Back Cover Copy of Get a Life!
Do you:
· dream of taking time off?
· ever think, “what if I could do it?”
· want to know where to find the money?
· say, “I could never take that much time off?”
· wonder what the secrets are to taking longer breaks?
Imagine, a break from work, home, and current commitments, with a carefree mind wide open to exploring whatever new life adventures the world has to offer!
Interested? Then let Get a Life! take you step-by-step through the countless details of preparing to take time off, so you can take a real break from ordinary everyday life. The book begins with creating the dream, getting your family and boss to say yes, doing it with children, and taking care of your home. Learn tips for not to strangling your partner, avoiding the sabbatical nasties, making it possible financially, and much more.
Each chapter includes entertaining and useful sabbatical stories from people just like you, who have taken time off.
BONUS! Get a Life! Performance Tools
Included is a bonus CD which contains the Sabbatical Seeker’s Secret Weapons—two extraordinary hypnotic language experiences to totally connect your dream at a heart and mind level so you pursue your passion. Plus, printable checklists and worksheets.
Finally, you will learn how to re-enter your life comfortably and carry on feeling completely rejuvenated, re-energized, and renewed with heart, mind, and body intact.
Audio book is read by the author, Cathy Osborne
6 Compact Discs Approx. 7 hours
Invest in Your Dream
Get a Life! The Essential Guide to Taking Time Off to Fulfill Your Dreams Program includes:
· the complete book
· two amazing hypnotic language exercises called the Sabbatical Seeker’s Secret Weapons
· worksheets
· check lists
· resources
PRICE
Audio Book including the Sabbatical Seeker’s Secret Weapons $49.95 US
Sabbatical Seeker’s Secret Weapons - Audio experience $20.00 US
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Table of Contents
WARNING: CONTENTS MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR LIFESTYLE
INTRODUCTION – WHY READ THIS BOOK?
CHAPTER 1: WHAT’S A SABBATICAL?
TYPES OF SABBATICALS
SABBATICAL STORIES
Sabbatical #1 – The Rookie
Sabbatical #2 – Career Break & Travel Sabbatical
Sabbatical #3 – Around the World--AGAIN
CHAPTER 2: IS IT A DREAM OR FANTASY?
THE CREATION OF A SABBATICAL SEEKER
SABBATICAL SEEKER’S SECRET WEAPON
TOP 4 OBSTACLES TO GETTING A LIFE
Fear
Imagination
Money
Attitude
SABBATICAL STORY – THINK BIG
CHAPTER 3: WISHING, WONDERING, AND WAITING
WHAT AM I GIVING UP?
I CAN’T TAKE A SABBATICAL BECAUSE . . .
Excuses, Excuses, Excuses!
Excuse #1 – Children and Family
Excuse #2 – Finances
Excuse #3 – Work and business
Excuse #4 – Everything Including the Kitchen Sink
REAL REASONS TO WAIT
WHAT AM I GAINING?
TIME TO GET IN ACTION
SABBATICAL STORY – PLAY AND PAY
CHAPTER 4: I PLEDGE MY ALLEGIANCE
MY SABBATICAL COMMITMENT
SHARING THE NEWS
SABBATICAL STORY – POUNDING THE STAKE
CHAPTER 5: YES, YES, YES!
GETTING THE BOSS TO SAY YES
Steps to Yes
CELEBRATING SUCCESS
SABBATICAL STORY – WATER AND CORNFIELDS
CHAPTER 6: PUT IT IN GEAR!
YIKES! I NEED A STRATEGY!
WHERE DO I START?
YOUR PROFESSIONAL PARTNERS
HOW LONG IS LONG ENOUGH?
WHEN TO GO
SABBATICAL STORY – GET ON WITH IT
CHAPTER 7: BREAKING THROUGH THE MONEY BARRIER
MONEY, MONEY, MONEY
Where’s the Dough Coming From?
Earning Income While on Sabbatical
Money Saving Tips Before Your Sabbatical
Money Saving Tips During Your Sabbatical
How Much Do You Need? Budgeting
The Case of the Disappearing Expenses
My Current Financial Picture
Get Help
The Real Discretionary Income
Cathy’s Sabbatical Budget
SABBATICAL STORY – A SABBATICAL LIFESTYLE
CHAPTER 8: PREPARING TO RUN AWAY FROM HOME
MANAGING THE MOOLA
WHERE TO GO
Flexibility vs. Pre-booking
Reward Programs and Credit Cards
IT’S TOO RISKY!
SABBATICAL STORY – RISK MANAGEMENT
HEALTH – A SHOT IN THE ARM?
Sex
BACKPACK OR STEAMER TRUNK?
What Are Your Clothes Screaming About You?
What to Bring
Packing Tips
Leave it at Home!
What to Take
Purchases While Away
Making Living Out of a Suitcase Bearable
SMOOTHING THE WAY THROUGH CUSTOMS
JOINED AT THE HIP
Tips for Not Strangling Your Partner
Strategies to Conquer the Sabbatical Nasties
COVERING THE HOME FRONT
GETTING IT ALL DONE
SABBATICAL STORY – PARENTAL SABBATICAL
CHAPTER 9: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS!
MIXING BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE
GO WITH THE FLOW
TIPS FOR TRAVEL SABBATICALS
ELECTRONICS – FRIEND OR FOE?
COMMUNICATIONS IN A LAND FAR, FAR AWAY
Language Translator
Laptop vs. PDA
E-mail
Does it Really Work?
Attachments
Internet Cafés
Determined to Take Your Laptop
Power Management
THE FUTURE IS HERE
Telephone
Cellular Telephone
CAPTURING LIFETIME MEMORIES
Film Cameras
Digital Cameras
Digital Photo Storage
Downloading Your Photos
What to Bring to the Internet Café
Video Camcorders
SABBATICAL STORY – WORK EXCHANGE IN PARADISE
CHAPTER 10: COMING HOME
POST TRIP BLUES
NOTHING CHANGED… EXCEPT ME
SABBATICAL STORY – KIDS IN TOW
YOUR NEXT SABBATICAL – A NEW DREAM
APPENDICES:
TOOLS FOR YOUR SABBATICAL
RISK ASSESSMENT TABLE
MY CURRENT FINANCIAL PICTURE (BUDGET)
The Real Discretionary Income
CATHY’S SABBATICAL BUDGET
HEALTH AND SECURITY ORGANIZATIONS
LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUEST LETTER
CHECKLISTS
Calendar Count Down
Packing List
When You Return
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
WEBSITES
NEED MORE HELP?
READ ME FIRST - CONTENTS OF THE RESOURCES CD
SPECIAL PAGES FOR THE AUDIO BOOK
RISK ASSESSMENT TABLE
MY CURRENT FINANCIAL PICTURE (BUDGET OUTLINE)
The Real Discretionary Income
CATHY’S SABBATICAL BUDGET
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