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Gentle

Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want

by Courtney Carver
Courtney Carver
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From an expert on simplicity and minimalism, a collection of 30 practices to overcome chronic overwhelm, cultivate self-compassion, and find permission to do less–perfect for readers of Rest is Resistance and Wintering.
Being Gentle is about being grounded in self-compassion and a fierce commitment to less—becoming the Gentle You isn't about taking the easy road. Organized into three parts—Rest, Less, and Rise—Courtney Carver's Gentle provides simple challenges and practices that will help readers radically and gently shift their pace, headspace, and heart.
Becoming the Gentle You is a practice of real self-care that, over time, will soothe your nervous system and strengthen your relationships.
Gentle is the "don't do it all" self-help book that promotes less stress and more joy by standing in your light and honoring the person you are.

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  • Release date

    February 18, 2025

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781668646250
      • File size: 244661 KB
      • Duration: 08:29:41

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      January 1, 2025

      Long-time simplicity advocate and blogger Carver (Soulful Simplicity; Project 333) shares her plan for transforming overwhelming, busy lives by becoming a "gentle you." She suggests that readers initiate change by slowly creating habits that stick, with consistency being more important than intensity. She recommends identifying why one wants to make a change, listing tiny steps to affect that change, and creating a support system of encouraging people. The program is divided into three sections, one for each "season": "Rest" (relax and reset), "Less" (let go), and "Rise" (move forward by bringing everything together). In "Rest," Carver proposes resting first, underreacting, skipping breaking news, and setting a bedtime. "Less" recommends decluttering possessions and calendars, unplugging, and refraining from offering or accepting unsolicited guidance. In "Rise," the advice includes prioritizing the gentle you, not take things personally, and savor simple pleasures, closing with living the life one actually wants. Carver introduces each topic, then lists some tiny steps, followed by a gentler step for those low on time or energy. VERDICT An encouraging program for readers who have found that pushing through hasn't worked and want a gentler approach to life, coached by an engaging, empathetic, supportive guide.--Sue O'Brien

      Copyright 2025 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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