Destination: Simple - Rituals and Rhythms for a Simpler Daily Life

by Brooke McAlary

You want to simplify your life, reduce stress, reduce complications - but you don't know where to begin. You don't know HOW to begin.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Personal Development, Health, Adult, Productivity, Spirituality

89 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 11, 2012

Reviews

[Rosemary Atwell · Rating 2 out of 5]

A smaller dose of ‘Slow,’ with prescriptive advice on how to practice slow living through daily activities. For me, the most important is to take notice.

[Reannon Bowen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is actually a 3.5 star book.
You can knock this tiny book over in an hour but you'll walk away with good things to think about. If you're a fan of Brooke's podcast, like I am , you'll know some of this stuff already but it's still nice to have it all in front of you. Brooke couldn't have made it simpler or more achievable. Once you close the last page you feel like you can adopt everything she's suggested to get you living a simpler life right away. I know this will be a book I revisit any time I feel like my life needs a mini overhaul.

[Claire O'Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great little book to help me focus on enjoying life, slowing down a little and concentrating on the things that bring me joy.

[Justyna · Rating 1 out of 5]

srutututu pierdu-pierdu
co za coachingowe bzdury w stylu coelhowskim...

[daniela sofia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Assim que recebi este livro tive de o ler. Quem viu o post de divulgação viu o quanto entusiasmada eu estava quanto a este livro. Ando a aventurar-me nestes caminhos de simplificar tudo, simplificar a vida, o trabalho, organizar tudo, agradecer, e muito mais. Ando a tentar desenvolver-me a nível pessoal. Este livro, pode ser pequeno, mas é quase como uma bíblia.

Querem mudar de vida, ser melhores pessoas e não sabem por onde começar? Simples, comecem por ler este livro. É pequeno e de rápida leitura, porém, não leiam a correr desfrutem e tirem apontamentos que mais tarde vão precisar. Eu insluive tirei alguns e pretendo partilhar com vocês noutro post dedicado ao tema de desenvolvimento pessoal. Logo lá chegaremos!

Temos aqui várias dicas da escritora para simplificar-mos as nossas ideias, para deixar-mos de viver a mil à hora. O truque é simplificar a mais pequena coisa que apenas isso nos trará mais simplicidade para a vida em geral. É um livro aodrável, a capa é simples, o seu design interior é muito bonito. Acreditem, vocês devem ler este livro. Vais vos ajudar a dar um passo para o desenvolvimento e para uma vida mais simples.

[Lia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hardly worth the effort.
This was a gift given to me by a business associate.

It was a simple enough book and everything was sensible, practice and achievable.

I would have perhaps liked some newer content or some more visual content as well.

Worth the hour or so it took to get through but overall perhaps too simple to be interesting.

An interesting quandary.
A book on simplification that was too pared down and simple.

[Tess O'Brien · Rating 5 out of 5]

Big fan of Brooke & 'the slow home' podcast! If you too are a frequent listener, a lot of the themes/tools introduced in this book won't be new information.

This book is a great place to start if you are new to minimalism/slow living. If you're a little more familiar it & have been on the bandwagon for a while I would recommend 'Calm' by The School of Life.

[Thomasin Propson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sweet. Quick. Could be useful, in a gentle way. I don't know if I like the idea of really focusing on my toothbrushing or dishwashing, though. I think it's okay to use that time to "do" something else?

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked that this book was simple and to the point. It talks about methods you can employ in your daily life to just slow down and stress less. I liked the ideas in this book and they were pretty simple and easy to follow.

[Dani N · Rating 3 out of 5]

Small, straightforward exercises to help simplify daily life.

[Katelyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Basic, simplified advice to help you slow down your pace.

I especially appreciate that this book is not bloated.

[Neva · Rating 3 out of 5]

Este libro propone 7 rituales para llevar una vida mas tranquila.
✨Más que encontrar el balance del que tanto se habla entre la vida personal y laboral, este libro te invita a entender que hay días que es necesario ceder sin culpa.
✨Lo que mas me agradó es que tiene ejercicios para que hagas e implementes en tu día a día
✨ Aunque la gran mayoria de las ideas aqui propuestas quizás ya se han escuchado si sueles leer libros o consumir material de este corte, si sirve como una pequeña guía o recordatorio de su importancia.

