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The Let That Sh*t Go Guide to Life: Say Nope to Nonsense and Live a Kickass Life
A path to ditch the bullsh*t and live lighter
Life’s too short to be doing emotional heavy-lifting all the time! The Let That Sh*t Go Guide to Life is a place where positive profanity and not giving a f*ck are the keys to living a more peaceful, self-assured life. Inside, you’ll find a dose of the funny stuff alongside helpful advice to understand the stress that zaps its way into your day, call out the chaos that you can let go of, and give you the helpful shove to embrace the good sh*t that truly matters. There’s no perfect way to scatter your stress like glitter, but you can enjoy:
• A friend-to-friend approach to unpacking all of the heavy sh*t you’re carrying
• A place to look inward with humor and humility, and outward with sass but not suspicion
• An opportunity to let go of what you can’t control and feel jazzed up about what you can
Hop around the pages of this book to uncover which areas of your life—whether it's work, goal-setting, love, friendship, or just not being so f*cking hard on yourself—can be a little bit lighter, a little bit more joyful, and a little more yours. You don’t have to have it all figured out, the rules might just be a bunch of BS, and the horizon line is right over there.
Life’s too short to be doing emotional heavy-lifting all the time! The Let That Sh*t Go Guide to Life is a place where positive profanity and not giving a f*ck are the keys to living a more peaceful, self-assured life. Inside, you’ll find a dose of the funny stuff alongside helpful advice to understand the stress that zaps its way into your day, call out the chaos that you can let go of, and give you the helpful shove to embrace the good sh*t that truly matters. There’s no perfect way to scatter your stress like glitter, but you can enjoy:
• A friend-to-friend approach to unpacking all of the heavy sh*t you’re carrying
• A place to look inward with humor and humility, and outward with sass but not suspicion
• An opportunity to let go of what you can’t control and feel jazzed up about what you can
Hop around the pages of this book to uncover which areas of your life—whether it's work, goal-setting, love, friendship, or just not being so f*cking hard on yourself—can be a little bit lighter, a little bit more joyful, and a little more yours. You don’t have to have it all figured out, the rules might just be a bunch of BS, and the horizon line is right over there.
224 pages, Hardcover
Published May 26, 2026
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June 12, 2026
This book was a breath of fresh air, and I have Castle Point Books to thank for sending me a finished copy. As luck would have it, I was dealing with a difficult situation when this book landed in my hands, so the timing couldn’t have been better.
The stresses of everyday life can be exhausting, and lately I’ve found myself gravitating toward self-help books to keep me grounded. Sweeney’s guide felt less like a self-help book and more like a friend sitting you down and telling you to cut the bullsh*t. It’s lighthearted, straight to the point, and packed with humor, positivity, and just enough profanity to snap you out of whatever spiral you’ve worked yourself into.
The advice isn’t necessarily new or groundbreaking, and some chapters (particularly the relationship-focused ones), didn’t really apply to me. However, there’s still plenty of great reminders throughout the book about letting go of unnecessary emotional baggage and not doing heavy emotional lifting all the damn time. Sweeney encourages readers to save their energy for the things that actually matter.
Several quotes stood out to me, including one from Tom Hardy: “𝑨𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕, 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒘𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒃𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒂𝒃𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒍𝒍 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏.” To me, that message extends far beyond romantic relationships. It applies to friendships, family dynamics, workplaces, and every connection in between. Sometimes people simply aren’t the right fit, and the person you should feel most at ease with is yourself. Once you embrace that, it becomes easier to recognize the people who complement your energy rather than constantly work against it.
One thing I really appreciated was how each chapter ends with key tips and takeaways that basically serve as a reality check when you need one. I also love that there’s a guided journal at the end of the book to help readers unpack the heavy sh*t they’re carrying, let go of toxic mindsets, and start building a life that actually kicks ass.
