mick's review against another edition
4.0
I think if I had found this book a few years ago, I would have found it to be one of the most helpful things I'd ever read, because I saw myself so much in a lot of the pages. I think this would be very helpful for a lot of people who tend to give too much of themselves or are overachievers. I wish it had spoken more about disability and human variability. I also wish it had a bit more anticapitalism in there (there was some) because that's at the root of things.
purplehotdogs's review against another edition
5.0
If you are struggling with burnout or perfectionism you gotta pick this one up.
peculiarplanets's review against another edition
5.0
This book was exactly what I needed. As a disabled freelancer I was steadily heading towards a burnout and this book stopped me right in my tracks. It helped me realise that there are things in my life that aren’t a priority to me and that I can let go of. It also offered me a bunch of interesting insights. Sometimes I read certain lines again and again in an attempt to let it sink in. If you ever feel like you’re not doing enough, read this book.
vin_kiva's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of my most suggested books as a self-compassion coach. One of the most consistent issues I face with clients is the internalized belief that they should always be doing more or that they're somehow lacking.
I work from the perspective of finding and solving blocks, and this book suits that work very well. It has helped me and others I know realize that we're not lazy, we're burnt out and disabled and stressed beyond belief.
I work from the perspective of finding and solving blocks, and this book suits that work very well. It has helped me and others I know realize that we're not lazy, we're burnt out and disabled and stressed beyond belief.
buscemisgrl's review against another edition
3.0
very accessible, and I think a lot of people could get a lot out of it. personally, I don't think short third person anecdotes about other people's struggles really work for me. I keep finding myself wanting more background, more details, etc. Which is not a fault of this book - I understand they're just meant to be brief examples. just didn't really work for me. there are plenty of tidbits in here I found useful and thought provoking, though.
rebekahcraft's review against another edition
4.0
It’s important to note that I read most of this book in between dismantling and cleaning our washer on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
amandagomez's review against another edition
5.0
An incredible reminder of the core aspect of our humanity, which is, to simply exist. A great critique and exposure of the systems which prevent us from doing so, mostly capitalism. Highly recommended to remind everyone that we are all enough and doing more than enough.
tabea_werhahn's review against another edition
3.0
really enjoyed it, some interesting thoughts and argumentation, but unfortunately, it got quite repetitive at some point. Also less capitalism criticism, more self-help than expected