Thank you to Waterbrook Press and NetGalley for the electronic review copy of this great book. This book is a wonderful guide with multiple simple, sometimes obvious suggestions how to make one’s life easier. Could be a great gift for the newlyweds or anyone starting an adult life on their own.

The Lazy Genius Way is a self-help book written by Kendra Adachi.

Summary: This book is written for women who feel overwhelmed in life. The author details out steps to help you accomplish what is most important to you and the life you lead, while ditching the stuff that doesn’t really matter.

My Thoughts: I thought this book was very good. Even though I already do a lot of the included tips already, I felt the book was a good reminder to focus on what’s important to you-and not others.

The text is engaging, gives helpful examples from the author’s own life, and includes humor along the way.

Most importantly, the author does a fabulous job of dishing out advice in a practical and very encouraging way.

I enjoyed it, and definitely think it is worth the read-especially if you feel life is a bit out of control and need to narrow down your focus to what really matters to you.

I would like to thank WaterBrook & Multnomah for providing me with a free digital copy of this book in exchange for my review. Thank you!

Special thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing a digital review copy of this book. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi is the book I needed in my arsenal right after I had kiddo #1. Now as a mom with 3 young kiddos, I found this book absolutely helpful in so many ways that I went out and bought it Halfway into reading the arc. It isn’t written specifically for a mama reader, but it is definitely a great book for any parent with elementary age or younger kids. The book is titled, The Lazy Genius Way, but I think it could probably be just as aptly called The Tired Genius Way. Because that is what I am most of the time…tired.

Figuring Out What Matters
The chapters are organized into Lazy Genius Principles and for each principle, Adachi breaks down how she applied the principle in her own life, opportunities where you could apply the principle, then there is a recap and it ends with one small step. That one small step is powerful for those of us who are or may be neurodivergent and often find themselves swinging the pendulum of hyper focusing on projects to abandoning them and becoming overwhelmed. The small step gives you an opportunity to try out her suggestions in a manageable way,

Mental Permission To Let Go Of Things That Don’t Work
So many guilt trips, so little time. Americans treat mothers like trash. I said what I said. And part of that includes all of the big and small guilt traps women are faced with every day. If you don’t do this, or do this a certain way, then you aren’t doing it right mentality.

This book helps you simplify your life through decision-making. You reflect on what works and what tends to fail in your family situation. Then you apply the principle and keep what works and finally leave behind what always hasn’t. Sometimes we do things because of tradition or just because we’ve never thought about doing them differently. My eyes were opened repeatedly on areas I could release myself from and try something new that might work better.

Finding Balance Between Hyperfocus And Healthy Productivity
I swear every time I read another great idea that I wanted to try of Kendra’s, there she is in the very next paragraph telling me to slow my roll. LOL! She know her readers so well. That “slow down” is the part that so many of us probably don’t do, or I will just speak for myself and say that I am the reader who will jump up mid-paragraph to go try out something and forget that there is a long-term commitment and plan that needs to go along with it if it’s going to actually be a good solution.

Final Thoughts
Loved this book! I am getting ready to read her companion book The Lazy Genius Kitchen. Trust me when I say this, either buy your own copy or get a notebook ready to take notes. Because if you are in a similar season of life that I am in — mommy, young kids, working, etc — you will definitely find some helpful tips.

Love the author’s down to earth perspective and practical tips! This book is filled with actionable strategies to streamline your life.

There were some great gems in here, and it was very gently written as a guiding framework and not a step-by-step regiment. My favorite concept is “decide once”. Don’t waste brain space and energy on a decision once you’ve committed to an answer. Also, assign everything its proper place, use routine to your advantage, and -most importantly - make the changes that are important to you. Small, smart steps can get you set up for success and meaningful changes. The author was relatable and gave heartfelt anecdotes throughout the book. I will be referencing it for a time to come! I hope to be more of a lazy genius - I already am a huge arbiter of “work smarter, not harder”. Would recommend!

The Lazy Genius is a great book for those who need motivation to get more done or want to get certain things done. Its also a great way to get ideas for hacks on how to do things.

And while I am not the target audience for all of these tasks I can use the ideas in my own life and modify them accordingly.

A solid, useful guide to getting more done in a more efficient/effective way.

*Author also has a podcast which is fun.

The Lazy Genius Way is basically a handbook of easy hacks to make everything in life more simple. Not only was it enjoyable to read, but there are so many pearls of wisdom to make life genuinely easier, that you often find yourself thinking “why didn’t I think of that?!” It’s really like the self-help book you always needed but didn’t know how much you needed it! I think I’ll be going back to read this one often. I highly recommend!

