If you need practical & easy-to-understand steps for getting through the mess of your life, your home, or your work life, Kendra is the gal for you. I say Kendra like she is my friend, but I feel like she is because that is how she talks to your through her book. She has a simple, smack-your-head approach to clearing out the stuff that is consuming your time when it shouldn’t and making space for the stuff that brings you joy. I’ve followed her on social media and through her podcast for a while now and I am a much better person for it. When Kendra speaks, I listen.

Through thirteen principles, Kendra helps you realize what matters in your life and what doesn’t. Even though none of those things are the same for all of us, she offers the right questions to ask yourself and the tools to find the answers we need to move forward to creating a routine, handling the toy tornado, getting a good night’s sleep, or tackling that major project you’d had on your list forever. Whatever it is for you, the principles are applicable.

I resonated the most with her “Start Small” and “Ask the Magic Question” principles. Kendra states that “small steps get you unstuck.” I’ve been stuck in establishing a nighttime routine and nothing seems to work, mostly because I think I’m trying to add too many things at once. Instead, I’m trying to add one new thing, then once I feel comfortable add in a new thing from my ultimate list of things I’d like to be a part of my nighttime routine. Part of that involves that magic question, “what can I do now to make life easier?”. Applying that question to my nighttime routine helps me prioritize what is important to do to help me relax and get a good night’s sleep while also making my mornings easier.

These are just a couple of the many tips I took from THE LAZY GENIUS WAY. I feel like clearing out what doesn’t matter and focusing on what does makes so much sense. That may seem daunting to think about, but when you use each of the principles, you realize that you should have been doing this all along. Stress, anxiety, clutter, meal planning, work-life, housework, whatever your concerns, can be alleviated by adapting Kendra’s principles.

The most revolutionary item I took away from this delight of a book was what Kendra calls the "Magic Question"-buy the book to find out what it is, but basically it has helped me figure out the next best/right thing to do. This book is going to be a reference book. Something I pull out when I feel stuck. I devoured this book in the first reading and will go back to it again and again as I started implementing one idea at a time. The idea which works best for me at this moment.

This book is amazing!!! It is motivating and a fantastic took for helping you live your best life. She has guidelines that can be applied to any life situation and help you focus on what really matters while cutting out what doesn't. No one has time for everything and Kendra helps you figure out your priorities and spend time doing what you really love. As a homeschooling momma, this is sp important for me! Reading her book really inspired me and gave me direction on how I can make our home a happier and healthier place! I also was introduced to her podcast after reading this book and it is FABULOUS! I'm seriously addicted and you should be too!!

A great read during a time when many people are looking to streamline activities in and around the home. I found the book to be comical and vulnerable, Kendra's words felt like advice from a friend. As an educator, I found that the principle of "decide once" was really applicable to me personally and professionally.

Kendra has the best theories on how to tackle life. Be a genius about things you need to be and lazy about those you don't. I have been following Kendra for over a year on Instagram and listening to her podcast about the same amount of time. Buying her book was an automatic yes in my mind bc it meant having her tips handy on my bookshelf. I could flag and highlight away to remind myself. This book will be a yearly read to refresh my brain and adjust methods to fit current life. While we are in a unique time right now with COVID-19, Kendra's book actually offers help like she knew this was coming. But really she didn't but her tips work in all situations of life. They remind you to focus on the important and simplify in ways that work for you. I promise I'm not giving away all the goods here so go read it for yourself and you won't be disappointed. I also recommend following her on social media and listening to her podcast. They are all great tools to help you be a lazy genius.

If you’re on the fence about this book thinking “it’s just another self-help thing”, hesitate no longer! Kendra Adachi, host of The Lazy Genius Podcast, has gone further than the extra mile by giving us all the framework for Lazy Genius-ing LIFE the best way for yourself!
Y’all. You have got to read this!

