My 2014 Book list that gives "a young momma Motivation"

As I come to a closure of a chapter in my life and start a new one next week (starting a new corporate full-time role),  it dawned on me that I need something to keep my hopes high, and positivity to motivate and help me balance my new life as a working mama.

I thought, what better way than to read a few books that really SPEAKS TO ME. Not just any book, but a book that I can go to when I need time away from the craziness, or a book that I can almost meditate on when I'm feeling the need to be re-energized from a long day at work and home with family.

I have always been the type to read all types of books for the main purpose of aiding me in my journey while going through various life changes. Which in terms of this new life change I will be experiencing, I thought I would share with you all my 3 Top Wish-list books that I will be picking up and reading for the  next few months.

These 3 books all have a common purpose for me and that is to MOTIVATE me. I want to learn how to be happy doing something I love, all while finding balance with all of it so nothing lacks. I want to be an fantastic Corporate Recruiter, an in-touch and consistent blogger & shop owner. I also want to be a hands-on nurturing mommy to my 2 year old son and a adoring, loving wife to my hubby.

Can I really handle all of that within a 35 hr work week? Do I have what it takes to balance them effectively and with care?

All I know is that Im not looking to be perfect, but I do know that all of these things are what I want and will continue to work hard for.

With all that said, here are my 3 books to coach me on along the way:

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1. I have been a solid fan of Danielle Laporte since I "coped" her former book, "The fire Starter Sessions" last year. She has such a way with words in her books that make you feel like you're having a direct heart-to-heart with her in your home office. She tells it like it is and keeps you re-organizing your goals and actions plans. In this new book, "The Desire Map", she helps us narrow down a plan to reach our Happiness, instead of our "goals". It is a new way of thinking which she states -

"Your bucket list. Quarterly objectives. Strategic plans. Big dreams. Goals. Lots of goals and plans to achieve those goals-no matter what. Except. You're not chasing the goal itself, you're actually chasing the feeling that you hope achieving that goal will give you. Which means we have the procedures of achievement upside down. We go after the stuff we want to have, get, or accomplish, and we hope that we'll be fulfilled when we get there. It's backwards. And it's burning us out."

 I cannot wait to dig into this book and I know i will uncover a lot more about myself and what I want out of life than I do now.

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2. Sparkle: The Girl's Guide to Living a Deliciously Dazzling, Wildly Effervescent, Kick-Ass Life
had me as soon as I read the title. What woman doesn't want to live a " deliciously dazzling, wildly effervescent kick-ass" life? I uncovered this book through Twitter when I landed on Cara's (The Author) twitter page. As she says about this book, it is a book designed to help woman uncover what makes them SPARKLE and how they can use these qualities to live a life they desire and better yet deserve. It is like a celebration of your personal qualities and motivation to help you use them effectively in any environment.

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3. Lastly, this book is probably my most excited to read book of all three. Its called The Working Mom Manifesto by CEO/Mommy-preneur of Glamajama, Author and Motivational Life Coach, Heather Schuck. I also discovered her through Twitter and immediately fell in-love with her story and not to mention amazing twitter feeds! She is a mother bursting with a beautiful story to tell of her past struggles and current success. She has made a life out of her disasters from the past and proves that any mother can do the same thing if they try! She is truly an inspiration to me.

I hope some or all of these books end up on your bookshelves as well as mine because they are all great, motivating reads for us women and momma's!

Thanks for reading.

P.S: I would love to hear any of your favourite "Motivational reads" for young woman and mommas! 

My "Busy Momma" Book Review

As a busy momma, I rarely get time to actually sit down a read a book or magazine often, but when those few moments do happen, I dearly treasure them. So I decided to share with you a few of my current reads, when I have free time, and why I am enjoying reading them.

First up,

  

The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin.

This novel is quite hilarious at times and at other oddly relateable. It isn't what you would first deem it as by the looks of the title - a self'help book- but more like a book about a woman who started her own journey to her pursuit of happiness, while doing it in a 365 day, steps all clearly planned out way. Its comedic and filled with ideas I found myself wanting to try personally. All together, I think it's a good book to get you out of your own head for a while and into another busy mom's journey to more self-inflicted happiness.

Next, a newly favourite author of mine,

The Fire starter sessions by Danielle Laporte.

This book right here... GOLD. I believe thay any woman on a new path to entrepreneurship, whether a start-up business or a blog, should own and actually read this book. Filled with amazing, down-to-earth examples and inspirational context, this book was written to help push readers to a new sense of self. Becoming more bold and confident with the skills and passions you have been given, and how to make practical use of them while building your self-esteem and creative mind for what's to come. I love the way she has different size fonts and working to make them really stand out at you while reading. For example:

When do you normally see this a a book your reading? My point exactly. She has a way of shoving you real hard and saying "COME ON, GO AHEAD AND DO IT" with her way of writing in this book, without actually doing or saying it like that. I am a lover of motivating, self-help books for business minded people, and I am not ashamed to say it. I would encourage any one aspiring to start a business or blog to go and read this book by any means! And while you are at it, you can also check out her inspiring site here. You can also purchase her book here.

I would like to end of this post with an inspirational picture I loved and wanted to share. My little man. He was watching mommy when taking these photos for this post and was such a well-behaved sport. Mommy loves you Rome.

Good night, from romey & I <3

*This post was not sponsored by anyone nor was my reviews of these books. They were simply my personal opinions that I wanted to share with you lovely ladies.*