Table of Contents
Why it’s time for Me First xi
Part I: The mistakes we make — what could get in the way? 1
Our afflictions: Where we waste our time 3
Mistake #1: Imposter syndrome 9
Mistake #2: Busy lifestyle syndrome 14
Mistake #3: Superwoman syndrome 17
Mistake #4: Yes syndrome 21
Mistake #5: Judgement 26
Mistake #6: Guilt 32
Mistake #7: It’s easier if I just do it myself 36
Mistake #8: My kids aren’t going to make this easy 37
Mistake #9: My partner is the problem! 39
Mistake #10: I was told I could have it all. What happened? 40
Mistake #11: I don’t need help 42
Mistake #12: I just don’t know where to start 44
Mistake #13: I don’t have time for me 45
Part II: The 5 SMART Steps 49
All about Alice 51
The 5 SMART Steps: an overview 55
Step 1: Self-aware 61
Step 2: Map 89
Step 3: Analyse 103
Step 4: Reframe 121
Step 5: Take control 153
Part III: How about a little bonus? 159
How to set and smash audacious goals 161
Where to now? 171
About Kate 173
Work with Kate 175
Acknowledgements 179
Index 181