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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
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relaxing
I don't read a lot of this genre. Thinking too much about thinking isn't my jam. That being said, I really connected with the chapter about the need for play, rest, and creativity. Some fave highlights from the book. "What if we are normal and quiet and happy? Does that count?" "When we numb the dark, we numb the light." "Gratitude without practice is like faith without works. It's not alive." And the idea of not relishing joy because you are afraid it will all come crushing down isn't how we are supposed to live.
hopeful
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informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
This was a different read for me and I enjoyed that it did not read like a self help book. I’ve learned so much from this little gem and of of those things is that I should not compare myself to others and allow myself my vulnerabilities.
Can’t wait to check out more of her work.
Can’t wait to check out more of her work.
challenging
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I love Brene's books. This one was great and a quick read. My only criticism is that her books are repetitive but in some ways I enjoy her driving points home. This book was laid out well and really is helping me evolve as a person.
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The book went a little faster than I would have liked but I appreciated most of the messages and found ways to apply and think about a lot of them
Brene Brown's books and TED talks inspire and horrify me. (Inspire as in motivate me to be real, horrify me as in they motivate me to be real in front of OTHER PEOPLE) . This short, bloggy style book appealed to me because it was easy to read in snippets and simply by carrying it around for a couple of days, I was able to finish it quickly.
What I liked- the concept of "whole hearted living". This was brilliant to me, the idea of living in an intentional, mindful, "all-in" way instead of shrinking back. I have frequently held back in several areas of my life for a myriad of reasons and this inspired me to cut that nonsense out, commit to whatever it is or get out.
The chapters about shame, self-compassion, and authenticity held no new info but were certainly worthwhile reminders. I really was intrigued by her chapter on the various ways that we numb, take the edge off, and how it's damaging and that this idea that you have to say that you are ADDICTED to whatever it is you use to numb can be ludicrous and not true. It's a spectrum and not necessarily either being addicted to something or not. (obviously true addiction that ruins your ability to function is a totally different book) .
I struggled a bit with her ideas on a slower lifestyle and cutting back at work and sacrificing the expensive boats and designer clothing in order to have a more meaningful life. While I am sure this is true of a small percentage, the vast majority of Americans are not working heaps of hours to pay for their house in the Hamptons but to provide health care, nutritious food and safe housing. Also the vast majority of those in the labor force do not have the flexibility of setting their own schedules or cutting back on hours. I would like to read more advice on how to relax into the chaos and find the joy while experiencing the hectic pace of life because for most of us, not working or hiring out chores isn't a valid option
What I liked- the concept of "whole hearted living". This was brilliant to me, the idea of living in an intentional, mindful, "all-in" way instead of shrinking back. I have frequently held back in several areas of my life for a myriad of reasons and this inspired me to cut that nonsense out, commit to whatever it is or get out.
The chapters about shame, self-compassion, and authenticity held no new info but were certainly worthwhile reminders. I really was intrigued by her chapter on the various ways that we numb, take the edge off, and how it's damaging and that this idea that you have to say that you are ADDICTED to whatever it is you use to numb can be ludicrous and not true. It's a spectrum and not necessarily either being addicted to something or not. (obviously true addiction that ruins your ability to function is a totally different book) .
I struggled a bit with her ideas on a slower lifestyle and cutting back at work and sacrificing the expensive boats and designer clothing in order to have a more meaningful life. While I am sure this is true of a small percentage, the vast majority of Americans are not working heaps of hours to pay for their house in the Hamptons but to provide health care, nutritious food and safe housing. Also the vast majority of those in the labor force do not have the flexibility of setting their own schedules or cutting back on hours. I would like to read more advice on how to relax into the chaos and find the joy while experiencing the hectic pace of life because for most of us, not working or hiring out chores isn't a valid option
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced