world people.
Most of the advice isn't anything new, but if you don't read a lot of self-help books you may learn something. The chapters are broken down into:
1. Sleep
2. Unplugging/recharging
3. Nutrition and Hydration
4. Movement
5. Focus and prioritization
6. Communication and Relationships
7. Creativity and Inspiration
8. Purpose and Meaning
You are basically supposed to adopt small changes in these areas. They're all ones I agree with like get better sleep, stop trying to multitask, and put your cell phone away regularly. In terms of microsteps, I actually recommend "Feel Better in Five" more. It has less fluff and more helpful lists of all this kind of stuff. Still, this is a good basic guide and easy read.
I read a digital ARC of this book for review.
This self-help book often reads like an ad for Adrianna Huffington's Thrive Global brand. The constant quotes from celebrities and other uber-rich people about how they succeed through microsteps just felt annoying. I'd much prefer quotes from frazzled real-world people.
Most of the advice isn't anything new, but if you don't read a lot of self-help books you may learn something. The chapters are broken down into:
1. Sleep
2. Unplugging/recharging
3. Nutrition and Hydration
4. Movement
5. Focus and prioritization
6. Communication and Relationships
7. Creativity and Inspiration
8. Purpose and Meaning
You are basically supposed to adopt small changes in these areas. They're all ones I agree with like get better sleep, stop trying to multitask, and put your cell phone away regularly. In terms of microsteps, I actually recommend "Feel Better in Five" more. It has less fluff and more helpful lists of all this kind of stuff. Still, this is a good basic guide and easy read.
I read a digital ARC of this book for review.
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May 4, 2021The central concept here is Microsteps: small changes we can make as we go through the day that will positively affect the trajectory and results of our thoughts and actions. The chapters focus on sleep, unplugging, movement, focus, communication and relationships, creativity, and purpose. Most of the suggestions are practical and easy to implement. Each chapter includes sidebars and stories featuring celebrities and corporate executives. I found these distracting. I would rather hear from people whose lives more closely resemble my own. Still, I found this book very worthwhile and useful, and I know I will return to the Microsteps listed at the end of each chapter for reminders about how to thrive.
March 22, 2021
Nothing new or innovative here. Topics receive shallow coverage with lame celebrity pull quotes. Reads like a bunch of 1990s Cosmopolitan magazine articles bound into a book.
May 29, 2021
This was a short book that covered several recommendations for ensuring a healthy work-life balance, namely sufficient sleep, exercise, healthy eating, and meditation. I found several of the sections to be especially interesting to me, and I really enjoyed hearing the quoted advice from celebrities or especially successful businesspeople.
June 11, 2021
I liked this book. The advice wasn’t new but it was a good reminder of concepts like habit stacking, drink water, stop trying to multi task. There are a few good suggestions but overall it was a good reenforcement to what I already knew.
May 6, 2021
This is the regurgitation, or “supplemental study guide” of Huffington’s book Thrive. Read the original it’s fantastic.
March 28, 2021
"Your Time to Thrive" is a guide that helps people build healthy new habits that improve their lives based on Microsteps--tiny, science-backed changes. There were different quotes and tips from people and experts like Tom Brady, Hoda, Charles Duhigg, and more. The storytelling was a big inspiration and motivator. The chapters cover everything from sleep to nutrition to communication to creativity.
This book hit me at the right time and gave great tips to help me take small steps in my life to start forming healthier habits. One tip suggested we not look at our phones right when we wake up. Instead, take a few breaths and set an intention for the day. There was also a tip about ending your day at work by declaring it is over to help you make a mental shift. There was also a whole chapter dedicated to the benefits of connecting and hearing and active listening, which seems to be rarely covered in books. The entire message about ending burnout, increasing well-being, and unlocking your potential was great.
To listen to my interview with the author, go to my podcast at:
https://zibbyowens.com/transcript/ari...
This book hit me at the right time and gave great tips to help me take small steps in my life to start forming healthier habits. One tip suggested we not look at our phones right when we wake up. Instead, take a few breaths and set an intention for the day. There was also a tip about ending your day at work by declaring it is over to help you make a mental shift. There was also a whole chapter dedicated to the benefits of connecting and hearing and active listening, which seems to be rarely covered in books. The entire message about ending burnout, increasing well-being, and unlocking your potential was great.
To listen to my interview with the author, go to my podcast at:
https://zibbyowens.com/transcript/ari...
October 10, 2021
thank you so much Hachette for an advanced copy, and my apologies for the delay.
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brief synopsis: essentially the book version of the @thrive insta account. emphasis on self-improvement and wellness. micro-steps, such as 7min workouts or writing a page per day, are a key strategy in this approach. overall the book has an empowering, optimistic tone. would recommend if you need to fight burnout.
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I can’t believe this is my first book finished of October! I’ve been so busy with Work, in a good way.
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brief synopsis: essentially the book version of the @thrive insta account. emphasis on self-improvement and wellness. micro-steps, such as 7min workouts or writing a page per day, are a key strategy in this approach. overall the book has an empowering, optimistic tone. would recommend if you need to fight burnout.
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I can’t believe this is my first book finished of October! I’ve been so busy with Work, in a good way.
