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madisongturner's review against another edition
3.0
This was an interesting look at how much we often think others are judging us for making decisions about what is best for us. However, often we are simply not on their minds as much as we feel we are. Cait delves into the shame of changing your mind or opting out when it feels as though others have expectations of you. However, I did feel as though this was less interesting and engaging than her other book. The premise of the book felt as though it was just another "stop caring what people think" type of self-help book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol and Addiction
danika004's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
mdorsey1206's review
3.0
Loved how the book emphasized the importance of slowing down and what it costs. I still loved “A Year of Less” a little more, but found important bits of information in this book as well.
becomingmari's review
3.0
The hiking info paired with the life advice felt a bit condescending if you know anything about wilderness survival. I thought that some of the changing your life & approach to life advice was interesting but buried under a lot of fluff and not as interesting content.
readyxaimsxfire's review
4.0
I’m already eager to start my first ever opt-out adventure tomorrow! (I figured I’d help myself a bit and pick the shortest month, because it’ll be a rough one for me). This book was an inspiring new way to look at changing yourself, small tweaks at a time...or large ones if you’re game. And I love that Cait related it all back to the easy metaphor of a hike up a mountain. I look forward to pulling off some of my own life parallels and maybe even one day visiting some of the locales described in the book! A great read if you feel you’re on the verge of changing your life, and you want to feel like you are not alone.
ezoots's review
2.0
I loved her first book. This one fell short the book equivalent of influencer ✨life hacks✨ if you know you know…if you don’t common sense steeped in impracticality. Like of course I want to have quite mornings and a dope stretch routine but I have 2 toddlers, 2 dogs, and a husband…
ashleynoble5's review
3.0
This had so much potential. It started out strong and turned into more of a rambling life story with characters you aren’t attached to, and a few inspirational quotes thrown in. I love the concept of “opting out” and having an intentional life but this was all over the place. I was expecting more.