Book Giveaway ~ I'm Happy for You (Sort Of...Not Really) #HydrateForTheHolidays #FlyBy

Disclosure:  This book was provided free of charge for the purpose of this review.






I was introduced to a book recently that I think almost all of us can connect with in some way.  I'm Happy for You (Sort Of...Not Really) addresses our tendency to compare ourselves with others instead of finding in the joy in who we are or what we have.
Our cultural obsession with comparison is undercutting relationships and sapping contentment. With disarming candor and humor, Kay Wills Wyma explores how to trade comparison for compassion and rediscover what life is all about.  It’s easy to get caught in the comparison games we play with our appearances, our kids, and our homes. Kay reminds exhausted families about tried and true remedies from the pressures of competitive living.  In her warm, relatable style, Kay confronts the comparison epidemic raging in our homes, our neighborhoods, and our social-media feeds, offering remedies along the way.  With candor and humor, I’m Happy For You (Sort Of…Not Really) explores the troubling effects of living in an excessively competitive culture—and reveals simple yet effective ways to escape the comparison trap.

I just started reading this book, but the message really spoke to me and I can't wait to read more.  As a blogger I could constantly compare myself with other sites and just become more miserable every day.  I made a decision a while back to just do what I want and not worry about what I "should be doing" and that has made a huge difference in how I approach my work.  In my personal life things are a bit harder.  I actually tend to avoid my Facebook timeline because I don't know what I might see that I would want to compare myself with.  I struggle with being someone that used to have a professional identity outside the home and I also struggle with comparing myself to other stay at home moms.  I'm reading this as part of a mission to truly be happy in other's success and see all the blessings in my life.  I appreciate that the book contains so many stories and quotes from people in each chapter that show us "You're Not Alone".
About the Author

Kay Wills Wyma is a blogger, mother of five, and the author of Cleaning House through which she has appeared on The TODAY Show, CNN, Glenn Beck, The New York Times, Focus on the Family, and more. Before becoming a stay-at-home mom, she held positions at the White House, the Staubach Company, and Bank of America. Kay lives in the Dallas area with her husband, Jon, and their family.

Learn more by visiting the official website or connecting with the author via Facebook or Twitter.  The book is available on Amazon now in Paperback and Kindle.


The Giveaway:  One lucky winner will receive their own copy of I'm Happy for You (Sort Of...Not Really).  Giveaway is open to US & CAN residents only. Giveaway ends December 14th.  Good luck!


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Thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post. Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway.  If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller / FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days, you are not eligible to win.  Or if you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.
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15 comments:

  1. LeanneNovember 30, 2015 at 10:42 PM

    I would love to read this because my word for 2015 that I was focused on was "contentment". I find myself comparing my life to my friends' too often. I need to be content with where God has me.

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  2. ptclaytonNovember 30, 2015 at 11:23 PM

    I would love to read this as i need to find out about me and see what this says.

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  3. LeelaDecember 2, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    It sounds like an interesting read.

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  4. Deborah WellensteinDecember 2, 2015 at 5:02 PM

    This sounds like the book for me!

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  5. michelle kDecember 2, 2015 at 6:32 PM

    The title sounds funny!

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  6. meghan bDecember 3, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    I think we can all use techniques to remind us of what to be grateful for

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  7. chris zDecember 3, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    it sounds like to would be entertaining

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  8. SexyBratDecember 6, 2015 at 10:48 PM

    I think this book looks interesting.

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  9. susansmoaksDecember 12, 2015 at 6:03 PM

    i think this is very interesting.

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  10. UnknownDecember 13, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    I'd like to read this to see how others feel.

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  11. Brandy CDecember 13, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    I like psychology books a lot, it helps me understand people better.

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  12. UnknownDecember 13, 2015 at 9:57 PM

    It sounds like a book I won't be able to put down, and yes, I can also connect. Thanks so much for the chance!

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  13. UnknownDecember 14, 2015 at 4:34 AM

    I think this book could inspire me. I am looking for self-improvement through the many changes I am currently facing.

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  14. Wanda BDecember 14, 2015 at 7:06 PM

    I'd like to read the book because the author is new to me and I'm curious.

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  15. blew415December 14, 2015 at 7:24 PM

    I would actually like to gift it to my dads wife

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