Thank you so much to the publisher and Author for gifting me this gem in exchange for my honest review! It couldn’t have come at a better time!

This was a really interesting take on the hustle, motivated style of books that are going around and I think it is something way more relatable for the average person. I liked her concepts and approaches and I believe that I will use them in my own life now. I like that the style is more to keep moving something that really is what life is about. I enjoyed this read and I would recommend it to someone who is not highly motivated but motivated or wants to be motivated.

Such a helpful book. The Lazy Genius Way ideas make sense, and the presentation is to start small. I love the repeated encouragement and examples of doing things slowly and building on the repetition. The book had a lot of great ideas to offer and feels manageable because you spend time thinking about the things or areas that matter the most to you and then let the rest be.

I have been listening to Kendra’s podcast for about a year, so I was excited to finally get my hands on her first book, “The Lazy Genius Way.” I love Kendra and her writing style. While it could be considered a “self help” book- it isn’t filled with the usual tropes of someone telling you how to be a better person.

She describes systems and provides helpful examples to guide you in finding your own way to figure out what matters to you- and make it a priority!

Yes, it does skew towards Moms in suburban America, but that’s me! So it’s a 5/5. I only have one kid so far and she’s only 6 months- and I got tons of great ideas for when I have older kids.

Thank you Kendra for writing this down and for sharing your gifts with us!!!

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Love this book, Kendra and all things Lazy Genius. The books changes your perspective and gives many helpful tips. I was able to think about efficiency in my home and work in a different way. I look forward to much more from this author in years to come.

Overall, I liked this book. Although not all of the things discussed in the book were applicable to me as I am a college student and do not have a family and home to care for, it was still an enjoyable read. I enjoyed learning about the author's life and am interested in checking out her podcast. I like the concept of the novel, making the things you care about a priority and figuring out the rest along the way.

I really settled in and took my time with this book and, man, am I glad that I did. Kendra has such an accessible way of presenting ways to make your life work for you that I just LOVE. Was a fan of the podcast fist, so I highly recommend listening to that as well. There are 200+ episodes that will help you continue on this journey. Loved this and will recommend to friends + family!

The author offers 13 ways to live a more fulfilled life, in what she calls the "Lazy Genius Way". These principles are all illustrated through real-life situations she has gone through. Although I found some of the principles to be useful and resonated with several passages, I just couldn't connect to it as a whole.

This is a great guide to prioritizing that can apply to most people! I have been a long time listener of Kendra’s podcast & this did not disappoint!

Love this book. Love the title and the concept it is a book truly after my heart. Its a must read guide on focusing on what matters and ditching what doesn't and how you can get your life in order your way. Best part is when Adachi basically said you have to focus on what matter to you to do it well and get it down if you focus on everything . It will not be done well. Its just a great read.

Love this approach to life. It is a breath of fresh air. This book sets you up for getting stuff done. Go check it out

Loved this book so much. Bought it because I enjoy Kendra's podcast. I still have the netgalley on my kindle, but I loved the book so much I bought it in print and reread it on occasion. I love that it doesn't tell you want to do but instead gives you options to consider as you tackle your everyday existence.

I picked this book up out of curiosity and found it a refreshing counterpoint to the other productivity literature I've read. Instead of offering specific, work-intensive, rules - Wake up before your kids to exercise! Prepare meals for the whole week on Sunday! Work toward your long-term goals first thing in the morning! - it provides a set of guidelines designed to help you zero in on your goals and spend less time on everything else. The book is well-written and easy to read. Like most productivity books, its advice is mostly either inapplicable or obvious - but most of us need to be reminded, repeatedly, of the obvious.

Criticism of the book revolves around the fact that it was written by a woman who clearly spends a large fraction of her time running a home and caring for young children, and that the advice in it works best for people in similar circumstances. That's probably true to some extent, but raising a family is neither a rare nor a contemptible condition, so it's hardly a condemnation.

Thank you NetGalley for the DRC in exchange for an honest review.

I was intrigued by the title and premise of this book because I am feeling particularly overwhelmed with trying to put 100% of myself into every aspect of my life. Kendra Adachi aims to give us concrete steps to give energy to the things we care about while automating the things we don't.

I like her writing style very much. It is genuine and easy to read. I even liked her personal anecdotes in the introduction and first chapter because she clearly shows through experience how absurd but common perfectionism can be in our daily lives. However, once I read the chapter, Step 1: Decide Once, I was less enthusiastic. The idea of deciding one time what Monday's outfit or lunch would be seems like a lot of pressure for little reward. Honestly she swayed me more in her first two chapters than with this step. I tried to continue, but after so many weeks of putting this off, I'm finally calling it. I will have to DNF this one for now. Maybe one day I will come back to it.