Kendra is the Enneagram One this world needs. She takes the ordinary and mundane things and makes them more manageable. How? By teaching us to find OUR perfect way to do things. If you want a book of instructions - keep moving along because this isn’t it. This is a book of encouragement. A book about getting the daily things done in simple ways, digging in to what is important to your own individual routines, and finding new ways to be lazy about what doesn’t matter to you but still needs to get done. On a personal note, Kendra’s words have changed my life over the years of listening to her podcast and now reading her book. I have struggled with feeling like I’m simultaneously not enough and too much at the same time. I’ve felt trapped, like if I can’t do it better/best then I can’t try at all. Kendra has spoken grace, truth, and hot dogs into my life and helped me to see that I don’t have to be exhausted and throw in the towel. I can show up as myself. I can value what is important to me. I can let go of the things that aren’t. And most importantly, if I can’t do it well, I can still do it. I don’t have to be afraid to try and I don’t have to be ashamed if it flops. So if you’re wondering if you should read this book, the answer is yes.

Practical and down-to-earth, Kendra Adachi's book, The Lazy Genius Way is a fun, easy read chock-full of helpful principles to help you let go of what doesn't matter and embrace what does. Kendra gives you a lense through which to view your world and suggestions for how to streamline daily life to leave room for what is life-giving to YOU. Her frank, encouraging and oh-so-timely words, offer reassurance that you're not alone. Since reading The Lazy Genius Way, I've been contemplating how I can 'Lazy Genius' my life and am excited with the prospects. Kendra's book is not a one-size fits all program or a magic formula, but rather, a way of approaching life – custom fit for each and every reader. I am excitedly awaiting the arrival of my hard copy for another read through – one of many!

This book is practical, easy to read, and frankly a must-read for anyone who just needs a gentle nudge to make life improvements in easy, straightforward ways. Kendra doesn't give catch-all solutions---she gives strategies that help you find your own best solution in a way that helps you trust yourself more and come out having conquered a problem AND feeling confident in yourself and how you did it! Kendra is continually genuine and supportive throughout the book, sharing her own experiences honestly and encouraging the reader that they are enough. Her wisdom here is life-changing and simple. You WILL NOT regret taking the time to read this book. Be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don't---taking time to read this book is something that will really matter!

Goodness. This is the content I didn’t know I even needed. This is a very readable and relatable book about how to be lazy about unimportant or less important things, and genius about the important ones. I am re-examining so many areas of my hectic life in order to prioritize and focus most on the good stuff. I have since found the Lazy Genius podcast which I highly recommend as a daily listen.

Kendra's debut book was amazing! She provided you with 13 life-changing tips to help make your days as smooth as possible. Not only will her lazy genius ways help your life better, but it will allow more time and energy to focus on your purpose and your calling. I loved the layout of the book, with each chapter ending in a recap and one small challenge. Loved this book, and can't wait for more from Kendra!

I received and Advanced Readers Copy of this book from NetGalley, but all opinions expressed are my own.

I loved this book! Lots of great ideas that can be applied to a myriad of situations and life stages with zero judgement or pressure to be more than just myself! So glad there are authors like Kendra to help people without steamrolling over different priorities or ideals.

Kendra and this book are smart, funny, and so very practical. This book is very relevant to families with younger kids but we are empty nesters and there is really something for everyone no matter what stage of life. You can Lazy Genius anything and make your life - and how you want to live it - easier. No need to follow someone’s prescribed list of magical to-do’s. Just apply Kendra’s principles to the things that matter to you and ignore - be lazy - about the things that don’t. Genius Kendra! (Love her podcast The Lazy Genius too!)

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ I found myself with an empty house on a Saturday afternoon, what did I do? Ahh yes, read a book! I’ve seen @thelazygenius floating around and being recommended on pages I follow, so I figured I would check it out. Thanks to @netgalley @thelazygenius and @waterbrookmultnomah for the copy of this book!! For me, it wasn’t anything perhaps mind blowing but it was a wonderful reminder and refocus. Since March, I’ve lived in survival mode...what’s coming next? Forget plans or routines? This book was a reboot of not only simplifying and organizing all aspects of life. But also, this book was a reminder about the power of perspective and most of all to be kind to ourselves! It was a quick and uplifting afternoon read!