I’d recommend this book to anyone who needs a friendly voice to snap them out of it, remind them to stop sweating the small stuff, and embrace themselves as they are. It’s liberating as fu*k to stop giving a sh*t about things that don’t truly serve you.
“𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝” - 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐥
“𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧'𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞; 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲'𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦. 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐦 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐦 — 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐞.”
“𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐧. 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐜𝐤’𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐞, 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞? 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐎𝐊 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞.”
“𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐛𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐭. 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐠𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐨 𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞! 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐙𝐞𝐧-𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞. 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞.”
“𝐒𝐨, 𝐥𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫-𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐡. 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 "𝐙𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐜𝐤" 𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐚 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥 —𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲. 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐚𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞. 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐮𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬.”
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The stresses of everyday life can be exhausting, and lately I’ve found myself gravitating toward self-help books to keep me grounded. Sweeney’s guide felt less like a self-help book and more like a friend sitting you down and telling you to cut the bullsh*t. It’s lighthearted, straight to the point, and packed with humor, positivity, and just enough profanity to snap you out of whatever spiral you’ve worked yourself into.
The advice isn’t necessarily new or groundbreaking, and some chapters (particularly the relationship-focused ones), didn’t really apply to me. However, there’s still plenty of great reminders throughout the book about letting go of unnecessary emotional baggage and not doing heavy emotional lifting all the damn time. Sweeney encourages readers to save their energy for the things that actually matter.
Several quotes stood out to me, including one from Tom Hardy: “𝑨𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕, 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒘𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒃𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒂𝒃𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒍𝒍 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏.” To me, that message extends far beyond romantic relationships. It applies to friendships, family dynamics, workplaces, and every connection in between. Sometimes people simply aren’t the right fit, and the person you should feel most at ease with is yourself. Once you embrace that, it becomes easier to recognize the people who complement your energy rather than constantly work against it.
One thing I really appreciated was how each chapter ends with key tips and takeaways that basically serve as a reality check when you need one. I also love that there’s a guided journal at the end of the book to help readers unpack the heavy sh*t they’re carrying, let go of toxic mindsets, and start building a life that actually kicks ass.
I’d recommend this book to anyone who needs a friendly voice to snap them out of it, remind them to stop sweating the small stuff, and embrace themselves as they are. It’s liberating as fu*k to stop giving a sh*t about things that don’t truly serve you.
“𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝” - 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐥
“𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧'𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞; 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲'𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦. 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐦 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐦 — 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐞.”
“𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐧. 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐜𝐤’𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐞, 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞? 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐎𝐊 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞.”
“𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐛𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐭. 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐠𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐨 𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞! 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐙𝐞𝐧-𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞. 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞.”
“𝐒𝐨, 𝐥𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫-𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐡. 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 "𝐙𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐜𝐤" 𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐚 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥 —𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲. 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐚𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞. 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐮𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬.”
Thank you St. Martin’s Publishing Group @Castlepointbooks for the free book.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
After reading an advanced copy of Let That Sht Go*, I’d describe it as a solid, approachable entry in the self-help genre—engaging, occasionally insightful, and easy to digest, though not particularly groundbreaking.
The book’s greatest strength is its tone. It’s conversational, upbeat, and sprinkled with humor that keeps things light even when tackling topics like boundaries, stress, and personal accountability. You can tell it’s written to feel like advice from a blunt but well-meaning friend. There are moments that genuinely make you smile, and that warmth helps the message land.
Content-wise, the advice is practical and sensible: stop overcommitting, protect your energy, say no without guilt, and let go of situations that drain you. These are important reminders, especially for readers who struggle with people-pleasing or burnout. However, much of the guidance will feel familiar to anyone who regularly reads personal development books. The concepts aren’t revolutionary, and the framework doesn’t break new ground—it reinforces ideas many of us have already heard.
That said, not every self-help book needs to reinvent the wheel. Sometimes what readers need most is reinforcement delivered in an accessible, entertaining way. In that sense, Let That Sht Go* succeeds. It won’t radically transform your worldview, but it might give you a nudge to set a boundary you’ve been avoiding or rethink a commitment you’ve outgrown.
