Heidi's Haven

This book, A Redesigned Life  by Tracy Steel, teaches us how to deal with life when it isn't going according to our plans. As an interior designer, Tracy Steel uses illusions and references to design in order to show us how God is planning our lives and using these disappointments. She reminds us that God may not place us on center stage, but His hand has placed us wherever we are.  I didn't think this book was great, but it was a nice read. I thought the author rambled quite a bit on the points she made that could have been much more concise, and I thought a lot of her design analogies were not the sharpest. However, I did enjoy her personal stories, as I always appreciate when authors are open and vulnerable in their writing. Overall, I gave this 3/5 stars.

Take Back Your Time  by Morgan Tyree teaches readers the secrets to get more out of their day. I think we can all agree with the fact that we find ourselves out of time each day, exhausted and without checking the things we need to do off of our to-do lists. This is a guide to take back the time you have and get things done! This guide is for those in any point in their lives who desire to maximize time and minimize stress. Throughout the book, Tyree teaches the reader how to plan their days in a way that allows them to complete the tasks they need to do throughout the day. She teaches the way to organize the things you need to get done, and how to schedule them appropriately throughout the day. This was an enjoyable read, though I don't think I'll be hanging on to the book or taking any of her advice from it, though I am sure it will be very helpful for those who really struggle with managing their time. I gave this book 3/5 stars. *I received a free copy of this