Download PDF Waking Up in Winter In Search of What Really Matters at Midlife Cheryl Richardson 9780062681676 Books
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Internationally recognized coach and New York Times bestselling author Cheryl Richardson has toured the world empowering others to make lasting change. But when Richardson’s own life no longer worked as it once had, a persistent, inner voice offered unmistakable guidance it was time to reevaluate her life to uncover what really mattered.
Waking Up in Winter is the candid and revelatory account of how at midlife, Richardson found renewed contentment and purpose through a heroic, inward journey. The unfolding story, told through intimate journal entries, follows Richardson from the first, gentle nudges of change to a thoughtfully reimagined life – a soulful, spring awakening.
With an experienced coach’s intuition and an artist’s eye, Richardson reexamines everything – her marriage, her work, her friendships, and her priorities – gracefully shedding parts of the self that no longer serve along the way.
In the end, she not only discovers what really matters at midlife, she invites readers to join her in the inquiry process by providing thought-provoking questions designed to usher them through their own season of transformation.
Offering up Richardson’s most powerful teaching tool yet – her own life – Waking Up in Winter takes readers on a brave, spiritual adventure that shows us all how to live a more authentic and meaningful life.
Download PDF Waking Up in Winter In Search of What Really Matters at Midlife Cheryl Richardson 9780062681676 Books
"I am loving this book - trying not to gobble it up in one sitting, because it's one of those books you don't want to end. I read Cheryl's first book in the late 90s and it really helped me rethink the way I was living. Fast-forward to 2018 and her latest is touching me in new and different ways. Cheryl speaks personally and movingly about the moment when even work you love (and work that is full of purpose) takes you to a place of exhaustion and away from the other activities and passions that feed you. I can't recommend this book enough to men and women who've had successful, rewarding careers, but who are also feeling tapped out and as if they're missing an important part of life.
Thank you, Cheryl!"
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Waking Up in Winter In Search of What Really Matters at Midlife Cheryl Richardson 9780062681676 Books Reviews
- Richardson is mildly introspective in this book as she faces aging, menopause, grief, change and discontent. The book is a light and sparse journal she keeps while confronting the next chapter in her life, and what to do with her conflicting feelings. The reader gets a small glimpse into her life, her thoughts and daily routines. Richardson takes the reader on her long walks in nature, and her pursuit of beautiful surroundings and simple pleasures, hungry for solitude and contemplation. This resonated with me, and many women will recognize themselves in Richardson’s desire for a simpler life. Yet, Richardson writes from a bit of a remove, as if she is observing herself experiencing life, and then recoding it. Her writing can be soothing and comforting, but I wanted her to mine the darker material at the root of her restlessness, and instead, she skims the surface, touching on issues, but without significant depth. She is earnest, but the insights are somewhat tepid. What I found most striking was that Richardson seems to be re-learning the same concepts and ideas that launched her career - the importance of self-care, finding your voice, living authentically and pursuing what matters most. This demonstrates that we are all continually learning the same things over and over in a lifetime. Growth is constant and on-going. Richardson’s book explores the universeal struggles that many women face at midlife, juggling demands and shifting priorities amid a changing personal landscape. Richardson’s anxiety was often palpable to me as she wrestled with frequent work-related travel that no longer energized her. The reader can feel her conflict at giving herself permission to travel less, as she longs to be home instead. Clearly, she still vacillates between doing what is expected of her versus what she truly needs. This is the bane of us all.
Richardson also confronts the issue of mortality, and here too, her anxiety is apparent. She even speculates on how many actual seasons she may have left on the planet. This aspect was difficult for me to relate to, and I’m in her age bracket. I just don’t feel the urgency of the “hurry up and drink life in because this is all going to end soon†mindset. I say this as a cancer survivor and as one who has experienced the deaths of both parents and of friends. I agree with savoring life’s true magic, but I don’t count the number of summers that may remain with trepidation. Death is inevitable and loss can be excruciatingly painful, but life is still a glorious, difficult, devastating and wonderful banquet. Midlife can be different for everyone, for some a reinvigoration, for others, a winding-down or somewhere in between. Yes, life becomes more poignant as the years pass, but dwelling on “the time that’s left†seems premature at Richardson’s 54 years, and robs today of its sweetness, joy and potential. I found myself wanting to tell her to stop worrying, take a deep breath and just enjoy life. - Waking Up in Winter is Cheryl Richardson’s latest and most personal book. In journal entries from late September 2013 to late March of 2014
she chronicles her inner journey as she goes beyond self-care (the theme of a lot of Cheryl’s work) to really learning how to listen to her deep inner voice and live from the inside out.
As one of most successful life coaches in the U.S., Cheryl’s schedule had been filled to the brim with speeches, workshops, business ventures and the like. Over the course of a mostly brutal winter, Cheryl began to pivot from an outer-directed, ambitious whirlwind of a life to one that was more simple and reflective, centered around her relationships with herself, her husband, her close friends, and her beloved cat Poupon, as well as on the natural world surrounding her home in Massachusetts.
Cheryl’s journal entries take one on an inner voyage that prompts the reader to reflect on her own life and to consider what really matters to her as she ages. Some of the entries are truly personal and intimate. They are a wonderful example of a writer offering up her life in the service of supporting and guiding other women on a similar journey. This is a must-read for anyone on the path of personal growth at midlife. - I had preorderd Chery's newest book months ago. I've read her other books and have always found them to be insightful and helpful and practical as well. I just finished this one and was further inspired by her wisdom...which isn't always an easy thing for this 66 year old who has been on her own spiritiual journey for years and loving it...and always working to stay aware and present. I really enjoyed the journal format of this book. As I would put it down for the night I couldn't wait to pick it back up and see what came next for Cheryl in her midlife journey. I was hooked early on when I read about rebuilding our physical and emotional immune systems. I was currently in need of that while dealing with my 88 year old mom who had recently broken her leg. Cheryl's book was like cozy, easy, gentle, nightly therapy for me. When I read a line about rest, space and silence it spoke right to my heart. There are many threads of gold here...woven from an excellent writer's authentic awakening in winter. I'll be reading it again...like...soon!
- I am loving this book - trying not to gobble it up in one sitting, because it's one of those books you don't want to end. I read Cheryl's first book in the late 90s and it really helped me rethink the way I was living. Fast-forward to 2018 and her latest is touching me in new and different ways. Cheryl speaks personally and movingly about the moment when even work you love (and work that is full of purpose) takes you to a place of exhaustion and away from the other activities and passions that feed you. I can't recommend this book enough to men and women who've had successful, rewarding careers, but who are also feeling tapped out and as if they're missing an important part of life.
Thank you, Cheryl! - I have been a huge fan of Cheryl Richardson's work for several years, but this book was a definite departure from her usual offerings. this was a courageous opening up of her life and what she experienced as she moved into her 50's and was challenged to take a hard look at her life and her work. This book resonated with me on a very deep level. It is a must read for every woman who feels that nagging little voice inside that tells her "my life isn't working for me any more the way it is." My hat's off to Cheryl for taking us along with her on this journey.
- I did not care for the book. I saw the writer on Dr. Oz and I was very interested in reading this particular book. It was written like a daily diary. Boring to me.
