"Take the Day Off" by Robert Morris

My review...

When I read the book description, I knew this book was one I had to read. This is such a timely book ... just the reminder I needed to hear at this point in my life. It's very hard for me to "just be" and take time for rest, but Morris pointed out things that made me realize how I need to add this to my schedule ASAP before complete burnout occurs. 

Morris's book is helpful and easy to understand. There are some chapters that I will go back over from time to time, whenever I need the reminders. The book changed my perspective on rest. It's quite different than society's misguided perception (for example, that resting - laziness). 

The foreword is by Max Lucado, another author who writes books that strike a chord with me. Scripture verses are woven throughout, along with relatable stories. 

One quote that really stuck out to me: 

"Work is not the enemy. The temptation to not rest is the enemy."

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy from the publisher, but I wasn't required to leave a positive review.

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"Simple Joys" by Candace Payne

My review...

Many people know Payne as "Chewbacca Mom," from the viral video. In her latest release, she infuses some of the joy found in that video in hopes of reminding the reader that we all struggle with being joyful (versus being discouraged or overwhelmed), but it is possible.

Overall, the book is a quick read that's easy to digest. The small size makes it extremely portable, and I really enjoyed the colorful illustrations throughout. The chapters are short and full of relatable stories and experiences. Each chapter ends with a place for the reader to journal about a question pertaining to the chapter, and there is a section at the end of the book for notes. Payne's humor is woven throughout this authentic book. 

Some of my favorite quotes include:

• "My hope is that you begin digging in unearthed places to discover pure joy..."
• "When you feel safe, you allow space for you."
• "Simple faith fuels extravagant joy."
• "The most underrated tool we have at our disposal to shift our atmosphere of anxiety to one of joy is to speak out the good times."
• "Simple joys are always found in both adventure and misadventure."
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Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy at part of the BookLook Bloggers program, but I wasn't required to leave a positive review.

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"Pull It Off" by Julianna Zobrist

My review...

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Julianna Zobrist addresses the thought we all have at one time or another: I could never pull that off! Zobrist goes on to show in her book that, yes, you can!

I didn’t know much about Zobrist before reading this book, other than the fact that her husband is Ben Zobrist. Julianna’s personality shines through in this book. She’s vulnerable, funny, and relatable. She wants to help the reader gain confidence to face their fears.

The book is divided into three parts: authority, identity, and security, and she presents ways to address these root issues where our fears stem from, and that involves leaning into our God-given gifts. Her message is one that can be life changing, if taken to heart. For instance, she reminds the reader that their identity is found in God, not their success or image. It is possible to retrain your mind. So, go ahead and embrace your uniqueness!

Some of my favorite quotes:

·        “Courage is recognizing our weaknesses and simultaneously recognizing that God approves us amidst these weaknesses.”

·        “Investing in yourself happens when you decide that it is worth it!”

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy, but I wasn’t required to leave a positive review.

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