I love Kendra so much! I really enjoy listening to her podcast and following her on Instagram. This book was so enlightening and helpful with everyday life. As Anne Bogel likes to say, this is "a book I wish I could download into my head".

I’m in love with this book. Even getting one thing out of this book is a win because each tip is that good. If you have any New Years resolutions, this text will be a HUGE help.

This was so encouraging and informative; I thought this was a great book for the pandemic and quarantine -- the basic principles are as follows:

DECIDE ONCE Lazy Genius Principle #1
START SMALL Lazy Genius Principle #2
ASK THE MAGIC QUESTION Lazy Genius Principle #3
LIVE IN THE SEASON Lazy Genius Principle #4
BUILD THE RIGHT ROUTINES Lazy Genius Principle #5
SET HOUSE RULES Lazy Genius Principle #6
PUT EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE Lazy Genius Principle #7
LET PEOPLE IN Lazy Genius Principle #8
BATCH IT Lazy Genius Principle #9
ESSENTIALIZE Lazy Genius Principle #10
GO IN THE RIGHT ORDER Lazy Genius Principle #11
SCHEDULE REST Lazy Genius Principle #12
BE KIND TO YOURSELF Lazy Genius Principle #13

I think being kind to yourself is a wonderful section as I often do not do that. I thought each was informative t the day to day that we do in lockdown and this pandemic. Outside of it, it is advantageous as well. Being able to have a book that teaches you that laziness is okay is encouraging. Most state how productive you always need to be, how you always need to be "working," which gives a nice reprieve. Instead of making it seem like "laziness" is a terrible quality, it allows you to understand that rest and taking breaks is vital. I think that is what makes this book fantastic and informative.

Kendra Adachi shows us it’s okay to be “lazy” about the things that don’t matter. And for the things that do matter? Find a way to be a genius.

“Telling yourself you’re better than someone is just as harmful as telling yourself you’re worse. . . .
Remember, it’s not all lazy or all genius. You get to choose.”

I love the simplicity and organization of this book. Kendra gives us 13 Lazy Genius Principles (along with a healthy dose of humor). She explains each principle and gives examples, then ends each chapter with a recap, plus “One Small Step.”

For example, the Lazy Genius Principle #3 is “Ask the magic question.”

“The Magic Question, put simply, is this: What can I do now to make life easier later?“

Kendra suggests we tend to the necessary before it becomes urgent. For her, the after-school schedule was chaotic. So to make life easier later, BEFORE she picks up her kids from school, she throws whatever food she has on a big plate and sets it on the kitchen table. When she arrives home later with her kids, there are no arguments about what to eat.

Kendra uses the magic question for lots of areas.

* What can I do now to make vacuuming the floor easier later?
Have a 60-second family floor pickup and pull the vacuum out of the closet.
* What can I do now to make writing my blog post easier later?
Collect ideas in a voice memo and put the computer on the kitchen counter for when I’m ready to write.
* What can I do now to make paying bills easier later?
Have a basket specifically for time-sensitive mail, and set an alarm on my phone to remind me to go through it every two weeks.

The “One Small Step” for this principle is:
“What’s up next in your day? Ask yourself the Magic Question and see what happens.”

Here are all 13 of the principles.

DECIDE ONCE Lazy Genius Principle #1
START SMALL Lazy Genius Principle #2
ASK THE MAGIC QUESTION Lazy Genius Principle #3
LIVE IN THE SEASON Lazy Genius Principle #4
BUILD THE RIGHT ROUTINES Lazy Genius Principle #5
SET HOUSE RULES Lazy Genius Principle #6
PUT EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE Lazy Genius Principle #7
LET PEOPLE IN Lazy Genius Principle #8
BATCH IT Lazy Genius Principle #9
ESSENTIALIZE Lazy Genius Principle #10
GO IN THE RIGHT ORDER Lazy Genius Principle #11
SCHEDULE REST Lazy Genius Principle #12
BE KIND TO YOURSELF Lazy Genius Principle #13

I’ve read several books in this genre lately, but The Lazy Genius Way may be my favorite.