Overall, this is a “just okay” read in the best sense of the phrase: not life-changing, but pleasant, encouraging, and easy to recommend to someone looking for a motivational pick-me-up without heavy theory or dense psychology. If you’re searching for revolutionary insight, this may not be it. But if you want something that blends common-sense advice with humor and heart, it’s worth flipping through.
The book’s greatest strength is its tone. It’s conversational, upbeat, and sprinkled with humor that keeps things light even when tackling topics like boundaries, stress, and personal accountability. You can tell it’s written to feel like advice from a blunt but well-meaning friend. There are moments that genuinely make you smile, and that warmth helps the message land.
Content-wise, the advice is practical and sensible: stop overcommitting, protect your energy, say no without guilt, and let go of situations that drain you. These are important reminders, especially for readers who struggle with people-pleasing or burnout. However, much of the guidance will feel familiar to anyone who regularly reads personal development books. The concepts aren’t revolutionary, and the framework doesn’t break new ground—it reinforces ideas many of us have already heard.
That said, not every self-help book needs to reinvent the wheel. Sometimes what readers need most is reinforcement delivered in an accessible, entertaining way. In that sense, Let That Sht Go* succeeds. It won’t radically transform your worldview, but it might give you a nudge to set a boundary you’ve been avoiding or rethink a commitment you’ve outgrown.
Overall, this is a “just okay” read in the best sense of the phrase: not life-changing, but pleasant, encouraging, and easy to recommend to someone looking for a motivational pick-me-up without heavy theory or dense psychology. If you’re searching for revolutionary insight, this may not be it. But if you want something that blends common-sense advice with humor and heart, it’s worth flipping through.
March 9, 2026
I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway and took it as a sign to work on managing my mental state by “letting things go.” I was genuinely looking forward to it. Unfortunately, what I let go was my first one-star rating. The book felt like a tedious dive into an influencer’s stream of consciousness, where every sentence seemed to reach for something witty or cutesy. It was exhausting to get through, and I didn’t come away with any insights I hadn’t already seen from Oprah or from an Instagram reel that I skipped.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
Thank you for choosing me to read and review this book. I look forward to receiving my copy.
I won a copy of "Let That Shit Go" on Goodreads First Reads. I just finished reading my book. I love it. It's one of the best books that I've read in awhile. I love the advice and the humor. It's a very profound and helpful book.
I won a copy of "Let That Shit Go" on Goodreads First Reads. I just finished reading my book. I love it. It's one of the best books that I've read in awhile. I love the advice and the humor. It's a very profound and helpful book.
May 25, 2026
For all the people complaining about the profanity used, please read the title again! If you can’t even tolerate the word “$h!t,” please do NOT read this book. However, if you find humor in the use of strong language (profanity), Read Away.
This book is funny, and delivers truths I knew deep down but I wouldn’t say aloud. I love the way Monica writes this book, as the message is delivered in a humorous way so as to make her point across while also eliciting laughter.
Thank you NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press & Monica Sweeney for this eARC.
This book is funny, and delivers truths I knew deep down but I wouldn’t say aloud. I love the way Monica writes this book, as the message is delivered in a humorous way so as to make her point across while also eliciting laughter.
Thank you NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press & Monica Sweeney for this eARC.
April 8, 2026
I was luckily able to read this amazing book early and i’m glad i went for it!
Letting That Shit Go helps you deal with your inner critic and explores ways you can let that shit go!
I’m diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety. I often have a hard time separating myself from a make believe hell versus reality.
If you’re into passive aggressive advice, this is perfect for you. If not, you should still give it a try!
I jotted down multiple quotes that i really stuck out to me such as:
“Recognize your inner bully. Listen to the things you say to yourself everyday. If you wouldn’t tolerate [someone] saying these things to someone you love, you aren’t allowed to say them to yourself” - Jameela Jamil
Thank you to Net Galley and Monica Sweeney for allowing me to be able to read this book early. I throughly enjoyed it!
