I agree, Essentialism is such a helpful book/concept! The first thing that comes to mind when I think of it is a line you shared: "If you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will." Another book I appreciate in this area is The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan - a pretty quick read and potential game-changer as well. Thank you for the thoughtful overview and great points!
Ya know, I was thinking maybe I needed to read this book, and as I read your essay on it, I realized I do most of these things, so I guess I'm an "essentialist." I have always been really good at saying "No" to things that I know I won't want to do. And when I have done things I knew I didn't want to do, I've always come away saying, "I was right. I shouldn't have done that." I still might read the book because it sounds like there is a lot I could still glean from it.
I'm amazed by people who are good at saying no to things they don't want to do! I get so worried my friends (or whomever) will be offended, and I often do things because I feel obligated. THIS IS NOT HEALTHY! So I'm trying to say no more, and the book has really helped me. I bet you'd enjoy it, even if you're already an essentialist!
Honestly, I might say "no" more than I should; I sometimes wonder if it's a comfort thing for me at this point. I'd like to say yes to more things just so I can get out of my comfort zone.
Oh fantastic! First of all, welcome! Thanks for being a part of this bookish community! And second, I’d LOVE to chat with you about both/either of those books once you read them. They are game-changers!
I agree, Essentialism is such a helpful book/concept! The first thing that comes to mind when I think of it is a line you shared: "If you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will." Another book I appreciate in this area is The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan - a pretty quick read and potential game-changer as well. Thank you for the thoughtful overview and great points!
Ooh, I haven’t read The One Thing! Looking into it now, thank you!
Ya know, I was thinking maybe I needed to read this book, and as I read your essay on it, I realized I do most of these things, so I guess I'm an "essentialist." I have always been really good at saying "No" to things that I know I won't want to do. And when I have done things I knew I didn't want to do, I've always come away saying, "I was right. I shouldn't have done that." I still might read the book because it sounds like there is a lot I could still glean from it.
I'm amazed by people who are good at saying no to things they don't want to do! I get so worried my friends (or whomever) will be offended, and I often do things because I feel obligated. THIS IS NOT HEALTHY! So I'm trying to say no more, and the book has really helped me. I bet you'd enjoy it, even if you're already an essentialist!
Honestly, I might say "no" more than I should; I sometimes wonder if it's a comfort thing for me at this point. I'd like to say yes to more things just so I can get out of my comfort zone.
I can absolutely see that, too. I challenge you to say yes to something you might not have otherwise this week!
Truly beautiful!
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Love love love this, you're a beautiful writer and I can't wait to read McKeown's book x
Thank you! You of all people will really appreciate it.
Such a thoughtful post! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for reading!!
I’m new to your publication so both of these titles are new to me. They look fantastic! I’ve added both to my TBR.
Oh fantastic! First of all, welcome! Thanks for being a part of this bookish community! And second, I’d LOVE to chat with you about both/either of those books once you read them. They are game-changers!
Sure! That would be great. I am on a waiting list for it at my library.
Amazing. Enjoy!!