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Space to Breathe Again: Hope for the Overloaded and Overwhelmed Hardcover – January 1, 2020

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Are you tired of the never-ending relentless pace? Do you feel constantly exhausted? Create Space to Breathe Again We suffer from “too much.” Everyone seems overwhelmed and overloaded by saturated lives, yet we keep on striving for more. Just keeping our head above water is a perpetual challenge. Getting ahead seems a fantasy. No matter how fast we run or how hard we drive, there's simply not enough time, money, and overall bandwidth to juggle the many balls we must keep in the air. So we feel stressed out, worn out, burned out. It doesn't have to be that way Author Tommy Thompson, in Space to Breathe Again, reveals life-tested wisdom that will refresh our spirit without sacrificing impact. Truths based on the Word of God. Filled with compelling true stories, practical lessons, and insightful applications, Tommy shares the tools that will help us move from continuous distraction to focused contentment. You'll find each compelling chapter contains these helpful Sub chapters to provide quick-read sections for your fast-paced life Key takeaways to help you learn and internalize the valuable lessons Breathing exercises to restore God's unforced rhythms of grace Learn how to escape the tyranny of overconsumption, distraction, and overscheduling. Develop new eyes to see the better way God offers –unhurried purpose without the crushing weariness. The path to unwavering calm amid the chaos of life is in your hands. Read them slowly. Study them carefully. Digest them well. And you will discover Space to Breathe Again.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Creative Enterprises Studio (January 1, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 168 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1734940026
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1734940022
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.7 ounces
  • Customer Reviews:
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Tommy Thompson
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Tommy is an accomplished entrepreneur, executive coach, consultant, blogger, husband and dad, and avid golfer. He loves to teach, always bringing personal experience, deep reflection, and mixing in personal application. His first book, Space to Breathe Again: Hope for the Overloaded and Overwhelmed, shares specific tools to help people navigate the difficult path of finding balance in a world overrun with distraction and excess.

After graduating from Davidson College in 1980, Tommy obtained a Master of Divinity degree from Union Theological Seminary and promptly went into business with his brother.

Over 30 years of partnership together, they owned and operated businesses in the manufacturing, retail, service, and real estate worlds. His experience crossed worked every function possible, including CEO, CFO, and sales. In addition, Tommy teaches in a wide variety of venues at church and beyond. He leads a Mentoring Ministry at his church and finds mentoring several men in Richmond incredibly meaningful.

Tommy can be rather obsessive about golf (his record is 120 holes played in one day). He is passionate about listening to God, learning from anyone and everyone, and teaching wherever he can make a difference.

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My wife and I run several businesses, I work a full time job, my wife a part-time job. We have 2 young kids and 2 large, wild, and crazy dogs. We always look for new opportunities and adventures. It's all fun and exciting until you sometimes realize you've over-estimated your capabilities. We've recently purchased a house that ended up being an absolute complete renovation that wasn't expected. Life went from fast to blurry to dizzying. I was recommended this book by a friend and cannot explain how impactful it has been. The author seems to have experienced a similar life and has systematically developed real, tangible, and easily implemented strategies. Obviously, someone looking for help of life's overload isn't looking for a long book to read or course to take. This book is exceptionally digestible and organized. This is so appreciated as it lends to quick reads in the morning and easy daily take-aways. I often found myself flipping back and referencing tips outlined in earlier sections.This is a book that has literally changed the way my days start and end. That has resulted in profound differences in my stress, mental clarity, even relationships with my kids and wife. I was half-expecting another self-help book that told me what I already knew. This is not the same, it's a practical application for slowing down my high-idling life to a calmer speed, and I'm actually more productive. Slow-down to speed-up would certainly apply here.After I read this, my wife wanted to read it, then my in-laws, etc. I simply can't recommend this enough if you are in similar shoes as we are.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2021
My wife and I run several businesses, I work a full time job, my wife a part-time job. We have 2 young kids and 2 large, wild, and crazy dogs. We always look for new opportunities and adventures. It's all fun and exciting until you sometimes realize you've over-estimated your capabilities. We've recently purchased a house that ended up being an absolute complete renovation that wasn't expected. Life went from fast to blurry to dizzying. I was recommended this book by a friend and cannot explain how impactful it has been. The author seems to have experienced a similar life and has systematically developed real, tangible, and easily implemented strategies. Obviously, someone looking for help of life's overload isn't looking for a long book to read or course to take. This book is exceptionally digestible and organized. This is so appreciated as it lends to quick reads in the morning and easy daily take-aways. I often found myself flipping back and referencing tips outlined in earlier sections.

