Two Chicks On Books: Blog Tour- WELLNESS REIMAGINED by @erinwellness & @PRbytheBook

Thanks for stopping by my stop on the WELLNESS REIMAGINED by Erin Clifford Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours!

About The Book:

Title: WELLNESS REIMAGINED

Author: Erin Clifford

Pub. Date: May 6, 2025

Publisher: Forefront Books

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 256

Find it: Goodreads, https://books2read.com/Wellness-Reimagined, Purchase from the Simon & Shuster website

Wellness Reimagined: A Holistic Approach to Health, Happiness, and Harmony is a practical, empowering guide to creating a flexible, fulfilling wellness routine tailored to your unique lifestyle and goals—so you can live a life you truly love.

Wellness Reimagined is your guide to creating a life that reflects your unique goals, values, and needs. Forget the one-size-fits-all wellness plans—this book is about embracing wellness as an ever-evolving, deeply personal journey. Author and wellness coach Erin Clifford invites you to take a break from the chaos of daily life to redefine what wellness truly means to you. Wellness isn’t just the absence of illness; it’s the presence of a vibrant, harmonious life that nurtures your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

In this guide, Erin shares a holistic, flexible approach that integrates nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, mindful living, and intentional self-care. You’ll learn to create a lifestyle that aligns with your personal values and helps you thrive, not just survive. Instead of rigid routines, you’ll explore adaptable habits and realistic goal-setting techniques to enhance every part of your life—whether that means boosting your energy with a mood-enhancing meal plan, establishing a fitness routine that fits a busy schedule, or practicing mindful stress management.

With practical tools, resources, and Erin’s SMART goal-setting strategies, Erin will empower you to set yourself up for success. You’ll discover how to design a wellness routine that flows with life’s changes, supporting you in both calm and chaotic times. No need for perfect balance; aim for harmony and build a lifestyle that you love—starting with small steps that lead to meaningful change. Start today, and reimagine wellness on your own terms!

Excerpt:

Introduction

Stepping into the vibrant and fast-paced world of my early career, I was immediately struck by the influence and aura of leaders across various sectors, not just in IT and technology. Managers, with their diverse titles and roles, universally symbolized a wealth of experience and success. They seemed to naturally embody the qualifications necessary for steering not just projects but the careers of those they led. Regardless of industry—be it health care, finance, or technology—these figures represented the pinnacle of professional achievement.

As a young professional, my interactions with these leaders were colored by both respect and ambition. I often found myself pondering, “What paths did they take to reach these heights? What decisions propelled them into these roles of influence? And crucially, what steps could I take to emulate their success?” these weren’t just passing curiosities, but intense questions driven by a desire to navigate my own career trajectory effectively.

In each meeting, email exchange, or project review, I saw these leaders not just as supervisors but as gateways to potential opportunities for advancement—promotions, skill enhancements, and pivotal assignments. This is a common sentiment, one likely shared by many of you, who recognize the crucial role these leaders play in our professional lives. Yet, as I progressed and took on more responsibilities, the initial sheen of infallibility that I attributed to my managers began to tarnish. I encountered decisions that baffled me, strategies that seemed short-sighted, and leadership styles that varied wildly from one person to another.

This book dives deep into the heart of these interactions, offering more than just a reflection on varied managerial styles. It aims to arm you with strategies to effectively engage with and adapt to these styles, enhancing your ability to work under any type of leadership. Through relatable anecdotes and actionable advice, the goal is to transform your understanding of these dynamics from potential sources of workplace stress to opportunities for profound personal growth and career advancement.

Understanding that these challenges are not indicative of “bad bosses” but rather complex behaviors that can be navigated and mastered, this book does not criticize but enlightens. It seeks to equip you with the knowledge to recognize, understand, and optimize your interactions with all types of managers. By doing so, you will be empowered to not only survive but also thrive in today’s ever-evolving professional environments, making each managerial relationship a steppingstone to greater success.

So, whether you’re just starting out or are well into your career journey, this book endeavors to be an invaluable companion, providing insights that will help you navigate the complexities of working with diverse leadership styles. Here, you’ll learn not just to cope, but to excel, turning everyday challenges into your most rewarding opportunities.

What to Expect

Throughout this book, we meticulously categorize key managerial behaviors into distinctive archetypes, providing you with a structured lens to navigate the complexities of various—and often challenging—managerial styles. This approach will enable you to identify specific traits and behaviors in your leaders, fostering a deeper understanding of actions that may initially appear perplexing or frustrating. As you explore each chapter, you may recognize these behaviors from your own professional encounters. Every archetype, from the enigmatic the Surprised to the reactive LIFO manager, comes to life through vivid descriptions and real-world examples, presented in a clear narrative style. This exploration helps you not only recognize different behaviors but also understand the underlying motivations—whether it’s due to your boss being overstretched, wrestling with skill deficits, or dealing with gaps in professional maturity. For each archetype discussed, we delve deep into the reasons and causes behind the behaviors exhibited. This insight is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and empathy, allowing you to employ effective strategic coping techniques. By understanding the “why” behind the behaviors, you enhance your ability to manage interactions and even assist in the development of your manager, potentially mitigating problematic behaviors. This analytical approach bridges the gap between merely identifying managerial archetypes and understanding their practical implications on team dynamics, morale, productivity, and success. We conclude each archetype discussion with a comprehensive tool kit of strategies, enriched by “Putting it Into Practice” sections. These segments, filled with narrative-driven conversational examples, demonstrate how to implement these strategies amidst anticipated resistance to change. Whether you’re learning to preempt the needs of “the Amnesiac Manager,” inspiring a “Firefighter Manager” to adopt a more strategic approach or navigating the complexities of the “Order Taker” manager, these strategies are designed to provide immediate value and empower you to take charge of your professional interactions. By the end of the book, you’ll not only have a thorough understanding of various managerial archetypes but also practical tools at your disposal. This book sets the stage for a journey of personal and professional growth, preparing you to meet and manage the challenges posed by diverse leadership styles with confidence and expertise.

Strap in and get your highlighters ready—we’re about to turn insights into actionable breakthroughs in this adventurous deep dive into the world of managerial quirks and how to handle them like a pro.

About Erin Clifford:

Erin Clifford, JD, MA, LPC, NBC-HWC, is deeply passionate about helping professionals establish and maintain healthy, happy, and harmonious lifestyles. Her holistic approach to wellness consulting and coaching produces real and lasting results. With extensive training from some of the world’s leading experts in diet, nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle management, corporate clients are particularly drawn to her wellness work because her training is coupled with expertise in education, business, law, and mental health. Beyond her role as a wellness consultant, Erin serves as Managing Director at Clifford Law Offices, providing her with an understanding of the stressors that a high-demanding job entails. This dual experience allows her to offer tailored solutions that address both the personal and professional demands of her clients, helping them thrive in all aspects of their lives.

“Working professionals need wellness solutions that work with their go-go-go lives,” she says. “I’m a busy working professional too, I get it. When I partner with corporations and firms, I begin by surveying staff to customize the curriculum to empower employees with realistic sustainable education and tools. Wellness works when it’s catered to what people want, need and can be successfully put into action to bring more positivity and productivity to their lives.”

Born and raised in Chicago, Erin began her career teaching for Chicago Public Schools. She holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from DePaul College of Law and a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Illinois, a National Certified Counselor, and certified as a holistic wellness coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She also holds the highest credential in wellness coaching as a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC).