I follow my enthusiasm by reading…a lot. And once a month, I share (some of) the books I read last month and the books I intend to read this month. You can join the informal book club by sharing your own list with me on Facebook and find all the posts here. (The usual disclaimer applies.) What I read This month I got kinda book-crazy and attempted to read 40 books in the 40 days of Lent. I'm at 32 books right now, and I have about a week left, so it's possible I'll get there. For more on what I'm reading (in real-time!), follow my Stories on Instagram. Non-fiction:   We're Going to Need More Wine, by Gabrielle Union The Body is Not an Apology, by Sonya Renee Taylor Dream More, by Dolly Parton First, we Make the Beast Beautiful, by Sarah Wilson  I'd Rather be Reading, by Anne Bogel (free on Kindle Unlimited!) Well-Read Black Girl, by Glory Edim  Novels:  Foe, by Iain Reid Give Me Your Hand, by Megan Abbott My Sister the Serial Killer, by Oyinkan Braithwaite More on my GoodReads  Listen in at TaraSwiger.com/podcast255

255: What I'm Reading: April 2019

Tap into what makes you feel like YOU by following your enthusiasm. Each week we’ll discuss finding joy, mental wellness and enthusiasm by finding time and energy to do more of what feels fun. Yes, FUN, even in times of big transition, in the middle of caregiving, in your life. Gardening, reading, sewing and knitting are how I follow my enthusiasm. How do you follow yours?

Arts

Literature

Performing Arts

Design

Food

Fashion & Beauty

Visual Arts

Hobbies

Games & Hobbies

Books

Home & Garden

Leisure

I know, you think you would get more done, and feel less overwhelmed, if you were only better at your time management. But that’s not the problem. 
Today we're looking at three things that will help more than a new planner. 
Apply to join my new program here: https://forms.gle/d5mwsYw1aFqeFCzcA

You don’t need more time management tips

A listener asked me for some book recommendations so here are my top favorites in memoir, non-ficition, brain science and encouragement. 
Find the entire list of books here:

10 best books for mental health

It’s my hope that by talking about what helped me, I can help you feel less overwhelmed, less disconnected from your life and more tapped into what brings you joy.

Let’s just get right into it: Following your enthusiasm, really nerding out is the way to feel like yourself again. If you, like most of us, have had to take on new caregiver roles during the pandemic or this stage of life - maybe it’s kids, a sick spouse, your parents need care. A lot of us are in the stage of life where we just have more caregiver roles than ever. And while that can feel good and fulfilling…sometimes it doesn’t. In some situations it just feels….hard.

How following my enthusiasm saved me from burnout

It’s back, baby! 

In todays episode I share why I had to stop podcasting, how my family TRIPLED and what’s next for the podcast. 

Explore Your Enthusiasm was a weekly creative business show for 6 years.  We talked marketing, time, goal-setting and profitability in your creative work. And then, pandemic one April, newborn in NICU in July and three more kiddos (under 4yo), in September. 

But I’m ready to come back. Listen in to what’s changed and what you can expect next.

Find the new site at TaraSwiger.com (soon!)

WHY I QUIT my podcast & how I’m back (things are changing)

Remember when I said the podcast was coming back? That VERY week, I became the mom of three more kids!  Tune in to hear how my family expanded so quickly and what's next.  Don’t miss the next episode and all my news, sign up here: http://taraswiger.com/list Join the Facebook group for recipes and live convos:https://www.facebook.com/groups/essentialenthusiasm/ Follow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/taraswiger    Find these shownotes (and 300+ more episodes!) here: http://taraswiger.com/4kids

255: What I'm Reading: April 2019

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