This is a book that has literally changed the way my days start and end. That has resulted in profound differences in my stress, mental clarity, even relationships with my kids and wife. I was half-expecting another self-help book that told me what I already knew. This is not the same, it's a practical application for slowing down my high-idling life to a calmer speed, and I'm actually more productive. Slow-down to speed-up would certainly apply here.

After I read this, my wife wanted to read it, then my in-laws, etc. I simply can't recommend this enough if you are in similar shoes as we are.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2021
My wife and I run several businesses, I work a full time job, my wife a part-time job. We have 2 young kids and 2 large, wild, and crazy dogs. We always look for new opportunities and adventures. It's all fun and exciting until you sometimes realize you've over-estimated your capabilities. We've recently purchased a house that ended up being an absolute complete renovation that wasn't expected. Life went from fast to blurry to dizzying. I was recommended this book by a friend and cannot explain how impactful it has been. The author seems to have experienced a similar life and has systematically developed real, tangible, and easily implemented strategies. Obviously, someone looking for help of life's overload isn't looking for a long book to read or course to take. This book is exceptionally digestible and organized. This is so appreciated as it lends to quick reads in the morning and easy daily take-aways. I often found myself flipping back and referencing tips outlined in earlier sections.

This is a book that has literally changed the way my days start and end. That has resulted in profound differences in my stress, mental clarity, even relationships with my kids and wife. I was half-expecting another self-help book that told me what I already knew. This is not the same, it's a practical application for slowing down my high-idling life to a calmer speed, and I'm actually more productive. Slow-down to speed-up would certainly apply here.

After I read this, my wife wanted to read it, then my in-laws, etc. I simply can't recommend this enough if you are in similar shoes as we are.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2021
Tommy gives practical tips for how to slow down the "rat race" of our busy lives. His writing is entertaining and thought provoking at the same time. A definite "must read" for anyone feeling like they are caught up in the whirlwind of too many to dos and guides the reader in to ways to achieve a more calm and present lifestyle.
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2020
I bought my copy from Tommy's website, but will be buying a Kindle copy to have as well. I want a book that I can access whenever I need to!
Tommy Thompson provides a breath of fresh air in a time when we are suffocating. "Space to Breathe Again" could not be a more timely book. With everything that is going on in the world today, the stress and overwhelm threatens to take over at any moment. We are all on a speeding train with no hope in sight. Tommy Thompson provides great insight on how to gain control of that train, how to slow down, and how to breathe again.
This book is not written as one man who has figured it all out to a bunch of clueless, overwhelmed people who haven't. He writes from his journey: the same journey we are all on, just a different points. He shares the trials, the mistakes, the lessons, and the things that have worked. He encourages us to continue striving for space, even when we fail. There is no simple solution. It requires effort, tears, and time. Throughout it all, Tommy Thompson provides grace and hope that there is a way to gain control.
Tommy Thompson's faith plays a huge role in gaining control and peace in his life. But, even for non-Christians, there are many practical applications and take aways. This is truly a book for all of us living through 2020 and a time of great turmoil and unrest. There has never been a more important time to create space to breathe again. Grab your copy, a highlighter, pen, and notebook today!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2020
I came to know Tommy through a Mentor program he led at our church several years ago. During that time, he shared valuable nuggets of information on setting margins and how to declutter our lives. I came away with so many insights and valuable takeaways and was so thrilled to learn that Tommy put all his works/passion and experiences into a book! Space To Breathe Again is inspiring, easy to read, full of life stories and experiences which permeate through each chapter. It includes "breathing exercises" that allow us to pause and reflect and journal our own lives. I came away with a clearer picture for creating more space for worship, relationships, personal growth and peace and I know you will too! I highly recommend this for everyone, especially in this season of life for us all!
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2021
I enjoyed reading this book. Not only was the content infused with personal stories and anecdotes that made it flow well, but it also had valuable lessons and tips that I was able to easily apply to my life. The author offers a lot of wisdom on how to create margin in order to live one's best life. It's a compassionate and practical guide for identifying "the enemy" known as overload and offers creative and reasonable ways to overcome it. We all know that time is one of our most valuable resources on earth. Thompson makes a good case for using it more effectively – not just to increase productivity, but also to have space for physical and spiritual rest and refreshment, which are critical to a life of peace and purpose.
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2020
Such a solid book! In real a real practical way, this book guides you into a life of focus and clarity. It's not too "heady", but offers real-life stories and insight. Tommy's writing is authentic...he doesn't mince words or posture as someone who's got it all figured out. You can tell he's writing as someone who's been through a lot of life and wants to shares his experiences transparently with others. If you're looking for a life with more meaning and less stress, read this book! I'll be recommending this book to everyone I know.

(and the chapters are laid out so you can read them individually which makes coming back to the book for specific guidance really helpful)