HCAU Reads: The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck
Marie Kondo and her famous The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up changed the life of many, and while I – a sucker for lifestyle trends – was hesitant to get rid of most of my possessions (because yes, while that old pair of jeans might not “spark joy” anymore, I still spent some hard-earned money on it!), I was ready to jump on the bandwagon. I soon found myself browsing Book Depository, where a surprisingly cheeky title stood out from a crowd of mindfulness, minimalism and other self-help books: The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck. I couldn’t help but click, and after a few seconds of reading into the description I placed my order.
The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck was written by Sarah Knight, a freelance editor and writer who left the corporate life behind to be able to work from home and move to the Dominican Republic – where she admittedly doesn’t give a f*ck about winter any more. Described as “a mix of Oprah Winfrey-style mantras and Amy Schumer-esque obscenities” by ELLE, Knight’s book is a profane yet ingenious twist on Kondo’s original, in which she helps the readers declutter their minds instead of their homes. Her NotSorry Method teaches you how to stop caring about what other people think and get rid of anything that annoys you, let it be meetings, karaoke parties with co-workers or beyond boring family events. More importantly she shows you how to do all that without being an asshole – thus potentially saving your job, friendships and reputation.
The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck is not only an insanely humorous piece of writing that will make you laugh out loud, but also an equally helpful guidebook for anyone who finds themselves stressed out, overwhelmed by obligations and fed up with pleasing everyone else before themselves. In conclusion, while tidying up might not be my cup of tea at the moment, mental decluttering is something all of us need every once in a while. University is undoubtedly a stressful period in our lives – why not make it easier by learning how to concentrate on things that really matter? As far as I’m concerned, Sarah Knight’s The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck is a must have for everyone! Interested? Here’s a little help to get you started – only until your order arrives!