August 25, 2022
As advice/self-help books go, this one is pretty good. It’s short, but informative. The advice is clear. A lot of it does strike me as rephrasing existing advice. “Microsteps” means just to set specific, measurable behavioral goals, and don’t hesitate to make those goals small if that’s what fits with your life, which I’m sure we’ve all heard before. Don’t set the goal “get fit”, rather set “do 10 minutes of free weights on M/W/F”; don’t set “get more sleep”, set “turn off any screens and read for 20 minutes right before bed”. I think the “science” comes from some research that has been done proving the efficacy and impact of small, concrete goals. But they aren’t giving new, earth-shattering ideas here. This book more just succinctly makes the point that little specific steps can add up. The book is geared strongly towards highly career-ambitious people with salaried corporate jobs that go way over 40hrs/week. So, if you feel in need of applying these stories and tips to your own life but aren’t in that specific life, you may need to get creative.
December 14, 2022
Always great to visit habits, self reflect and consider changing behaviors.
May 26, 2021
Nothing new here.
March 21, 2022
Nothing new for me in this one, but the more I hear these pieces of advice the better!
April 16, 2021
I like Your Time to Thrive because of the focus on Microsteps. It’s a simple read, and easy to consume.
May 3, 2021
Nothing revolutionary here but the material is presented in such a way that you can easily pick up and incorporate their micro steps throughout your life. I listened to this as an audio book but enjoyed it so much that I ordered a hard copy, too, to keep on my night stand
March 19, 2021
Thank you to Hachette Books, Hachette Go, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read a free e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Your Time to Thrive is the latest release from Thrive Global, Arianna Huffington's company dedicated to ending stress and burnout and unlocking our greatest potential. The book argues that microsteps, tiny changes that are deemed too small to fail, are the key to meeting the larger goal of reducing stress and burnout in our lives. It's divided into a separate chapter for each topic area (sleep, unplugging, nutrition, etc.) and includes suggested microsteps that can be taken at the end of each one, as well as real-life and celebrity testimonials throughout.
If you've read Arianna Huffington's The Sleep Revolution, as I have, you will probably find a lot of similarities in parts of this book. It's no surprise that the first chapter launches into the benefits of proper sleep, given that it's the topic that started Arianna's whole mission. In this pandemic era that we are still navigating, the conversation about burnout feels timely, if not overdue, given that so many of us are working from home and the lines between work and life are blurred at best, making balance more and more challenging. The theme that echoed throughout the writing over and over was the strong suggestion to truly disconnect and reduce time on our devices. This was reiterated in most, if not all, chapters of the book, and is an area I definitely struggle with, working (from home, for now) in an office environment.
Overall, this book was a quick read that seemed to synthesize themes I've previously read in other books and articles. So many self-help books can veer towards sounding preachy, and Your Time to Thrive avoided that well. Though categorized as self-help, much of the book read like psychology or business articles instead, which I enjoyed. While much of the content of the book was not new to me, I found it to include useful reminders and generally made a note or two to myself at the end of each chapter.
Your Time to Thrive will be published on March 23.
Your Time to Thrive is the latest release from Thrive Global, Arianna Huffington's company dedicated to ending stress and burnout and unlocking our greatest potential. The book argues that microsteps, tiny changes that are deemed too small to fail, are the key to meeting the larger goal of reducing stress and burnout in our lives. It's divided into a separate chapter for each topic area (sleep, unplugging, nutrition, etc.) and includes suggested microsteps that can be taken at the end of each one, as well as real-life and celebrity testimonials throughout.
If you've read Arianna Huffington's The Sleep Revolution, as I have, you will probably find a lot of similarities in parts of this book. It's no surprise that the first chapter launches into the benefits of proper sleep, given that it's the topic that started Arianna's whole mission. In this pandemic era that we are still navigating, the conversation about burnout feels timely, if not overdue, given that so many of us are working from home and the lines between work and life are blurred at best, making balance more and more challenging. The theme that echoed throughout the writing over and over was the strong suggestion to truly disconnect and reduce time on our devices. This was reiterated in most, if not all, chapters of the book, and is an area I definitely struggle with, working (from home, for now) in an office environment.
Overall, this book was a quick read that seemed to synthesize themes I've previously read in other books and articles. So many self-help books can veer towards sounding preachy, and Your Time to Thrive avoided that well. Though categorized as self-help, much of the book read like psychology or business articles instead, which I enjoyed. While much of the content of the book was not new to me, I found it to include useful reminders and generally made a note or two to myself at the end of each chapter.
Your Time to Thrive will be published on March 23.
January 15, 2021
I'm not going to give a huge long-winded review - just get this book. It's amazing, incredible, and I could utilize the tips in every aspect of my life, both professional and personal. It's absolutely no nonsense and throws a lid over this toxicity of the current hustle culture we live in.
Thank you to Netgalley, author, and publisher for providing me an ARC of this book.
Thank you to Netgalley, author, and publisher for providing me an ARC of this book.
March 6, 2021
Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is a middle of the road self help book- simple, easy to follow “micro- steps” to help you change your life- get more sleep, eat better, put down technology and live a more fulfilling life.
On the plus side- the books organization made it easy to skim and say- “not my problem” ( eg, I already keep work stuff off my personal phone- so Im not working 24/7) , and move on to the next section.