[Kit Feral · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this!! to be honest it introduced no new ideas to me. because I've read so much about Waldorf it was very familiar concepts. but I liked that it was a focus on me instead of my kids! it was a very refreshing reminder and the whole thing felt like a happy sigh. the exercises were so simple and clear. the voice was so encouraging and didn't preach or make it all sound impossible for someone with multiple little kids, like so many books like this. it was such a simple gorgeous little read. everyone has time to read this and everyone should!

[K · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nothing new here - although I liked the idea of tilting, i.e being flexible between spheres of your life and forgetting balance as a goal. Much better books on simplicity around, sadly.

[Kathy Peterman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the simplicity of this book and the ease of reading it. Brooke McAlary hosts the Slow Your Home podcast and has a lot to say and the minimalism lifestyle. I like how this book is bound, it's intentionally small and it feels good in my hands. You can read Destination Simple in an hour, and then circle back to do the exercises in single-tasking, unplugging, emptying your mind, three things and gratitude. The way she presents on these topics is clear and inspiring. I adore the new word rhythm that she uses in place of routine. It offers room for flow and play while making sure you focus on what's important to you. She helps you build a morning and an evening rhythm that suits you! Perhaps one of her biggest tips comes in the final pages where she addresses the need to plan for "tilt" to happen in our lives. All-in-all a great book!

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick guide to creating a simpler, slower life.
The steps/suggestions offered throughout this book aren't exactly groundbreaking and if you've listened to any TedTalks or read any other books on this subject you've heard them all before - avoid multitasking, be mindful, occasionally unplug from social media/technology, practice daily gratitude, etc. That said, this book does serve as a good reminder and because it's such a short read, I'd recommend it to anyone who feels overwhelmed and is looking to create a simpler lifestyle for themselves.

[Renatita_dama · Rating 3 out of 5]

O título atraiu logo a minha atenção, também eu ando a tentar simplificar, minimizar, apreciar o lado simples da vida.
Li imediatamente, a mensagem é curta e grossa mas não sei se eficaz!
Fiquei um pouco desiludida pois não estava à espera de um livro que fosse uma espécie de manual de auto ajuda nesta área. Tem bons conselhos mas demasiadas regras para se atingir a simplificação (na minha modesta opinião).
Teria preferido 1000 vezes ler sobre a experiência pessoal da autora, o que a levou a querer simplificar e a mudar de vida e como o conseguiu fazer!

[Candace S. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This tiny book is short, practical, realistic, and encouraging. It is a great tool for helping you think through the rhythms, routines, and habits that make up your day, and thus make up your life, which is *exactly* what I wanted to do during a personal retreat. This book turned out to be the perfect companion for that. I definitely recommend it if you are wanting to do the same thing!

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gentle encouragement to single task sometimes instead of always multitasking, unplugging for manageable chunks of time, brain dumping to make winding down at bedtime easier, gratitude, narrowing down the to-do list to the top three daily items, forming deliberate morning and evening rituals (not routines), tilting towards rather than striving for balance, and savoring life by taking time to notice.

[Lyree Robson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous shortened edition of her book Slow. Broken down into 7 short bite size chapters on how to change your life by slowing down and embracing life's daily rhythms makes for a 'simplistic' overview on what's important in today's world. A wonderful easy read and useful reference, I loved it.

[Elise · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite books on simple living I have read – and I’ve read quite a few. :) The main reason is that she practiced what she preaches – that is, the book itself was simple. Compact, easy to read, and… well, simple… It had great nuggets and didn’t waste time with the excess. Would recommend!

[Mandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nothing earth shattering here but well done nonetheless.

[Kristina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Не беше нищо особено като цяло. Включваше съвети, които вече съм чувала или чела някъде, но тук фокусът беше специфично върху това да водим по-прост живот и да не се претрупваме със задачки и цели.

[Mandy Robek · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great little read with helpful suggestions. Love the idea of rhythm instead of routine.

[Emily Reimold · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple and practical. Looking forward to implementing the exercises she gives.

[Samuel Bokenblom · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short but sweet book with some poignant advice for our insane little world

[Kathryn Woods · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet little book about rituals and rhythms. Gentle and practical.

[Sylvia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick and easy read.
Simple anecdotes that can help make life run a little smoother but nothing ground breaking or new.

[Nerae · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for all busy and stressed parents!!!

[Maria Carmo · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book that helps to simplify the way we look at daily routines and tasks.
A good read. Useful "rituals" to help unravel a better daily life.

Maria Carmo,

Lisbon, 24 May 2018.