"Picking up where How to Not Always Be Working left off, Getting to Center is an empathetic offering to those who are looking for a roadmap for finding their way back to equilibrium. This book meditates on endings, grief and joy, ease, hope, addiction, and beginnings, pairing Marlee's own experiences and wisdom with practical exercises and tools for creating balance and understanding within the natural changes of life."--Page 4 of cover.
This book serves as a guide filled with practical advice to help you manage your obsessions and establish boundaries between work, job, and life. Through business anecdotes and personal stories of recovery from divorce and addiction, it offers wisdom and resilience, emphasizing the importance of ritual and routine for positive creative change. In her workshops, the author assists individuals in recognizing and addressing their blocks by setting clear parameters that alter their behavior. Now, she shares her methods with a broader audience, providing concrete strategies to disconnect from devices and focus on what truly matters—our aliveness. Blending workbook elements, advice, and heartfelt reflections, it explores the intersection of work and life, helping readers distinguish their purpose-driven work from their job and identify meaningful breaks for recharging. The author tackles complex issues, such as the overlap between work and job, and offers insights on managing time effectively. This essential read for anyone feeling overwhelmed in our hyper-connected world—be it a corporate lawyer, student, salesperson, or yoga instructor—includes practical suggestions and thoughtful reflections that encourage honest self-examination of burnout and its causes. Ultimately, it serves as a creative manifesto for living better and carving out sacred space in your life.