I really enjoyed this book. I liked the writing style and the way the chapters were laid out. It was easy to follow and I found myself nodding in agreement with the author. It is a helpful resource to reassess, recalibrate, and retool! Definitely recommend checking this out.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the complimentary copy in exchange for my honest review.

This book gave great insights and stories on taking advantage of your laziness, would recommend for a quick little read.

I wanted to read this book based on what I have heard other people saying about it. How the ideas in this book have helped them manage their time and their stuff. This book ended up being a disappointment and not at all what I expected.

“The book in your hands right now is teaching you how to build a system, how to create a structure and rhythm around what matters.” Kendra Adachi herself is defining what this book is about. I found this system would be too hard to build, at least for myself. Maybe I’m trying too hard and making things too complicated. I do use some of what is in this book already. For example, “batch it” … is something I do ALL THE TIME and would recommend anyone else try this as well. So, over all, if you don’t already use the ideas in this book, this book might be helpful to you.

However, as a Christian, throughout the book and especially in the final few chapters of the book, I find some concerning concepts…scheduling rest and being kind to yourself. While these concepts are a part of the current popular culture right now and sound benign, are they Biblical? I would say yes and no. If you look at 2 Timothy 3 or Matthew 16:24-26, these concepts can be taken too far. So while I am all for taking care of yourself and being kind to yourself, just be careful that what you are doing is God’s will and not just your own.

Because this book was not at all what I expected it to be, I have given it 2 stars. It is well written, and may be helpful to others, it just wasn’t for me.

I have followed Kendra's podcast for a while. This book is a great compilation of her strategies. I've recommended the book to several friends and purchased the audio version for myself.

Thankyou to Netgalley and #kendraadachi for allowing me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.

This book was a great read. A type of self help book that outlines ways in which you can name what matters most in life and 'ditch what doesn't' finding a way to live your life in a productive way that benefits you to the max. This does not mean just not doing certain tasks you don't like but finding a way to complete them in a genius way that saves you time and brain space.

There were so many elements of this book I resonated with. Especially when reading about the importance of challenging that voice in your head that says you are not good enough. What is good for others may not be what is good for me and that is ok. Everyone has a different perception of those important things in life and this does not mean that they should be valued any more or less. This was a highlight for me as I spend a lot of time comparing myself and my home/work life to others when I should be working out what matters to me and my family and building on that.

Having recently moved house the section regarding putting everything in its place hit a spot for me. It has made me look at all the things I have yet to find a space for and really think whether they add value to my life or are becoming clutter. One man's trash is another man's treasure and all that!

I will be taking on many of her small steps and implementing them into my own day to day life in order to lazy genius my way through my days! I will most certainly be making more time for me and will remember that it is ok to be selfish sometimes. It doesn't make me a bad person/wife or mother!

"We have become a generation of women who are at peace with who we are, who encourage one another to move closer to our deepest identities and shed what's in the way."

I certainly would like to use this quote to enhance my own life and become at peace with who I am.

I recommend this book to anyone who feels they would like to find some small sustainable steps to bring peace and order to your home and mind.

This is a practical book that is fun to read with real life examples. I wish I would have had something like this when I was younger with kids - I think that is more the audience, But even this empty nester took away some solid suggestions on meal planning and time management. Kendra is sincere in all she does podcast, Instagram and this book stayed true to her character and I enjoyed it!

Kendra really is a genius! This book is so digestible, so easy to follow, and makes so much sense. I can't wait to implement her principles. I love how you can pair them together and put in systems without creating a big system! I can't wait to gift this book to all my friends.

A very helpful book to guide you into a process of choosing what works best for your current season.

The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi is a quick, practical read that I genuinely enjoyed. If I was to "name what matters," I'd include reading books like this one (and sharing them with friends)!

Thank you, NetGalley for a copy of The Lazy Genius Way. I thought this book did a great job of providing the reader with actual tasks that could improve day to day life. The author outlines easy ideas of how to make your day more productive and less stressful. Thinking about what matters most to you can drive your daily tasks and implementing the author's strategies can lead to a more enjoyable life. Highly recommend.

The Lazy Genius Way is a how-to book without being your typical "how-to" book. It lays out specific, actionable steps to truly revitalize the mundane and make life more enjoyable. Kendra speaks in understanding the struggles of the every person and while I don't have kids, I never felt like her advice was inapplicable.

