Gentle
Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want

If I’m being honest I am not really a self help reader type of girl, but right now things seem off. I dove in and was shocked about how I felt with the idea of being Gentler… I am a late 40’s woman who takes on way to much and gets anxious when it just doesn’t come out the way I wanted or hoped. So......more

This is the perfect book to pick up when life is overwhelming and you need a gentle hand to help you get yourself to a peaceful place. Gentle takes you through three phases (rest, less, rise) and breaks each one down into steps. Even better, if you don't have the capacity for those steps, there is a......more

I recommend this book! Courtney’s approach is very compassionate and encouraging. In a society where we are praised for being busy and productive, we need to hear books like this—her stance is critical for our mental health and well-being. The book is also well-organized and easy to read. You can re......more

This book exceeded all my expectations, inspiring me to explore ways to incorporate its rituals into my own life. It offers a gentle, intentional approach to transforming everyday moments, making the mundane feel meaningful. One of my favorite takeaways was the idea of creating a “little Saturday,”......more

When I think of a standard, run-of-the-mill self-help book, Gentle by Courtney Carver is exactly what comes to mind. It’s surface-level and simplistic, with some solid nuggets of insight, but overall, it lacks depth. That said, I do believe there’s an audience for this book, and based on the reviews,......more