Chaos to Calm, developed by Jenna Hermans, a businesswoman and mother of four, utilizes easy-to-implement strategic tools and philosophies to show that moms can find calm and joy amidst the chaos of their everyday lives, all while staying deeply connected to their families.
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Chaos to Calm is the guide every busy parent needs to help streamline their endless daily tasks. Using examples from various parents, along with insights from her own experiences, author and businesswoman Jenna Hermans shows us that achieving and maintaining calm is possible, enabling us to take control of the chaos and focus on what really matters.
The chapters cover five targeted topics—Efficiency, Habits, Communication, Community, and Self-Care. Each section includes practical how-tos and simple tasks anyone can undertake to reduce the frenetic pace of everyday life. Chaos to Calm is an invitation to move forward with well-thought-out, practical plans that prove everything can get done without losing your cool.
PRAISE FOR CHAOS TO CALM
“This book is chock full of simple, small changes that can bring us back to calm and, ultimately, make a big difference in how we connect with ourselves and others. It''s what every parent needs in their life, right now!” —Fran Hauser, author of Embrace the Work, Love Your Career and The Myth of the Nice Girl
"Insightful, practical, humorous, and relatable, Jenna Hermans has written a must-read for anyone who wants to have more calm and happiness in their life." —Peggy Klaus, Fortune 500 communication coach and the author of The Hard Truth About Soft Skills: Workplace Lessons Smart People Wish They''d Learned Sooner
Industry Reviews
"The book offers practical and realistic advice, easy strategies to implement, and will leave you feeling empowered to create a calmer life - even as busy parents!" * Raising Arizona Kids *
"Chaos to Calm is an indispensable guide full of practical, actionable tips to help you live a more efficient, productive, and joyful life." -- Shira Gill, author of Minimalista: Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Better Home, Wardrobe, and Life
"This book is chock full of simple, small changes that can bring us back to calm and, ultimately, make a big difference in how we connect with ourselves and others. It's what every parent needs in their life, right now!" -- Fran Hauser, best-selling author of Embrace the Work, Love Your Career and The Myth of the Nice Girl
"With its simple yet profound tools for busy parents, Chaos to Calm leads the way to support moms like me on the subject of cultivating calm amid the chaos of life. You will want to keep this book close by." -- Jaime McFaden, author of WAVES of Self-Care: It Takes a Village
"If you've been in search of a self-help book that can give you a new perspective on life and especially parenting, Chaos to Calm [...] should be at the top of your reading list." -- Reader Views, 5-star rating
"Jenna's voice is like my best friend whispering in my ear; it's supportive, funny, and...calm!" -- Chef Alison Mountford, no-food-waste expert
"It is not only an insightful how-to for coping with the chaos of life as a woman, but is at its very core it's a rallying cry, screaming at the top of its lungs, 'solidarity, sister!'" -- Jessica Bass, public relations professional, and mother of two
"Insightful, practical, humorous, and relatable, Jenna Hermans has written a must-read for anyone who wants to have more calm and happiness in their life." -- Peggy Klaus, Fortune 500 communication coach and the author of The Hard Truth About Soft Skills: Workplace Lessons Smart People Wish They'd Learned Sooner
"Note to self: you'll have to fight the urge to put this book down and start making life changes immediately. Resist! The next page will have more unmissable gold." -- Michelle Williams, founder of the food site CoffeeAndChampagne.com