My thanks to Net Galley, WaterBrook & Multnomah for the review copy of this book.

I heard Kendra Adachi on the That Sounds Fun podcast with Annie Downs, and remembered that I had downloaded The Lazy Genius Way to read a while ago. I picked it up to read and couldn't put it down! It was such a good read. So many books about productivity are overwhelming, boring and make you feel like you're missing the important things. This book was approachable, so relatable, and most of all DOABLE. All the suggestions here for creating a "system with soul" are so simple that you won't believe they work! Choosing things that matter to you seems so simple, but it's revolutionary. Plus, this book was really fun to read - which I don't often say on books about productivity! Highly recommend.

Who doesn't need to read this book?!?! I found it so encouraging and informative, and it doesn't feel like a fad, as so many of the home help books do anymore. It's practical and most important, Kendra's Adachi's advice is completely personal. It's all about what works for you and tailoring how you organize and care for your life and the people in it from that frame. She recognizes that what works for one person likely won't work for another person; instead, she provides principles that you will use to create your own organizational style. It's bomb.

I can't rave enough about the tone and manner in which she presents her information. She is absolutely NEVER judgmental, and she works in many of her own personal failures humorously. She talks to you as though she's talking to a friend or a confidante or a little sister. It's direct and easily understood. I think this is a fantastic book for its genre!

Pros: My favorite podcasters (Anne Bogel, Knox McCoy & Jamie Golden) all raved about this book, and I can see why after reading it! As a fellow Enneagram 1, I related to many of Kendra Adachi's anecdotes relatable and found her suggestions practical. Since reading this book, I've followed Kendra Adachi on Instagram and listened to her podcast! The one thing I will take away from this book is to choose once! It has simplified my life and helped stop me from overthinking things.

Cons: As I live alone (not married, no children), not everything in this book applied to my life.

I love Kendra so, so much. I am neither a stay-at-home mom nor a mom at all, and I still have found so much value in her principles and advice. Thinking about my own life the Lazy Genius Way has changed a ton for me, and I've actually read this twice now in its entirety.

The Lazy Genius Way is really a guide, an outline, to help readers figure out what matters most in their own lives, in the current situation or task at hand, and approach it in the best way possible. She has so many great ideas that apply in most situations. I meal plan like her, I "Decide Once", and super importantly, I now "Go in the Right Order". Her approach to figuring things out works every freakin' time, and has really freed up time for me to do more things I actually love instead of making sure my house isn't a disgusting pit all the time. It's all so simple, so straightforward, but somehow clicked for me in this big epiphany moment. I don't actually have to make things hard on myself and overcomplicate or wait til the last minute. I genuinely feel like Kendra has helped me optimize my life in such a comforting, simple, but profound way.

Like, for real, Kendra is a literal Lazy Genius. I've always gotten the Lazy part right, but with her sage advice, I'm now a Genius about it. Love her dearly.

I enjoyed this book and I feel that I can dip in and out as needed. Easy to read and process, there really is a plethora of advice and thinking points that are helpful wherever you are on your journey. I wasn’t so keen on the number of Christian references, I feel the boom would be more inclusive by either leaving religious comparisons out or by including a wider range of religions and how the method links to them. I appreciate the author is talking from experience but it’s just not what I personally enjoy. Saying that it was the only criticism I had because this book is great!

Thank you NetGalley for the free ARC of this book.

I'm a huge fan of productivity books and podcasts, and I've listened to Kendra Adachi's related podcast for a long time now. But sometimes it's important to get into the nuts and bolts of the concepts, the actionable steps that you can refer to time and time again in order to regain sanity in your life. That's exactly what Adachi does in the book THE LAZY GENIUS WAY. She provides ample advice—everything from getting the house in order to "essentializing" your priorities and schedules. There's a wealth of advice here, and it's one that I'll keep returning to over time when I need refreshers on how to take control of the things that feel overwhelming in life.

