It’s that time of year again, Spring. A season of new beginnings and blossoming into the best version of you ready for summer. So I’ve been reading Grow the F*ck Up, which is a brand new self-help book by Sarah Knight. It’s the ultimate read for someone who’s looking to be independent, resourceful and self-sufficient as a grown adult.
Grow the F*ck Up by Sarah Knight
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A no-bullsh*t bible for the modern adult—the newest “No F*cks Given Guide” in the multi-million copy bestselling self-help series
Whether you’re freshly of-age or you’ve been at this adulting gig for a while and haven’t quite gotten the hang of it, this collection of practical, no-nonsense advice from New York Times bestselling “anti-guru” Sarah Knight will help you achieve your ideal grown-up form—and reap the rewards.
Putting her sweary, hilarious twist on classic parental decrees like “Stop whining” and “Go clean up that mess!,” Sarah teaches you essential life skills—like effectively communicating your needs and taking accountability for your actions—and then how to use those skills to turn grown-up responsibilities into daily opportunities for increased happiness, satisfaction, and success.
Packed with tips, strategies, and hundreds of real-life examples of adulting wisely and well, Grow the F*ck Up is the perfect read for anyone—at any age—looking to become more independent, resourceful, and self-sufficient, and have lots of fun along the way.
Grow the F*ck Up caught my attention with it’s title and it dragged me in as I started to read. It’s a super simple book of advice that you kind of wish you could tell some of the people in your live to take on. It is also good for yourself, as it simplifies concepts and gives tips on how to implement them into your life.
Knights tone is lighthearted and filled with humour, so you don’t feel like you’re reading something too heavy. I DO think that some people will not enjoy her style of writing as she is trying to be “cool aunt Sarah”, however other people will like this. Depending who you are as a person will definitely determine this. For me it wasn’t a huge issue, I was just enjoying the advice that was given.
Without giving too much away, Grow the F*ck Up uses many theories which can be linked back to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy when talking about habits, and just getting things done. But the book also explores so many topics such as critical thinking (constructively though!!), self-soothing and ensuring you’re regulating your own emotions, as well as owning up to shit and communicating well with others.
All of these topics are broken down into easy digestable segments, so reading a few pages a day is do-able. But it’s also easy enough to read in a few sittings which is what I did. Although I did take notes so that I’m dependable for myself at remembering the advice and take action.
Overall, I loved Grow the F*ck Up and found it super helpful to just bring some of the ideas to the forefront of my brain when I’m going about my everday “adult” life. Whilst the book wasn’t mindblowing or life-changing for me, it defintiely helped me up my game especially with the communication and gaining respect from others, and these are things I’ve started actioning already.
Positives of Grow the F*ck Up
- Easy advice, with tips on how to implement into your everyday life
- Knights tone is lighthearted and filled with humour, so you don’t feel like you’re reading something too heavy
Negatives of Grow the F*ck Up
- There’s a lot of story and prose around the advice
- There’s a LOT of swearing, which is fine (preferred) for me but might not be everyone’s cup of tea 🍵
I received Grow the F*ck Up by Sarah Knight from the publisher, Quercus Books. This is an unbiased and honest review
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