Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done

Laura Vanderkam

2018 • 258 pages

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In order to get more done, we must first feel like we have all the time in the world. Think about it: why haven't you trained for that 5K or read War and Peace? Probably because you feel beaten down by all the time you don't seem to have. In this book, Vanderkam reveals the seven counter-intuitive principles the most time-free people have adopted. She teaches mindset shifts to help you feel calm on the busiest days and tools to help you get more done without feeling overwhelmed. The strategies in this book can help if your life feels out of control, but they can also help if you want to take your career, your relationships, and your personal happiness to the next level. Vanderkam has packed this book with insights from busy yet relaxed professionals, including "time makeovers" of people who are learning how to use these tools.

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NoelW

Thank you to the author for the opportunity to read this ARC, all thoughts & opinions are my own

I love, love, love retellings and it's been a hot minute since I read a Little Mermaid one so I was so excited for this one! The other books in the series can all be read as standalones, so don't feel like you have to read them in any order unless you want to.

I rated it 4.5 stars, it was such a fun and sweet read.

Goldsberry did fantastic at using things from the original fairy tale in a unique way with a twist, so it sticks to the ‘retelling category' with this while keeping you from knowing exactly what's going to happen.
There was our main character searching for a cure to save her mother after an awful attack, which lead to her finding out about a curse, and then a mystery that I feel a lot of people would enjoy.
We had introvert/extrovert, friends to lovers, for the romance and it was very cute!

I really loved that the author used original Scottish and Irish folklore for the mythical creatures and setting in this story.
Because of this, the characters do use the dialogue and accent that helps immerse you more into the narrative, but it might be a little hard to get used to at first, once you do though it's very enjoyable.

Definitely recommend grabbing up a copy, especially if you like mermaidy stories with summer approaching!