Kendra’s The Lazy Genius Way is a book I’ve been following on social media for a while, and just now got around to reading. I’m sorry I didn’t read it sooner! What a breath of fresh air amongst all of the self help and self care advice out in the world! Perfect for the person like me who has burned out from trying to do all the things all the time. The concept of fixed decisions saves so much time and frustration! I constantly get stuck in what I call decision paralysis. Now I can’t wait to see how many of my decisions become easier thanks to the principles in this book! I could go on and on, because everything I had already heard about this book prior to reading it is true - it is genius!

I really enjoyed this book. I liked the writing style and the way the chapters were laid out. It was easy to follow and I found myself nodding in agreement with the author. It is a helpful resource to reassess, recalibrate, and retool! Definitely recommend checking this out.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the complimentary copy in exchange for my honest review.

This book gave great insights and stories on taking advantage of your laziness, would recommend for a quick little read.

I wanted to read this book based on what I have heard other people saying about it. How the ideas in this book have helped them manage their time and their stuff. This book ended up being a disappointment and not at all what I expected.

“The book in your hands right now is teaching you how to build a system, how to create a structure and rhythm around what matters.” Kendra Adachi herself is defining what this book is about. I found this system would be too hard to build, at least for myself. Maybe I’m trying too hard and making things too complicated. I do use some of what is in this book already. For example, “batch it” … is something I do ALL THE TIME and would recommend anyone else try this as well. So, over all, if you don’t already use the ideas in this book, this book might be helpful to you.

However, as a Christian, throughout the book and especially in the final few chapters of the book, I find some concerning concepts…scheduling rest and being kind to yourself. While these concepts are a part of the current popular culture right now and sound benign, are they Biblical? I would say yes and no. If you look at 2 Timothy 3 or Matthew 16:24-26, these concepts can be taken too far. So while I am all for taking care of yourself and being kind to yourself, just be careful that what you are doing is God’s will and not just your own.

Because this book was not at all what I expected it to be, I have given it 2 stars. It is well written, and may be helpful to others, it just wasn’t for me.

I have followed Kendra's podcast for a while. This book is a great compilation of her strategies. I've recommended the book to several friends and purchased the audio version for myself.

Thankyou to Netgalley and #kendraadachi for allowing me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.

This book was a great read. A type of self help book that outlines ways in which you can name what matters most in life and 'ditch what doesn't' finding a way to live your life in a productive way that benefits you to the max. This does not mean just not doing certain tasks you don't like but finding a way to complete them in a genius way that saves you time and brain space.

There were so many elements of this book I resonated with. Especially when reading about the importance of challenging that voice in your head that says you are not good enough. What is good for others may not be what is good for me and that is ok. Everyone has a different perception of those important things in life and this does not mean that they should be valued any more or less. This was a highlight for me as I spend a lot of time comparing myself and my home/work life to others when I should be working out what matters to me and my family and building on that.

Having recently moved house the section regarding putting everything in its place hit a spot for me. It has made me look at all the things I have yet to find a space for and really think whether they add value to my life or are becoming clutter. One man's trash is another man's treasure and all that!

I will be taking on many of her small steps and implementing them into my own day to day life in order to lazy genius my way through my days! I will most certainly be making more time for me and will remember that it is ok to be selfish sometimes. It doesn't make me a bad person/wife or mother!

"We have become a generation of women who are at peace with who we are, who encourage one another to move closer to our deepest identities and shed what's in the way."

I certainly would like to use this quote to enhance my own life and become at peace with who I am.

I recommend this book to anyone who feels they would like to find some small sustainable steps to bring peace and order to your home and mind.

This is a practical book that is fun to read with real life examples. I wish I would have had something like this when I was younger with kids - I think that is more the audience, But even this empty nester took away some solid suggestions on meal planning and time management. Kendra is sincere in all she does podcast, Instagram and this book stayed true to her character and I enjoyed it!

Kendra really is a genius! This book is so digestible, so easy to follow, and makes so much sense. I can't wait to implement her principles. I love how you can pair them together and put in systems without creating a big system! I can't wait to gift this book to all my friends.

A very helpful book to guide you into a process of choosing what works best for your current season.

The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi is a quick, practical read that I genuinely enjoyed. If I was to "name what matters," I'd include reading books like this one (and sharing them with friends)!