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Summary
If you haven't heard of the 'Oola phenomenon' yet, it's time to catch up. First, though, you need to understand what it is: Oola is that state of awesomeness you experience when your life is balanced and growing in all the key areas of health and well-being. It can be a noun or a verb. It can be a destination or a feeling. It can be as complex as a life growing and balanced in fitness, finance, family, field, faith, friends, and fun (the 7 F's of Oola), or as simple as a sunset, a quiet book on the beach, or a special moment with a child. It is that place we all shoot for in life. That feeling we experience and that we celebrate in our successes along the way. In short, Oola is cool.
Since the first copy of the original book, Oola: Find balance in an Unbalanced World , rolled off the presses a few years ago, the Oola Lifestyle has become a literal phenomenon--a dynamic movement. OolaPalooza live events have been routinely sold out since the day they were started, and the Oola message has been taken to countless cities across America and to every major city in the world via 700,000+ Oola fans on social media. In their 1970s VW Surf bus, authors Troy Amdahl and Dave Braun have taken their OolaDream tour on the road, from coast-to-coast, collecting dreams and goals for a balanced life from people who adorn their vehicle with colorful Oola stickers.
The OolaGuys know that women are the ultimate multitaskers. While a circus performer might spin seven plates in a single show, women spin seven plates--figuratively--every day. They not only juggle kids, family, and home life, they also juggle work responsibilities, customers and clients, make constant business decisions, handle professional events and so many related activities that it's truly mind-boggling how much a woman can pack into a 24-hour day. In this Oola especially for them, the book shows, through the experiences of 54 inspiring women, how to overcome unexpected hardships, and transform the juggling act of everyday life into a dream lifestyle of simplicity, tranquility, abundance, and opportunity. That's what 'living Oola' means--and it's not only an attainable goal, but a well-deserved reward.
Author Notes
Troy Amdahl and Dave Braun, aka the OolaGuys, are co-authors of the International bestselling book Oola. Find Balance in an Unbalanced World. Dave (@OolaSeekar) and Troy (@OolaGuru) are renowned experts in goal-setting and creating a proper work-life balance. They are currently crisscrossing the country in a 1970 VW Surf Bus, speaking to people, collecting their dreams on stickers that cover the bus, and helping them find balance and growth in the 7 key areas of life-the 7 F's of Oola. By revealing how to remove the stress related to a life out of balance, they unlock the greatness that is inside all of us.
Excerpts
Excerpts
Introduction Ooh la la . . . that's what life feels like when you're happy, growing, and looking forward to what the world has in store for you. It's the feeling you get when you've landed that better job, grown a bigger business, or watched your kids succeed at something they're passionate about. It's what you tell yourself when you've bought that dream house, saved your first $1,000, or paid off the last of your debts. It's the confidence you feel being fit and date-night ready for the first time in years--or the sense of wonder and enchantment you feel on your first trip to Paris with the girls. Whatever rocks it for you, Oola means living life firing on all cylinders--joyful, wholehearted, and ready to take advantage whenever good times and opportunity appear. The History of Oola Since the first copy of the original Oola book rolled off the presses a few years ago, the Oola lifestyle has become a phenomenon with readers seeking balance in an unbalanced world. Over 100,000 copies of the book have been sold, without a publisher, out of the back of our 1970 VW Surf Bus--while tens of thousands more people have handwritten their dreams on stickers and stuck them to the sides of the OolaBus. Many others have even gotten Oola tattoos to remind them to 'Live Oola' and pursue their dreams. And our OolaPalooza live events have been routinely sold out since the day we started them. The Oola message has taken us to countless cities across America and (via the nearly one million Oola fans on social media) to every major city in the world. So who are the majority of Oola book readers, event attendees, and social media followers? Who are the people embracing the Oola message and incorporating these simple life-changing principles into their daily lives? Women. When we realized this trend, it made perfect sense. While a circus performer might spin seven plates in a single show, women spin seven plates (figuratively) every day. They juggle work, kids, family, and home life--hoping there's room left in there somewhere for 'me time.' And if you own a small business or have a demanding career (as many of our readers do), you also juggle customers, clients, sales, marketing, professional events, and so many related activities that it's truly mind-boggling how much you pack into a twenty-four-hour