Have you felt like you've tried all the right planning things but you still find yourself starting over because your best efforts aren't enough? Kendra Adachi, creator of The Lazy Genius Way system of prioritizing your life, brings us a new way to rethink planning in The PLAN.

Kendra's take on planning differs from most productivity & self-help books I've read in the best of ways. Rather than berating yourself for not doing enough to pursue the future of your dreams, Kendra brings a new viewpoint to help you live today in the way that is kindest to you while still accomplishing what you need and want to do. This book isn't meant to be read and applied all at once, but rather it is a book that I will return to over and over as I slowly integrate these ideas into my own life. There are also pep talks to continue to motivate you when life gets hard, and a reference sheet at the tend for those times when you just want a quick refresher. I will most definitely be purchasing a physical copy to go back to over the years.

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This one is for the recovering perfectionists out there. Kendra has a knack for explaining things how my brain can understand them, with an emphasis on being kind to myself.

I've read Kendra's other two books about lazy geniusing life and the kitchen and enjoyed them both. I have also listened to almost every episode of her podcast, so I was excited to read this book early.

I found it shocking that most time management books are written by men to the tune of 93%. Kendra is writing to the women with full lives and schedules in this book. My favorite chapter was 17 about planning projects. It was just what I needed to hear.

Read this if you:
Need older sister pep talks
Would like a different, softer view of time management
Want a woman's perspective of how to plan your week, month, season, etc.
Enjoy acronyms

As with all Lazy Genius content, I was eager to get into this book. I found it to be a much gentler approach to time management than most of what's out there, and appreciated the ways she wove in the realities of life, such as tending to other people's urgent needs and considering your energy levels each day. I liked the frameworks suggested for planning a day, week and month; I practice these types of planning already, but will be adding some new elements thanks to this book. My only critique is the various acronyms/jargon were, to me, disjointed. I think this was because she was suggesting multiple options vs. one planning system, but I got a little lost in the terminology.
Overall, a useful read with techniques I plan to employ right away. Thanks for access to this ARC!

I appreciate Lazy Genius, and this was lovely. I wish I had gotten it on audio, as I love the podcast as well. The footnotes were both entertaining and informative. A thoughtful reflection on planning and life. Thanks for the ARC!

Thanks to NetGalley and Convergent books for the arc of this book.

I am not particularly drawn to non-fiction self help books but this didn’t read like one of those. I have listened to Kendra’s podcast and I like her vibe. She is gracious, relatable and her framework is different than anything else I’ve ever read. None of her content in this book is judgey or shamey.
I especially loved the chapter on how to build tasks around your menstrual cycle. Genius. I’ve never thought of that before, and it makes so much sense. Also reminds me that so many self- help books are written by men and of course they don’t have the same reality as me.

This book was somewhat tricky for me to review. I think it offers good advice, and I love that it is geared towards women and takes into account things like your cycle, unlike other time management books. I think where I struggled is that maybe this book isn’t as helpful to me in my current stage of life as Kendra’s other books have been. I could definitely see revisiting it down the road under different life circumstances. I do like that Kendra recommends working your way through this book a little slower or just a section at a time as needed. I read through the whole thing in a couple days, skimming some sections, to search for the parts that might be more relevant for me at this time, and it was definitely an overwhelming amount of information or steps doing it that way if you were to try to implement. Overall, I would recommend this book to women who are struggling with time management and will likely pick it up again in the future.

I love this book SO MUCH. Kendra provides such clear, rational, thoughtful, and helpful information and cheerleads (in the best way) the entire time. She provides the perfect amount of empathy and empowerment -- like a good friend sitting with you, giving tough love, and big hugs. The best part of the plan is that it is makes sense (!) and is actionable. This is bound to be a re-read and a little reminder as we continue to move through our (often chaotic and sometimes noisy) days. Thanks to Kendra Adachi, NetGalley, and Penguin Random House for the advanced copy and opportunity to share my thoughts.

Fans of Kendra Adachi, aka The Lazy Genius, will devour her latest book, The Plan, and hopefully will get some good advice along the way. Ms. Adachi is an expert at pumping people up to live their best, most organized and most “genius” lives while cutting as many corners as possible. Her Lazy Genius Way became a motivational phenomenon a few years back, and, no doubt, The Plan will be as well.