Letting That Shit Go helps you deal with your inner critic and explores ways you can let that shit go!
I’m diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety. I often have a hard time separating myself from a make believe hell versus reality.
If you’re into passive aggressive advice, this is perfect for you. If not, you should still give it a try!
I jotted down multiple quotes that i really stuck out to me such as:
“Recognize your inner bully. Listen to the things you say to yourself everyday. If you wouldn’t tolerate [someone] saying these things to someone you love, you aren’t allowed to say them to yourself” - Jameela Jamil
Thank you to Net Galley and Monica Sweeney for allowing me to be able to read this book early. I throughly enjoyed it!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The Let That Sh*t Go Guide to Life: Say Nope to Nonsense and Live a Kickass Life by Monica Sweeney (May 2026) [reading in April]
123-page Ebook story pages 10-122
224-page Kindle Ebook
Genre: Self-Help, Humor, Nonfiction
Rating as a movie: R for adult language
Featuring: Bibliography for Monica Sweeney, Contents, Introduction, Profanity, Emotional Baggage, Your Inner Bully, Changing How You Talk To Yourself, Ego Boost, Quotes, Stress, Failures, Pop Culture References, Tips & Takeaways, Love, Blah Relationships, Toxic People, Time & Energy, Friendships, Red Flags, Receipt Collectors, Boundaries, People Pleasers, Peacekeepers, Letting Go of Toxic Mindsets, Guilty Pleasures (Drop the Guilt), Toxic Optimism, Insecurities, Worries, Social Media, Gratitude, Let-Go Lists, Acknowledgements,
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½😌📺📑📝
My thoughts: This is my first time reading a book by Monica Sweeney. I haven't read any of her previous Zen As F*ck Journals, her dump cake recipe books, or even her young children's books about crayons and sleep, yes children. I have read Messie Condo, Carla Naumburg, and everything by Sarah Knight, the original potty mouth of self-help, so the excessive profanity did not bother me and I'm accustomed to navigating past the shock value to the actual content. The profanity was actually milder than some of other books out there. The reason why I didn't give this book five solid stars was not because of the profanity, as I didn't have a problem with that. Honestly I think people who pick up publications that have a swear word in their title and then complain that there was profanity in the book need to read another self-help book. The content was great but I did have a hard time connecting with all of the analogies and examples pulled from TV shows I have never heard of. People often ask me how I read so many books and I say things like, "I don't watch much TV." I didn't realize how "not much TV" I don't watch until I read this book. Out of the more than nine shows she reference in this book I had heard of four of them, and only seen one, so, I didn't get her character references when she was talking about the situations. I know you can say, "Well, that's on you," however, when you're reading a book and someone references something else they're supposed to explain it whether you are familiar with it or not, so you still get their point. That wasn't always done, even the part I was familiar with, Friends for example, was a casual reference (Ross and Rachel on a break) that I don't think you would have understood without being familiar with that show and the episodes that it's tied to, so, when she threw out other show titles and characters without much explanation just giving them a reference to the situation that she was talking about it was definitely over my head. Some of those shows I didn't even know were shows, I thought they were people but context clues told me otherwise, as well as quotes. I don't like loose strings so, while she gave an excellent quote from Wendy from BoJack Horseman of why people ignore red flags, some of these other characters were just thrown out there with quotes that, although funny and insightful, left me rereading to see the connection. That's the only reason why I didn't give it five stars. I am going to stop and look things up regardless because that's the kind of reader I am, but I should not have to Google to understand. Which happened a few times, I just did not understand what she was talking about because she was making a lot of TV character references, when she was talking about personalities I kind of skipped over some of them but the ones with quotes were very helpful. She also made a lot of references to actresses and music and even though I'm familiar with Taylor Swift I didn't get all of that either until she brought out the quotes, apparently Taylor bakes sourdough bread to