day. We think you're awesome. And we want to help transform the juggling act you do every day into a dream lifestyle of simplicity, tranquility, abundance, and opportunity. That's what 'living Oola' means--and for you, it's not only an attainable goal, but a well-deserved reward. Let's Revisit: The 7 F's of Oola In the first Oola book, we said that to create a balanced life--one that's extraordinary and linked to your unique purpose and future goals--there are seven areas to focus on: fitness, finance, family, field (career), faith, friends, and fun. Oola for Women tackles these same seven areas of life--helping you create a vibrant, but manageable lifestyle that supports your goals and helps you live your best and highest purpose. In the seven chapters of Section Two, we'll help you do what's necessary to feel good, look good, and have enough energy to pursue your OolaLife--instead of constantly yo-yoing with diet products and exercise programs that actually do harm. You'll learn to forget what the rest of the world believes about money and investing--and instead, simplify your life by taking control of your debt, spending, earning, giving, and investing. We'll show you how to nurture the loving relationships and establish proper boundaries around the toxic ones--from your core family to your distant relatives, and others. If you're not in your dream job now, we'll help you decide what you'd truly like to do, figure out how to get paid for it--then create a plan to transition. We'll help you discover your true purpose in life, accessing faith in your own path to Oola through a relationship with God. Along the way, we want to help you cultivate a support structure of friends who 'get you' and unconditionally love and support you. And finally, we want to make sure you plan fun adventures--from mini-breaks in your own backyard to 'bucket list' getaways around the world--as the most enjoyable perks of living the Oola lifestyle. OolaBlockers and OolaAccelerators Of course, as you're creating balance in the seven areas above, sometimes internal dialog and old habits get in the way. They block you from creating the life you want. In the opposite way, there are certain habits and actions that will accelerate the process--helping you get to a 'state of Oola' faster than you thought possible. We call these influencers Blockers and Accelerators, and you'll discover these in Sections Three and Four. From eliminating fear to learning how to erase guilt, anger, shame--and even overcoming laziness--you'll discover how to banish self-sabotage and focus on your future. Once you're past these blocks, it's time to change the way you roll--with accelerators like gratitude, love, discipline, passion, and wisdom. We'll show you how to find those things you love that will ignite your journey and make the OolaLife that much more enjoyable. Oola in Action The Oola formula is simple. Once you read about it, it's time to develop some concrete plans for getting there. In Section Five, the real work begins of defining where you are today, where you want to go, and how you're going to get there. We'll help you hone in on what's working right now--and what you need to start working on first . With simple life hacks like writing your must-do's on a 3x5 card, assembling your go-to crew of supporters, and doing the worst first (plus many more), we've got a way to help you fast-track yourself to the OolaLife. Start Living the OolaLife Today Along the way, we'll share the stories of women from all walks of life who have many of the same dreams, goals, desires--and downfalls--as you might have. Many of them are women we've met at Oola events. Others are women we met as they wrote their dreams on stickers for the OolaBus. Still others have shared their story with us on social media. These women are inspiring because they're ordinary women doing extraordinary things. Some of them are facing challenges or awkwardly learning the ropes or caught up in a 'season' they're working through. These women are Seeking Oola , while others whose stories you'll read have mastered the OolaLife--they're Living Oola and have wisdom, insights and lessons to impart. Wherever you are and whatever your goals, Oola for Women is here to be your guide, your playbook, and your go-to resource for getting from where you are now to where you want to be. Master the 7 F's of Oola, get solid on the Accelerators, crush the Blockers, and follow the 3 Simple Steps to the OolaLife--and you'll be on your way to living the deepest desires of your heart. ©2017 David Braun and Troy Amdahl. All rights reserved. Reprinted from Oola for Women: How to Balance the 7 Key Areas of Life to Have Less Stress, More Purpose, and Reveal the Greatness within You . No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the written permission of the publisher. Publisher: Health Communications, Inc., 3201 SW 15th Street, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442. Excerpted from Oola for Women: Find Balance in an Unbalanced World--7 Key Areas of Life to Have Less Stress, More Purpose, and Reveal the Greatness Within You by Dave Braun, Troy Amdahl All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.
