Review: Breaking Busy

If you are busy beyond belief right now, I have a wonderful book recommendation to help you start breaking busy and finding greater peace.

Breaking Busy by Alli Worthington

This book called my name because I’m way too busy.  How about you?  Do you struggle with the rat race, and feeling like you have lost your peace and purpose?

I laughed out loud at the opening story.  I’m not going to give it away, but the rush of endorphins from that belly laugh hooked me hard.  I felt like I was chatting with a funny, wise girlfriend.

Alli Worthington puts her finger right on all the ways we run ourselves ragged with too many commitments which don’t even promote happiness.  We often agree to new projects out of a sense of social obligation, not out of a calling to serve.  I nodded my head so often while reading.

Alli weaves in her personal story so beautifully.  She doesn’t hide her flaws and mistakes, even though she is a well-accomplished leader and businesswoman.  She is gentle and kind in her suggestions to change your schedule and reevaluate your priorities.  It’s even better that she speaks from a biblical worldview.

Two takeaways have already helped me since I finished this book a few days ago.  She shared her experience of hearing from the Lord while reading Psalm 23.  I felt God speaking to me in the same way He spoke to her through that psalm.  Also, she talked about communication styles:  I am an overtalker, according to her definition.  I was more aware of my tendency to overtalk at two events this weekend, and my awareness created more peace.

So many practical tips are shared in this book, in a warm, friendly manner.  I recommend it to the many women reading today all caught up in the trap of BUSY.

I was so busy, I didn’t realize I had already downloaded this book to my Kindle before I bought a paperback copy at Lifeway.  THAT’S how busy I am, ladies! But I’m glad to have copies in both formats. It’s just that good. I’m sure you’ll love it too!

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