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Survival Mode (I Know It Well)

February 9, 2014 By Dana White | 12 Comments

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Affiliate links? Check. Bragging? Check. Photo of a book with cover design colors that makes me happy? Check.

Say Goodbye to Survival Mode Review at ASlobComesClean.com

 

Isn’t that fun cover?

I’m currently reading Say Goodbye to Survival Mode: 9 Simple Strategies to Stress Less, Sleep More, and Restore Your Passion for Life, but before I even received the book, I had a very favorite page.

Page 145.

Page 145 of Say Goodbye to Survival Mode at ASlobComesClean.com

Why? Well . . . maybe because that’s MY page! I’ve met Crystal Paine (the author) before, and she is an amazingly encouraging person. But she and I are rather different. So it meant a lot to me when she asked (last year around this time) if she could interview me for her book. She respects that we have different approaches to things and wanted my perspective.

I really like this book. Crystal is extremely flexible but also encouraging as she gives strategies to move out of survival mode in various areas of life. She’s honest about her own struggles with postpartum depression, overcommitment, and people-pleasing-tendencies.

Sometimes survival mode is necessary, but when it’s a constant, something needs to give.

Ultimately, this book is Crystal’s story of being purposeful about creating a life and a home where she and her family can thrive. I’m all about that!

The only thing I’d change? I would say I’m a reforming pack rat instead of reformed!

 

Crystal sent me a free copy AND I’m using my Amazon affiliate link to the e-book. I’m an opportunist.

--Nony

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  1. Sarah says

    February 9, 2014 at 9:31 pm

    Thank you! Your link took me to the hard copy. It was 36 pct off!!!! Yay, so I ordered it!

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  2. Amanda says

    February 9, 2014 at 10:41 pm

    I can’t believe you were interviewed for Crystal’s book! How fun! Now I feel extra inspired to finish reading it. 🙂

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  3. Helen says

    February 9, 2014 at 10:57 pm

    How fun you are in that book, I will put that book on my wish list. I like your blog.

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  4. celina says

    February 10, 2014 at 8:29 am

    i got to review the copy pre launch and meant to message you..i felt so proud of you…..the little slob who could…LOLOLOL who would have kown that this would be your claim to fame….it was a great article and again congrats.

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  5. Shoe-a-holic No More says

    February 10, 2014 at 9:36 am

    I have been thinking about trying to find books related to de-cluttering, simplifying, etc. (Similar to most of the blogs I read) I was hoping you have a list somewhere of the books you like/recommend or have read and found helpful? Thanks for any help you can provide. I am really trying to stay committed to my goals this year! (I think this is the longest I’ve ever stayed on track with a “New Year’s Resolution”)

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  6. mamatwoboys says

    February 10, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    I’m on page 53! It’s resonating so far and I too am enjoying her flexible attitude. Do what works for YOU!

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  7. Holly G says

    February 10, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    I just bought the book! So cool to know you are in it too! <3

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  8. Andrea @the Distracted Housewife.com says

    February 10, 2014 at 1:14 pm

    I’m so looking forward to reading this. And now that I see you are in it I am looking forward to it even more!

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  9. Linda says

    February 10, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    How cool is that! The book looks wonderful, thanks for your review – I hope to pick it up one day and give it a read 🙂

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  10. Tommie says

    February 10, 2014 at 5:03 pm

    I love Crystal, her site is how I found you!
    You both are such a blessing for me, keep up the great work:-)

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  11. Kristy K. James says

    February 10, 2014 at 11:45 pm

    How cool that you’re mentioned in the book! Not going to buy it, but I am going to buy a couple of things for my dog from Amazon tonight. Hopefully clicking on the link did some good. 🙂

    I completely understand the whole survival mode thing. I’ve had a struggle getting the right treatment for a thyroid issue for almost three years (hopefully the new med will work as well as I hope). It’s hard to do much beyond the basic…VERY basic…chores around the house when you just want to nap. But I’ve found that just focusing on one area at a time helps. My desk needs some of that focused attention again. Soon. 🙂

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  12. Shawn Vargas says

    May 8, 2024 at 10:45 pm

    I just wanted to say that today, I was like a total housewife. Not that I aimed for it. But I kept up with minimal dishes, folded laundry, checked kitchen things. Bought some groceries & put them away. Swept a little. Had kids do chores after school. Hubs does dinner, but kitchen was clear for him to work. Budgeted my reciepts. Filed & tossed a few papers, from the massive stack I’m working through. And did a 1hr online training.

    I even had a moment to start going through a closet, using the no mess process. When I had to leave suddenly, to help a friend, I was so thankful I didn’t start by pulling a whole shelf of stuff out into the hallway for me to deal with later!!

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