An easy, quick read for anyone looking to squeeze as much productivity as possible out of life. It’s more hit than miss. Definitely some good stuff and then generic self-help productivity info.

Thanks to NetGalley and Convergent Books for an ARC of this book.

I loved this book. It focuses on time management, but from a woman’s POV. She encouraged integration and leaning into each unique seasons instead of constantly striving to do everything all at once and be great all the time. I love that she includes details about monthly cycles and seasons to incorporate into your planning. There were so many helpful tips and I know I’ll refer back to it frequently. The way traditional time management books work is creating unaltering habits that will provide stability and consistency. In The PLAN, the author acknowledges that system rarely works for women. If you are a mother, you are often trapped by the whims or circumstances around your kids' schedules or health. Without kids, you are still, like almost every women, reliant on your own body's cycle. You can either embrace that or try to fight an uphill battle against it. Adachi offers actual systems for time management that work for women.

I love Kendra so much. This particular book was probably more like a 3.5 star read for me -- there are a lot of little steps, and it's easy to get a little bogged down by all of the acronyms and numbered lists -- but Kendra is so dang encouraging through the whole thing that you can't help but feel like you can conquer anything, so for that big-sister-cheerleader energy, I'm going to give it 4.

I will read anything this woman writes. After months of meaning to, I finally started reading The Plan and within 48 hours I felt like a new woman. There's something about the Lazy Genius approach that just works for my 'tism tinged brain.

The PLAN completely reframes time management in a new and practical way! It has given me a lense to view and adjust to how I living my life that is freeing. This has become my go to recommendation for friends and family.

I am a huge kendra fan. I found this to be helpful & captivating. I had already preordered the book but was thrilled to read it prior, and have the physical copy in my home library. Kendra's voice comes through in her writing and I love it. I bought the workbooks she offered after the book came out as well .Thank you for the copy!

I thought The Plan was just okay. The writing felt a bit disjointed, and as a childless woman who generally has my life together, a lot of it didn’t really apply to me, so it ended up feeling kind of boring. I can see how it might resonate more with others, but it wasn’t quite my vibe. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC!

This is not your typical self-help time-management book. Evidently most time management books are written by men. We already know that women's and men's brains are wired differently and so it only makes sense that how we manage our time would be different as well. Kendra Adachi even shows how we can use our time in relation to our hormones and seasons. This book offers practical advice with simple easy to follow steps. A quick reference guide is also included so the reader can easily find action items. I recommend this book for women who are looking for a better way to manage their time, especially surrounding the nuances of hormones and seasons.

I absolutely love Kendra Adachi, and her work with “The Lazy Genius”, so when I saw this book come across my feed, I knew there was something there for me to pay attention to. Kendra’s advice follows the same vibes as her work in “The Lazy Genius” and “The Lazy Genius Kitchen”. Her voice comes across just as clear as it would in her podcast to help people plan their lives, and live it too. Her work is always about seasons, and living within those seasons appropriately. I’ve used many of her principles from this book, and her podcast, as I look forward to the upcoming school year.

The Plan by Kendra Adachi is a thoughtful, practical, and genuinely encouraging guide to making decisions with intention and grace. Her signature mix of humor, wisdom, and real-life examples makes the process feel manageable and even fun. I especially appreciated how she balances structure with flexibility, allowing room for both priorities and personality. It’s a book I’ll return to often—and recommend to anyone feeling overwhelmed by daily decision-making.

I've followed Kendra Adachi for years and read all of her work. Her basic Lazy Genius principles are excellent and I use them all the time. While The Plan features that same "big sister energy" I know & love, the execution fell a little flat for me. I really enjoyed the first chapters where Adachi explains how almost all productivity books are written by, and mostly for, men. I appreciated her explanation on why, for reasons she goes into, those books might not work for many women. Once all the acronyms and charts started though, I found myself feeling both lost and overwhelmed which is the opposite of her goal. I think this would absolutely work for some people, but unfortunately not for me.