Every young mom needs The Lazy Genius Way, I wished I had it when I was in that stage of life! I love the tips she gives to make life easier for women in tips to be more efficient and know deserve your time the most. You may not use all her suggestions, buy I know you will. The biggest take away I got form the book is that we don't change our habits or improve our lives instantly, it takes small changes to get to them!

I received a complimentary copy of The Lazy Genius Way through NetGalley, but all opinions are my own.

I took notes while reading and have a feeling this is a book I'll revisit often! Encouraging and empowering, Kendra Adachi hits just the right balance between offering practical solutions that make sense without becoming prescriptive--leaving each reader room to decide how the principles she shares fit into their own life. Just enough of the suggestions are things I already do in my daily life to lend credibility to the rest. The simple idea of taking time to stop and think about what really matters, has already shifted my perspective and I am looking forward to applying the Lazy Genius thought process to some stuck areas in my own life.

Thank you to WaterBrook & Multnomah and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book.
I enjoyed Adachi's book. It had practical, accessible tips for any household. That said, the majority of tips were more reminders of things I'd already known so I would recommend for maybe a newer mom or housewife.

(I received a free ARC as part of the launch team). I enjoyed this book. There is a bit of overlap with her podcast, but I like the written format. Lots of practical takeaways!

The Lazy Genius Way is practical and personal. It read more like a narrative than a manual which was wonderful.
Kenda Adachi helps readers work smarter not harder while maintaining their sanity.

Kendra gives practical, helpful bits of advice with humor and honesty. She breaks down how to thoughtfully approach some of the areas of friction in our lives that we just deal with, without always realizing there is an easier (and often intuitive) way to look at these areas differently. This will be a re-read for me whenever I feel the need to tweak some areas of my life, and I have already recommended it to several friends!

I love reading books about productivity, motivation, and aspirational thinking. That said, while Kendra Adachi’s The Lazy Genius Way is a book that certainly fits this category, it takes a somewhat coddling approach in how it encourages the reader to be productive.

This book didn’t tell me anything I didn’t already know. I didn’t particularly feel more motivated after reading it, but that means it wasn’t the book for me. Other readers who are looking for a gentle, hand-holding, permissive introduction into productivity books may very likely enjoy this book, and I encourage them to give it a try.

What I enjoyed most about this book is how it caters to readers who may feel discouraged when reading super-hyped, “If I can do this, so can you, and you should do all it in 5 days” kind of productivity books. The Lazy Genius Way is a gentle nudge for those readers who are taking tentative steps towards feeling more productive in their lives and want to self-congratulate for reading a book about productivity.

Thirteen tips culminate the “Lazy Genius Way.” Through the use of anecdotes from her personal life, Adachi shares these principles to illustrate that it’s okay for women (often, specifically mothers) to be messy and imperfect, and the best way to be productive is to determine what that means to you and work towards that goal one step at a time.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars rounded up. I get a little nervous when I read a book written by a popular blogger, simply because in my experience bloggers rarely deliver quality book-form content but end up overhyped and on best-seller lists regardless because they have a pre-established fan base . In this case, the book was an enjoyable read and I think it works. K.Adachi is obviously a smart and lovely person, and she does have some great insights and common sense practicality that is useful. If you find yourself needing a pep talk because you're overwhelmed and easily distracted, this book may deeply resonate with you, especially if you're in a similar season of life as Kendra is. It has several truisms that we all need to be reminded of at times. Women in a different season, or who are already finding themselves equipped with rhythms and patterns that keep their lives flowing smoothly, may find it less useful and that's OK. It's a book that is at its best when it isn't trying too hard to be all things to everyone or trying to go too deeply with what is essentially a method of systems. Yes systems and priorities work. Yes, they make things easier when life is smooth and when life is turbulent. But they alone are not the things that heal us, even as they help us stay afloat and functional. Kendra knows this, I think, and touches on what really matters when she closes the book with her faith-filled perspective. I like her writing here, but would have preferred to see this narrative more consistently woven throughout. Perhaps it was saved to the end in an effort to be inclusive for readers of all backgrounds, but it's truly where she is at her best.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

I adore Kendra, she has helped me be a lazy genius about so many things AND to know that it’s okay to be lazy about things that aren’t important to me. I preordered this book the moment I saw that it was available. It does not disappoint! While Kendra’s podcast focuses on a different thing to be a lazy genius about, the book is about applying 13 principles to being a lazy genius throughout your life. Her writing is honest and approachable. I can’t wait to read it again!