alleviate her stress, and she is assuming you know the history of rappers and the people they are connected to when she talks about imposter syndrome. This book is definitely getting five stars on Goodreads and anywhere else ½ stars don't exist. I had it in my library for a couple of weeks and I am glad I read it when I did because it was in moment that I needed to let some things go, and not only did it help me let things go it shifted my mood. I was having a very bad night and after cleaning up the mess I read this book which only took me an hour and change, even with the googling. this is definitely a book I would gift to a friend. All in all it is short, to the point, very insightful and has the type of quotes you want to remember. I was particularly fond of the section about not keeping receipts on your friends. I am totally guilty of that, but it's not my fault. I'm a Pisces and if I get into an argument with you I'm probably going to bring up what you did to me and kindergarten to remind you this behavior is a pattern and you always get a pass. It's not because I want to throw it in your face it is because I tend to ignore rudeness and give in during confrontations, but never forget it happened. This book made me want to shred all of those receipts of times I have been wronged by others. I realize that I would not want somebody to throw up in my face every time I was s***** to them in the last month or 20 years and if you really need to keep a track record on a person's misdeeds then you probably should just let that person go, or accept that you're going to ignore the red flags.
Recommend to others: Absolutely! This is a pretty fun book. I didn't get that coloring with toddlers reference until I saw her bibliography online so the jokes are still coming.
Songs for the soundtrack: "Ego" by Beyonce, "Roll Call" by Bring It On Cast, "The Fate of Ophelia" by Taylor Swift, "Karma" by Taylor Swift, "The Art of Letting Go" is a song by Mariah Carey, "Lazy Afternoon" by Barbra Streisand, "Cockiness (Love It) Remix" by Rocky Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, "Deep Cover" by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, "Let It Go" by Idina Menzel, "Moscow Mule" by Bad Bunny
Books and Authors mentioned: Zen As F*ck: A Journal for Practicing the Mindful Art of Not Giving a Sh*t (Zen As F*ck Journals) by Monica Sweeney; Let That Sh*t Go: A Journal for Leaving Your Bullsh*t Behind and Creating a Happy Life (Zen As F*ck Journals) by Monica Sweeney; Oliver! by Lionel Bart [based on] Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens; Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison, Severance by Dan Erickson, Bring It On by Jessica Bendinger, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia by Rob Mac, The Good Place by Michael Schur, BoJack Horseman by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling, Ted Lasso by Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly [based on] Format and characters from NBC Sports; Gilmore Girls by Amy Sherman-Palladino, Schitt's Creek by Dan Levy and Eugene Levy, Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris, The Three Little Pigs, Fantasia by Joe Grant and Dick Huemer, Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton and David Koepp [based on] Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton; The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot, A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, Star Wars by George Lucas, Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace, The Serenity Prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr, Friends by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, The Office by Greg Daniels [based on] The Office by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant;
Memorable Quotes: When reacting to a question about confidence in an interview, actress and activist Jameela Jamil said, “Recognize your inner bully. Listen to the things you say to yourself every day. If you wouldn’t tolerate [someone] saying those things to someone you love, you aren’t allowed to say them to yourself.” Consider the last time you let your inner critic get away with being a sneaky little bitch. If those same words would cause you to audibly gasp when uttered to someone else, you’ve probably gone too far.
Go all in on finding the cringiest version of whatever it is that you know you could do better. Be a big fish in a small pond. Compare the shit out of yourself with something that has no chance against you. Think you’re not tech savvy enough? Ask an elder how to download a PDF. Worried about whether you’re a good enough artist? Go hang out with some toddlers and challenge them to a coloring competition.
