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itskaylie's review against another edition
3.0
There is a correct way to read this book. Unfortunately, it is not how I read it. What you need to do is buy the paper copy and periodically thru the month choose a challenge to add to your day. DO NOT read this book in 3 days for book club.
Overall it was not what I expected. I think there’s some good practices to add if you are looking to enhance your “noticing.” Not a book though with any “real” info.
Overall it was not what I expected. I think there’s some good practices to add if you are looking to enhance your “noticing.” Not a book though with any “real” info.
dewey_scrapper's review against another edition
5.0
I liked this book so much that I'm going to buy my own copy.
caropullen's review against another edition
5.0
How many books have changed your everyday life for the better? I don't mean books that have given you a spiritual awakening or whatever - I mean books that have changed the normcore experience of say a random Tuesday morning so it's just a little more magical, a little more curious, a little more colourful.
This book has had me conducting playful experiments on my own life in various ways for about 3 months now - I have spent ten minutes looking out of the window I most persistently ignore. I have collected photos of 'things growing on walls' and I now notice things growing on walls everywhere I go. I have been inspired to make art after being stuck for some time.
My main takeaway is we actually do have power over how we direct our attention.
"You may learn something about yourself in what you notice."
This book has had me conducting playful experiments on my own life in various ways for about 3 months now - I have spent ten minutes looking out of the window I most persistently ignore. I have collected photos of 'things growing on walls' and I now notice things growing on walls everywhere I go. I have been inspired to make art after being stuck for some time.
My main takeaway is we actually do have power over how we direct our attention.
"You may learn something about yourself in what you notice."
ryn82_wmvun_49's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
christie_esau's review against another edition
4.0
This is a 'keep on your desk' sort of book, and thus my reading of it suffered by virtue of listening to the audiobook. That said, I think the practices in this book are broad reaching and could be very helpful! Especially if you undertake a practice, for example, every day or week. A great foray into principles of being present without being explicitly about mindfulness.
xsleepyshadows's review against another edition
There is an audiobook available but I wouldn't recommend it. I think you could get more from this to read it or skim.
Reminds me a bit of [b:52 Small Changes for the Mind: Improve Memory * Minimize Stress * Increase Productivity * Boost Happiness|27750595|52 Small Changes for the Mind Improve Memory * Minimize Stress * Increase Productivity * Boost Happiness|Brett Blumenthal|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1447042273l/27750595._SX50_.jpg|43980061]
Reminds me a bit of [b:52 Small Changes for the Mind: Improve Memory * Minimize Stress * Increase Productivity * Boost Happiness|27750595|52 Small Changes for the Mind Improve Memory * Minimize Stress * Increase Productivity * Boost Happiness|Brett Blumenthal|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1447042273l/27750595._SX50_.jpg|43980061]
dljmsw's review against another edition
3.0
Definitely not for me. I’m not sure how this made it on my “to read” list, but maybe it is Squam related. I disliked it, but recognize that I’m probably not the intended audience, hence the three stars. If this is your sort of thing, you’ll probably enjoy it.
The author writes, “Art is everywhere, if you say so.” Although I get it, my core strongly disagrees with this statement. I know artists and this theory really undermines their talent.
One nice thing, actually stopped reading this at 20%, which is something I never do. So, oddly empowering.
The author writes, “Art is everywhere, if you say so.” Although I get it, my core strongly disagrees with this statement. I know artists and this theory really undermines their talent.
One nice thing, actually stopped reading this at 20%, which is something I never do. So, oddly empowering.