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Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life: Simple Changes to Create Space for What Matters
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Enjoy the freedom, purpose, and joy you crave when you learn this amazing Simple, achievable, tiny tweaks equal big change and a happy life.
Do you long for more balance in your day, more quality time with your family, and a stronger sense of purpose and priority in your own life? Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life is a game-changing guide for busy women to create space for what matters most. Packed with practical, customizable strategies, you can achieve a fulfilling life of your choosing, one tiny tweak at a time.
You don't have to overhaul your entire life to love it. Discover how the power of simple tweaks will help you reevaluate your priorities and manage your time, your household, and your own well-being with simple changes well within your reach. Erin Port—founder of Simple Purposeful Living—provides you with valuable tips and achievable strategies you can apply today.
Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life will help you
Overcome overwhelm by decluttering your space, mind, and schedule Identify and prioritize what truly matters to you and your family Learn to harness time as a powerful tool Establish routines for efficient household management Find the freedom to embrace imperfection and abandon comparison, for a more fulfilling life Each chapter ends with these handy
A key takeaway to focus on A tiny tweak to implement Helpful resources to get you started Little by little, you can make small, meaningful changes that will have a big impact in your home and with the people you love.
Do you long for more balance in your day, more quality time with your family, and a stronger sense of purpose and priority in your own life? Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life is a game-changing guide for busy women to create space for what matters most. Packed with practical, customizable strategies, you can achieve a fulfilling life of your choosing, one tiny tweak at a time.
You don't have to overhaul your entire life to love it. Discover how the power of simple tweaks will help you reevaluate your priorities and manage your time, your household, and your own well-being with simple changes well within your reach. Erin Port—founder of Simple Purposeful Living—provides you with valuable tips and achievable strategies you can apply today.
Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life will help you
Overcome overwhelm by decluttering your space, mind, and schedule Identify and prioritize what truly matters to you and your family Learn to harness time as a powerful tool Establish routines for efficient household management Find the freedom to embrace imperfection and abandon comparison, for a more fulfilling life Each chapter ends with these handy
A key takeaway to focus on A tiny tweak to implement Helpful resources to get you started Little by little, you can make small, meaningful changes that will have a big impact in your home and with the people you love.
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Published January 27, 2026
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August 20, 2025Finally, a self-help book that doesn't expect you to wake up at 4 AM, meditate for three hours, and reorganize your entire spice rack alphabetically by Thursday. Erin Port's "Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life" is basically the lazy person's guide to getting your life together – and I mean that in the best possible way.
The Gist
Port's revolutionary idea? You don't need to Marie Kondo your entire existence or join a convent to find happiness. Instead, she suggests making tiny changes that won't require you to abandon your Netflix subscription or learn Sanskrit. Groundbreaking stuff, really.
The book targets busy women who are tired of feeling like they're failing at life because they can't maintain a 47-step morning routine while simultaneously raising perfect children and running a Fortune 500 company. So, basically all of us.
What's Actually Good
The "tiny tweaks" approach is refreshingly realistic. Instead of telling you to completely overhaul your personality by next Tuesday, Port suggests small changes like... wait for it... maybe not checking your phone while brushing your teeth. Revolutionary.
Port gets surprisingly deep at times, dropping wisdom bombs like "The end of life has a way of clarifying the truth of what really matters." Nothing like a little existential dread to motivate you to stop scrolling TikTok and actually call your mom back.
The best part? The strategies are customizable, which means you can ignore the ones that make you feel guilty and focus on the ones that require minimal effort. It's like a choose-your-own-adventure book, but for adults who've given up on adventure.
The Verdict
Look, this is basically a common sense approach to living life to the fullest, wrapped in gentle self-help packaging. If you were lucky enough to have extended family who showed up for you – grandparents who babysat, aunts who listened to your teenage drama, uncles who taught you to change a tire – you already know the secret: people matter more than possessions. Port's just reminding the rest of us what we somehow forgot in our quest to optimize our sock drawers.
And like I always told my children, what you put out to the universe is what will come back to you so mind your mindset! Port's book is essentially a gentle nudge toward that same wisdom.
This book won't transform you into a zen master overnight, but it might help you feel slightly less like you're drowning in your own to-do list. Port essentially gives you permission to make small changes and call it progress, which honestly feels like exactly what some people need to hear.
Perfect for anyone who's ever bought a self-help book, read three pages, felt overwhelmed, and used it as a coaster instead.
Bottom line: It's like self-help, but make it achievable.
The Gist
Port's revolutionary idea? You don't need to Marie Kondo your entire existence or join a convent to find happiness. Instead, she suggests making tiny changes that won't require you to abandon your Netflix subscription or learn Sanskrit. Groundbreaking stuff, really.
The book targets busy women who are tired of feeling like they're failing at life because they can't maintain a 47-step morning routine while simultaneously raising perfect children and running a Fortune 500 company. So, basically all of us.
What's Actually Good
The "tiny tweaks" approach is refreshingly realistic. Instead of telling you to completely overhaul your personality by next Tuesday, Port suggests small changes like... wait for it... maybe not checking your phone while brushing your teeth. Revolutionary.
Port gets surprisingly deep at times, dropping wisdom bombs like "The end of life has a way of clarifying the truth of what really matters." Nothing like a little existential dread to motivate you to stop scrolling TikTok and actually call your mom back.
The best part? The strategies are customizable, which means you can ignore the ones that make you feel guilty and focus on the ones that require minimal effort. It's like a choose-your-own-adventure book, but for adults who've given up on adventure.
The Verdict
Look, this is basically a common sense approach to living life to the fullest, wrapped in gentle self-help packaging. If you were lucky enough to have extended family who showed up for you – grandparents who babysat, aunts who listened to your teenage drama, uncles who taught you to change a tire – you already know the secret: people matter more than possessions. Port's just reminding the rest of us what we somehow forgot in our quest to optimize our sock drawers.
And like I always told my children, what you put out to the universe is what will come back to you so mind your mindset! Port's book is essentially a gentle nudge toward that same wisdom.
This book won't transform you into a zen master overnight, but it might help you feel slightly less like you're drowning in your own to-do list. Port essentially gives you permission to make small changes and call it progress, which honestly feels like exactly what some people need to hear.
Perfect for anyone who's ever bought a self-help book, read three pages, felt overwhelmed, and used it as a coaster instead.
Bottom line: It's like self-help, but make it achievable.
October 19, 2025
Thank you to Net Galley, Zondervan and Thomas Nelson for the advanced copy of this book.
I really enjoyed how simply practical this book is. Lots of self-help books bombard you with lesson after lesson or thing to do in order to feel successful in whatever the topic of the book is. this one was very basic, but I felt made it very approachable and easy to feel like you can make progress and live a more happy life by doing simple things. I found myself highlighting practical line after practical line. A book you could go back to and remind yourself of these things in different seasons of life.
I really enjoyed how simply practical this book is. Lots of self-help books bombard you with lesson after lesson or thing to do in order to feel successful in whatever the topic of the book is. this one was very basic, but I felt made it very approachable and easy to feel like you can make progress and live a more happy life by doing simple things. I found myself highlighting practical line after practical line. A book you could go back to and remind yourself of these things in different seasons of life.
January 28, 2026
I had the pleasure of reading an ARC of Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life. Erin's approach to making tiny changes to incrementally improve your life and the joy in your life is such a refreshing change to the self help books that encourage you to overhaul your entire life in one swoop. Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life encourages you to figure out what tiny tweak could solve pain points in your life. I recommend for any busy mom or person on general!
January 28, 2026
I was immediately drawn to the title and description of this book. Who wouldn’t want to make tiny tweaks and simple changes to create a happy life and more space for what truly matters?
That optimism carried me only so far. I wasn’t impressed by the introduction, which felt shaped by a level of financial and emotional privilege that colors much of the book. When authors claim that “people don’t talk about money,” it often signals that they’ve never had to worry about it. Plenty of people talk about money—constantly—because it’s a source of stress, constraint, and fear. If you’ve lived that reality, this framing may feel tone-deaf.
After reading the introduction, I looked at the author’s Instagram and website, and the target audience became clear: upper-middle-class white women, often stay-at-home mothers, living in large homes with space, flexibility, and support. I’m a longtime sucker for minimalist and decluttering books, but the more of these I read, the more I realize that “minimalism” and “decluttering” mean very different things depending on income, space, and life stage.
Structurally, the book is well organized. The four parts are clearly laid out in the introduction and table of contents, and it’s easy to skip around—something I often do with nonfiction like this. That’s a real strength.
Content-wise, though, much of it felt very familiar. Early on, I found myself wondering if the ideas were heavily borrowed from Tiny Habits and similar behavior-change research, just rebranded in the author’s language. The “teeny tiny tweaks” described struck me as things I was already doing in my 20s, fresh out of college. I’m often described as “type A” and “very organized,” and while that may color my reaction, I didn’t encounter anything that felt new or particularly helpful for someone who already manages their life reasonably well.
Some chapters raised bigger concerns. Sleep is discussed without addressing menopause, despite the reality that many menopausal women struggle with chronic sleep disruption even with healthy habits and medical care. Gratitude journaling is encouraged—again—but when you’re years deep into a crisis, adding yet another “should” to your to-do list can feel burdensome rather than liberating. Gratitude matters, but it can also be used to subtly discourage people from pushing for change.
The book frequently references well-known self-help authors, and at times it felt like a lighter, more condensed version of their work. If you already read widely in this genre, you may be better served going directly to those original sources.
When the book moves into decluttering—my personal sweet spot—it’s competent but unremarkable. Spacious, well designed homes make decluttering much easier. Living in small spaces, using vertical storage, and managing inherited items from multiple generations presents a very different challenge. This section reminded me that The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up remains the gold standard for truly getting started.
As the book progresses, the author’s generational and lifestyle assumptions become clearer: flexible schedules, assistance (including an assistant), supportive partners, ample storage, and work that appears home-based or optional. Techniques like batching, time blocking, and freezing meals are useful—but only if your space, energy, health, and work demands allow for them.
That said, the author is a better writer than many former bloggers who land book deals. The graphics are clean and genuinely helpful, and her tone is generally warm and encouraging. I also appreciated her openness about therapy and mental health, which many authors—especially religious ones—still avoid.
Overall, this is a solid book. I didn’t walk away with new insights, but it did remind me that I’m already doing many things right and simply need to keep going. Life is busier and more frantic than it once was, and gentle reminders have their place.
TL;DR: If you’re a stressed-out wife and mother who feels overwhelmed and doesn’t know where to start, this book offers empathetic, encouraging guidelines. If you’re older, financially challenged, menopausal, space-constrained, or already well-versed in organization and habit-building, you may find little that’s new here.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Zondervan Publishing, and the author for allowing me to read and review a digital ARC.
That optimism carried me only so far. I wasn’t impressed by the introduction, which felt shaped by a level of financial and emotional privilege that colors much of the book. When authors claim that “people don’t talk about money,” it often signals that they’ve never had to worry about it. Plenty of people talk about money—constantly—because it’s a source of stress, constraint, and fear. If you’ve lived that reality, this framing may feel tone-deaf.
After reading the introduction, I looked at the author’s Instagram and website, and the target audience became clear: upper-middle-class white women, often stay-at-home mothers, living in large homes with space, flexibility, and support. I’m a longtime sucker for minimalist and decluttering books, but the more of these I read, the more I realize that “minimalism” and “decluttering” mean very different things depending on income, space, and life stage.
Structurally, the book is well organized. The four parts are clearly laid out in the introduction and table of contents, and it’s easy to skip around—something I often do with nonfiction like this. That’s a real strength.
Content-wise, though, much of it felt very familiar. Early on, I found myself wondering if the ideas were heavily borrowed from Tiny Habits and similar behavior-change research, just rebranded in the author’s language. The “teeny tiny tweaks” described struck me as things I was already doing in my 20s, fresh out of college. I’m often described as “type A” and “very organized,” and while that may color my reaction, I didn’t encounter anything that felt new or particularly helpful for someone who already manages their life reasonably well.
Some chapters raised bigger concerns. Sleep is discussed without addressing menopause, despite the reality that many menopausal women struggle with chronic sleep disruption even with healthy habits and medical care. Gratitude journaling is encouraged—again—but when you’re years deep into a crisis, adding yet another “should” to your to-do list can feel burdensome rather than liberating. Gratitude matters, but it can also be used to subtly discourage people from pushing for change.
The book frequently references well-known self-help authors, and at times it felt like a lighter, more condensed version of their work. If you already read widely in this genre, you may be better served going directly to those original sources.
When the book moves into decluttering—my personal sweet spot—it’s competent but unremarkable. Spacious, well designed homes make decluttering much easier. Living in small spaces, using vertical storage, and managing inherited items from multiple generations presents a very different challenge. This section reminded me that The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up remains the gold standard for truly getting started.
As the book progresses, the author’s generational and lifestyle assumptions become clearer: flexible schedules, assistance (including an assistant), supportive partners, ample storage, and work that appears home-based or optional. Techniques like batching, time blocking, and freezing meals are useful—but only if your space, energy, health, and work demands allow for them.
That said, the author is a better writer than many former bloggers who land book deals. The graphics are clean and genuinely helpful, and her tone is generally warm and encouraging. I also appreciated her openness about therapy and mental health, which many authors—especially religious ones—still avoid.
Overall, this is a solid book. I didn’t walk away with new insights, but it did remind me that I’m already doing many things right and simply need to keep going. Life is busier and more frantic than it once was, and gentle reminders have their place.
