A Slice of Happy

"You can't have it all." There. I said it. Financial freedom, fulfilling relationships, career advancement, Zen-like patience, angelic children, a charitable constitution, toned abs, and uncluttered closets - from the big issues to the small, millions of North American women between the ages of 35 and 45 are careening into life's unhappiest zone; most of the feeling the crushing pressure of balancing work, family, financial and health slices that make the whole pie of happiness unattainable. A Slice of Happy, was written not to answer the question, "Can you have it all?" but to answer the questions, "If you can't have it all, what can you have?" Author Heather Korol, a wife and working mom-of-three believes that our happiness is masked by the struggle to balance the competing forces in our lives. The more she examined who had the whole pie, the more she recognized that no one had all of the slices at once. Her journey from "motivational know-it-all" to "holy crap, I can't do-it-all" is told in an honest humorous style that will make you feel like you're hanging out in your kitchen with your best friend while you lament unloading the dishwasher for the millionth time. Heather's story will help women in their quest to find perspective, pick a slice, and enjoy a bit more happiness along the way.

"This is not a book with a secret answer or plan that will transform your life from misery to magical existence. A Slice of Happy reminds women that they are not alone, they won't be tired forever and that there is hope. The book will inspire you to grab a coffee or a glass of wine and find, you own Slice of Happy." Tina Comi, Author of, "Till Dance Do Us Part." "I loved this book. Heather is hilarious and her experiences are genuine and relatable. I laughed, I cried and most importantly, I felt understood. Like myself, I think that every mother of young kids would gain a refreshing perspective from reading this book. It's easy to get lost in the ideal of having it all." Wendy Smeh. "You can’t read, “A Slice of Happy” without reflecting on your priorities in life and setting some new goals. Heather’s sense of humour made exploring serious aspects of my “life pie” a great deal of fun. This self-help book is a quick and enjoyable read. Get yourself a copy and figure out the slice you should be focusing on in order to increase your own level of happiness. Sarah Burke Author of, "Kids Go Wild: Adventures in the Canadian Rockies". What a great read! The author is entertaining and humorous at the same time as being candid about the trials and tribulations we all face. I would highly recommend. The book reminds us that although we are all on different simultaneous journeys, we are often times faced with the same thoughts and obstacles on wanting it all. Julie Ford - Chattered Accountant.

I’m a mother, wife, adventure racer, coffee drinking writer, crossfitting, profanity using yoga dabbler. I like chocolate bars over potato chips, and cookies over candy. I love to sing and dance. Watching Glee makes me wish I went to FAME school but instead I studied biochemistry. I never use my degree unless you count knowing when to take Advil over Tylenol. I love to swim, bike and run actually, I don’t like to run. I dream of having an uninterrupted shower and a ‘panic’ room – except I would call it a napping room. I’ve spent the last 18 years entertaining people with seminars and training programs and I hope to spend the next 18 years lying on the beach writing about seminars and training programs. I like both cats and dogs until I remember that dogs are like toddlers - forever. A Slice of Happy is my first book and finishing it required more coffee and wine consumption than a thousand women getting together for a Tuesday night "book club" meeting.