Book Review 1: Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis

These past few months I think it’s safe to say that I’ve read my fair share of self-help books. Never thought I would get into them, but life has a way of steering you in that direction when you find yourself in your early (mid) thirties and suddenly realize you’ve lost sight of your living a “purpose-filled” career and lifestyle. Mid-thirties crisis much? Staying up late, trying to contemplate your next move, scrolling through Pinterest and Instagram hoping to find motivational solutions on how to get back on track. I definitely check all those boxes. Amongst my finds and avenues of self-relief (some would say “escapism”), I do admit that Pinterest has a way of soothing my anxiety late at night. Maybe it’s because of its focus on written content rather than never-ending short clips glamorizing what others are already doing to live their “best” lives while making you feel that your light years behind. Well, after countless hours of scrolling and reading book reviews, I stumbled upon my first self-help book: Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis.

And, here are my thoughts in 60 seconds:

1. Overall: Nice read. Generally, felt the book reiterated a lot of principles on self-awareness and striving for your goals despite the thoughts of others.

2. Like(s): Author’s plain talk and personal stories to make you feel that you are not the “awkward” girl from outer space. Makes her experiences and strategies to achieve success very relatable.

3. Dislike(s): Book could be a little shorter. Felt the principles/values in the book could be summed up more concisely.

4. Help clarify my purpose and/or my goals: On organizing my thoughts and striving for my goals one step at a time. Also, reminded me of the importance of giving myself grace. No need to achieve “superwoman” status overnight.

I thought creating a blog with my book reviews can hopefully help someone else in their decision-making process on whether to purchase certain books. I found book reviews helpful prior to my purchase, especially in the self-help context. If not, I can at least live with the thought of paying it forward. Hope this helps.

Now, on to the next read: The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell. Tootles for now!