The micro steps were also a interesting concept- rather than make dramatic changes- make small changes, see success, then make another small change, it all adds up. For example if - eg think of 3 things I am grateful for- before I pick up my cell phone, I will have a better day. Then, maybe start writing in a journal for a few minutes each night, leading to a change of mindset. All very do-able.
I was however annoyed by the endless quotes from celebrities telling us how they “ figured it out”. Personally, ( and I know others feel differently) I am turned off by “influencers” and try to avoid them as often as possible. So I could have done without quotes from Katy Perry, Hoda Kotab, or Tiffany Shlain, filmmaker and author. “Ugh Im so busy making millions, I just don’t have time for a life, until I started journaling, meditating, taking naps, etc“. These are fortunately interspersed with actual scientific and psychological research, so I skimmed forward to those.
There really was nothing was nothing earth shattering in this book-the last 25% of the book is citing references of the info ( ie the original sources, many from “ Thrive .org”), just lots of common sense stuff, all pulled together for you and neatly organized in bite size chunks.
All that said- would I recommend the book? The answer is “Yes!” - if you can find one idea, one micro step- it could change your life, or at a minimum make you a tiny bit happier with it.
Worth a try.
This is a middle of the road self help book- simple, easy to follow “micro- steps” to help you change your life- get more sleep, eat better, put down technology and live a more fulfilling life.
On the plus side- the books organization made it easy to skim and say- “not my problem” ( eg, I already keep work stuff off my personal phone- so Im not working 24/7) , and move on to the next section.
The micro steps were also a interesting concept- rather than make dramatic changes- make small changes, see success, then make another small change, it all adds up. For example if - eg think of 3 things I am grateful for- before I pick up my cell phone, I will have a better day. Then, maybe start writing in a journal for a few minutes each night, leading to a change of mindset. All very do-able.
I was however annoyed by the endless quotes from celebrities telling us how they “ figured it out”. Personally, ( and I know others feel differently) I am turned off by “influencers” and try to avoid them as often as possible. So I could have done without quotes from Katy Perry, Hoda Kotab, or Tiffany Shlain, filmmaker and author. “Ugh Im so busy making millions, I just don’t have time for a life, until I started journaling, meditating, taking naps, etc“. These are fortunately interspersed with actual scientific and psychological research, so I skimmed forward to those.
There really was nothing was nothing earth shattering in this book-the last 25% of the book is citing references of the info ( ie the original sources, many from “ Thrive .org”), just lots of common sense stuff, all pulled together for you and neatly organized in bite size chunks.
All that said- would I recommend the book? The answer is “Yes!” - if you can find one idea, one micro step- it could change your life, or at a minimum make you a tiny bit happier with it.
Worth a try.
December 6, 2021
I started reading this book as a friend had recommended it (and loaned it) but I could not get past the second chapter. There isn't a lot of evidence used to back up most of the information, it is filled with quotes from celebrities on what works for them, and I found the writing to be more of a rambling sales pitch for each chapter topic than anything new or informative.
None of the strategies suggested in the first two chapters were things I hadn't seen before. You could get most of it in a Google search and save yourself the money on the book.
Will not finish, would not recommend.
None of the strategies suggested in the first two chapters were things I hadn't seen before. You could get most of it in a Google search and save yourself the money on the book.
Will not finish, would not recommend.
September 23, 2021
Promises science, delivers anecdotes.
April 1, 2022
Oooooooooeeeeeeeeeee
It's taken me weeks to get to this review. In my defense I was single parenting a pupper for two weeks, and then had surgery, so perhaps I get a small pass (or I could stop crying and do some push-ups, your choice).
Little background here, in 2021 I was diagnosed with burnout twice and by three separate medical professionals. I didn't accept or digest this diagnosis for pretty much the whole of 2021, there's a whole story here which I'll eventually share if I ever get around to writing my memoirs, lol. But short synopsis is my mental health crashed mid 2021, and my physical health has been crashing since late 2018, and it all came to a crescendo (where my music nerds at?) in 2021.
Since 2022 is the year of healing for me, and I love me some books, I decided to read everything burnout related that I could get from my local library, hence this book and the following review. Also lets just be up front here, this review is going to be middling at best because I finished the book weeks on weeks ago and didn't get at the review in a timely manner. Sorry friends.
Your time to Thrive is a bit odd because it's tied to a corporation that's purpose is to tackle burnout, as far as I can tell. As an accountant I understand the tax benefits of being a corp, but as a human trying to heal from burnout brought on by work you could see how the corporate tie in might feel a bit weird because spoiler alert, a lot of folks suffer from burnout because of the soul sucking jobs they perform for corporations. They also use the word "Microsteps" a lot, which feels gimmicky, but I'm going down a rabbit hole at this point.
The good - This book is short, easily understood, and digestible. It has 8 chapters focusing on different areas but ultimately all tied to our sense of wellness and well being. The first 4 chapters are something I like to refer to as your pillars of health, they're the shit you need to have in order for your "health" house to withstand the hurricanes life throws your way. These are, you guessed it, sleep, stress management, nutrition/hydration, and exercise/movement. For each chapter there are steps laid out to audit your own categories and ways for improvement. There's also little anecdotes from celebrities, other authors, and famous people throughout to drive home the point (not my favourite, but some of them were actually relatable and relevant, so they turn out to be an ok tool for helping in your understanding). But probably my favourite part of this book is the quotes sprinkled throughout, some of them really did resonate for me, so I copied them to my journal, but I didn't capture their authors, so I won't include them here.