123-page Ebook story pages 10-122
224-page Kindle Ebook
Genre: Self-Help, Humor, Nonfiction
Rating as a movie: R for adult language
Featuring: Bibliography for Monica Sweeney, Contents, Introduction, Profanity, Emotional Baggage, Your Inner Bully, Changing How You Talk To Yourself, Ego Boost, Quotes, Stress, Failures, Pop Culture References, Tips & Takeaways, Love, Blah Relationships, Toxic People, Time & Energy, Friendships, Red Flags, Receipt Collectors, Boundaries, People Pleasers, Peacekeepers, Letting Go of Toxic Mindsets, Guilty Pleasures (Drop the Guilt), Toxic Optimism, Insecurities, Worries, Social Media, Gratitude, Let-Go Lists, Acknowledgements,
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½😌📺📑📝
My thoughts: This is my first time reading a book by Monica Sweeney. I haven't read any of her previous Zen As F*ck Journals, her dump cake recipe books, or even her young children's books about crayons and sleep, yes children. I have read Messie Condo, Carla Naumburg, and everything by Sarah Knight, the original potty mouth of self-help, so the excessive profanity did not bother me and I'm accustomed to navigating past the shock value to the actual content. The profanity was actually milder than some of other books out there. The reason why I didn't give this book five solid stars was not because of the profanity, as I didn't have a problem with that. Honestly I think people who pick up publications that have a swear word in their title and then complain that there was profanity in the book need to read another self-help book. The content was great but I did have a hard time connecting with all of the analogies and examples pulled from TV shows I have never heard of. People often ask me how I read so many books and I say things like, "I don't watch much TV." I didn't realize how "not much TV" I don't watch until I read this book. Out of the more than nine shows she reference in this book I had heard of four of them, and only seen one, so, I didn't get her character references when she was talking about the situations. I know you can say, "Well, that's on you," however, when you're reading a book and someone references something else they're supposed to explain it whether you are familiar with it or not, so you still get their point. That wasn't always done, even the part I was familiar with, Friends for example, was a casual reference (Ross and Rachel on a break) that I don't think you would have understood without being familiar with that show and the episodes that it's tied to, so, when she threw out other show titles and characters without much explanation just giving them a reference to the situation that she was talking about it was definitely over my head. Some of those shows I didn't even know were shows, I thought they were people but context clues told me otherwise, as well as quotes. I don't like loose strings so, while she gave an excellent quote from Wendy from BoJack Horseman of why people ignore red flags, some of these other characters were just thrown out there with quotes that, although funny and insightful, left me rereading to see the connection. That's the only reason why I didn't give it five stars. I am going to stop and look things up regardless because that's the kind of reader I am, but I should not have to Google to understand. Which happened a few times, I just did not understand what she was talking about because she was making a lot of TV character references, when she was talking about personalities I kind of skipped over some of them but the ones with quotes were very helpful. She also made a lot of references to actresses and music and even though I'm familiar with Taylor Swift I didn't get all of that either until she brought out the quotes, apparently Taylor bakes sourdough bread to alleviate her stress, and she is assuming you know the history of rappers and the people they are connected to when she talks about imposter syndrome. This book is definitely getting five stars on Goodreads and anywhere else ½ stars don't exist. I had it in my library for a couple of weeks and I am glad I read it when I did because it was in moment that I needed to let some things go, and not only did it help me let things go it shifted my mood. I was having a very bad night and after cleaning up the mess I read this book which only took me an hour and change, even with the googling. this is definitely a book I would gift to a friend. All in all it is short, to the point, very insightful and has the type of quotes you want to remember. I was particularly fond of the section about not keeping receipts on your friends. I am totally guilty of that, but it's not my fault. I'm a Pisces and if I get into an argument with you I'm probably going to bring up what you did to me and kindergarten to remind you this behavior is a pattern and you always get a pass. It's not because I want to throw it in your face it is because I tend to ignore rudeness and give in during confrontations, but never forget it happened. This book made me want to shred all of those receipts of times I have been wronged by others. I realize that I would not want somebody to throw up in my face every time I was s***** to them in the last month or 20 years and if you really need to keep a track record on a person's misdeeds then you probably should just let that person go, or accept that you're going to ignore the red flags.