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I rarely come across a productivity book that genuinely resonates, but "The Plan" by Kendra Adachi is an absolute game-changer. What immediately struck me, and what I loved most, is how Adachi beautifully intertwines **real-life, practical productivity strategies** with a powerful, supportive **mindset-driven approach**. This isn't just about checklists or rigid schedules; it's about shifting how you think about your time and energy.

Perhaps the most refreshing aspect is that this book is written by a **working mom**. This perspective makes all the difference. Adachi speaks directly to the messy reality of juggling responsibilities – whether that's work, family, or personal goals – offering genuinely achievable methods. It’s a welcome contrast to the often detached advice from productivity gurus who seem to have no real-world commitments or understanding of what it’s like to live a full, busy life. Her insights are grounded, relatable, and feel like they were crafted *for* people living actual, busy lives, not just theoretical ones.

"The Plan" feels both incredibly helpful and deeply empathetic. It’s not about doing more for the sake of it, but about creating sustainable systems that work *for* you. If you're looking for a refreshing, actionable, and truly understanding guide to managing your life, look no further. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking sustainable productivity without sacrificing their sanity.

I've been wanting to blend The Plan with the author's previous book Lazy Genius. I'm definitely a lazy genius/creative who needs a plan. While this book did provide me quite a bit of insight on how to gather myself and push to fulfill my creative desires, there still has to be an inner motivator that prompts you to start and the energy to finish what you started. However, all readers seeking guidance and motivation to plan, well, everything.
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

The plan is a delight. I’m a long-time fan of Kendra; she is the big sister for all of us eldest sisters out here who have never had one. This book is equal parts practical tips and pep talks; quite literally, though, the last section is all pep talks. It’s fabulous on audio and in print; I have read it both ways.

The PLAN: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius by Kendra Adachi is the book the author was meant to write. Ms Adachi is a breath of fresh air in the world of time management. Her unique, easy going approach helps to demystify processes. In this book, she takes a more comprehensive approach while still staying true to the simplistic yet genuine ways she is known for. I think one of the strengths of this book is how the author encourages the reader to take small, yet effective steps toward real progress. I also love the pep talks at the end of the book. This author knows how to set you up for success! I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

I love all of Kendra Adachi's books and this one was no exception. I got the NetGalley ebook, but also bought the physical copy to have to review and take notes.

I haven't yet applied any of the principles to my life, but it's on my list of goals for this quarter so I can feel more in control of my life and work and energy/motivation.

I really liked Kendra's previous 2 books, the Lazy Genius Way and the Lazy Genius Kitchen, both of which I own. This is a bit more "self-help" than her previous works but carries the through-line of working smarter, not harder. I have been able to implement some of the ideas into my own time management, and love what Kendra says about prioritizing what matters and letting other things fall away even if just for a season, which really resonated with me as a new mom. I would definitely recommend this book to college grads, moms, business professionals, basically anyone!

Really helpful read. Not just tech bro tips that aren’t applicable in real life, it’s actually useful ways to manage the millions of things we all have going on at any one time.

The Lazy Genius strikes again!

Adachi’s strength lies in her signature practicality and relatability and the The Plan is a clear extension of that. Rooted in personal stories about trying to balance career ambition with parenting this book strives to answer the age old question, “how can I make the best use of my time?” The familiar LG framework is applied here the form of four rhythms - Pause, Listen, Ask, and Name - which aim to help readers focus less on figuring everything out and more on doing the doable.

This is a book that meets people where they are, whether they are in transition, in burnout, or simply stuck in routines that no longer serve them. Ultimately, this read is a comforting and grace-filled reminder of how to show up well of whatever stage of life we’re in.

Though I enjoyed it, I'm a long-time fan of the books and the podcast and I’m not sure The Plan gave me new things to think about. For example, where the “The Lazy Genius Kitchen” was a tangible example of how to apply the Lazy Genius principles, The Plan feels like an familiar remix of the original LGW book. But I do think anyone can and will appreciate Adachi’s warmth and wit, especially those new to the franchise.

This was a good book for planning, I took some nuggest from it. It was also nice to have a book from a woman's point of view, dealing with issues that women face, specifically around motherhood.