The next four chapters fall into the stuff that gives your life meaning, beauty, joy, and purpose. They're the things we all want for, regardless of our health status, but to me they're the things you get to add on once you get your health house in some semblance of order, for others they'll need to pull the levers on these from day one of healing. Honestly there's a whole spectrum of how this could all be implemented, I'm just writing about my approach. Seriously Mindy stop yammering and tell us what they are. Sure, here we go. Next four are focus/prioritization, communication/relationships, creativity/inspiration, and purpose and meaning. Again these aren't mind blowing, but brought all together they can give you a sense of what humans need to maintain their sanity and navigate the crazy ass world.
So would I recommend it - yes, definitely, it wasn't anything particularly new to me, but it did reinforce things I already knew. And to be perfectly honest as someone who resisted what was happening to me for almost four years, I probably needed the reinforcement to start learning and internalizing the lessons. It will likely be helpful to anyone experiencing burnout but hasn't done much research on it, or anyone who wants to focus a bit on being a healthy human so they can show up for the people they love. It's also a nice little refresher on some things you know are true but that you've been hiding from. And finally I really liked that it didn't give you a one size fits all plan. It encourages you to listen to yourself and find what works, and I really feel the world needs more of this for health, we've been conditioned to listen to and do whatever external sources tell us is right and worthy, and frankly it's not working. I'm coming to learn that the more time I spend interpreting what my body is telling me and trying to sort out what it needs the better I feel. When I'm constantly looking for someone to solve it for me, I just end up confused and not getting better. Putting in the work, does in fact work, for me.
Hopefully this review is helpful for someone, if you think it's useless that's cool too. Listen to what you mind and body tell you and roll with it :)
Wishing y'all health and peace.
It's taken me weeks to get to this review. In my defense I was single parenting a pupper for two weeks, and then had surgery, so perhaps I get a small pass (or I could stop crying and do some push-ups, your choice).
Little background here, in 2021 I was diagnosed with burnout twice and by three separate medical professionals. I didn't accept or digest this diagnosis for pretty much the whole of 2021, there's a whole story here which I'll eventually share if I ever get around to writing my memoirs, lol. But short synopsis is my mental health crashed mid 2021, and my physical health has been crashing since late 2018, and it all came to a crescendo (where my music nerds at?) in 2021.
Since 2022 is the year of healing for me, and I love me some books, I decided to read everything burnout related that I could get from my local library, hence this book and the following review. Also lets just be up front here, this review is going to be middling at best because I finished the book weeks on weeks ago and didn't get at the review in a timely manner. Sorry friends.
Your time to Thrive is a bit odd because it's tied to a corporation that's purpose is to tackle burnout, as far as I can tell. As an accountant I understand the tax benefits of being a corp, but as a human trying to heal from burnout brought on by work you could see how the corporate tie in might feel a bit weird because spoiler alert, a lot of folks suffer from burnout because of the soul sucking jobs they perform for corporations. They also use the word "Microsteps" a lot, which feels gimmicky, but I'm going down a rabbit hole at this point.
The good - This book is short, easily understood, and digestible. It has 8 chapters focusing on different areas but ultimately all tied to our sense of wellness and well being. The first 4 chapters are something I like to refer to as your pillars of health, they're the shit you need to have in order for your "health" house to withstand the hurricanes life throws your way. These are, you guessed it, sleep, stress management, nutrition/hydration, and exercise/movement. For each chapter there are steps laid out to audit your own categories and ways for improvement. There's also little anecdotes from celebrities, other authors, and famous people throughout to drive home the point (not my favourite, but some of them were actually relatable and relevant, so they turn out to be an ok tool for helping in your understanding). But probably my favourite part of this book is the quotes sprinkled throughout, some of them really did resonate for me, so I copied them to my journal, but I didn't capture their authors, so I won't include them here.
The next four chapters fall into the stuff that gives your life meaning, beauty, joy, and purpose. They're the things we all want for, regardless of our health status, but to me they're the things you get to add on once you get your health house in some semblance of order, for others they'll need to pull the levers on these from day one of healing. Honestly there's a whole spectrum of how this could all be implemented, I'm just writing about my approach. Seriously Mindy stop yammering and tell us what they are. Sure, here we go. Next four are focus/prioritization, communication/relationships, creativity/inspiration, and purpose and meaning. Again these aren't mind blowing, but brought all together they can give you a sense of what humans need to maintain their sanity and navigate the crazy ass world.
So would I recommend it - yes, definitely, it wasn't anything particularly new to me, but it did reinforce things I already knew. And to be perfectly honest as someone who resisted what was happening to me for almost four years, I probably needed the reinforcement to start learning and internalizing the lessons. It will likely be helpful to anyone experiencing burnout but hasn't done much research on it, or anyone who wants to focus a bit on being a healthy human so they can show up for the people they love. It's also a nice little refresher on some things you know are true but that you've been hiding from. And finally I really liked that it didn't give you a one size fits all plan. It encourages you to listen to yourself and find what works, and I really feel the world needs more of this for health, we've been conditioned to listen to and do whatever external sources tell us is right and worthy, and frankly it's not working. I'm coming to learn that the more time I spend interpreting what my body is telling me and trying to sort out what it needs the better I feel. When I'm constantly looking for someone to solve it for me, I just end up confused and not getting better. Putting in the work, does in fact work, for me.
