Sandra's Book Club: Blog Tour: LIFE ON YOUR TERMS: HOW TO GET WHAT YOU REALLY WANT by Tanya Russell

Life on Your Terms: How to Get What You Really Want

by Tanya Russell

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GENRE: Self-help

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BLURB:

What a shame it would be to come to the end of your life and look back and say, "That was it?"

Life on Your Terms is a practical blueprint for how to feel fulfilled while creating the life you imagine. No matter what situation you find yourself in today, there is a bright future waiting for you. Applying the skills and practices in this book will launch you to that place and beyond, faster than you ever imagined possible.

In this practical guidebook, the author compresses decades of lessons learned from her wins and failures as a businesswoman and single mother into actionable steps to achieve the life you truly desire. Once bankrupt but now financially free, her courage, faith and strong desire for something more for herself and her children have driven her to seek out ways to create exactly that.

Don't live the same day every day and call it a life. Apply these foundational principles and rewrite your future today.

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EXCERPT:

Numerous studies show the direct health benefits of being a giving person. It can lead to lower blood pressure, decreased stress, longevity and increased self-esteem. Research seems to show that the more a person gives or volunteers, the higher the benefits as well. Other studies have shown an improved mood, improved immune system and an increased sense of purpose. Happier and healthier … convinced yet?

It’s Contagious

There tends to be a ripple effect to one’s generosity. When we give, there are far-reaching effects on those around us. In the Proceedings of National Academy of Science, James Fowler of the University of California, San Diego, and Nicholas Christakis of Harvard published their findings of a study that showed that when one person behaves generously, it inspires those around them to behave in the same manner. These additional generous acts were observed later, toward different people. The researchers found that the acts of altruism could spread by up to three degrees (person to person to person to person). The overall effect is one single person influencing dozens of people, some of whom they will never even meet.

According to ask.com, the average American will meet 10,000 people throughout their lifetime. Now let’s just say that of those 10,000 people you encounter, you can change just 10 by your actions, words of encouragement, advice, whatever it may be. Just 10.

Now let’s assume that those 10, in turn, pay it forward and each help 10 and so on. Pretty soon, YOU will have indirectly affected the lives of 100,000 people. Remember that mosquito? You can make an impact.

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My review: What does it take to be successful? First, it starts with a belief that it is possible.

In this book, the author describes the simplistic approaches of nurturing ourselves and achieving fulfillment.

“Change your focus, change your mood. Change your focus, change your feelings.” With this the author states that one can get out of a sad funk by thinking of something happy. Sound simple, right? Another easy task that goes a long way is drink more water and exercise. Yes, the word “exercise” can be a broad term and can mean differently for everybody. I simply see it as “moving more.”

One of my favorite ones is being grateful for what you have and thinking the glass as half-full. Two great ways of promoting positive thinking. Avoiding negative sources (people, the news, etc.) is another good one. Of course, the budgeting segment is not always as easy as it seems. How can you pay yourself when you have nothing to pay with? If you’re unemployed, this would be kind of hard. And what about those pesky expenses that come out of left field (i.e. car repair, sick family member, leaky roof?) Needless to say, I didn’t always agree with everything.

Ultimately, this book gives you a road map to living life on your terms. It cites good examples, provides useful exercises at the end of each chapter, and carries an easy narrative that you can relate to.

A relatively good self-help book.

My rating: 3 stars

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Tanya Russell is a successful multi-business owner and life coach. Her passions are her family, continued personal growth, and empowering others to live their very best lives. Tanya enjoys fast cars, motorcycles and travelling. She is currently enjoying the Okanagan lifestyle in Kelowna, BC, Canada.

CONNECT WITH TANYA RUSSELL

WEBSITE: lifemyway.ca

FACEBOOK: @lifeandloveonyourterms

INSTAGRAM: @tanyarussell_author_coach

GOODREADS: Tanya Russell

PURCHASE LINKS for LIFE ON YOUR TERMS

AMAZON.COM https://amazon.com/dp/022885069X

AMAZON.CA https://amazon.ca/dp/022885069X

BOOKSHOP https://bookshop.org/books/life-on-your-terms-how-to-get-what-you-really-want-9780228850700/9780228850694

BARNES & NOBLE https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/life-on-your-terms-tanya-russell/1139625062

BOOK DEPOSITORY https://www.bookdepository.com/Life-on-Your-Terms-Tanya-Russell/9780228850694

KOBO https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/life-on-your-terms-1