The Plan is an incredibly valuable shift in perspective that allows each one of us to recognize what is important and how to cultivate it. In following the principles we will truly allow ourselves to live our life as we experience it rather than constantly optimizing for a future that is not guaranteed.

To start off, I want to say I loved Kendra Adachi’s first two books, The Lazy Genius Way and The Lazy Genius Kitchen. They were fun reads and so practical, I have hard copies that I reference back to. So I had high hopes for the same to be true of The Plan. Unfortunately, it really fell flat for me. The premise was that there are no time management books for women and this is the book to solve that problem. But it mostly started with a rage against the patriarchy that we are victims too and that it’s no one’s fault that we can’t get it together. It felt like a much more disjointed version of the Lazy Genius method, which in the end, really solves the time management issues itself if you use it. It was nothing earth shattering and really needed a level of research and about women and time management to make it have more impact, it just felt very opinion and not facts. And was way overkill on our cycle, like yes, it is an issue and we should use it more in planning our lives, but it felt over punched. But I love Kendra and definitely recommend her other books and her podcast.Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book.

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This is the time management book for the rest of us – those of us who aren’t either men or ultra motivated type A women. I love that the book is written in a way that acknowledges that and doesn’t try to fix people or propose solutions that will finally make us fit the mold of someone else’s definition of a productive successful person. I appreciate the frameworks given to apply to planning and managing life and I picked up several practical tidbits I will use right away. I feel like I won’t remember some of the things that struck me as I was reading and would recommend using highlights or bookmarks or dog-eared corners so you can go back later and check whether it’s something you want to try. There is an appendix with most of the frameworks in a short form or visual but it didn’t capture everything that I mentally flagged. Just for an example, I liked the idea to put to do lists under the headings of “Have to do” and “Hope to do” (and to really reconsider when you’re thinking it’s actually just a “Should do”. Fans of the author’s first book will love this as well as anyone who is looking for a fresh look at productivity and planning with a relaxed mindset.

Thanks to Convergent Books for the early copy to read through NetGalley. I’m am leaving this review voluntarily as my honest opinion because I love books and authors. This book comes out in early October 2024.

This book is a godsend for anyone who leads a busy life (which…isn’t that all of us?!). What I appreciated most about Adachi’s concept is that it is rooted in practice, not theory. Nothing irritates me more than when someone publishes a book about productivity, and yet doesn’t give any concrete examples for practice. I can’t wait to this book to come out so I can gift it to some of the people in my life.

Thank you to Net Galley and Convergent Books for the advanced copy of this book. 
I was very excited to be able to read this book. I have liked Kendra's approach to life and this book was fantastic. It made me wish I had a physical copy right now. I loved her sisterly approach to how to plan your day, week, monthly, a season, a project. I think that her pep talks for all the situations that might come (basically all the things that could get in the way) are were very enlightening. I would highly recommend that you read this book. I'll be reading it again after it's published.

Thanks to Convergent Books and NetGalley for the ARC.

I love all things Lazy Genius (and Kendra) and really appreciated this take on productivity that was tailored not only to women/moms who do a lot of the default work, but also addressed the hormonal swings that impact women as opposed to men. I've never thought about how our hormones inform our productivity and routine structure, and I'm still not sure how that applies to myself as a person on hormonal birth control, but I found the perspective fascinating.

It's always helpful to be encouraged to break things down into smaller chunks, a pillar of the Lazy Genius framework. Though I already try to use LG principles in my home life, this was the first time I felt like I could really utilize it for my chaotic work life. It really does help you to feel like you are making progress on big goals.

Finally, what's the most important thing IN THIS SEASON is a helpful reframe. My season of parenting a four year old is BUSY and I cannot do everything I want in the time I want to do it, and that's ok. Maybe what's important in this seasons is having the weekends I want to have even if it means spending some money to do it. Maybe having my kiddo help with chores is better than having those chores done "the right way."

Kendra knocked it out of the park with this one - I've already recommended it to several friends.

I have read all of Kendra adachi’s books, but I felt like this one was written for me. As many other people of my generation, I feel the need to be productive, and when I’m not meeting my goals, I feel like a failure. This book explains why we feel this productivity need and how society has changed to form these impossible goals for women. I love how she moves on to how to how exactly to make plans and be productive on an appropriate level, while also troubleshooting through situations that would decrease productivity. The book is so easy to read through, and it just makes sense. This book is a treasure to have in your home library, and so useful to read at different points in your life. I will definitely be reading this again!

I was thrilled to get a copy of Kendra’s newest book. I’m a devoted follower. This book gave lots of good advice. My problem with it was there were too many lists. I couldn’t possibly remember all of the steps for each section. I did like the short chapters and recaps at the end of each.

An interesting framing - a time management book aimed at women. It had some interesting concepts and references. It didn’t quite click for me as a whole framework. I am interested to check out the author’s earlier work. Thank you to #netgalley and the publisher for an ARC.

