One sentence summary
Monica Sweeney’s “Let That Sh*t Go: A Journal for Leaving Your Bullsh*t Behind and Creating a Happy Life” is a guide to help people break free from limiting patterns and build a freer, more fulfilling life.
Book genre
Self-help
Main topic of the book
The main topic of the book is an invitation to let go of old patterns, beliefs and habits that prevent people from creating a happy and fulfilling life.
Key ideas
- Identifying old patterns. Striving to identify the old patterns, beliefs or habits that stop people from living a free life.
- Letting go. Practicing letting-go of the old patterns to free people from the limitations of their past.
- Cultivating positivity. Taking the opportunity to cultivate joy, peace and an appreciation for life.
- Creating new possibilities. Developing an understanding of new possibilities and learning to strive towards achieving them.
Main parts of the book and a short summary
- Understanding old patterns. “Let That Sh*t Go” starts with an exploration of the patterns, habits and beliefs that shape our lives, and how they can prevent us from leading an authentic and fulfilling life.
- Opening to positivity. In the second part, Sweeney helps readers tap into inner sources of positivity, guiding them through a set of meditations, visualizations and activities.
- Letting go of limiting patterns. Once a positive mindset is established, the focus shifts to letting go of old patterns and developing more self-love and compassion.
- Focusing on now. Here Sweeney invites readers to stop worrying about the future and direct their attention to being present and mindful.
- Releasing stuckness. In this last part, Sweeney provides readers with exercises and strategies to free themselves from stuckness and trust in the universe.
Key takeaways
- Letting go of old patterns, beliefs and habits is the key to creating a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
- It is possible to get rid of limiting patterns with a combination of meditation, mindfulness and self-compassion.
- It is possible to break away from stuckness and create new possibilities.
- Focusing on the present moment is the key to living an authentic life.
Author’s background and qualifications
Monica Sweeney is an intuitive spiritual mentor, meditation teacher, and the author of the popular Zen as Fuck Journals series. She is passionate about helping people discover their unique gifts and expand their spiritual connection.
Target audience
The target audience for “Let That Sh*t Go” is adults age 18 and up, who are interested in exploring ways to lead a more meaningful and authentically happy life.
Publisher and first publication date
“Let That Sh*t Go: A Journal for Leaving Your Bullsh*t Behind and Creating a Happy Life (Zen as F*ck Journals)” was published by Might Media, Inc. on April 18th, 2017.