[.ca] Rat Race Relaxer: Your Potential & the Maze of Life (ISBN 0972371508)

Learning to experiment every day:
Some self-help/ motivational books are overwhelming or impractical -- Not Rat Race Relaxer! JoAnna Carey's personal stories and situations are so easy to relate to that the message really hits home. At the end of each chapter there is a "key to unlock your potential" which is an added bonus for goal oriented readers. One of the chapters, "Experiment Every Day", shows readers how something as simple as visiting a new place or tring a different food can show you how to see things from a new perspective. I read the book cover to cover and could not put it down. I am happier, more productive and less stressed after working through some of the chapters. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to see improvements right away because Rat Race Relaxer is a guide that offers clear tasks and activities that help you get what you want.

Years of Wisdom in Short Order:
I had the opportunity to read "Rat Race Rleaxer" one recent Sunday afternoon and although I have found other self help books to be informative, this one seem to fit into many aspects of my life at the moment. Instead of being long and drawn out to make the author's point, "Rat Race Relaxer" was consise and brief. The points that the author wanted to get across were apparent and not filled with excess fluff. I was able to read its entire content in just an hour so that I could grasp its message before putting into use some, if not all of its suggestions. I now find myself remembering comments or points within the book that relate to current situations in everyday life. I will be using the author's recommendations as they apply to me. For the reader looking to gain some insight into existing within the rat race, this will do it without coming off as preaching.

Recently Downsized:
I was recently downsized from my job and a friend recommended this book which has helped me deal with my situation. The Rat Race Relaxer book had informative chapters on right sizing your life, reflecting upon your life, building confidence, and creating an inventory list of all past jobs and skills to name a few that really helped me. The ideas the author uses are simple and I found them really easy to implement into my daily life. The personal stories are great, I felt as if the author was sitting next to me telling the stories. I have read the book at least six times, and refer back to different chapters regularly when things occur in my life. ...

A relaxing and practical self-help guide:
Entrepreneurial consultant and motivational speaker JoAnna Carey's Rat Race Relaxer: Your Potential & The Maze Of Life is a presentation of 52 brief yet helpful keys to dealing with the stresses of daily and professional life. A relaxing and practical self-help guide, Rat Race Relaxer offers invaluable tips ranging from "Love others for who they are NOT for who they can Be", to "Exercise regularly!", to "Look to the future, plan for the future, but live in the present." A welcome addition to any personal self-help/self-improvement reading list, each idea captures the essence of a positive note in this first-rate motivational guide.

A Must Have:
I was impressed that this book helps and leads you through the "Maze". An excellent reference book to add motivation and make you think about what you are doing and where you wish to go. This would make a great stocking stuffer!!!