About the Book

Comfortable Chaos: Forget "Balance" and Make Career and Family Choices That Work for You
By Carolyn Harvey and Beth Herrild, MA

Comfortable Chaos leaps into the self-help arena with a refreshing and unique approach to work/life balance. Using the simile of life being like a ride on a whitewater raft, Comfortable Chaos is the first book that accepts a certain level of chaos exists, and helps readers enjoy the excitement of the rapids while also learning to paddle to a few pools of calm water.

The down to earth approach gives readers permission to embrace imperfection and do what works for them. Instead of unrealistic quick fixes, the authors provide suggestions and solutions to make the chaos more comfortable.

 

Structured around a simple self assessment test, readers can learn their "coefficient for chaos" and make more conscious choices in everything from work schedules to housecleaning standards. This allows them to stop the energy drain of constantly comparing themselves to others!

The first section of the book is packed with tips and strategies for learning the Comfortable Chaos lifestyle. The middle section provides tailored advice for every possible work/life balance choice from working full time, staying home full time or some hybrid of the two. The last section provides a la carte help on a wide range of chaos contributors such as childcare, finances and returning to the workforce after a break.

Carolyn Harvey and Beth Herrild, M.A. expertly weave their personal knowledge of life in the corporate trenches and time spent on soccer benches, with the fascinating stories of people who have found creative ways to make life more sane.

"I accept chaos. I am not sure whether it accepts me."
     Bob Dylan

"You need chaos in your soul to give birth to a dancing star."
     Friedrich Nietzsche

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Our book, "Comfortable Chaos," published by Self-Counsel Press is available for purchase on the web and in bookstores.