I got this audiobook through NetGalley and it’s such a great, heartfelt message to millennial women. I love the permission to give yourself a break. The narrator is chatty and fun sounding. I didn’t love the discussion of unequal domestic labor, not because it’s not true but because this topic is one that saps my will to go on. But I really loved the book and I do recommend it.

Thank you, NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this ARC audiobook for review. This book was a perfect read at the holidays as everyone wants to accomplish everything- all the holiday parties, gifts, shows! Reading this reminded me to SLOW down and just stop trying sometimes for perfect or for everything cause it’s fricking exhausting and just be present and happy with what you have. The author is not saying not to try and go for for what what you want, but sometimes, we just get overwhelmed in the go and the trying that we need to step back and take a minute to just breathe.

I really liked this book and think everyone should read it. It explains so much about navigating life in a way that's incredibly relatable. The author’s narration was especially enjoyable, I love when authors narrate their own work because it adds a personal touch and depth to the experience.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for allowing me to hear this ALC in exchange for my honest opinion.
How to Stop Trying by Kate Williams will be released Feb 25th and is narrated by the author themselves.

I absolutely loved the narration of this book. When an author narrates their own work, it brings an extra layer of authenticity and emotion—it feels like their words truly come to life. The message resonated deeply with me: women, and people in general, need to stop chasing endless achievements to feel worthy or fulfilled. Instead, let's embrace the joy of simply living and appreciating what we already have!

What’s a great read. Personally couldn’t have read this at a better time. So good, so relatable. Readers are really going to enjoy this one.

How to Stop Trying is a book I will be recommending to my entire audience, every mother friend I have, and female in my life. As an elder millennial, I deeply, wholeheartedly relate to every idea Williams brings forward, from the notion that we are conditioned to be people pleasers from moment one to the 'you're never going to win but never stop trying' mentality we're forced to live with as wives, mothers, and women daily in American society. This story will resonate with so many women who are overworked, riddled with guilt, and feeling like no matter what we do, we will never be enough. I highly recommend this book!

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for sending me an audio-ARC of How to Stop Trying in exchange for review.

3.75 stars

This book takes a deep look into hustle culture and all of the societal expectations placed on us— specifically women.

I’ve definitely been guilty of all things discussed in this book but really it is okey to step back and accept that we don’t constantly need to be pushing ourselves “try and try again” like for real sometimes just give up and move on. Speeding through life from task to task not only IS exhausting but you really do miss out on a lot. After listening to this I think I will try to relax a little more and not put too much pressure on myself. This was very realistic and quick, I flew through it. Macmillan does always choose wonderful narrators though, at times it didn’t feel like I was listening to an audiobook but instead having a heart-to-heart with a close friend.


Thank you so much!

I really enjoyed this audiobook! I loved the author's approach to stop trying so damn hard at things that don't matter, impositions we put on ourselves (mostly women) and society tells us we need to care about.