Measure, Mix & Marinate: Embracing the Key Ingredients to a More Fulfilling Life

by Cheryl Schuberth

Category: Adult Non-Fiction 18+, 174 pages

Genre: Personal Growth, Memoir

Publisher: Key Ingredients

Release Date: August 2021

Synopsis

As a wife, mom and former corporate go-getter, Cheryl knows firsthand the frustration of trying to do it all and feeling that none of it is good enough. As the world slowed down for a global pandemic, Cheryl inspected her own life and who she wanted to become—who she needed to become—to serve at her highest level. Much of this discovery occurred in the kitchen during playful evenings side-by-side with her sons, husband, and mother. Their time together led Cheryl to realize that how you measure your priorities, mix them in with your life experiences, and marinate on and adjust to the results determines the direction of your life.

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Review

Life is not always as we expect it, and as women, many times we take on too much or try to work and take care of our families, usually to our own detriment. However, Cheryl eventually realized what she was giving up at home and decided to make a change. She quit her job just about the time the pandemic was starting. As we all know, the pandemic changed a LOT of things. That didn’t get her down, they came up with the idea to create meals once a week based on a country. I was so intrigued by this because many times I like to try new cuisines but trying to cook it at home might be a bit tricky. But don’t assume that she was doing all of the cooking, it was definitely a family affair. I loved how each member of the family was responsible for one of the dishes and I felt sorry for one of her sons that always seems to get stuck with the dishes that called for diced onion. He learned how to chop those onions without crying…eventually.

Not only do we discover what these dinners were like in her family and what they talked about while cooking, but Cheryl throws in some of her life lessons and observations while working in the corporate world. Having recently retired myself, I found a lot of this resonating with how I was feeling about my own life. Needless to say, I am quite happy with my new life situation, at least for the moment, and felt like I could identify with the author.

This book melds home and work life, and there are so many examples that one could derive some sort of “ah-ha” moment. I appreciated her insight into how to work with a team and to bring them all together on the same page. It really is all about listening and asking the right questions.

There are some passages from the book that really resonated with me:

It’s OK to change course to find the most appropriate lessons for you and your situation.

As I started to be more open and vulnerable, I became more present. It wasn’t about completing tasks, but about experiencing the moment. Feeling, absorbing, sharing, and connecting. About understanding how my actions impacted others and how I could help them have the best experience.

We are on this planet to serve and support each other. Relationships are the key to surviving and thriving. When we focus on how we can serve in our daily lives, our world expands. 

This really was an enjoyable book and I came away with some key thoughts and ideas on how to deal with others. We give this book 4 paws up.

About the Author

Cheryl Schuberth is a graduate of the University of California San Diego and a respected corporate leader.

As a wife, mom, and former corporate go-getter, Cheryl knows firsthand the frustration of trying to do it all and feeling that none of it is good enough. After twenty-five years leading and coaching teams in the male-dominated technology space, she stepped away from that world and embarked on a mission to enhance her relationships with her teenage sons and, at the same time, empower other working women to become more curious about their options and reevaluate their priorities.

She now coaches women to help them feel their best, increase their confidence, and put themselves at the top of the list. Cheryl lives outside Boulder, CO, where she enjoys hiking, skiing, and all things outdoors.

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