210% would recommend every single day
921604
Finding a petite dress form was harder than I thought! Thankfully, this little piece popped up in my fed and has been a charm in my costume making ever since. 210% would recommend every single day.
1432371
This book has already made a big impact on everything I'm committed to from doing small, simple daily disciplines in my health to making incremental progress on building my business. Each day I take those small, easy-to-do (and easy to avoid) actions. I may not see immediate results but I can see the progress happening over time. I'm also happier because I'm in action even if it's an extra phone call late in the day or writing down my accomplishments for the day. Small, incremental, easy to do actions. That's only a piece of the Slight Edge that will open your eyes and get you moving toward your goals.
22042
This book has given me SO much to think about.  I bought it for my husband and myself (on audio).  I've been listening everyday in the car ride to work and have about 1.5 hours left.  Many principles are easy to implement and I'm already seeing positive results in my life.  I'm looking forward to seeing just how far these principles will take me.
1051383
I just woke up on time, exercised, got ready for my day and did my morning chores for the eighth day in a row.  Now, if you knew me, you would understand what a HUGE deal that is!  That's definitely a record.  I've struggled for years trying to get myself to do the things I need to do to keep my house running with four kids, and still take care of myself, but it's always come down to that I'm just not a "routines person" and I don't have enough willpower to do the things I need to do EVERY DAY.  I had resigned myself to being a sporadic exerciser, cleaner, reader, etc. until I read this book.  It was totally funny and motivating, so I "front-loaded" my effort and made an awesome plan that I LOVE.  By 9 am I've accomplished everything that's necessary to keep my life running.  I also started automating our family's eating- not as drastically as the author, but we looked at our weekly schedule and figured out a meal plan for week nights that made our evenings SO much more enjoyable last week.  Good-bye Pinterest paralysis!  Also, I downloaded three of the apps recommended in the book and I love them!  Great recommendations.  I'll definitely be re-reading this book.
3610713
I've listen to a handful of teaching / informational / self improvement / business books in the last year. From Business Boutique, The Power of Habit, It Starts With Food, Total Money Makeover, Whole30, to What Every Body is Saying, and more.

While all these books have been inspiring and helpful in different ways, The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins is seriously getting me excited and motivated because 5 seconds this morning made a huge impact on my entire day today.

I *seriously* can not remember the last time I got out of bed without hitting the snooze button at least once, but usually more like 3 or 4 times. This behavior always results in stressful mornings, rushing out of the house, being worried about being late to work, and skipping breakfast all together.

But this morning was completely different even though I set my alarm at 5:30 am - a full 30 minutes earlier than usual.

My alarm went off and then - 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... I jumped out of bed.

No snooze button. No hesitation. Just up and out of bed.

Yes, it sucked for about 60 seconds, but guess what? That was it. Sixty seconds of wanting to crawl back in bed, but then I was awake and moving around and couldn't believe that I just added over an hour to my morning.

Not only did I have time to make myself breakfast, but I took the dogs on a walk, had coffee on the porch, blow dryed my hair (which I never have time to do), and still managed to get to work 15 minutes early. No rushing, no stressing, and no hunger pains!

But it didn't stop there. Starting the morning off like this changed the rest of my day. I wasn't groggy, felt a sense of accomplishment, and was in a good mood - which all led to a super productive and creative day at work, keeping my good mood flowing all day long.

What is most exciting is that I know the snooze button exercise is just the tip of the iceberg with the 5 Second Rule. I'm excited to use this tool on a daily basis to grow my confidence and make braver and more impactful decisions in my day-to-day life.

The audio book is masterfully narrated by the author herself. Mel Robbins is an amazing storyteller and I feel like I'm sitting at Starbucks with a good friend listening to her life changing advice woven seamlessly into funny, impactful, and touching stories.

I highly, highly recommend the audio version of this book... It's extremely engaging, relatable, intriguing, motivating, fun to listen to, and so, so applicable to everyday life.

I have a feeling this actually might even be life-changing...