Table of Contents
Introduction | p. 1 |
Section 1 Introduction to Oola: Get ready to live the life of your dreams, even if things are "messy" right now. | |
Chapter 1 What Is Oola? | p. 9 |
Chapter 2 Going Through a Season on the Way to Oola | p. 15 |
Section 2 The 7 F's of Oola: Lower your stress level and find your life purpose by balancing these 7 areas of life. | |
Chapter 3 Oolafitness | p. 23 |
What is fitness the Oola way? | |
Larger Than Life by Melissa Cairns | |
Fighting Forward by Gabriele Grunewald | |
Keep It Simple | |
Work Harder | |
Eat Smarter | |
Chapter 4 Oolafinance | p. 35 |
Starting Down the Path to Financial Freedom | |
You Can't Be Happy When You're Stressed | |
Going Tiny to Live Big by Christian Axness | |
From Bread Baker to Breadwinner by Debra Raybern | |
Crush Debt | |
Increase Your Income | |
Give Joyfully | |
Chapter 5 Oolafamily | p. 49 |
Three Circles of Relationships | |
Toxic and Abusive Family Members | |
If You're Not Working on Your Marriage, You're Working on Your Divorce | |
Never Let Outer-Circle Family Members Affect Your Healthy Inner-Circle Relationships | |
Bright Lights and Big Dreams by Tami | |
My Fairy-Tale Life by Marcie Lyons | |
Love Well | |
Suit Up | |
Commit | |
Chapter 6 Oolafield | p. 65 |
The Vocation That Occupies a Big Chunk of Your life | |
Dream Job vs. Day Job | |
My Inner Voice Was Waiting for Me to Listen by Julie Carrier | |
Secretary to CEO by Patty Aubery | |
Love It or Leave It | |
Stay Relevant | |
Always Seek to Serve | |
Chapter 7 Oolafaith | p. 79 |
Why Were You Put on This Earth? | |
Learning to Listen by Chaly Jones | |
Finding the Strength to Walk Through It All by Kris Amdahl | |
Don't Wait: Find the Path That Resonates in Your Life | |
Plug In and Live Your Faith Daily | |
Serve Others | |
Chapters: Oolafriends | p. 91 |
Friendship Circles | |
Your Inner Circle, Your Crew, and Your Acquaintances | |
Twenty Seconds of Courage by Angela Cardinal | |
Don't Give Up the Girls' Weekends by Angie Frederickson | |
Stay Connected | |
Unfriend, Unfollow, Delete | |
Reverse Engineer the Friendships You Want | |
Chapter 9 Oolafun | p. 105 |
The Physiological Effects of Fun | |
What Kind of Fun Is on Your Bucket List? | |
Chasing It by Jen Davis | |
I Bought a Goat by Jennifer Webster | |
Discover What You Want to Do for Fun | |
Don't Use Fun to Avoid Tasks You Have to Do | |
Detach Completely | |
Section 3 Oolablockers: Overcome the 7 key traits that block you from living the life of your dreams. | |
Chapter 10 Fear | p. 119 |
Where Does Fear Exist for You? | |
Are You Stuck in Analysis Paralysis? Or Are You Ignoring Real Danger? | |
The Courage to Leave by Kristin | |
The Courage to Stay by Dorean Leader | |
Identify Where Your Fears Exist and How They Limit You | |
Make Plans to Fix Your Fears | |
Take Action to Overcome Your Fears | |
Chapter 11 Guilt | p. 133 |
How Guilt Stops You from Having the Life You Want | |
Self-Talk Is the Real Culprit | |
The Guilt Trip | |
Sand Castles by Luisa Hogan | |
The Mother on the Phone at the Park by Meghan Yancy | |
Forgiveness Is the Key | |
Choose Gratitude Over Guilt | |
Learn | |
Chapter 12 Anger | p. 147 |
The Real Cost of Anger | |
What's Triggering Your Anger? | |
Sixty Seconds You Can Never Take Back | |
In the Air Around Me by Leslie Hart | |
Under the Surface by Dusty Hardy | |
Stop Being a Victim and Put Anger into Perspective | |
Decide How to Appropriately Vent Your Anger | |
Clear the Anger Through Positive New Habits | |
Chapter 13 Self-Sabotage | p. 161 |
Negative Thoughts Are Hidden in Your Subconscious Mind | |
Your Self-Talk Is Lying to You | |
You Are Worthy | |
Breaking Up with Ed by Alyse Hall | |
Inked by Missy Wollman | |
Identify the Source of Your Self-Sabotage | |
Take Steps to Boost Your Self-Worth | |
Don't Settle for Ordinary When Extraordinary Is Within You | |
Chapter 14 Laziness | p. 175 |
How Your Values Decide Your Priorities | |
No One Can Do Your Push-Ups for You | |
It Started with a Christmas Card by DeAnn Barth | |
Together by DelRae Messer | |
Read Your Goals Daily to Stay Connected to Your Larger Purpose | |
