Today’s book review is relevant to my current circumstances. Girl, Stop Apologizing: A Shame-free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals is a motivational book, encouraging the reader to take control, set goals, and be shame-free in reclaiming your precious time.
Some of you might have noticed that I’ve just launched a new beta reading service. I’ve been wrestling with this idea for a while now, with the usual questions and uncertainties bothering me, leading to a cycle of endless procrastination. However, having read Rachel Hollis’s book, I now have a clear vision of where I want to be, and, most importantly, am shame-free in my goal of doing something that I’m truly passionate about.
This is a fantastic book for helping you set your personal goals, whatever they might be. The author’s message is deceptively simple, yet powerful: women, in particular, spend too much time apologizing for following their ambitions. There is a lot of guilt-tripping out there. Whether you’re a mother, sister, daughter, or employee, the list of demands and expectations is never-ending.
The author systematically breaks down these so-called barriers to fulfilment, encouraging you to embrace and cultivate your right to pursue your own happiness.
What makes this book stand out is the engaging narrative style; it is conversational and supportive, as if she is directly reaching out to her readers, supporting them on the road toward their own, individual paths to success. There is a lot of empathy, as well as a good dose of humor in this book, making it a non-judgmental, affirming read. The author understands the struggle involved in trying to carve the “me-time” to follow your dreams and offers realistic, practical advice/tips (such as the importance of sticking to a routine, letting go of the lies you believe about yourself; and not letting negativity from external sources influence you).
All in all, this was a great, inspiring read, which has genuinely helped me to launch my new beta reader/review service. I’m looking forward to assisting authors in making their books the very best they can be, helping to promote them along the way.
Have you read any inspiring books lately? Have a great week, folks!
The Introverted Bookworm 
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