TL;DR: If you’re a stressed-out wife and mother who feels overwhelmed and doesn’t know where to start, this book offers empathetic, encouraging guidelines. If you’re older, financially challenged, menopausal, space-constrained, or already well-versed in organization and habit-building, you may find little that’s new here.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Zondervan Publishing, and the author for allowing me to read and review a digital ARC.
December 3, 2025
Such a useful surprise! Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life is gold if you are looking for some simple and accessible ideas to help get your life together. Not everything in your life, and not all at once, but it will make a difference..
Erin Port's approach of changing small things is so easy. Once I had success with one tiny tweak, I had the confidence to try another one. I'm not done yet, but this charming little book is going to make a big difference in my life - I can tell already!
Things I've done include noticing and increasing the amount of time I spend each day on activities that bring me joy.
* More reading, less scrolling.
* Audiobook on while I'm in the garden.
* Making morning coffee time sacred.
Some of it's common sense, some is just being a little bit more intentional, all of it is useful.
Another thing: Writing a list of everything swimming around in my head that I need to do. Then prioritising them all. If they are written down, I don't have to ruminate about them.
Respect the mono task. By only multitasking if I can add a not-so-fun thing to a fun one, I get more of the boring bits out of the way.
Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life is nothing on its own that's life changing, but I can feel these little things accumulating already. Recommended!
Erin Port's approach of changing small things is so easy. Once I had success with one tiny tweak, I had the confidence to try another one. I'm not done yet, but this charming little book is going to make a big difference in my life - I can tell already!
"Happiness serves as a momentary signal for what brings your heart sustaining joy."
Things I've done include noticing and increasing the amount of time I spend each day on activities that bring me joy.
* More reading, less scrolling.
* Audiobook on while I'm in the garden.
* Making morning coffee time sacred.
Some of it's common sense, some is just being a little bit more intentional, all of it is useful.
Another thing: Writing a list of everything swimming around in my head that I need to do. Then prioritising them all. If they are written down, I don't have to ruminate about them.
Respect the mono task. By only multitasking if I can add a not-so-fun thing to a fun one, I get more of the boring bits out of the way.
Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life is nothing on its own that's life changing, but I can feel these little things accumulating already. Recommended!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I received a copy of this eBook from netGalley for a honest review.
This book is full of life affirming small tweaks that can make for a happier life. I love that it talks about starting and going slow to find your own rhythm and ways of finding joy in your world. I think this book will bring relief to anyone trying to be like the Jones' and a great guide for living a more fulfilled life.
This book is full of life affirming small tweaks that can make for a happier life. I love that it talks about starting and going slow to find your own rhythm and ways of finding joy in your world. I think this book will bring relief to anyone trying to be like the Jones' and a great guide for living a more fulfilled life.
November 23, 2025
A fast read with a myriad of 'tiny tweaks' that can make a difference. While nothing here is earth shattering, a nice collection of recommendations, very actionable.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I adore books that offer simple tips for making lasting change, and this is one of them. A must-read for those who want help to take manageable steps for creating a life they'll love.
January 31, 2026
This book is amazing!!! So many good ideas! Such a genuine book!! I love it so much! So glad to have the audio!
January 26, 2026
This book was great and has many awesome tweaks that will help make you a little happier.
It's not a book that tells you to do all these things at once and have it done in the next 7 days. It's a book to read, decide what you'd like to do and then do it. 1 step at a time and you can always go back and do more but start out with a few and see if they serve you.
Some that I stuck out to me are When you start to compare, unplug and take a break. Track your progress and don't compare it to anyone else's. Always celebrate other's success without comparing. I think this is a big one that we all need to remember.
Towards the end of the book there's this part that I bookmarked because I think it's important as they are Maintain the momentum questions. Some questions to keep you going daily, weekly and monthly. My favorite is "What tweak can you make to plan for happiness in your week?"
So check this book out and see what fun and easy tweaks you can add to give your life a happy boost.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.
It's not a book that tells you to do all these things at once and have it done in the next 7 days. It's a book to read, decide what you'd like to do and then do it. 1 step at a time and you can always go back and do more but start out with a few and see if they serve you.
Some that I stuck out to me are When you start to compare, unplug and take a break. Track your progress and don't compare it to anyone else's. Always celebrate other's success without comparing. I think this is a big one that we all need to remember.
Towards the end of the book there's this part that I bookmarked because I think it's important as they are Maintain the momentum questions. Some questions to keep you going daily, weekly and monthly. My favorite is "What tweak can you make to plan for happiness in your week?"
So check this book out and see what fun and easy tweaks you can add to give your life a happy boost.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.
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