The 15 Minute Formula: How Busy Moms can Ditch the Guilt, Say Yes to What Matters and Conquer Their Goals in A Purpose Driven Mom

Jan 18, 2022 CJ rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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The first year I started using Cara’s 15 minute formula was 2020. I went into the year with goals and hopes and plans for the first time, cautiously hopeful that I’d make some progress with my life. Of course, then the pandemic hit and everything fell apart but, when I went back and reflected on the year in December, I realized something - even though everything had gone to hell in a hand basket, I’d still made a huge amount of progress. I hadn’t even noticed it at the time because all of it was ...more

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Jan 16, 2022 Julia Reffner rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Postpartum anxiety and the corresponding overwhelm led to this simple system Cara created to help other moms achieve their goals. The author lives out what she shares here and you can too because she has broken it down into simple steps for implementation. I've followed Cara for a while online and can personally say that even taking small steps is lifechanging. Cara shows how to eat the proverbial elephant one bite at a time and reach goals you never thought possible. Each chapter is filled with ...more

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Feb 28, 2022 Aline In Paris rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I've been following Cara Harvey for a while now. She's a productivity coach for moms and helps you ditch the overwhelm.
I have stumbled upon her through a goal setting challenge two years ago, subscribed to her APDM Club and have had a year like never before (well at least not since I've had my kids). I have also met some wonderful people.
Long story short, Cara has written this book to help mom's like us get things done even with very little time. It is an easy read, I feel like she is talking to ...more

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Jan 17, 2022 Sharon Stovall rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Easy to read, easy to implement into everyday life, & it's not just for moms. I like how Cara has broken down each part of the program into small steps & gives you an action to do, after reading the chapter, to start using right away. You don't have to wait until you finish the book or for Monday to start. Start right now, today, your future you will thank you!!! ...more

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Jan 22, 2022 Sarah rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Conquer Your Life in a Small Amount of Time!

I just finished reading this book for the first time. (This will definitely be a reread!) This book is amazing. I know it’s geared towards moms but as a girl who’s only kids have fur or feathers, I’ll say this book is for anyone struggling to find time to reach for something more from life. This book can help many people from the stay at home mom to the full time working single who trying to stretch their days. Cara Harvey shows you how to take what s Conquer Your Life in a Small Amount of Time!

I just finished reading this book for the first time. (This will definitely be a reread!) This book is amazing. I know it’s geared towards moms but as a girl who’s only kids have fur or feathers, I’ll say this book is for anyone struggling to find time to reach for something more from life. This book can help many people from the stay at home mom to the full time working single who trying to stretch their days. Cara Harvey shows you how to take what seems impossible or just too big to even start and give you the road map to break it down, make it possible and make it happen. Her methods make things doable and give you permission to give yourself grace. She encourages you to ask yourself why you haven’t done what you want or why you haven’t found time and then helps reason out when will be a good time to work on you. This book tells you that you are worth working on yourself and towards your goals. Plus it gives you the steps to makes those goals happen. Whatever your goal is, no matter how big and scary it may seem at this moment, the steps in this book can help you make them a reality and in a much more realistic way than you might have imagined. There is a beautiful workbook that you can download to go with this book and it’s free. She did a great job writing this book and relating to the reader. Some self development books leaving you feeling like ‘yea that’s great you are so positive it work out for you but what if you’re me and you’re starting here’. This is not that kind of book. The author is real and writes the struggles she’s had and how she pushed through. She shows that everything is a journey and this just encourages you to keep showing up each day and keep pushing. Can’t wait to read this again. This is a keeper to read each time you maybe start a new big project or new goal or heck, just trying to remember to add that thing into your routine. Seriously, if you feel stuck, read this book! ...more

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Jan 22, 2022 Jessica Smith rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

A helpful step-by-step

Cara takes you by the hand a gently guides you to a better way. This book is so helpful in breaking down large, daunting goals into doable, bite-sized actions that can actually be done. It may seem a little overwhelming at first to follow all of her systems but if you follow her steps you’ll see they actually work and get you big results over time! I love the grace she offers moms to not have to be perfect, to not have to do everything all the time, and to make room for a l ...more

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Jan 17, 2022 Heather Miller rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Where has this book been????

This book is just what everyone needs! With so many demands on our time, its hard to believe any goals we would want to achieve can happen, but using this idea of breaking your goals down into daily habits, routines and 15 minute chunks makes them seem doable!

Cara writes like she’s talking to a friend. Don’t we all, need a little help from friends? 😁

Also, the free workbook is a great resource to have by your side as you complete the tasks at the end of each chapter.

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Jan 17, 2022 Amandalynn S. rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

BITE-SIZED WONDER!

I have to admit, the concept of "Priority-based Productivity" sounded kind of scary at first, but the author breaks the whole goal planning process into bite-sized chunks (LITERALLY 15 MINUTE CHUNKS!) And encourages us to spend some extra time in the planning phase so that you can keep chipping away at the big picture.

I appreciate their understanding that sometimes as busy moms, "the poop hits the fan" and encourages us to have a backup plan for days like that. I love the way ...more

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Jan 22, 2022 Cynthia rated it it was amazing

This book is spot on in providing an action plan for moms who want to lose the overwhelm and achieve goals for themselves. It is a step by step process of how to meet your goals 15 minutes at a time. This book was easy to read, honest, relatable, and real. The free workbook makes this book super actionable as you go and provides so many tools for success. If you’re overwhelmed in your day to day or have been working on the same goals for years - this book is for you!

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Jan 23, 2022 Ria S. rated it it was amazing

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This book is easy to read and easy to follow! I love the addition of the workbook and the included 30-day reading guide so that you can do the work and actively make changes. A definite must-read! Thanks, Cara! X

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