Recommend to others: Absolutely! This is a pretty fun book. I didn't get that coloring with toddlers reference until I saw her bibliography online so the jokes are still coming.
Songs for the soundtrack: "Ego" by Beyonce, "Roll Call" by Bring It On Cast, "The Fate of Ophelia" by Taylor Swift, "Karma" by Taylor Swift, "The Art of Letting Go" is a song by Mariah Carey, "Lazy Afternoon" by Barbra Streisand, "Cockiness (Love It) Remix" by Rocky Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, "Deep Cover" by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, "Let It Go" by Idina Menzel, "Moscow Mule" by Bad Bunny
Books and Authors mentioned: Zen As F*ck: A Journal for Practicing the Mindful Art of Not Giving a Sh*t (Zen As F*ck Journals) by Monica Sweeney; Let That Sh*t Go: A Journal for Leaving Your Bullsh*t Behind and Creating a Happy Life (Zen As F*ck Journals) by Monica Sweeney; Oliver! by Lionel Bart [based on] Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens; Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison, Severance by Dan Erickson, Bring It On by Jessica Bendinger, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia by Rob Mac, The Good Place by Michael Schur, BoJack Horseman by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling, Ted Lasso by Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly [based on] Format and characters from NBC Sports; Gilmore Girls by Amy Sherman-Palladino, Schitt's Creek by Dan Levy and Eugene Levy, Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris, The Three Little Pigs, Fantasia by Joe Grant and Dick Huemer, Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton and David Koepp [based on] Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton; The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot, A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, Star Wars by George Lucas, Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace, The Serenity Prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr, Friends by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, The Office by Greg Daniels [based on] The Office by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant;
Memorable Quotes: When reacting to a question about confidence in an interview, actress and activist Jameela Jamil said, “Recognize your inner bully. Listen to the things you say to yourself every day. If you wouldn’t tolerate [someone] saying those things to someone you love, you aren’t allowed to say them to yourself.” Consider the last time you let your inner critic get away with being a sneaky little bitch. If those same words would cause you to audibly gasp when uttered to someone else, you’ve probably gone too far.
Go all in on finding the cringiest version of whatever it is that you know you could do better. Be a big fish in a small pond. Compare the shit out of yourself with something that has no chance against you. Think you’re not tech savvy enough? Ask an elder how to download a PDF. Worried about whether you’re a good enough artist? Go hang out with some toddlers and challenge them to a coloring competition.
Review of advance copy received from Publishers Weekly
Thank you to Publishers Weekly and St. Martin's Publishing Group for the ARC of this soon-to-be-published book.
I struggle to rate this work because I want to be fair, but it's difficult to form my opinion without comparing it to all of the other self-help/advice books I've read through the years. I've also probably learned to "Let That Sh*t Go" through 47 years of life experience. So I am giving it two stars because I feel like it's been written before. Several times over. While the advice isn't "bad," it's also not new. Especially the use of profanity. I'm not a prude. I have my favorite swear words. It isn't that the language turns me off; it's that in this writing, it feels forced to earn points for being more real than the same life help offered by licensed professionals. Unfortunately, what could be solid life help comes off sophomoric as the content relies too heavily on profanity as a way to draw the reader's attention and buy into the content.
Just as I feel this book has been written a dozen times already, so have the reviews, which makes it difficult to say anything new concerning the content. I'm sure there is a reader who will thoroughly enjoy Sweeney's work because it's not unenjoyable, if you've not already read the dozen or so books already published out there.
I struggle to rate this work because I want to be fair, but it's difficult to form my opinion without comparing it to all of the other self-help/advice books I've read through the years. I've also probably learned to "Let That Sh*t Go" through 47 years of life experience. So I am giving it two stars because I feel like it's been written before. Several times over. While the advice isn't "bad," it's also not new. Especially the use of profanity. I'm not a prude. I have my favorite swear words. It isn't that the language turns me off; it's that in this writing, it feels forced to earn points for being more real than the same life help offered by licensed professionals. Unfortunately, what could be solid life help comes off sophomoric as the content relies too heavily on profanity as a way to draw the reader's attention and buy into the content.
