Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing Lies

I’m not sure why or how I haven’t written a formal review of this AMAZING AND INSPIRING book despite me singing its praises for the last few months; despite watching Rachel speak live at Book Bonanza 2018. Perhaps it’s because I felt like I’ve already communicated and shouted from the rooftops and referred and sung to the world that this is a MUST READ BOOK. Correction: this is a MUST-LISTEN to book.

But I can’t stop there. So, here’s me formally giving this work of awesome prose 5+++++ STARS.

Rachel Hollis gives a stellar audio performance as she reads her own words. Words of encouragement and courage and empowerment. I can tell she genuinely believes in them from her tone and the sheer conviction in her voice. I can also feel the emotion as she shares some very painful, sad, and sometimes embarrassing moments from her own life. She uses them as examples to build an empathetic base; she knows the heartache, the hurt, the anger. It makes you relate. It made me relate.

Yet what resonated with me was not only her advice of how she got through the hard times, but the self-assurances she tells herself and the way she addresses you: the listener or reader. Her words give no excuses. Rather, they lead you to forgive yourself, and accept past actions. To always move forward, even if it’s an inch. And if you fall down, she lends a hand/advice/mindset on how to get back up again.

What I’ve learned in the last few months after listening, is that reinforcement is key. You can listen/read this book once and get on the high to do more, be more. But that quickly fades as life and other media settle back in.

So what did I do?
I listen. Again and again. I turn on a chapter as I’m driving, doing chores, or relaxing on the couch.

Don’t have the Audio book?
Follow Rachel on Instagram. She has a channel and daily posts that remind you of those positive messages to get your day and your headspace started on the right foot.

All this being said, I realize a lot of the advice she gives are concepts I’ve heard before. What makes Rachel different is her. How she presents everything just speaks to me. She has a demeanor that I respect. Maybe it’s because I’ve been following her for several years now, watching her practice what she now preaches. Whatever the reason, it appears I’m not alone in such thinking. And I’m so very thankful as the world needs more spokespersons like her on the stage to constantly be our cheerleader amidst the overwhelming negativity.

PS: Rachel if on the off-chance that you’re reading this, in the words of Colleen Hoover: “Push your boundaries, that’s what they’re there for”. Thanks for that constant reminder ❤️

Maravilloso libro. En un lenguaje sencillo y muy cotidiano, Rachel Hollis relaja y hasta hace reír😂. Al mismo tiempo que ayuda a llevar una vida con mayor aceptación a lo que ya somos como mamás, profesionistas, mujeres, etc. Altamente recomendado!!!

Trying to sit here and figure out how to write a review that will accurately describe the power of this book….and I’m at a bit of a loss for the right words. This book is literally a game changer! No matter what you do, where you come from, what your life looks like.. you will gain so much from reading “Girl, Wash your Face”. Rachel’s honesty about the lies she once believed about herself completely resonates with the struggles we face as women. She has walked the same trenches as many of us are walking and gives direct, specific and tangible advice about ways to help and come through the other side as a better, stronger version of yourself. Her ability to motivate comes from true and honest experience. Guaranteed you will finish this book feeling encouraged, and motivated to start living towards a better you. Sometimes we need a kick start with our goals, a shift in our perspective or the encouragement to pick ourselves up and keep trying.. this is it folks!

Also, I will mention, that as a busy new mom… the audible version was amazing…having the book read to you by Rachel herself while having the freedom to fold the laundry, drive, or get ready in the morning, makes this book even more practical for those who find it hard to find the time to sit down and get into a good book!

Don’t know if I have ever said in my life I was truly grateful for a book…. but this one… without hesitation… I am.

This was a gift to my mom and she loved it. We both read it together and it is an amazing read. It is not like you haven’t heard what Rachel wants to say before, but the way she sits it hits you at all the right places. She’s just serves all the harsh truths with such subtlety that you can do nothing but actually think about it. It’s not the motivation that she gives in the book but retrospection that takes places once you have finished reading. And that’s the sign of a good book.