Thank you thank you NetGalley and Convergent Books for the advanced copy. I changed jobs in January and I’m still trying to find my daily rhythm footing and this book came into my life at just the right time. Kendra is just so incredibly gentle while also giving you just the right amount of a kick in the pants to get you moving towards a more integrated you. Because I listen to her podcast I heard the whole book in her voice as I read which made it even better. I’m so excited to put these incredibly practical and kind steps into action

I am a Kendra Adachi Stan. She is an auto-buy author and her advice in books (and the Lazy Genius podcast) have helped me feel both relaxed and in control of my life.

The PLAN is right on brand for Kendra. It is written with humour and her “big sister energy”. I appreciated her background about productivity, industrial complexes and a lack of female-driven voices in this sphere.

This book is for someone looking for a system and a hug in order to trudge through or turn a page on their current situation.

Kendra Adachi does not miss! The Plan is an excellent blueprint in how to manage our time and lives in order to be more productive yes, but more importantly, make re happy in our lives.

This is the rare book I will keep going back to. She had me at the fact that 95%+ of time management books are written by men. It’s just different when you identify as a woman. Full stop. Kendra is a revelation!

I received an advanced reader's edition through Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinions.

I was pretty excited to find out this existed! Several years ago, I read a book about managing your home without loosing your mind- and it led me down a rabbit hole that introduced me to the lazy genius way and Kendra Adachi (which led me to several other authors I'm so glad to have found). Her first book is life giving, and rocks your world. My favorite of the principals is the magic question.
Her second book is all about making your kitchen work better for you. And this third one is how to hack your life, how to be thoughtful in how you schedule it and make things happen.

I think I've probably been an undiagnosed ADHD woman for my whole life. And honestly, there are somethings that have eluded me and how to do them. Like making effective TO Do Lists. If I write it out on paper it seems overwhelming, if i do a brain dump it's too many things all loosey goosey all over the page. This is one tangible thing I can point too in just a few short weeks of reading through the book I've been able to do! If I break the list down into easier to plan parts because I'm overwhelmed by it, I don't already have a plan in place for it or I just really want to make it happen- and THEN I can make the parts smaller, make them visible to me and make them matter I can make them happen. It's brilliant!

It seems like such a minor thing but it's helped so much! I'm still eating that frog (so to speak) but now it's only one leg at a time on the menu. I like having a list that is easy for the awkward pauses in the day to get a small step done. Highly recommend this book!

The PLAN : Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius. I think the idea behind this book is very good, and the focus on women and cycles is definitely a new perspective. However the execution is a bit of an information and jargon overload. It needs to be less padded out to make it practical. I don't think the comparisons with other time management systems are necessary, its quite distracting. Its a good idea, but for me needs to be less complicated, de-jargonised, and less small talk. But overall a great idea and thinking about your own needs as a women is a brilliant thing to bring into the mainstream. About time, hopefully it will help bring change in many other areas.

This book has some very helpful information and it makes some good points about tailoring time management strategies for women. That being said- it devotes an inordinate amount of time trying to convince the audience of the malevolence of the patriarchy and how much more women have on their plates than men. I’m not saying she’s wrong, I just was curious that such effort was expended in the persuasion.

Again, there was some very helpful discussions in this book, and I’m not sorry I read it; however, there were times when I felt like I was drowning in an alphabet soup of acronyms. It felt like too much was happening to make sense of it enough to utilize it for a time management system, but it had helpful strategies to empower women to live authentically and fully.

I’d like to thank Convergent Books and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This really is a different sort of productivity/time management book, and I appreciate its consideration and kindness. It's realistic and honest about life. That said, there's nothing wildly revolutionary either. But it's a light, quick read with practical tips. Definitely recommend to anyone hoping to kindly make life work better.

Kendra Adachi typically writes about time management from a female perspective — offering practical tips and advice for homekeeping and lifehacking. The Plan is a bit different; it outlines a planning framework that takes into account the shifts in a woman’s priorities, needs, and energy levels as she moves through hormonal shifts each month (though Adachi also uses seasonal shifts, so this book could apply to those who don’t have these hormonal cycles). She helps readers define what matters most to them at the moment to make each week, month, and season more enjoyable.

Adachi’s approach is gentle and forgiving. She outlines why many women —who are not striving in careers, for example— have not been served by self-help books written by authors who prioritize productivity and achievement over balance.  She encourages us to think of our lives as paintings rather than puzzles. Puzzles are meant to be overcome; a painting is a work in progress that we can constantly reimagine.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

I have just finished reading Kendra Adachi's latest book, "The Plan". Now, I love all things Kendra Adachi, from her first Lazy Ggenius book to her podcasts to her fun and witty personality, and this book was no exception. Written chiefly for women, this book outlines why we cannot follow the basic tenets of general productivity that almost every book espouses because the majority of these types of books are written by men. As the book so eloquently details, men do not have the same kinds of demands as women do. Therefore, we need a different way to think about productivity. I really liked how this book was laid out, and its easy-to-read and easy-to-follow processes make it an excellent reference for women through all stages of life. Thank you, NetGalley, for this wonderful preview.

Kendra has once again written a book that has so much "big sister energy" that everyone needs to read! She provides various frameworks to use to assist in planning. She breaks each and every step down but also recognizes that you may not need or use every single one. The Lazy Genius brings another book I wish I would have had from day 1!