Hopefully this review is helpful for someone, if you think it's useless that's cool too. Listen to what you mind and body tell you and roll with it :)
Wishing y'all health and peace.
April 15, 2021
When COVID-19 arrived, I already worked from home and set my own hours. It meant I didn’t need to adjust to the “new normal” thrust upon us. But that didn’t mean that my life doesn’t need some assistance. I don’t eat properly, my Smartphone is almost permanently attached to me, and I know I should exercise more. Furthermore, I find it near impossible to form a new habit and stick with it. How was Your Time to Thrive going to help me?
The answer possibly lies in what Thrive calls Microsteps. It takes a big goal - such as getting better quality sleep, for example – and breaks it down into small actionable steps. When I read this, I was reminded of the question, “How do you eat an elephant?” The answer is, “One bite at a time.” And I was on the right lines, because the elephant question came up later in the book. By breaking the goal into Microsteps, it’s possible to feel that maybe it isn’t such a huge goal after all, and that they aren’t huge life changes. “Hey, maybe it really is only a small thing. Maybe I can do this.”
The book has eight chapters, each dedicated to an aspect of life. Each chapter contains quotes from entrepreneurs to celebrities on the featured topic, and a story from a Thrive team member who adopted a particular Microstep. I’d come across much of the advice previously, so you probably won’t find much that’s new to you either. Eat better, exercise more, meditate, turn off the phone, and don’t multitask. But it all felt a little different. Firstly, it was written during COVID when so many people have gone through massive changes in their lives in such a short time. Secondly, it’s that attitude of Microsteps and the idea that you don’t need to undertake another massive change.
Chapter one is on sleep. At the time of writing this review, I’m undertaking some of the Microsteps listed. I already had a caffeine cut off time (although I didn’t always stick with it), and I do have a nightly alarm to start me on my bedtime prep (although I don’t always pay attention to it.) I decided to turn off my phone and leave it in the living room. It wasn’t easy. My first step was to talk myself out of all the reasons why I had to take my phone into the bedroom and leave it on. Yes, there are downsides. I don’t have a clock in the bedroom, so I don’t know what time it is when I wake up during the night. I can’t check the day’s date when it comes to journaling before bed. (The fix to that is writing something every day.) The upside is that I don’t automatically turn to my phone when I wake up. Instead, I now slowly stretch and enter the day. And I must get out of bed when the urge to get my phone becomes too much. Which in these COVID times means I don’t laze away a good part of my day!
Overall, I like Your Time to Thrive because of the focus on Microsteps. It’s a simple read, and easy to consume. Ironically, for a book that advocates getting away from the constant demands of technology where possible, I read it on an e-reader. Ideally, I’d have a paper copy so I could highlight various passages and check off various Microsteps, so I have a sense of accomplishment over each one. Is this a book which will work for everyone? It’s hard to tell. Will it help me? Ask me after twenty-one days if I’ve developed any new and healthy habits!
Disclaimer: Although I received a digital galley edition of this book from the publisher, the opinions below are my own.
The answer possibly lies in what Thrive calls Microsteps. It takes a big goal - such as getting better quality sleep, for example – and breaks it down into small actionable steps. When I read this, I was reminded of the question, “How do you eat an elephant?” The answer is, “One bite at a time.” And I was on the right lines, because the elephant question came up later in the book. By breaking the goal into Microsteps, it’s possible to feel that maybe it isn’t such a huge goal after all, and that they aren’t huge life changes. “Hey, maybe it really is only a small thing. Maybe I can do this.”
The book has eight chapters, each dedicated to an aspect of life. Each chapter contains quotes from entrepreneurs to celebrities on the featured topic, and a story from a Thrive team member who adopted a particular Microstep. I’d come across much of the advice previously, so you probably won’t find much that’s new to you either. Eat better, exercise more, meditate, turn off the phone, and don’t multitask. But it all felt a little different. Firstly, it was written during COVID when so many people have gone through massive changes in their lives in such a short time. Secondly, it’s that attitude of Microsteps and the idea that you don’t need to undertake another massive change.
Chapter one is on sleep. At the time of writing this review, I’m undertaking some of the Microsteps listed. I already had a caffeine cut off time (although I didn’t always stick with it), and I do have a nightly alarm to start me on my bedtime prep (although I don’t always pay attention to it.) I decided to turn off my phone and leave it in the living room. It wasn’t easy. My first step was to talk myself out of all the reasons why I had to take my phone into the bedroom and leave it on. Yes, there are downsides. I don’t have a clock in the bedroom, so I don’t know what time it is when I wake up during the night. I can’t check the day’s date when it comes to journaling before bed. (The fix to that is writing something every day.) The upside is that I don’t automatically turn to my phone when I wake up. Instead, I now slowly stretch and enter the day. And I must get out of bed when the urge to get my phone becomes too much. Which in these COVID times means I don’t laze away a good part of my day!
