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knittyreader's review against another edition
4.0
I received an ARC of the 'Calm the F*ck Down Journal' from Little, Brown and Company through Netgalley in return for an honest review. This book will be released at October 29th.
I was immediately pulled towards this book, since I am prone to overthinking everything, and I love to journal.
I do love how it combines self-help and journaling. I read it, notebook and pen next to me, and could immediately apply the things I read. Some things have been left 'empty' (or better, not applied into my own notebook) for now, but can be revisited at any time I need it.
Personally, I'd have liked more room to fill in 'what if's', or room to dump those things in order to discard them without the extra steps. Because often we do realize while freaking out that we do so over something without priority at all, and we do so anyway, right? I do realize that is probably not the goal of th 'Calm the F*ck Down Journal' though, it is to give more insight while journaling like this.
I would highly recommend the 'Calm the F*ck Down Journal', and journaling in general, to anyone who knows they are prone to overthinking a lot, or simply everything.
I was immediately pulled towards this book, since I am prone to overthinking everything, and I love to journal.
I do love how it combines self-help and journaling. I read it, notebook and pen next to me, and could immediately apply the things I read. Some things have been left 'empty' (or better, not applied into my own notebook) for now, but can be revisited at any time I need it.
Personally, I'd have liked more room to fill in 'what if's', or room to dump those things in order to discard them without the extra steps. Because often we do realize while freaking out that we do so over something without priority at all, and we do so anyway, right? I do realize that is probably not the goal of th 'Calm the F*ck Down Journal' though, it is to give more insight while journaling like this.
I would highly recommend the 'Calm the F*ck Down Journal', and journaling in general, to anyone who knows they are prone to overthinking a lot, or simply everything.
redpineapple's review against another edition
2.0
I did not like this book/journal. Although I am in the minority here.
The suggestions will be useful for people who have mild anxiety or get a little stressed in the course of life but it is not the right one for people with GAD. The author mentions that she was diagnosed with GAPD as well, which made me wonder if she had even thought this through. I have GAD and under no circumstances am I going to engage with all the thoughts that come into my head. Nope, not at all. I would go crazy if I followed what the author prescribed.
The writing style didn't do anything for me either. It was grating and seemed as if the author was trying too hard to be cool.
This was a miss for me.
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley.
The suggestions will be useful for people who have mild anxiety or get a little stressed in the course of life but it is not the right one for people with GAD. The author mentions that she was diagnosed with GAPD as well, which made me wonder if she had even thought this through. I have GAD and under no circumstances am I going to engage with all the thoughts that come into my head. Nope, not at all. I would go crazy if I followed what the author prescribed.
The writing style didn't do anything for me either. It was grating and seemed as if the author was trying too hard to be cool.
This was a miss for me.
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley.
trisha_thomas's review against another edition
4.0
This is a really great workbook that helps identify, label and name some of the things that people are feeling. Not only does it help someone identify, it also helps them to get through and possibly coping mechanisms on how to handle what they are experiencing. Sometimes label and naming what you are feeling is the hardest first step. The other hard step can also be to get out of the rut of handling the same thing the same way over and over again. This guide helps to see different avenues but also reminds you that you aren't alone, there are others that feel this way, have dealt with this, and found their way through it.
Also a great reminder was the Goodwill portion. Good to remember there are those outside of your emotions that are shouldering them too. I especially loved and identified with Emotional Puppies and also the mild swearing throughout. Great guide, I loved it!
Also a great reminder was the Goodwill portion. Good to remember there are those outside of your emotions that are shouldering them too. I especially loved and identified with Emotional Puppies and also the mild swearing throughout. Great guide, I loved it!
rosemmaa's review
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
I could barely stand the author for most of the book. She did end up somewhat redeeming herself. Reading was a bit of a struggle because I hate her attempts at humor, but she actually has some really good and actionable advice.
nicoletgroen's review against another edition
2.0
The title made me laugh out loud, I relate to the topic and I am a journaler. Those are the reason I requested an ARC to read it and give my honest review. I cannot say anything else that I am disappointed. It's a quick read and I didn't feel like doing the exercises because it's all too obvious and the offered solutions are too simplistic. Perhaps I should have read Sarah Knight's book first but, the journal on its own is too shallow,
mxacp96's review
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
I love all of Sarah Knights books. These self help books and her anti guru status is captivating and brings you along for a journey. I listened to the audio book and she sets up the audiobook in a way that catches the listener.
galaxies's review against another edition
Calm the F*ck Down Journal: Practical Ways to Stop Worrying and Take Control of Your Life is a journal to help you figure out your main anxiety triggers/problems and how to tackle them. If you're not familiar with Knight's book about anxiety and/or anxiety in general, the journal won't be much help to you. It does offer a few nuggetsJournal of information about the general concept but that's about it.
If you decide to buy Calm the F*ck Down : Practical Ways to Stop Worrying and Take Control of Your Life be sure to get it as a print edition and not digital. Considering its purpose a digital edition doesn't make sense because if you're like me, you can't be bothered to drag close pen and paper to copy Knight's questionnaires and fill them out.
Disclaimer: I received a free review copy on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
If you decide to buy Calm the F*ck Down : Practical Ways to Stop Worrying and Take Control of Your Life be sure to get it as a print edition and not digital. Considering its purpose a digital edition doesn't make sense because if you're like me, you can't be bothered to drag close pen and paper to copy Knight's questionnaires and fill them out.
Disclaimer: I received a free review copy on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
etienne02's review
4.0
A small self-help book/journal where you go through quiz and personal thinking to pinpoint your stress factors and how to ease it or lower it down. The «popular» language is obviously a marketing tool to make it look cooler or more easy to get into, but beyond that the book might actually help some people. Personally I'm already past that point and are higher on my personal path to living with anxiety, but to someone who start to realize his problem and want to work on it, this can be a good tool to know yourself better and developing some strategy. Easy, simple, but can definitely be useful!
sweetheart_seer's review
4.0
*I was sent an e-arc from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.*
I enjoyed the idea here and the general writing style. I have read previous works by Sarah Knight and do like her as an author even though much of it is repetition. Which makes sense with this being a journal of course.
I am docking a star because it didn't wow me, but mostly because of the *highly distracting* sea foam green motif going on. Seriously, whoever designed this and thought this shade of green would be making for a great reader experience makes me wonder if they have never actually read a book before. It was visually distracting and hard to focus on the words when the text itself jumped to that appalling color.
Yet, can I control it? Nope.
Can I dock a star for it though? You bet your sweet tits I can!
Look at that, calmer already. Ah yes.
I enjoyed the idea here and the general writing style. I have read previous works by Sarah Knight and do like her as an author even though much of it is repetition. Which makes sense with this being a journal of course.
I am docking a star because it didn't wow me, but mostly because of the *highly distracting* sea foam green motif going on. Seriously, whoever designed this and thought this shade of green would be making for a great reader experience makes me wonder if they have never actually read a book before. It was visually distracting and hard to focus on the words when the text itself jumped to that appalling color.
Yet, can I control it? Nope.
Can I dock a star for it though? You bet your sweet tits I can!
Look at that, calmer already. Ah yes.
ratherbereading's review
5.0
This book/journal was hilarious! I have not read her other works, but have definitely seen them around. This has made me want to read her whole backlist! I really like how the journal flows and is broken up. I want to give this book to everyone I know! Thank you for the opportunity to read/review/ work through this book/journal.
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