4.0 Stars I follow the author on YouTube and was interested enough to check out his book. As far as self help goes, I found this one pretty solid. The 4.0 Stars I follow the author on YouTube and was interested enough to check out his book. As far as self help goes, I found this one pretty solid. The advice wasn't particularly revolutionary but honestly I found it sound. There were some good reminders and ideas I could apply to my life and work.
I would recommend it to other readers looking to improve aspects of their life. These ideas will be most fresh to people who don't read a lot of this subgenre....more
4.0 Stars I actually liked this book more Come As You Are because it focuses on aligning the needs between both individuals rather than just talking ab4.0 Stars I actually liked this book more Come As You Are because it focuses on aligning the needs between both individuals rather than just talking about the female experience. I just found this one more practically useful while the first book really started with the basics....more
3.5 Stars A funny light hearted self help novel that offers some simple but sometimes helpful tips for living with ADHD (or living for someone with ADH3.5 Stars A funny light hearted self help novel that offers some simple but sometimes helpful tips for living with ADHD (or living for someone with ADHD. It took me a minute to recognize that this was the same couple I occasionally watch on YouTube. A fun positive book....more
3.5 Stars I have read all of this author's productivity books and regularly listen to their podcast. This one had some obvious recommendations (like ge3.5 Stars I have read all of this author's productivity books and regularly listen to their podcast. This one had some obvious recommendations (like getting enough sleep etc) but also some more inspiring ideas (like planning big and small adventures). I am not a fan of the “workbook” sections in self help books but that could have been an editing choice so I just won't reread those sections. I found some helpful sections so I would generally recommend this one...more
3.0 Stars This book offered some sound advice but mostly summarized ideas from the author's previous books. This one will most benefit individuals who 3.0 Stars This book offered some sound advice but mostly summarized ideas from the author's previous books. This one will most benefit individuals who have full control over their workdays....more
3.0 Stars This would be a good book for someone brand new to working from home but most people reading it got some experience back in 2020. I would hav3.0 Stars This would be a good book for someone brand new to working from home but most people reading it got some experience back in 2020. I would have enjoyed this book more if I had more control over my work day. I think this job is better for higher level managers who have more control....more
4.0 Stars This was such a fascinating summary of this long running study. The actual participants were all white guys, but I appreciated that the book 4.0 Stars This was such a fascinating summary of this long running study. The actual participants were all white guys, but I appreciated that the book acknowledged the lack of intersectionality and attempted to be inclusive.
The main finding was introduced right at the beginning so it's not a spoiler that the key to happiness and longevity is relationships (of all kinds). It's a good reminder for me to invest time in my friends and family connections.
4.0 stars This is a fantastic new piece of non fiction that leads together facts with a personal memoir. I appreciated the acknowledgement of white pri4.0 stars This is a fantastic new piece of non fiction that leads together facts with a personal memoir. I appreciated the acknowledgement of white privilege within the discussion of ED treatment. Likewise, I appreciated the intersection between disordered eating and infertility. This was a very personal story that really hit home for me. I would recommend this to anyone who has experienced disordered eating or looking to support someone suffering from an ED.
Disclaimer I received a copy of this book from the publisher....more
3.5 stars As a mother who values "me time" I appreciated the messaging in this book. However it's clear that the author is quite privileged position th3.5 stars As a mother who values "me time" I appreciated the messaging in this book. However it's clear that the author is quite privileged position that made me feel a little jealous because I don't have resources and family support. Still, there were some good reminders here....more
4.0 stars This is a fantastic self help book that focuses on the importance and power of consistent habits and routines. The ideas aren't revolutionary4.0 stars This is a fantastic self help book that focuses on the importance and power of consistent habits and routines. The ideas aren't revolutionary but they certainly rang true. I want to think about how to incorporate some of the recommended strategies....more
3.5 stars This is a kind self help book to help with cleaning and household management. I appreciated the self care messaging but I wished the book had3.5 stars This is a kind self help book to help with cleaning and household management. I appreciated the self care messaging but I wished the book had more practical tips and ideas. There were some, but the practical sections were rather sparse....more
4.0 Stars This was such an important conversation to be having in the present day. I think for a lot of us, the pandemic really highlighted the inequal4.0 Stars This was such an important conversation to be having in the present day. I think for a lot of us, the pandemic really highlighted the inequality of our partnership. Yes, my husband is amazing, but we both acknowledge that our relationship (especially after having a kid) fell into gender stereotypes. This book did a great job underlying the traps that we often fall into within relationships and offered practical solutions to address inequalities within our partnerships but also within society. I really appreciated that this book was cross-sectional, addressing all genders and pairings, not just traditional heterosexual marriage. This would be a great book to read before anyone cohabitates with a new person.
Disclaimer I received a copy of this book from the publisher. ...more
3.5 Stars The advice was mostly quite obvious but there were still some good nuggets and reminders. I'll probably incorporate a few things into my life3.5 Stars The advice was mostly quite obvious but there were still some good nuggets and reminders. I'll probably incorporate a few things into my life....more
3.5 Stars A quick read that reminded me of the importance of being purposeful with how to spend my weekends. I’m going to try to be more intentional ab3.5 Stars A quick read that reminded me of the importance of being purposeful with how to spend my weekends. I’m going to try to be more intentional about making plans every weekend… just not as many plans as the author recommends. I don’t have the social energy for that. ...more
3.5 Stars A good anti-diet book that incorporates intuitive eating with health at every size values. I found advice in the first section on physical to3.5 Stars A good anti-diet book that incorporates intuitive eating with health at every size values. I found advice in the first section on physical to be motivational and helpful, even though it was a little repetitive. However, I was less interested in the later sections that dealt with the emotional side of hunger. ...more
3.0 Stars I appreciated the body positivity messages, but I wanted more depth from this book. Most of the content felt quite surface level. I hoped the3.0 Stars I appreciated the body positivity messages, but I wanted more depth from this book. Most of the content felt quite surface level. I hoped there would be more focus on intuitive eating, which was only ended up being a very small part. I would still recommend this book to fans of the author’s podcast....more
4.0 Stars This was an entertaining home management book with a lot of great practical advice. I read the author's second book on decluttering first,4.0 Stars This was an entertaining home management book with a lot of great practical advice. I read the author's second book on decluttering first, so I did find some overlap in content in this one. I listened to this on audio, which was a highly enjoyable experience while I cleaned my own house....more
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