“Try! A Survival Guide to Unemployment”, “Decide! How to make any Decision” and “Attitude! For your best lived Life” by Karen Okulicz
About the Books
In Try! A Survival Guide to Unemployment, the first of Karen Okulicz’s books, there are several chapters that focus on helping you keep a positive peace of mind. Being unemployed is not a fun situation to be in, and in the book there are techniques with “a down to earth” work search approach that is motivational and inspirational. Okulicz outlines a health schedule for the day for both the body and mind. A step-by step practical guide that covers the emotional part of being without work or looking for work. “Try!” has an honored placement on Bookmarket.com Hall of Fame.
In Decide! How to make any Decision, the second book written by Karen Okulicz, teaches the reader exactly as the title states – how to make a decision. Whether you are trying to figure out what you want to do for a job, or maybe as a hobby – this book helps you figure out the best way to make a decision. A great motivational book to give you that extra push at deciding on anything!
In Karen’s third book, Attitude! For your best lived Life, readers can feel refreshed after receiving a little encouragement to see the good side of any situation. Having a positive attitude really does go a long way, and it will help you have a happier and more successful life.
Each book captures the best successful personal responses to job loss, decision making, and keeping a positive attitude. Written in stream-of-conscious style with lots of short snappy sentences, quips and phrases, Ms. Okulicz imparts her wisdom and shares ideas and suggestions for successfully navigating the world of work and thriving there.
About the Author
Karen Okulicz was was in the medical field for 15 years prior to finding her life’s work as an author and lecturer.
The first two books she wrote were in response to successfully traversing the world of unemployment (twice in three years), and becoming recognized by her friends as the go-to person with job search wisdom and insight. She eventually parlayed her experiences into a motivational speaking career, writing the books in response to friends’ urging then providing workshops on them.
Her books are utilized resources by State and Federal Agencies in One Stops and Rapid Response, College Career Centers, Outplacement firms, Job Corps and in Military RIFs and Spousal Support programs all across the nation. Ms. Okulicz hosted and produced the radio show “Workline”. She conducts lectures and workshops throughout the country.
Ms. Okulicz has hosted and produced the radio show “Workline”. She provides workshops from her books throughout the country and is a continued guest in the media. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and lives in Belmar, New Jersey.
My Review
As someone who has been out of work for almost four years, these books definitely came to me at the right time in my life. It has become very discouraging that over the past four years, after countless hours looking for a job in the education field, going to numerous interviews and sending out at least a hundred resumes – nothing.
I do love being a stay at home mom, and a part time blogger – but I would also love to pursue my career in education. Whether that means being a teacher, a daycare provider or someone who works in the Ed. Technology department at a local college – this is my dream. I have always dreamed of being involved in education and helping others the best way that I can. There is just something about teaching, and learning, and encouraging others to do their best that gives me so much pride.
“Try!” and “Decide” are utilized resources by State and Federal Agencies in One Stops and Rapid Response, College Career Centers, Outplacement firms, Job Corps and in Military Rifs and Spouse programs. “Try!” is usually placed in orientation packets during layoffs. “Decide!” is also finding it’s way into Youth programs and High Schools.
I would highly recommend reading the books written by Karen Okulicz – for any person who may need a little motivation. These books will encourage you NOT to give up, to believe in yourself, to decide what the best option is for you and how to keep the best attitude about yourself and your life. They are not only books for people “looking for work”, but for anyone who would like to know they are not alone.
To learn more about the author and her books, you can visit Karen Okulicz’s website here.
Now for the giveaway…Karen would like to give away a copy of each of her books (listed above) to ONE Frugal Fabulous Finds reader!
1. Enter your name/email address in the giveaway form below (for each entry), so that I can contact you
There are also several other OPTIONAL entries as well, including (but not limited to):
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***Very Important: All of your entries MUST be entered into the giveaway form below, or they will not count towards winning!***
This giveaway will end Wednesday, August 31st at midnight. The winner will be chosen via Rafflecopter.com and will be announced Thursday, September 1st! Good luck!
Post published by Melissa Roach, our new Product Review & Giveaway Specialist.
Melissa is a Full Time Mom & Blogger HERE (please check out her blog!)
I received a copy of the three books mentioned above for free in order to conduct this review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
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