If you follow any momstagram or momtok accounts, you're already familiar with Kendra's philosophy. I think this, as with all self-help books, is probably the closest that I will ever get to something that works for me. I am neither lazy nor a genius, but I still struggle to reconcile how to highlight the parts of me that are genius and to eliminate the parts that are decidedly lazy. In all of my ADHDness, I struggle with analysis paralysis. Deciding what really is important to me is like asking me to pick a favorite child. Impossible. The same is true with all of the things that I am supposed to be doing. While Kendra's ideas don't work 100% for me, nothing will ever fit that bill. I think there are some sound takeaways and thoughtful moments--especially if you are new to the Lazy Genius pod-o-sphere!

This is an excellent book to add to the self-help genre. It's realistic and truly helpful. Of course, not every tip or suggestion will work for every person, but it is packed full of great information. I loved getting to know a bit more about the author through her examples where she's learned from her mistakes. The format of the book is easy to read and easy to skip around to parts that might be most helpful to you when re-reading in the future. Kendra also has a Lazy Genius podcast that I highly recommend for anyone who enjoys this book. The Lazy Genius Way is a book I will recommend to friends and family for all stages of life. It's one I will revisit many times in the future as well. Highly recommend!

Lazy Genius life hacks 101! Well written and distinctive voice to the book. I would definitely recommend this to those who feel a bit scattered

If I was to compare this book to the other self help book I was reading, I guess what really stood out was how very distinct the writer's voice is in this one. I heard they host a podcast, which sounds great and kind of makes sense - they have a message to say and know exactly how to say it. I also really appreciate how the book doesn't focus on things you *should* do to streamline your life but gives you suggestions/recommendations on how you can make moves into a more optimized life (not exactly in those words, but...you get what I mean)

Although I am a seasoned mother or 7 and a have been a homemaker for over 30 years, I still enjoyed reading this book on our recent trip. The chapters are short, very practical and interlaced with personal stories. I must admit that I did not really learn anything new for myself, rather I found out that I have been doing many of these things for years. Still it was nice to see why some of these things were working well for me :)

What I did appreciate (and is different than many of the other homemaking books and blog I read over the years) is the fact that the author did not force every reader into a certain way of doing things and setting that up to be the only "right" way. Rather she gave a principle and then encouraged the reader to think about her own priorities and preferences and make her own system according to it.

I would recommend this book for young moms and homemakers who are struggling to find their own system or are failing to follow someone else's system and think it is their fault.

Totally worth it. The way the book teaches principles rather than adding to my to do list is transformational! I’ve found that the lazy genius questions have crept into my everyday thoughts, helping me focus on what matters instead of what doesn’t, which also leads to being kinder to myself! It’s sparked some great conversation among friends about how to create routines and more. Highly recommend!

This book gave me permission to not feel guilty about the lazy hacks I've found in my own life, and even gave me more ideas about things I can do to make things easy for myself. I have depression, and this means major unending fatigue, so any place I can be lazy I will take and this book told me it's ok to do what I need to do to function. This book was actually recommended by a friend and I will recommend it to my friends as well.

Kendra writes with wit and compassion for everyone who is struggling to keep up the appearance that we have been conditioned we need to meet. She tells us that we can invite our friends and family into our true lives, which are often a mess, and that this form of true authenticity will lead to deepened relationships.

I recieved a free copy of this book for review from NetGalley, all opinions are my own.

I can't even begin to describe how much I LOVE this book! A serious game changer. Highly recommend this to anyone who is looking to streamline a few things to have more time for the things that really matter.

Love everything “the lazy genius” does! A must-read for making things happen in your daily life. Paying attention to what matters to you and making your life work for YOU!

Thank You to NetGalley for the ARC.

I enjoyed reading this book and and noted some tips/tricks to use in my life. It was an easy and quick read. It focused on not needing to be perfect, but instead focusing on what matters most. The author was funny and I discovered her Instagram and podcast.

The lazy genius way is an absolute joy! I have been reading a chapter a week and have found a bunch of great to tips to make my life easier! It is easy to read and offers many great tips/hacks to make life easier!

Thank you to Netgalley and WaterBrook & Multnomah for the digital advanced readers copy! I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I love this book. I have read it or portions of it at least multiple time. Kendra is clever and funny and she has great ideas on how to simplify life while not completely ditching the things that are important to us.

This is a great book to sort out your everyday life. It is very simple to follow and stick to with lots of simple steps at the end of each chapter. The author shares her own stories in every chapter to explain the concept and that acts as an example to follow. Even though I practice most of the things mentioned in the book it was a good affirmation to read it. It felt more catering to mothers as there was plenty of examples about kids and parents but I guess the author was sharing her own experiences. It could have been cut short imo as there were many chapters which felt like had repetitive content.

While there are some tips that might benefit a SAHM with young kids, on the whole, this book didn't break any new ground or start a revolution, unfortunately. Very telling to not say much throughout, and the ideas it asks the reader to espouse aren't really genius-level at all. While they may work, it strikes more like a stroke of luck made 'this' work than anything else

Review: Lazy Genius Way
Author: Kendra Adachi

Rating: ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5

This book is a must read for any mom/houseparent who is overwhelmed exhausted and confused at how they will ever get it all done.

The systems that Kendra suggests are totally revolutionary in their approach- and they will challenge you to reevaluate what really matters the most.
Save yourself time, money and most of all your mental health!! And apply some of Kendra’s ideas!!

The Lazy Genius Way is a game changer. I was halfway doing maybe a third of the suggestions, (which I thought was pretty cool) but definitely learned a lot.

I love how practical the author's methods are, and how flexibly they are designed so that you can customize them for yourself. No hard and fast 'only have 30 books' rules to freak out someone 🙋🏼‍♀️who has that many on the nightstand.

Figure out what matters to you, then run through these principles to make things flow better, and not worry about the parts that don't matter (to you).

I felt seen, and cared about as I read this. And I loved the subtle faith elements that undergird the process of becoming a lazy genius.

I received an e-copy of the book from net galley and chose to review it here. All thoughts are my own. I chose to buy a hardcopy for myself after reading it.

First of all, I must apologize for the extremely late review. Admittedly I was in the launch group for this book and realized now years later that giving feedback within NetGalley was even a thing. So I am adding in my review below:

I was lucky to get to be a part of the launch group for this book and I must say thank goodness Kendra wrote this! As a new mom to a baby and a 2 year old, I need all of the tips I can get on how to be a Lazy Genius. Kendra's LG principals are truly LIFE CHANGING. Her examples peppered throughout each principal are so helpful as sometimes most of us, and especially the high achieving Type A personalities, can tend to overcomplicate things. I too have thought that in order to do yoga you must be in a dark room, in the quiet, and practice a minimum of 45 minutes....but Kendra has it figured out here. Small steps done everyday do work for longer and more sustainable change. This has been an eye opening book, and one that I can guarantee that I will re-read again and again throughout the seasons of my life.

I adoreddddd this book! I usually don't fly through non-fiction books but I loved Kendra's writing style and the hugely practical tips filled throughout this book. Be genius about the important things that matter to you & lazy about the things that don't. Such a simple concept but a bit harder in practice but I'm looking forward to trying to put it to good use. Huge thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.

This books stems from the authors own experience with being overwhelmed. She is passionate about what she is writing about. I didn't find her ideas original because I've been pratciing some of these things for a very long time. But if you are a new mother or a wife or just a person with a lot on your plate and are overwhelmed this book will help you prioritize what's important.

This was humorous. I caught myself relating to this thought process fast more than I imagined.
Good entertainment