The Fringe Hours: Making Time for You

The Fringe Hours: Making Time for You

Every woman has had this experience: you get to the end of the day and realize you did nothing for you. And if you go days, weeks, or even months in this cycle, you begin to feel like you have lost a bit of yourself. While life is busy with a litany of must-dos--work, parenting, keeping house, grocery shopping, laundry and on and on--women do not have to push their own needs aside. Yet this is often what happens. There's just no time, right? Wrong. In this practical and liberating book, Jessica Turner empowers women to take back pockets of time they already have in their day in order to practice self-care and do the things they love. Turner uses her own experiences and those of women across the country to teach readers how to balance their many responsibilities while still taking time to invest in themselves. She also addresses barriers to this lifestyle, such as comparison and guilt, and demonstrates how eliminating these feelings and making changes to one's schedule will make the reader a better wife, mother, and friend. Perfect for any woman who is doing everything for everyone--except herself-- The Fringe Hours is ideal for both individuals and small group use. " The Fringe Hours is like one gigantic permission slip to carve out some space in your day for the things that give you joy and feed your soul."-- Brigid Schulte , New York Times bestselling author of Overwhelmed For the woman who is doing everything for everyone--except herself Ever get to the end of the day and realize you did nothing for you? In this practical and liberating book, Jessica N. Turner empowers you to take back the fringe hours--those little pockets of time you already have in your day --in order to make time for your passions and practice self-care. Based on original research, The Fringe Hours helps you overcome common hurdles that prevent women from taking time for themselves regularly. You'll also discover tips for maximizing the time you have and discover how living this lifestyle makes you a better wife, mother, and friend. "Turner masterfully combines creative ideas with stories of real women that leave you nodding your head and feeling empowered to create sacred space within your day and your life."-- Rachel Macy Stafford , New York Times bestselling author of Hands Free Mama "I want to give The Fringe Hours to every woman in my life, because this is the conversation we're having over and over, at soccer practice and church and crammed between meetings. Jessica's practical style made me feel like another way is possible."-- Shauna Niequist , author of Bread & Wine "I've long admired how Jessica manages to do so much and yet still have time for things she loves. This book is a must-read for busy women everywhere!"-- Crystal Paine , founder of MoneySavingMom.com and New York Times bestselling author of Say Goodbye to Survival Mode "An honest and encouraging account of how women can make time for what fills them up most."-- Tara Sophia Mohr , author of Playing Big Jessica N. Turner is the founder of the popular lifestyle blog The Mom Creative , where she documents her pursuit of cultivating a life well crafted. She is a writer for DaySpring's (in)courage community, an advocate for World Vision, a regular speaker at blogging conferences nationwide, and an award-winning marketing professional. She and her husband, Matthew, live with their children in Nashville, Tennessee. Connect with her on TheMomCreative.com Jessica N. Turner is the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book The Fringe Hours and the founder of the popular lifestyle blog The Mom Creative . Additionally, she is an award-winning marketing professional, sought-after speaker, and freelance writer. She has been featured in numerous media outlets including The Today Show , O Magazine , Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine , Better Homes and Gardens , and Inc.com. She and her husband, Matthew, live with their three young children in Nashville, Tennessee. The Fringe Hours Making Time for You By Jessica N. Turner Revell Copyright © 2015 Jessica N. Turner All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-0-8007-2348-4 Contents Before We Begin, 000, Part 1 Explore, 1. Pursuing Balance, 000, 2. Letting Go of Self-Imposed Pressures, 000, 3. Eliminating Guilt and Comparison, 000, Part 2 Discover, 4. Shifting Your Perspective, 000, 5. Identifying How to Care for Yourself, 000, 6. Finding Your Time, 000, Part 3 Maximize, 7. Prioritizing Your Activities, 000, 8. Using Your Time Efficiently, 000, 9. Embracing Help, 000, 10. Overcoming Obstacles, 000, Part 4 Live Well, 11. Cultivating Community, 000, 12. Finding Rest, 000, 13. Living Well, 000, The Fringe Hours Manifesto, 000, Acknowledgments, 000, Appendix: The Fringe Hours Survey Results, 000, Notes, 000, CHAPTER 1 Pursuing Balance Most of us have trouble juggling. The woman who says she doesn't is someone whom I admire but have never met.