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“Who you are is defined by the next decision you make, not the last one.”

“You cannot control the circumstances of your life; you can only control your reaction to them.”

It took me 3 tries to read this book but during and after Hurricane Ida I needed something different. It can be a little preachy at times but I learned a ton from this and am now using it in my everyday life!

I actually really loved this book and keep coming back to it.

#motivates #maycharacters @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

At the surface, this book fires up your ambitions & helps you feel like you can accomplish them--which is amazing. Rachel Hollis provides helpful nuggets of how to make time for your goals and shut out the naysayers in your life. With that said, I found this book very repetitive and like a constant humblebrag. And I questioned how much Hollis was exaggerating her accomplishments as soon as she said that she's read 70k novels in her lifetime. ⬇️

My Rating: 4.5/5
I listened to the audiobook during my drive to and from work over the past several days. I think I would like to buy the book as well sometime in the near future, so I can highlight and take notes. Like with the last book I finished, I went in blind. I guess I thought it was a memoir like Wild, or some other of the sort. I'm not big on self-help, but I would say that this actually inspired me to make some changes in my life. ❤

Yes, a new Hollis book!

Don't live in the past. We can always remake ourselves.

Recently, I asked my mom to help me with my laundry. I felt 100% embarrassed to ask for help, but feel so much better having it done. Now I am able to have a fresh start and keep up.

#quotsyjul20
I have a 6yo. I can't even tell you how many times I've felt Mommy guilt. At least once a week since before he was even born.

#Goals
1. Write a book (I know, cliche, but it's always been a dream.) I have a BA in English, and wish I pursued that instead of my current profession.
2. Own a house that "fits" me. I don't need a mansion to make me happy.
3. I'd love to narrate audiobooks. I've always enjoyed reading out loud to others from a young age.

What are your #goals ?

She has some good points, but I am just not a fan.

Self introspection in a down to life way.

I had a hard copy and listened to the audiobook...I just finished this on the way home from work tonight. I really enjoyed listening to the audio version, listening to the author read her book and share some wonderful insights and wisdom and I love Rachel's honesty! I look forward to reading/listening to more by this author. I have Girl, Wash your Face "on deck" ☺️

I loved girl, wash your face so I was all in on this book. While I didn‘t love it as much as the first it still had a great message and many things hit home!

If you loved Girl, Wash Your Face then this is a must read! I always enjoy her words of wisdom and she‘s just so real, honest, relatable, and inspirational. Some of it felt a bit repetitive at times but I don‘t mind hearing great advice over as the more you hear something positive, the more it sticks in your brain. I really hope she writes another self help book soon!

This book was good but different...Didn‘t enjoy it as much as the first or maybe I just enjoyed it in a different way...It‘s more tactical and practical advice than pure inspiration...but I still liked it and would recommend it!

I have to say I really enjoyed this kick in the butt .. er‘ I mean book!! It really resonated with me and all the excuses I have and how to go about being a better version of my adorable self!! If you liked her first book, then you must read this one! #rachelhollis #asskicking #readingrocks

Does anyone have a favorite Podcast they listen to? I listen to Rachel Hollis. I just got into podcasts. Any other suggestions?

#MarchMadness #Apology

4 books about apologies & saying I‘m sorry from my stacks. I am sorry to say that I have not read any of them yet! 😉

“I don‘t think the goal is to be balanced. I think the goal is to be centered. Centered means that you feel grounded and at peace with yourself. Centered means you can‘t be knocked off balance regardless of how chaotic things become.”
#quote

1. So far, it‘s the only topic of conversation and buying toilet paper was seen as a big accomplishment.
2. What‘s sufficient? But yes, at least for the meantime.
3. No but didn‘t have any to begin with
4. Lots of things including tagged
5. Haven‘t watched many movies this year.

Starting this today, early for a brunch date and making use of the time

Finished one book, on to the next.

Loved it!

“If it's not a hell yes, it's a no“

She gives lots of advice, useful tips and how to utilize them in a no nonsense way. This book is broken down in three sections Excuses To Let Go Of, Behaviors To Adapt, and Skills To Acquire. I enjoyed the personal experiences she shared. Her writing style and voice was fun and upbeat.

“The problem is that you're letting a short-term choice become your long-term decision“

🎶Express yourself, don't repress yourself🎶

#humannature
#movember
@Cinfhen

Well this works for #sorry #MOvember @Cinfhen ! It's up for a Goodreads award for this year.

While this book is better than the last one “Wash Your Face” because it has more action plans laid out behind the concepts she went over, it is still a meh for me. It‘s a book with all the ideas and implementation plans largely borrowed from other good books and then mixed and mashed into this one. The Excuses part is authentically from the author. But I‘ve already heard enough of them from her last book. Let‘s have something NEW.

This book is seriously blowing my mind! It‘s a great pep talk before I start work for the day.

I guess I don‘t apologize enough so I‘ll start here ... confession .... I‘m creating a Goodreads shelf called ... DNF ... and this is my first book. So it‘s 7.5 audiobook hours. Just over 1 hour into it last night I fell asleep. So today I restarted the book. At 2 hours 12 minutes I returned it. I‘m sorry, didn‘t like it at all. I wanted to! I liked her book about washing your face enough to want to borrow this one but nope. Sorry Hoopla -⭐️1/2

Love love this book. I originally borrowed the book from the library and then bought the book so I could make notes in it.

Another quote from this book. The writing is so amazing!

So this happened.....

"Mile markets are achievable steps." Such a great quote & something I often forget!

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” #booksof2019 #getreadingalready #girlstopapologizing

Full review of the tagged book over on the blog today!

https://toritalksbooksandmore.blogspot.com

I listened to the audio book. The bonus was it is author narrated. She has amazing passion for her platform/mission and I very much enjoyed listening to her on my way to work each morning. It was like having my very own motivational coach! I will miss the encouraging words coming through my speakers every morning. With that said, she has so much helpful information that I now intend to buy the book. It‘s one of those you want as a reference book.

I started this audio book today. Lovin‘ it! It is author narrated and I can see why she does well as a motivational speaker!

1. girl, stop apologizing; big little lies; clash of kings. 2. big fan of the daily. 3. uneducated! #weekendreads

June 12, 2019 Hello! Checking in for a brief moment because I am on p167 out of 206 (not counting the Bonus Chapter). In all, the book has 224 pages. NOT BAD. As one can see when they pick up this book, it is hard cover but the content is extremely understandable and concise. It feels like the author is talking to you in-person! SO GOOD ugh

I got this one from a Goodreads giveaway. I enjoyed it. I really Ike‘s her first book and I like the way she says things and what she has to say in general. I love her attitude and experiences , but not sure if we needed a full second book by her with such similar subject matter.

June 7, 2019 I have already started to dive into the books I bought yesterday!!! This is either the second book by Rachel Hollis or first book?! Idk tbh haha I am just loving her books because I enjoy self help books and advice books ( in addition to Young Adult books )