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The next BOOK REVIEW WITH CHERYL is for Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn with a rating of 🌟🌟🌟. . . . I’ve had this book on my shelves for years and was finally inspired to pick it up thanks to the new HBO show with Amy Adams. I was a HUGE fan of Gone Girl by the same author and had really high hopes going into this read. While I was definitely hooked until the end, I was a bit underwhelmed by the book as a whole. I think my expectations were too high and there was some graphic content that I wish I would have been mentally prepared for (that I also should have seen coming with the title of the book). All in all, I’m glad I read this book, but I’m not that I will be watching the show anymore.

This week’s TINY TIP WITH CHERYL is to NEVER check email first thing in the morning. So many people start their day by reading through their inbox (well, after pressing snooze a bunch of times) and this habit winds up affecting everything you do going forward — even if you don't realize it. When you lay in bed and check email instead of get up to start your day, you allow OTHER PEOPLE to dictate how your day begins. Make this change and give yourself the gift of starting your mornings the way YOU want to. For me, that means getting on my mat to meditate, practice yoga, and do some arm exercises. Don’t let your inbox or the people who email you dictate how you spend some of the most valuable time in you day. Own your time and get your day started with you as the focus!

Today’s Book Review With Cheryl is for The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah with a rating of ... 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 WOW. This book was incredible. After hearing from friends (thanks, @jessmennis & @allisonpearse) about how quickly they devoured and how much they loved this book, I knew I had to pick it up. And, I am so glad I did. The Nightingale begins as a story about 2 sisters in France at this start of WWII. By the end of the book, it becomes so much more than a historical fiction novel and moves you in so many ways. … I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys fiction, particularly historical fiction, and is looking for a read that will keep you wanting more. I know it had me up until 1am the night I finished!

This week’s TINY TIP WITH CHERYL pairs perfectly with this week’s blog post about podcasts. If you’re looking for an easy way to cut down your time listening to an episode (or even an audiobook), just bump up the speed! iPhone users can click “1x” in the bottom left corner of the Podcast app (as circled in the photo) and you’ll finish the episode quicker!

Do you ever find yourself wanting to learn new things, but feel like you can’t add anything else to your day? I have. But, I’ve found a solution that I want to share with you and that’s listening to PODCASTS. Easy to digest, fun to listen to, and free, podcasts are a great way to learn on the go. Try listening while you’re walk, drive, work out, commute, cook, or clean! Follow the link in my bio to read this week’s blog post & learn about some of my favorite podcasts!

Wrapping up this week with a TINY TIP WITH CHERYL so we can start next week off right! Sunday’s are the perfect day to get set yourself up for success over the next week. One of my favorite things to do on Sunday’s is to set THREE goals for myself to accomplish over the upcoming week. They can be as small as “pack for weekend at home” or as big as “complete AM routine 6 times”. No matter what you choose, just make sure you don’t set too many. Three is the perfect number for me because it’s manageable and realistic! So, what do you hope to accomplish this week? I’m going to… 1. Complete 5k Rugged Maniac 2. Prep next week’s blog post (which may or may not have to do with the notebook in this video!) 3. Pay wedding vendors

Loved this so much that I had to share. Happy Monday, friends!

It’s time for this week’s Tiny Tip With Cheryl. Today I’m going to tell you about a small change you can make to drink more water. . . . We all know the benefits of drinking enough water (better skin, boosts immune system, prevents headaches, improves energy levels, ect.). BUT, did you know that the cup or bottle you’re drinking from can make a huge impact on how much you drink in a day? . . . The less work you have to do to drink enough water, the more likely you are to actually drink it. So, make things easier for yourself and drink from a cup with a straw instead of a bottle with a cap. I know this may sound simple and silly, but it 100% impacts how much water I drink in a day. On Monday, I barely finished half a 32oz bottle of water and yet on Tuesday I finished TWO 32 oz. waters—all because I used a cup with a straw instead. . . . Don’t believe me? I challenge you to give it a try! When you do, be sure to let me know if you saw positive results like I did. 😊💧🥤

Happy Monday! The start of a new week means it’s time for another post from WITH CHERYL. Head to withcheryl.co/blog for recommendations, goal updates, and tons more!

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