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I really enjoyed The Lazy Genius Way. There are many helpful tips to make your life easier and less stressful, but I think the most important takeaway for me was a change of mindset. Make decisions based on what matters to ME. It is so easy to get caught up in what we should do and how we should do it based on what others are doing. But I feel like I was just given permission to let all that go.

I plan to read this one again, and will probably buy myself a hard copy so I can highlight and make notes.

Thank you to NetGalley and WaterBrook for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I’ve been a fan of Kendra’s for years, and was beyond thrilled to read her first book! A self-help book that doesn’t tell you what to do, but how to look at your motives, and make the best choices for you. “Be a genius about the things that matter, and lazy about the things that don’t.” Full of practical helps and stories, but also full of grace and permission to be myself. I felt seen - but still loved, which is a delightful combo. Wish I could have given this to my new mom self a decade ago. Highly recommend. Thanks to NetGalley and Water Books for the arc.

This book! The Lazy Genius Way: Embrace What Matters, Ditch What Doesn't, and Get Stuff Done by Kendra Adachi. Wow, it is a must-read! ⁣
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She is like the cool big sister that still likes you and helps you when she's a teenager and you're not.
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I really enjoyed how calm and non-judgmental every chapter was. The "take it or leave it" stance is a warm and encouraging one!

This book isn't for you if your life and everything about it is smooth sailing. Nothing feels hectic and you still listen to all the advice that your cool big sister told you. (the good one, not the rebel!) If so, you can skip this one, but the other 99.99% of us will greatly benefit from this book!

I received an advanced reader copy from the publisher in exchange for my review.

I reviews on Barnes and Noble, too. Just taking several days to approve.

“Movement, not necessarily a finish line, is the new goal”

I would like to start off by saying thank you to NetGalley and WaterBrook & Multnomah for gifting me this eARC in exchange for an honesty review!

The Lazy Genius Way is about figuring out what is important to you and ignoring everything else. Some people love waking up at 5AM everyday and going for a run before work, but if you don’t than forget about it. You’re no less of a person. Some people think it’s important to keep their house looking brand new and spotless. If you like the more lived in look, then don’t feel guilty about inviting people over when it’s a little bit of a mess.

Kendra writes in such a fun and witty way that you feel like you’re getting advice from a close friend. She doesn’t make you feel bad for wanting the things you want, or for not caring about the things other people seem to think are crazy important.

I really liked her principle of “deciding once”. Out of everything in the book, I think this is the one thing I will actually put into practise. Make the same dinner every Sunday night to make the transition to the workweek easier. Where the same outfit every Monday to make Monday mornings easier, etc.

I found The Lazy Genius way very interesting and helpful at first but about halfway through I felt like I was reading the same information over again, just worded a different way.

Overall I did take away a few helpful tips from this book, and if you like self improvement books this is worth a read.

PS. Is putting beans in your chilli weird? I always thought beans were a main part of chilli, but Kendra made it sound like everyone thought she was crazy for doing it??

I wish this book was around when my kids were younger and still at home!

I stressed about "Mom Stuff": cooking, cleaning, school stuff, lunch, dinner, etc. The LGW and Kendra would have helped me so much. BUT you don't have to be a mom to learn life lessons from her-she's amazing that way!

Not great at cooking, like me, unless you have a step by step recipe? Kendra teaches how to rif and invent or adapt recipes yourself. WITHOUT the stress.

This isn't a "self help" book because Kendra just talks you through finding out what YOU want and what YOU love and how to make that a priority in life without failing at the other "must do" things.

Listen to her podcast and read this book!

I wasn’t sure if the book would be enough different from all the content on her podcast or blog, but it was 100% amazing. I can’t tell you the number of things I’ve highlighted or said “wow. Just wow. How did Kendra know what was bouncing around inside my head?” Loved it which is saying something because non-fiction “self-help” (it’s not really self-helpish) isn’t my jam but I loved this all the way to the end!