Christine Louise Hohlbaum is a recovering speedaholic who recognized the power of slow while one day eating ice cream with her then three-year-old daughter. Life is in the details. Don’t let it whiz by.
Email: Christine Hohlbaum – christine (at) diaryofamother (dot) com
Mailing address:
Schucklbergstr. 5, 85307 Paunzhausen, Germany
Tel: 011-49-177-863-8661
Skype: chohlbaum
December 8, 2008 at 2:52 pm
I share your sentiments and passion for helping people slow down. After having worked extensively with super busy parents and professionals at every level of the corporation, I have helped thousands to focus, focus, focus! Too many people wear busyness as a badge of honor on their sleeve rather than mindfully living their life based on their priorities and values. I encourage my audiences and coaching clients to do something different or do something differently if they want different results. A hectic, joyless lifestyle isn’t what any of us strives for, is it??
December 8, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Thank you, Natalie! I love the title of your Web site. Overcoming distractions is something we are all challenged with today. I’d love to learn more about you! Warm regards, Christine
March 20, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Hi Christine – I’m so glad I stumbled upon your blog (through Peter Shankman’s HARO) and can’t wait to read your book. I tend to be one of those speed-a-holics, just trying to get everything done (I LOVE seeing those checks on my to-do list when something gets done!) I’m starting to learn the beauty of slowing down and stopping to smell the flowers now that I have a child, but I know that I have so far to go!
June 18, 2009 at 2:01 am
I like your approach. My own writing is also about finding balance. Simplicity is a big theme in Quakerism (my religion), but I find material simplicity much easier to attain than schedule simplicity in a family of four.
July 13, 2009 at 2:16 am
Can’t wait to get your book. My trick is to dive into the woods and take a very deep breath. Works about 90 percent of the time.
October 17, 2009 at 4:19 pm
I am truly looking forward to having you share your time challenges and insights when it comes to slowing down. I find people say they want to slow down, but aren’t willing to do what it takes to actually make it happen. Everyone seems too afraid that they’ll “fall behind”. I can hardly wait to speak with you on “Loving the Life You’re In”. See, even our words make us go too fast. (but if I slow down and enjoy all the time till the show airs, I’ll be able to wait with patience and grace…) I remind everyone (myself included) to Stop! Breathe! & Focus! It’s the fine art of responding instead of reacting. I wish you all the best!
October 17, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Thank you for your delicious eloquence, Loren. I truly look forward to connecting with you and your listeners soon!
October 28, 2009 at 5:42 pm
Just discovered your blog and book TODAY after writing this post yesterday about being greedy for time: http://bit.ly/1bKB9V, thus so timely.
As a former life coach, I’m aware of all of the usual advice for slowing down and becoming mindful, but I find your book filled with specific, concrete ideas that are fresh and useful—YAY! I previewed it on Amazon (thank you for doing the Look Inside), ordered it right away, tweeted about it (@obrown), and cannot wait to get it. Needless to say, I’ll continue to write about what I learn as I read it.
I also subscribed to your blog, of course :)
Thank you for sharing what you’ve learned along your journey; I know it will help me greatly!
April 6, 2010 at 2:37 am
Having only recently taken major steps to becoming a minimalist in virtually ever facet of my life, I have come to realized that to be most effect and the least burned out, I decided to pursue only two things in my life: contract bridge and voice acting. And that’s it. Two days ago it occurred to me that it did not matter how much I completed in the run of a day. As long as I completed 1 or 2 tasks per day in the direction of my goal, I would get there without being totally exhausted. I don’t have to stay up all night or work 24/7 … just slow and yes …. steady … and yes … consistently. For me that is the key to success.
Best wishes to you.
P. S. I discovered your website on page 9 of the Smith Alunae Quarterly.
Vita Reid
The One Minute Minimalist.
April 6, 2010 at 9:00 am
What a wonderful way of looking at things! Instead of getting mucked up in a million little tasks, focus on the one or two big things that lead toward your goal. That is exactly what the power of slow encourages people to do. Zen-like plodding is what I call it. Never lose the Big Picture. It is the canvas with which we were born. Wonderful stuff! Thansk for stopping by, Vita!
June 29, 2010 at 7:02 am
Wow – what a neat concept! Just the title of your book alone is transformational. I look forward to reading more on your blog.
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January 23, 2012 at 8:57 pm
Hi There,
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Sorry this is a bit short, but there is so much to do.
Jim
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July 23, 2012 at 6:09 am
Dear Christine. I really enjoy reading your blog – your posts are always interesting, original and inspiring. That is why I would like to give you the Inspiring Blog Award!
My nomination can be found here: http://l0ve0utl0ud.wordpress.com/2012/07/18/three-times-as-blessed/
All the best
July 23, 2012 at 6:26 am
That is so incredibly lovely. Thank you ever so much. I am humbled by your praise!!