Be Tactical by Breaking Down Larger Goals into Small Steps | |
Do the Worst First | |
Chapter 15 Envy | p. 187 |
The World Is an Infinite Place | |
Remember, You're Running Your Own Race | |
Where Are You Already Crushing It? | |
She's Perfect by Danielle McDurfee | |
The Other Woman by Shannon Rheault | |
Avoid Comparing Who You Are and What You Have | |
Get Inspired by Other's Accomplishments | |
Seek Collaboration in Achieving Your Goals | |
Chapter 16 Focus | p. 199 |
You Get What You Focus On | |
Become a Laser Beam, Not a Flashlight | |
Avoid the Oola A-Bomb | |
We All Have the Same Amount of Minutes | |
Unplugged by Amber Cooke | |
Capturing a Miracle by Brittany Jacobson | |
Keep Your Eye on the Lighthouse | |
Avoid the Squirrel Syndrome and the Time Bandits of Life | |
Be Choosy About Your Commitments | |
Section 4 Oolaaccelerators: Want to get the life of your dreams faster? Ignite your journey with these positive behaviors and habits. | |
Chapter 17 Gratitude | p. 213 |
Putting a Positive Spin on Life's Crazy Moments | |
Gratitude Healed My Broken Heart by Jacque Book | |
One Phone Call from My Knees by Denette Jacob | |
Practice Gratitude Every Day | |
Embrace These Two Laws | |
Maintain a State of Grateful Anticipation | |
Chapter 18 Love | p. 227 |
The Natural Inclination to Love | |
Give and Receive: Committing to a Life of Authentic Love | |
Sometimes Love Chooses You by Andrea Hanson | |
Dandelions by Barb Braun | |
Love Yourself | |
Unconditionally Love Others | |
Love Well | |
Chapter 19 Discipline | p. 239 |
You Already Have All the Discipline You Need | |
Course-Correct When Necessary | |
Naked and Afraid by Debbie Harris | |
Freedom by Lindsey Elmore | |
Simply Start | |
Challenge Yourself for Twenty-One Days | |
Be Persistent | |
Chapter 20 Integrity | p. 253 |
Adhere to What Is Right | |
How Being a Person of Integrity Will Accelerate Your Life | |
It's in My Blood by Tamaryn Braun | |
Saying YES by Sarah Robbins | |
Keep Your Word to Others | |
Keep Your Word to Yourself | |
Don't Overschedule, Overpromise, or Overcommit | |
Chapter 21 Passion | p. 267 |
The Oola Trump Card | |
Trust the Process to Find What You Naturally Love to Do | |
Tay-Tay, the Intern by Taylor LaGuardia | |
Amazonian Kickass War Goddess by Tiffany Smith | |
Rediscover Your True Passion, Not Someone Else's Plan for You | |
Turn Your Passion into the Ultimate Oola Career | |
Anticipate Roadblocks and Let Passion Carry You Through | |
Chapter 22 Humility | p. 279 |
Growing Big from Feeling Small | |
Starting Over by Kim Stoegbauer | |
The Island Life by Kimmy Brooke | |
Attach Yourself to a Cause Greater Than You | |
Assemble Your "Truth Crew" | |
Practice Selflessness: What Could You Do for Nothing in Return? | |
Chapter 23 Wisdom | p. 291 |
Listening to Wisdom from Your Own Experiences | |
Sometimes a Door Closes by Sharon Lechter | |
Losing My Marbles by Charlotte Amdahl | |
Gain Wisdom from Life Experiences | |
Seek Wisdom from People Who've Achieved What You Want | |
Spend Time in Proportion to the Decision Being Made | |
Section 5 3 Simple Steps to the Oolalife: Your daily action plan for living the life of your dreams. | |
Chapter 24 Step One: The Oolawheel | p. 305 |
Where Are You Today? | |
It's Impossible to Get Where You're Going Without Knowing Where You Are Now | |
Starting to Build Your OolaLife: How Do You Roll? | |
The Spokes. The Hub. The Valve. | |
Looking at Your Own 7 F's of Oola | |
Complete the Oola Wheel | |
How Does Your Oola Wheel Look? What Do You Need to Work on First? | |
Chapter 25 Step Two: The Oolaplan | p. 319 |
Where Do You Want to Go? | |
Goals Are Milestones to Your Dreams | |
Are You SMART About Your Goals? Or Are You Lying to Yourself? | |
21-7-1: Finding Your Oola One | |
Grab a Sharpie and Start Writing Your Goals | |
Chapter 26 Step Three: The Oolapath | p. 329 |
How Are You Going to Get There? | |
Why a 3x5 Notecard? | |
Daily Action: 3x5 Notecard | |
Don't Lose Your Dreams to the Gravel | |
Conclusion | p. 335 |
About the Authors | p. 337 |
Acknowledgments | p. 338 |
Free Worksheets and Bonus Tools for Living the OolaLife | p. 341 |