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List Price: $14.95 | | Publisher: Atria Books/Beyond Words
Salesrank: 642789
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Editorial Review:
This fresh, funny guide bubbles with joie de vivre and inspires its readers to seize each day with gusto. Through lively prose, poignant anecdotes, and a series of suggested activities, readers learn practical techniques for living each moment to the fullest and loving every minute of it. The book is helpfully organized into the areas of life that people typically find most challenging — dealing with day-to-day stress, working through job- and family-related problems, and coping with profound loss. Other topics include effective self-soothing strategies and tips on finding the positive side of almost anything. Each chapter features an interactive section that demonstrates the practical applications of the book's themes.
Live In The Moment Reviews:
Recommended! 
2006-05-17 - I reviewed this book because I've always struggled to focus on the present. My personality continually pushes me to plan and prepare for the future, attempting to reduce uncertainty whenever possible. Over the years, I've forgotten how to enjoy the blissful state of being, whether it's a brisk walk in the park on a rainy day (without a cell phone) or just sitting on the beach reading a favorite paperback.
Sadly, I miss out on what's really important--time with my family. Some people call me driven and ambitious, others consider me a workaholic, and my family thinks I've taken multi-tasking to the extreme. I hoped to rediscover myself and my priorities by reading Live in the Moment.
Julie Clark Robinson shares her zest for life and honest account of living in the moment in ten brisk chapters. Leaving behind the glamorous and lucrative life of an advertising copywriter, Robinson discovers the joy of a meaningful writing career, the value of close friends, and the love of her devoted husband and children. Each chapter ends with journaling, sensory cues, and activities to apply lessons learned.
The writing style is friendly, amusing, and optimistic. Although Robinson wrote advertising copy early in her career, it's apparent that her gift is translating personal reflections of every-day experiences into instruction we can all benefit from. I particularly enjoyed chapter eight on "dealing with death and dying" since she incorporates another culture's perspective through her experience of Mexico's El Dia de los Muertos or the "Day of the Dead" celebrated in November.
In today's world of excessive technology and hassle, Robinson offers thought-provoking and life-altering insights into living mindfully, cheerfully, and peacefully. Less is often more and living abundantly is achievable when we take charge of our happiness. Live in the Moment is a valuable guidebook, like a AAA Trip Tik(r) designed to help us navigate the alternative routes we can choose in order to live a significant life.
Armchair Interviews highly recommends this book for anyone who desires to change lanes from the corporate fast track to the leisurely treasure-each-moment track. Rest assured with Robinson's help and a little patience, you'll still arrive at your desired destination.
Laughing, and loving to Live in the Moment!! 
2005-08-26 - I was given your book by a dear friend at a time in my life which my usually sunny outlook had been trampled. I actually remember telling him that I was too (insert negative comment here) to count on dreams coming true anymore. Luckily your attitude is infectious! It spreads to everyone around you and then they share it with everyone around them.
After reading just the first few chapters I found myself chuckling, smiling, and noisily laughing. I would pause to read portions of it aloud to anyone who would listen. In Live in the Moment I found that I was already doing many of the things that you were to bring joy into my life, I just never realized it!
This book is inspiring, it's addictive to read, and I plan on sharing it with many a friend and family member. Many heartfelt thanks for taking the time to write it, I have quickly regained my positive viewpoint and have become an instant fan.
"...for those occasional gloomy periods that creep up..." 
2005-05-09 -
"Live in the Moment is a self-help motivational book, written primarily for a female audience. The author Julie Robinson, shares the secrets that help her keep a positive outlook in her daily life. Each of the 10 chapters has little exercises to help the reader discover tools that will fit their particular situation and personality.
Kept on the bookshelf, this book can be repeatedly referred to for those occasional gloomy periods that creep up in a person's life. This might also be an excellent gift for those in extended periods of depression and loneliness."
ISBN#: 1582701237
Author: Julie Clark Robinson
Publisher: Beyond Words Publishing, Inc.
~ Lillian Brummet - Book Reviewer - Co-author of the book Trash Talk, a guide for anyone concerned about his or her impact on the environment - Author of Towards Understanding, a collection of poetry. (http://www.sunshinecable.com/~drumit)
Get Happy with Live in the Moment
2005-01-30 - This book is such a gem. It's packed with uplifting, easy-to-read essays and also (my favorite) activities to put Julie's Live in the Moment principles into play. The book is like a visit with your absolute favorite person, the one who brings out the best in yourself...who's wise, wry and snappy and who leaves you feeling bolstered to go and really savor life. I've put several of the principles of the book into play -- and as a someone who has a penchant for worry and backwards-thinking, I am living more "in the moment" than I did before I read this book. I plan to buy several to give as gifts. They would be perfect for anyone who wants a little more fun, a little more joy and a little more magic in their life...well, that's just about everybody, isn't it?!? Highly recommended!
Live in the Moment
2005-01-25 - Julie - your book inspired me to recall, "What is Life?", "Are things always going to be happy?", and "Can I Live in Moment?" and many other things. I know Julie, personally, and I have asked myself "Is Julie as happy as she presents herself in her book?" YES SHE IS!! Even in the hardest times - she makes something good even when things aren't the greatest!! I've read Julie's book twice, and I read certain parts of it over and over again to keep me going! Julie - your book is the greatest! The best self help book I have ever read - and I have millions of them!! Continue to find joy, quiet times, great moments, scenery in your life - all advice I treaure from Julie.
