What I’m Reading: The Fringe Hours #FringeHours
I pre-ordered The Fringe Hours months ago. It took weeks almost two(ish) months for me to finish it. I would read a couple of chapters, and put it down for another book. Sometimes I’d let a chapter really sink in or try to focus on what made sense (you know, taking time for myself – doing the things that are oh so good for my soul.)
The book revolves around fringe hours. The minutes in our day that we should be spending doing things that fulfill us. Make us feel better. What do you enjoy doing? (Me, I enjoy running, reading, scrapbooking, crocheting and a multitude of other hobbies.)
It’s an easy book. There are worksheets for you to answer questions so you’re thinking even more about what you’re doing with your time. What you WANT to be doing with your time.
The Fringe Hours is fantastic. As a wife, mom, employee. It’s a good book. You don’t have to be a mom to benefit from this book. You don’t have to be a wife to enjoy this book. You could work from the home and still get something out of The Fringe Hours.
As I was reading this book, I realized that some of my fringe “minutes” were early in the morning. I find myself reading more while getting ready for work. (It takes me at least 30 or so minutes to do hair, etc. in the morning before our son wakes.) Magazines are being read. Books are being finished. It’s nice – and we’re not in a rush to get out the door. I’ve been doing this for about 6 weeks and I can’t tell you how great it feels.
I hope I can transition back to morning workouts one day, but for now, I’m taking my fringe hours where I can get them. I’ve been going to ceramics class more frequently, and I really, really hope I can get back into some crafty things soon. I know I can, but I need to make the time.
If you’re wondering how you can do it all, and maintain your sanity, I highly encourage reading The Fringe Hours.
How do you spend your fringe hours? Are you good about doing things for yourself on a daily basis?
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I don’t read, but my husband would like that book. It sounds right up his alley!
Love this! I’ve been thinking a lot about time lately and the best way to use mine.
I have heard some great reviews on that book!! I need it I think. or maybe not, b/c I am totally selfish w/99% of my evenings.. I only do what I want.. tv, dvr, scrap, nap… soon it will include garden tending š
I really could spend some more time reading. That’s probably the thing I would love to do most in the fringe hours.
i’ve put my name down on the wait list at the library for this one!
I need to get this book. I usually spend my fringe hours reading!
I’ve heard good things about this in the last few days. I’m going to have to check it out!
I have never heard of this, it sounds really good! I would love to give it a read.
When my husband is not out of town, I always make time to workout. That is the time I get to relax and the only time I have to myself. I love what the book is trying to get us to see – I will have to check this one out.
I think I need to read this. I often wonder how much valuable time I waste in the moments that get away from me!
Unfortunately, I don’t even really have fringe hours to enjoy. If I did have more time, I would enjoy reading outdoors.
I have fringe hours? I don’t feel like I have any fringe time but sometimes I think I desperately need to work on my time management and get back to using a planner again like I did pre-kids!
I do fringe in the a.m. too. Yo’re right they are very nice to experience. š
I’m not doing anything for myself in most fringe hours. I need to take this into serious consideration though.
Ooo I love new books, I’d love to read this one! Adding it to my to read list!
I’m looking for a new book. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
I have never heard of this book. But now that I have read your thoughts, I wouldn’t mind checking it out.
I am definitely trying to make more time for myself!
I want to know how you do your hair and read. š
I am better at spending time for myself, but am adding this book to my reading list for sure. Need to get the whole concept down. Thanks for another great review.
I should have my husband take a photo sometime. š It only works on taller books – I lay my phone down in the center to weigh the book down, and I curl my hair. (Or dry. But I tend to wash my hair at night.)