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i really enjoyed the practicality of this book. the writing was fun and engaging while being helpful and easy to follow. its easily applicable, though not groundbreaking.
the theology of the author is not super clear, as she mentions needing to rely on Christ but also includes some popular quasi-christian mantras. i think both christians and non-christians will find help in this book.

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i really enjoyed the practicality of this book. the writing was fun and engaging while being helpful and easy to follow. its easily applicable, though not groundbreaking.
the theology of the author is not super clear, as she mentions needing to rely on Christ but also includes some popular quasi-christian mantras. i think both christians and non-christians will find help in this book.

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i really enjoyed the practicality of this book. the writing was fun and engaging while being helpful and easy to follow. its easily applicable, though not groundbreaking.
the theology of the author is not super clear, as she mentions needing to rely on Christ but also includes some popular quasi-christian mantras. i think both christians and non-christians will find help in this book.

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The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi is a refreshing and practical guide to embracing simplicity without sacrificing what matters most. Adachi introduces a philosophy of “being a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don’t,” offering practical strategies to streamline life and focus on what truly brings joy and fulfillment. The book is filled with actionable tips, from organizing your home to managing your time, all while encouraging self-compassion and balance. Perfect for anyone looking to declutter their life and adopt a more intentional, less stressful approach to daily living.

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Fun and interesting read, with some helpful tips and tricks to take shortcuts that work! Get's a bit airy fairy at times with mantras and the like, but you can pick and choose what you want to go with.

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As someone who struggles with ADHD, this book was a gold mine of strategies to build ATTAINABLE structure in your life. I’ll definitely be coming back to this book over and over again as a resource!

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The Lazy Genius Way is a handy guide to help focus on what matters to you and how to be productive in your own way. I found this book very useful and inspiring and wrote down a lot of quotes to refer back to when I need a bit of a boost in the right direction.

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This book provides practical tips for streamlining your responsibilities and is directed towards moms. None of the advice is mind blowing but it is a good reminder. I found myself glossing over a lot of the personal narratives throughout this book and just looking at the main ideas given.

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i really enjoyed the practicality of this book. the writing was fun and engaging while being helpful and easy to follow. its easily applicable, though not groundbreaking.
the theology of the author is not super clear, as she mentions needing to rely on Christ but also includes some popular quasi-christian mantras. i think both christians and non-christians will find help in this book.

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I love “The Lazy Genius Way”! This books gives simple ideas for streamlining your life and cutting down on decision fatigue. It’s easy to read, easy to implement, and so useful! My stress has definitely gone down after reading this!

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I always love a good life hack book, and this one came highly recommended. I actually didn't follow her on social media prior to this, so I didn't know much about her. Lots of useful, helpful tips to manage your life and not drown!

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This book was really fun to read. Kendra gave me the proper dose of practical tips to implement in my home, mind, and family while also infusing really fun and relatable humor.

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In each decade of adulthood (my twenties, thirties, and now forties) I have had to reevaluate what works for me based on my lifestyle, current needs, and now family's needs. I have found myself reinventing the wheel when trying to implement useful systems, and am always looking for a way to streamline my routine. Kendra Adachi's podcast, The Lazy Genius, really inspired me to start hacking my life, and now that she has released multiple books, I'm excited to reference these again and again.

Thank you to WaterBrook & Multnomah and NetGalley for the eARC. I really enjoyed reviewing this!

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I enjoyed this read - and found many things to discuss with friends and my therapist. It's helpful to have more voices enforcing this attitude as a real movement, and I found it super impactful to integrate the tips into my daily life. Thank you!

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Kendra Adachi provides clear steps to declutter your life and focus on what truly matters. Her advice is relatable and easy to implement. The book is written in a friendly tone, making readers feel as if they are having a conversation with a friend, which enhances the reading experience. Additionally, the book offers tools to help tackle life's challenges.

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I'm very late to the Lazy Genius party, and y'all, I'm so glad I'm here now. I saw someone (Nora McInerny specifically, and I adore her recommendations) talking about her upcoming back. I was looking at something else on NetGalley and saw this book was available. I devoured this one! The beauty of this one was in its simplicity, and that's just what I needed in my life. This is one I know I'm going to go back to as they are strategies I could see myself using. I loved the reflections and the realness and again just all the things about this one.

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Adachi offers a refreshingly practical and relatable approach to productivity and life management. By rejecting the unrealistic expectations of traditional self-help, the "Lazy Genius" method encourages readers to embrace their natural tendencies and prioritise what truly matters, rather than trying to be perfect at everything. This is a game-changer for anyone seeking to ditch the pressure of perfection and embrace a more intentional, fulfilling way of living.

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Are you tired of being tired? Sick of being disorganized? Then this book is for you! It helps you cut through the distractions to find what matters most, and then learn how to prioritize just that! The tips in this book are practical and easy to implement. A very worthwhile read!

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This book offers some helpful ideas and practical advice, especially for those who are just beginning their journey in time management and organisation. While most of the content was more basic than I expected, I found value in certain parts that resonated with me. However, the strong focus on God and Christianity may not appeal to everyone, depending on personal beliefs.

I can see this book being especially beneficial for young moms who are still finding their rhythm in managing their busy lives.

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There’s really good energy associated with this book. It is able to deliver practical and useful content about how to manage overwhelm in an optimistic manner. I found the tips practical and the anecdotes easy to relate to. Highly recommended!

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