Overall, I like Your Time to Thrive because of the focus on Microsteps. It’s a simple read, and easy to consume. Ironically, for a book that advocates getting away from the constant demands of technology where possible, I read it on an e-reader. Ideally, I’d have a paper copy so I could highlight various passages and check off various Microsteps, so I have a sense of accomplishment over each one. Is this a book which will work for everyone? It’s hard to tell. Will it help me? Ask me after twenty-one days if I’ve developed any new and healthy habits!
Disclaimer: Although I received a digital galley edition of this book from the publisher, the opinions below are my own.
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April 29, 2021Many self-help books are touted by so-called gurus who believe they've unlocked some mystical secrets from some black hole in the universe that even the Hubble telescope can't find. Instead of relying on a guru, Your Time to Thrive is focused on two things. The first, is science. By approaching life from a dispassionate, scientific viewpoint, it becomes simpler to decide what steps can be taken to improve a person's life. One of the things that scientific research shows is that people need to feel good and be healthy in order to thrive, and they have to find balance to achieve peak performance in their personal and professional lives. The second thing that Your Time to Thrive is focused on is a concept referred to as Microsteps. Microsteps are quite simply making small changes in your life that will help you live the life you want to live, but are so small that they can't fail. It's daunting to make a goal to do a thousand sit-ups, or climb mount Everest, but many can do one sit-up, or walk for one block. By making small, science-based changes a little bit at a time, Your Time to Thrive can start now.
I'll be upfront here. I'm not here to sell you a self-help book or tell you that it'll fix everything wrong in your life. What I like about this one is that it doesn't claim to cure your ails, find your lost dog, or bring back your ex. What it does do is present some science, and then offer you some ideas for small changes you can make in your life that are backed by that scientific evidence.
While I was reading, I liked to think of it as inspiration for ways to make little changes in my own life, and ways to make attainable goals that make a difference, rather than the Almighty Plan to End All Others. Sections 1 through 4 are focused on what I'd consider The Basics, and much of that you probably already know you should be doing better at, but are finding a hard time doing all of it. There are practical ideas to help you improve, one small step at a time. My favorite sections were sections 5 through 7. These sections zeroed in on focus, communication, relationships, creativity, and inspiration. I liked these sections because they offered practical ways to bring more positive action into the mix when feeling blocked, either mentally, emotionally, or interpersonally. Your Time to Thrive is a book that wants you to do better and feel better, but it recognizes that you're human, that your life is busy, and that turning over a new leaf can often feel more like Sisyphus pushing a boulder all the way up a hill (spoiler: he never makes it up the hill). Rather than asking you to be Sisyphus, Your Time to Thrive offers you the opportunity to be a better version of you, one Microstep at a time, and that's much easier.
Thank you Hachette Books for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I'll be upfront here. I'm not here to sell you a self-help book or tell you that it'll fix everything wrong in your life. What I like about this one is that it doesn't claim to cure your ails, find your lost dog, or bring back your ex. What it does do is present some science, and then offer you some ideas for small changes you can make in your life that are backed by that scientific evidence.
While I was reading, I liked to think of it as inspiration for ways to make little changes in my own life, and ways to make attainable goals that make a difference, rather than the Almighty Plan to End All Others. Sections 1 through 4 are focused on what I'd consider The Basics, and much of that you probably already know you should be doing better at, but are finding a hard time doing all of it. There are practical ideas to help you improve, one small step at a time. My favorite sections were sections 5 through 7. These sections zeroed in on focus, communication, relationships, creativity, and inspiration. I liked these sections because they offered practical ways to bring more positive action into the mix when feeling blocked, either mentally, emotionally, or interpersonally. Your Time to Thrive is a book that wants you to do better and feel better, but it recognizes that you're human, that your life is busy, and that turning over a new leaf can often feel more like Sisyphus pushing a boulder all the way up a hill (spoiler: he never makes it up the hill). Rather than asking you to be Sisyphus, Your Time to Thrive offers you the opportunity to be a better version of you, one Microstep at a time, and that's much easier.
Thank you Hachette Books for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
March 1, 2021
Every page, every chapter motivates us to take action. Your Time to Thrive is a beacon of inspiration – simply fantastic!
Your Time to Thrive teaches about the power of Microsteps - and the science behind it. Simply put, Microsteps are small, easily achievable goals that bring us closer to the best version of ourselves. Your Time to Thrive is a guide book on how to use these Microsteps to reach a happier and healthier life, in many different aspects.
The book is divided into 8 chapters, and each chapter covers a specific topic, such as sleep, modern technology, nutrition, physical activity and relationships. It provides science-based advice on how to improve our overall well-being through small, manageable steps.
“It’s the idea that if you make the steps small enough, they’ll be too small to fail.”
This idea is shown throughout the book with many Microsteps examples that we can adopt for ourselves. In fact, each chapter concludes with a list of Microsteps ideas, for easy-to-find inspiration.
I’ve personally written down quite a few of these Microsteps and have already started implementing some in my daily life. I can already see the shift in my mentality and I definitely feel more energized and motivated to improve my well-being.