Kendra’s books just keep getting better. Each one is so wildly helpful, but this one is her seminal work. So incredibly helpful and gentle in the grace it affords the reader. This is a must read for all busy, striving, overwhelmed women.

This was so great! Helpful and funny and a good read. I like Kendra Adachi's podcast and am so glad I could read this book!

Thank you NetGalley and Kendra Adachi!

I loved Kendra J. Adachi's "Lazy Genius" book so was eager to read "The Plan." This book is more detailed than "Lazy Genius" and adds in more details and women-specific advice. I think it's a great read for anyone who would prefer to focus on living a life of contentment and joy over trying hard to achieve perfection. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
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I have been a fan and follower of all things Lazy Genius for YEARS. This book seems like the culmination of all of Kendra's greatest hits with fresh examples. The same humor, encouragement, and big sister energy you always expect with a smidge of science corner to help me understand why perimenopause is making me not just crabby (as I expected), but also weirdly unproductive at times.

I found this book absolutely y game changing in the area of time management. Somehow it never occurred to me that time management books are typically not geared toward women. Adachi has filled a void with quality ideas and useful techniques to manage the almost unmanageable. I am recommending this book to everyone I know.

Thank you NetGalley for this early preview to the book. Kendra nails the Plan, just like her other books. Great insight about adjusting expectations for yourself, pivoting if something doesn’t go right, and being kind to yourself along the way. My favorite section was when she gave us guidance on reviewing our day, week, months!

I really enjoyed reading this book. I have been a “Lazy Genius” for over a decade and am thrilled to have Kendra Adachi lay out the ways we can plan out our lives.

A fun book with a new perspective on time management and lots of practical tips. I'm not much of a planner user myself but I still managed to glean some interesting points from this, especially regarding planning around one's menstrual cycle. I think it will be greatly beneficial for people who are already into planning for weeks, months and seasons ahead.

I was able to read this book quickly. There is a jovial nature (quite rare in self-development) that makes me want to get to know the author. But one of the issues with this book, and truly my only gripe, is that I felt I needed a thorough map of all the tools before I started reading. I started getting lost in the acronyms and ended up remembering very little.

If the book does keep the similar and sometimes identical acronyms, please provide the reader with a way or one pager that summarizes them or shows their connection. Thank you so much for the book! I love the author and will look out for more from her.

If you are a fan of "The Lazy Genius" in any capacity, you will enjoy Kendra's newest book. I found the second half of the book much more practical, but I understand that she wanted to lay the foundation in the beginning part of the book. I really do love her tips, communication style, and practical application,

Some of the book felt a bit preachy to me, but I also am a new mom who was looking for the practical application more than the rest. Overall, I think this one would be a hit for most people. Looking forward to getting a physical copy so I can reread with a highlighter and pen to make so many notes.

Thank you to NetGalley and Convergent books for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review!

In Kendra’s own words, “Frameworks, numbered lists, acronyms, even dag-gum geometry,” are waiting for you in this book. There’s a method for planning to be found for every woman and a fabulously handy guide at the back just in case you get a little swept up in the numerous options offered for planning. The end of chapter recaps are particularly useful as the short & succinct chapters hold a lot of info. Kendra brings her trademark energy and acceptance to her planning thesis as well as bit of what I can only describe as an edge. This book wants you to know it isn’t like the rest of the productivity industry and that point is confirmed as everything from menstrual cycles to pep talks is covered!

The Plan is a time management guide for women by the fabulous author and podcaster Kendra Adachi of Lazy Genius fame. Turns out, we can hop off the unending productivity wheel and manage our energy instead- getting reasonable amounts of things done while still enjoying life without guilt or overwhelm.

Sign. Me. Up.

Some of her strategies are new, some are more like reminders- but all are practical and well-organized. I’ve already put some principles into practice and am enjoying the results.

The structure of the book is short specific chapters, making it easy to reference as needed.

Not to miss: pep talks for specific issues you may be facing (too much to do, no motivation, exhaustion…).

5⭐️!

Thank you netgalley and the publisher for this arc in return for an honest review.

And thank you Kendra for making it easier to be a human in the world