#5secondrule
974379
I love it!
And always remember: every new day is a great big fish ;)
1946672
Can't praise this daily devotional enough!!
3898438
My sister-in-law went to a seminar given by Dr. Fuhrman and she showed me her notes on it.  Being a recent breast cancer survivor, I am more concerned than ever about my health and have been trying desperately to lose weight (I am morbidly obese and chocolate is my favorite "vegetable").  I spent 3 weeks last winter following a program that worked for me in the past, excercising 5-6 days a week and after 3 weeks I'd lost only 5 pounds.  The first week following Dr. Fuhrman's Eat to Live, I lost 8 pounds- incredible!  Reading the book can be a bit heavy at times, but I think it's important to know that the doctor substantiates his findings with a large number of studies that followed tens of thousands of people over several years and that he helps literally thousands of patients every year decrease or stop their medications entirely while increasing their overall health.  It was enlightening to learn that we can get all the nutrition our bodies need for good health without eating animal products or dairy.  I'll never completely give up eating meat and some diary, but since I've always loved vegetables, fruits and nuts, this program is very easy for me to follow.  I'm always satisfied after every meal and my cravings for sweets and salty snacks virtually disappeared after the few days.  I'm just starting my third week, but I feel better already and my sleep, which used to be really poor, has improved 100%.  I'd recommend this book to anyone who needs to lose weight and wants to enjoy doing it.
2590787
Falling in love in this book. I remind myself everyday with focusing ONE thing and it works well. ^^
7579
I've bought every diet book ever published.  I've been
trying to lose those last 15 pounds for the last 5 years.
Ms. Irons'approach to diet and beauty is realistic and
thorough.  The CD was an important part of my success.
I felt she was there with me, spurring me on.  The diet
was very easy to follow, and doing the beauty routines
each day and writing in my journal kept my mind on my goal
and away from food.  This book in it's pure simplicity
was a beacon in the countless "formula" diets that are out
there and take just too long to figure out.  Her CD was
kind, thoughtful, and her friendly voice and encouragement
were special.  I plan to keep Beauty Boot Camp on my
night table to remind me that I can and "did" achieve
success.  No wonder all the models and stars love her.
Diane Irons is every woman's "girl friend".
1135896
I am 8 days into the program and for the first time in all of my 48 years I am not cheating on a diet!  I have never tried hypnosis before and I thought it was silly.  But after only one day, I keep noticing how all of the suggestions on the CD's keep in the forefront of my thoughts, and it is so easy to stick to my personal mode of eating.  I make certain to listen once per day, and its almost like Paul is standing beside you and giving you the emotional support you need to keep up healthy eating habits.  I highly recommend this system.
1769636
This is the 4th year I've bought Moleskine's weekly planner. At the start of 2016, I jotted down a reminder to myself for November to buy the 2017 planner from Amazon. After debating between the "malachite green" and the "steel blue", I waited for the blue, and have already spent a happy evening marking down birthdays, holidays, street sweeping reminders, and oh yes, the reminder to buy the 2018 planner. My husband just rolled his eyes, because he already hears me regularly gush about how happy this planner makes me. The design- with the 7 day week on the left, and the lined page on the right- just really suits the way I plan my life and to-do list. It lets me keep a running list of short-, mid-, long-term items, and if I can't get something done, I just copy it over to the next week. Once I finish something, I highlight it (instead of crossing it off), which has the benefit of keeping it legible while adding lots of bursts of neon. During less-scintillating meetings, I doodle elaborate flowers. I use the empty pages at the end to keep random lists (shopping lists from various stores ... trip ideas ... goals for the whole year ... ). My only quibble are the reference pages at the front- international clothing sizes? flight durations? unit conversions? I literally NEVER use those pages- I don't travel *that* much, and either have access to Google, or can do without knowing that information. So, yeah, those pages are a big "N/A" for me ... but I just love this planner so much that I am writing a gushy review, which, anyone who googles the actual "Avy. M", will confusedly think he wrote with (perhaps) questionable enthusiasm. - AM SIL
884629
wonderfully done watch an episode daily very motivating
268484
Self-help books are plentiful.  Many of them sell well when the calendar turns to another year and folks feel obligated to take a stab at making life-changing resolutions.  But as we all know, those promises are often short-lived.  And soon, whatever book may have inspired them gets tucked away for good ... until someone in the household wants to organize a garage sale.

What Brett Blumenthal presents here is a painless improvement and maintenance plan for the WHOLE you.  She compiled the best information and advice in the fields of diet, exercise, general well-being, and environmental responsibility.  Then she prioritized these nuggets and spread them out over the course of an entire year.  Sure, change can be difficult.  But one small change each week should certainly be manageable.  Some of the recommendations might already be part of your routine:  drink enough water, get enough sleep, eat the right foods (learning first, what they are), take time to laugh, clean up your clutter, etc.  Individually, each one of these items seems easy enough to commit to.  Linked together over time, they should make for a complete and positive lifestyle makeover.

By being comprehensive, "52 Small Changes" already beats out most of its shelf competitors, which focus on sole aspects alone (diet or exercise, etc.).  By being non-threatening, Blumenthal seems more like a concerned friend and not a tough taskmaster.  Readers/users will want to live up to her suggestions and silent expectations.  The book is also very browsable.  Even if you somehow lose interest or motivation for keeping up with its weekly schedule, I guarantee that you will NOT drop this book into a sale or donation box.  The topics addressed on Blumenthal's informative charts (like the attributes of fruits, vegetables, and seafood selections) will stay with you, and you'll find yourself paging through the book to consult them again.  This is not merely an instructive book, to be used for just a year.  It will serve as a reference resource well after your 52 successful weeks have passed.

As a reviewer, I haven't yet had a chance to do many of the tasks outlined here.  I am excited by the fact that I already do about half of the suggestions, in one form or another.  Naturally, there's always room for improvement, and that's how I'll be using Blumenthal's book.  (Yes, I'm keeping it!)  Potential users should also note that, for the depth of its insights, "52 Small Changes" is bargain priced.  Another makeover deal with a living, breathing, personal consultant would come with an outrageous cost.  Why not do it yourself, for less?

[This review was based on seeing an Advance Reader's Copy -- Uncorrected Proof.]
1705017
I'v been following David Asprey's recommendations and use some of his products before reading his book and I'v watched some of his podcasts which are great. Since I'v incorporated his philosophy & supplements which has been about 8 months or so I feel a million times better, no more inflammation, no more aches and pains, lost 30 lbs and I'm not starving. I also want to say that I'v been eating healthy (or so I thought) and have exercised since I was 16 Im now 44 and over the last few years couldn't understand why I had inflammation, gaining weight, fatigue, irritability, food sensitivities the list goes on I changed to an integrating medical facility and was diagnosed with candida most traditional Drs. don't believe in it, long story short between following the candida diet and the Bullet Proof diet (I have to modify it a little to fit the candida plan) and using the supplements what a difference. The book is great because it explains step by step the chain of events that take place when we consume food. His coffee is amazing and highly suggest trying his products I use his coffee, MCT oil, brain octane, chocolate powder and collagen powder. Great products and delivery is always quick, sometimes a product may be on back order but thats because its in high demand.
4818380
This is a fantastic daily guide with nuggets for thought, and quick actionable steps. Only on Day 20, but doing the little steps gives me a boost of energy for the bigger goals.
275633
2% of your day is all you need to change your life! Very useful book with easy to follow instructions! Want to get fit and healthy (mind, body & soul) then get this book! You won't regret it :)