Have you ever set a New Year’s Resolution for yourself and given up a few months in, due to lack of motivation or lack of results? This has been my case almost every year, and now I see why I could never reach my goals! Instead, I’ll try taking small, easy steps every day until I finally feel accomplished! I’ll start small and build upon my new habits.
I can’t recommend this book enough – I give it five stars! A definite MUST-READ, wherever you are in life, this book will help you get to the next level! It may even change your life!
Your Time to Thrive teaches about the power of Microsteps - and the science behind it. Simply put, Microsteps are small, easily achievable goals that bring us closer to the best version of ourselves. Your Time to Thrive is a guide book on how to use these Microsteps to reach a happier and healthier life, in many different aspects.
The book is divided into 8 chapters, and each chapter covers a specific topic, such as sleep, modern technology, nutrition, physical activity and relationships. It provides science-based advice on how to improve our overall well-being through small, manageable steps.
“It’s the idea that if you make the steps small enough, they’ll be too small to fail.”
This idea is shown throughout the book with many Microsteps examples that we can adopt for ourselves. In fact, each chapter concludes with a list of Microsteps ideas, for easy-to-find inspiration.
I’ve personally written down quite a few of these Microsteps and have already started implementing some in my daily life. I can already see the shift in my mentality and I definitely feel more energized and motivated to improve my well-being.
Have you ever set a New Year’s Resolution for yourself and given up a few months in, due to lack of motivation or lack of results? This has been my case almost every year, and now I see why I could never reach my goals! Instead, I’ll try taking small, easy steps every day until I finally feel accomplished! I’ll start small and build upon my new habits.
I can’t recommend this book enough – I give it five stars! A definite MUST-READ, wherever you are in life, this book will help you get to the next level! It may even change your life!
March 19, 2021
What a resource! Your Time To Thrive is a helpful and straightforward guide that goes beyond the typical self-help book.
Focusing on the importance of taking Microsteps to change habits or start new ones is an effective approach. I stopped making New Year’s resolutions several years ago because they always felt unattainable or I would be hard on myself for not exceeding my goals for the year.
Marina Khidekel and the editors of Thrive Global, including Arianna Huffington, describe Microsteps in the areas of sleep, unplugging and recharging, communication, and creativity, to name a few.
I’ve decided to start a Microsteps diary to focus on habits I want to change. This book is a resource I’ll be returning to again and again.
My only minor critique is relatability for some of the advice. There is a certain level of economic privilege from some of the celebrities and entrepreneurs that I couldn’t grasp. (As an example regarding a piece of advice from the sleep chapter, I don’t know many stay-at-home parents of toddlers who can take a midday nap). But overall, the structure of the book is accessible with key Microsteps listed and explained at the end of each chapter.
What I loved: It’s a quick read packed with informative data from studies, inspirational quotes from philosophers, and questions for reflection. I also loved the emphasis on meditation and its importance in unlocking one’s full potential. I also greatly appreciated the inclusion of the pandemic and the impact it’s having on all of us and ways we can continue to thrive together. Reminders of our interconnectedness are crucial during troubling times.
Thank you to Hachette Go and Hachette Books for the gifted copy.
Look for my Instagram post (and a giveaway) on publication day 3/23.
Focusing on the importance of taking Microsteps to change habits or start new ones is an effective approach. I stopped making New Year’s resolutions several years ago because they always felt unattainable or I would be hard on myself for not exceeding my goals for the year.
Marina Khidekel and the editors of Thrive Global, including Arianna Huffington, describe Microsteps in the areas of sleep, unplugging and recharging, communication, and creativity, to name a few.
I’ve decided to start a Microsteps diary to focus on habits I want to change. This book is a resource I’ll be returning to again and again.
My only minor critique is relatability for some of the advice. There is a certain level of economic privilege from some of the celebrities and entrepreneurs that I couldn’t grasp. (As an example regarding a piece of advice from the sleep chapter, I don’t know many stay-at-home parents of toddlers who can take a midday nap). But overall, the structure of the book is accessible with key Microsteps listed and explained at the end of each chapter.
What I loved: It’s a quick read packed with informative data from studies, inspirational quotes from philosophers, and questions for reflection. I also loved the emphasis on meditation and its importance in unlocking one’s full potential. I also greatly appreciated the inclusion of the pandemic and the impact it’s having on all of us and ways we can continue to thrive together. Reminders of our interconnectedness are crucial during troubling times.
Thank you to Hachette Go and Hachette Books for the gifted copy.
Look for my Instagram post (and a giveaway) on publication day 3/23.
May 5, 2021
In order to do this review, I need to explain a little about my career situation (or lack of!). I worked in a high pressure, long hour, well paid job in IT many years ago, but found myself so tired and emotional that I then decided to opt for easy, low stress jobs. But I get no satisfaction from those so now I’ve decided to try again - which is where this brilliant guide comes in!
With the goal of helping people avoid burn out, whether that’s because of a stressful job or parenting or any number of reasons, this is one of the most reader-friendly, easy to digest “self-help” books I’ve read. I absolutely loved the format with an intro from Arianna Huffington for every chapter, bite sized boxes with real life examples peppered throughout and a checklist of ideas to implement at the end of each chapter.
