You Sexy Mother by Jodie Hedley-Ward Review

29-September-2008

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You Sexy Mother author Jodie Hedley-Ward had the shocking realisation one day - she no longer recognised the tired, harassed person staring back at her. "I thought, 'My God, where have I gone?' I'd lost all sense of myself. I didn't feel good."

Searching for something to inspire and guide her, Jodie noticed a distinct lack of books aimed at helping mums regain their sense of self after having kids. And so, any spare minute in the Hedley-Ward household became dedicated to writing You Sexy Mother, a book based on revelations discovered through interviews with other mums and Jodie's own diary entries following the birth of her first child Lily (4. Jodie also has a son, Josh, 1).

"I just wanted something to help me find that sense of self and go on to feel good about myself and be a parent who enjoyed being with my children."

The vibe

Empowering, inspiring, uplifting and motivational! A must for all new mums!

Chapters

1. The real, most wonderful you – learn how to give yourself the love and respect you deserve and watch as you blossom into an exciting, vibrant expression of the new you – one that is stronger and infinitely more beautiful now that you have added 'mother' to your resume

2. Creating an authentic home – An authentic home is one where you feel at peace – a sanctuary for you and your family from which you can all go out into the world feeling great! Decide today that this is the home you deserve and honour yourself by setting about creating it.

3. A simply beautiful life – it's difficult to think clearly or make strong, empowering decisions when your day lacks structure and everything feels out of control. By simplifying your life and home, you can begin to focus on those things that really matter and that have the power to truly transform your life in a meaningful way.

4. The power of relationships – relationships can powerfully affect every area of your life. By consciously looking at the health of each of your significant relationships, you can see where you're being supported or sabotaged in the pursuit of your goals. Seek out those relationships that will take your life to the next level - ones that offer unconditional love, support and understanding.

5. Dream big and rediscover the magic in life – motherhood is a wonderful time of creation, and pursuing your own dreams and passions should be part of this. Go confidently towards that which excites you, using all the skills and talents you possess. Believe that you can be an inspiration to your children and set about making your dreams a reality.

6. The ten-day turn-around plan:
Day 1: Where are you headed?
Day 2: Create new, empowering daily havits
Day 3: Creating your authentic home
Day 4: An organised home is a happy home!
Day 5: Your ideal week
Day 6: Embrace the theory 'less is more'
Day 7: Create a powerful support network
Day 8: Date night
Day 9: Find your passion and increase your energy
Day 10: Success roadmap.

Love

* The feel-good vibe and all of the 'wow, that's so true' and uplifting advice

* The easy-to-read format and clear writing

* The amazing 10-day turn-around plan.

Could be improved

* Don't like the Times New Roman font - find it hard to read.

Rating

5/5.

Jodie has armed mothers with a number of useful tools in You Sexy Mother. The most exciting is her 10-step turnaround plan which encourages women to make small, manageable changes to their life and outlook. From diet and exercise to time management to pursuing your long-lost passion, Jodie has something to inspire every mum. Get a taste at www.yousexymother.com.au and www.exislepublishing.com