Making Time by Maria Bowler Book Review

About the Book:

We are constantly fed the line that the way to greater satisfaction and meaning in life is being more productive with our time. But what if all the gold stars and checkboxes are actually distracting us from the very thing we are chasing? What would life look like if we acted from our being instead of merely doing?

If you long for a life full of meaning, creativity, and joy--a life where you don't feel pressured, rushed, or lacking in some way--Making Time is for you. This book isn't about life hacks to control your schedule in order to cram in more work. It's about liberating yourself from the myth that humans are producers and discovering the freedom of being a maker who trusts life as a creative process. In this bold, revitalizing call back to human being, you'll learn how to

· let go of the constant pressure to do more
· find deep meaning in how you spend your time and energy
· resist external noise and reconnect with your inner creative spark
· find creative fulfillment as you make what you truly desire

You don't need to do more or try harder. It just takes a new, transformative vision for how to live from your values every day.

My Review:

This is a book with content to think about. Bowler encourages us to re-establish a relationship with our natural creative self. She wants us to be aware of our inner knowing, live in harmony with our soul, who we are. This is a good book for those tired of the emptiness of productivity. It is a book for those who want to feel alive again, who want to feel like they are living their true self. The chapters are short. They can be read one a day as a jumping off point for reflective thinking. This is a personal book as Bowler shares many of her own experiences and reflections. It's a good book to think about who you are being. It will help you unlearn productivity as a way of life and rather be who you are on the inside.

My rating: 4/5 stars.

About the Author:

Maria Bowler is a writer, coach, and retreat leader. She holds a masters in religion and the arts from Yale University, is a former magazine editor, and has taught creative writing at the university level. Canadian by birth, she now lives in the Driftless region of the US with her family. Photo credit: Emma Jeanson

Baker Books, 224 pages.

I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.

(My star ratings: 5-I love it, 4-I like it, 3-It's OK, 2-I don't like it, 1-I hate it.)