Whilst the suggestions themselves may not be anything new to many of us - we all know we need to move more, eat better, breathe properly and take time out - having it written so clearly and concisely and focusing on Microsteps rather than big changes is revolutionary. Microsteps are very small changes which you can stack on to your existing habits - so think butt clenches or mindfulness whilst brushing your teeth!
Personally I find seeing these things written down so clearly in front of me quite motivational and I love how easy it would be to pick this up and flick to the relevant chapter when you’re struggling - it’s just a really straightforward and accessible book, and one which I found myself speeding through unlike most non-fiction!
I’d highly recommend this if you’re working too hard and struggling to make time for yourself and healthy habits - we all know we’re more productive when we’re thriving anyway!
With the goal of helping people avoid burn out, whether that’s because of a stressful job or parenting or any number of reasons, this is one of the most reader-friendly, easy to digest “self-help” books I’ve read. I absolutely loved the format with an intro from Arianna Huffington for every chapter, bite sized boxes with real life examples peppered throughout and a checklist of ideas to implement at the end of each chapter.
Whilst the suggestions themselves may not be anything new to many of us - we all know we need to move more, eat better, breathe properly and take time out - having it written so clearly and concisely and focusing on Microsteps rather than big changes is revolutionary. Microsteps are very small changes which you can stack on to your existing habits - so think butt clenches or mindfulness whilst brushing your teeth!
Personally I find seeing these things written down so clearly in front of me quite motivational and I love how easy it would be to pick this up and flick to the relevant chapter when you’re struggling - it’s just a really straightforward and accessible book, and one which I found myself speeding through unlike most non-fiction!
I’d highly recommend this if you’re working too hard and struggling to make time for yourself and healthy habits - we all know we’re more productive when we’re thriving anyway!
February 24, 2021
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Your Time to Thrive was a very well researched and educational approach to building new habits and steps to thrive into your everyday routine. There are a ton of outside sources and insights in this collection, but they were all integrated so seamlessly that this was both interesting, helpful and easy to read. So many books like this bombard you with facts and leave little room for action or insight, but the ideas here are easily incorporated into your day and you have the knowledge to back why they're important.
I read Tiny Habits Earlier this year and worried this would be too similar--it's not--it's a great companion piece and inspiration to keep building microsites into your day. There's chapters for many different areas of life from sleep to creativity. I also enjoyed the notes from Arianna Huffington at the beginning of each chapter and the box quotes/ideas from famous people of all areas of life/talent.
While the book is not totally original and may feel redundant to those that consider themselves pros or heavy readers in this type of topic, it's a great guide to kickstart new habits and lead you to discover new books and new ideas based of those shared here.
Your Time to Thrive was a very well researched and educational approach to building new habits and steps to thrive into your everyday routine. There are a ton of outside sources and insights in this collection, but they were all integrated so seamlessly that this was both interesting, helpful and easy to read. So many books like this bombard you with facts and leave little room for action or insight, but the ideas here are easily incorporated into your day and you have the knowledge to back why they're important.
I read Tiny Habits Earlier this year and worried this would be too similar--it's not--it's a great companion piece and inspiration to keep building microsites into your day. There's chapters for many different areas of life from sleep to creativity. I also enjoyed the notes from Arianna Huffington at the beginning of each chapter and the box quotes/ideas from famous people of all areas of life/talent.
While the book is not totally original and may feel redundant to those that consider themselves pros or heavy readers in this type of topic, it's a great guide to kickstart new habits and lead you to discover new books and new ideas based of those shared here.
May 25, 2022
Eh. It had a few good parts but overall this was a whole lot of common sense stuff and tons of celebrity stories that start to really feel like a book full of name dropping. I started to wonder if the whole point of the book was to give the author an excuse to contact celebrities!
But I didn’t come away from this feeling like I got a ton of new ideas. The micro-movement part of it felt like a sub plot instead of the main point of just living better.
There is just a whole lot of the usual: eat healthy, get exercise (or at least “move” regularly), unplug from screens regularly (lots of info on how bad technology is for us), get plenty of sleep, meditate/be mindful, that sort of thing…
There ARE a few things that made made me think, but I had to slog through a whole lot of yada yada yada, yes yes, I KNOW this already!! Who doesn’t know that you need to eat healthy, move your body and get plenty of sleep? These are just such basic points! And they went on and on and ON about them!!
And ENOUGH with the celebrity stories, already!! It was serious overkill. Like we don’t venerate them enough in our culture.
Not a book worth slogging through, in my mind. There are most likely a whole lot of better ones on similar topics.
But I didn’t come away from this feeling like I got a ton of new ideas. The micro-movement part of it felt like a sub plot instead of the main point of just living better.
There is just a whole lot of the usual: eat healthy, get exercise (or at least “move” regularly), unplug from screens regularly (lots of info on how bad technology is for us), get plenty of sleep, meditate/be mindful, that sort of thing…
There ARE a few things that made made me think, but I had to slog through a whole lot of yada yada yada, yes yes, I KNOW this already!! Who doesn’t know that you need to eat healthy, move your body and get plenty of sleep? These are just such basic points! And they went on and on and ON about them!!
And ENOUGH with the celebrity stories, already!! It was serious overkill. Like we don’t venerate them enough in our culture.
Not a book worth slogging through, in my mind. There are most likely a whole lot of better ones on similar topics.
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