Just as I feel this book has been written a dozen times already, so have the reviews, which makes it difficult to say anything new concerning the content. I'm sure there is a reader who will thoroughly enjoy Sweeney's work because it's not unenjoyable, if you've not already read the dozen or so books already published out there.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
You know the line in Mean Girls where Regina's Mom says "I'm not a regular Mom, I'm a cool Mom"? I feel like this book is trying to say "I'm not a regular book, I'm a cool book".
The whole goofy, profanity forward self-help genre was such a craze however many years ago, so this could very well be part of or the start of a resurgence.. I could see it going either way- it may not be everyone's cup of tea (the author candidly points out that she is no therapist, but rather is someone that gives really good advice- in her own words). However, I can see certain parts of this book being a good reminder to others about whatever topic speaks to them at the moment.
Chapter one was my favorite of the book. I wouldn't say the book went downhill from there, I just didn't connect with the other topics as well as I did the first. I did like the 'wrap-up' at the end of each chapter. I feel like reading that gives you a good sense of what the book was about; sort of like the spark notes at the end of each chapter to review. A three for me, however, self-help type books are weird to rate because they are so subjective.
(Thanks NetGalley for my ARC!)
The whole goofy, profanity forward self-help genre was such a craze however many years ago, so this could very well be part of or the start of a resurgence.. I could see it going either way- it may not be everyone's cup of tea (the author candidly points out that she is no therapist, but rather is someone that gives really good advice- in her own words). However, I can see certain parts of this book being a good reminder to others about whatever topic speaks to them at the moment.
Chapter one was my favorite of the book. I wouldn't say the book went downhill from there, I just didn't connect with the other topics as well as I did the first. I did like the 'wrap-up' at the end of each chapter. I feel like reading that gives you a good sense of what the book was about; sort of like the spark notes at the end of each chapter to review. A three for me, however, self-help type books are weird to rate because they are so subjective.
(Thanks NetGalley for my ARC!)
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
If you’re looking for a refreshing, no-nonsense approach to self-improvement, The Let That Sht Go Guide To Life* by Monica Sweeney absolutely delivers. This book is equal parts hilarious and genuinely helpful, offering practical advice without ever feeling preachy or overly serious.
What really stands out is Sweeney’s voice—sharp, witty, and unapologetically real. She has a knack for taking everyday stressors and reframing them in a way that feels both manageable and liberating. Instead of drowning you in complicated strategies, she keeps things simple: identify what’s not serving you, and let it go. It sounds obvious, but the way she presents it makes it actually stick.
The blend of humor and insight makes this a quick, engaging read that you’ll want to revisit whenever life starts to feel overwhelming. It’s perfect for anyone who needs a reminder to stop sweating the small stuff and start focusing on what truly matters.
Five stars for being relatable, empowering, and laugh-out-loud funny—this is self-help without the fluff.
What really stands out is Sweeney’s voice—sharp, witty, and unapologetically real. She has a knack for taking everyday stressors and reframing them in a way that feels both manageable and liberating. Instead of drowning you in complicated strategies, she keeps things simple: identify what’s not serving you, and let it go. It sounds obvious, but the way she presents it makes it actually stick.
The blend of humor and insight makes this a quick, engaging read that you’ll want to revisit whenever life starts to feel overwhelming. It’s perfect for anyone who needs a reminder to stop sweating the small stuff and start focusing on what truly matters.
Five stars for being relatable, empowering, and laugh-out-loud funny—this is self-help without the fluff.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4-star Goodreads / NetGalley review
It started off sounding like something I would say myself, which immediately pulled me in and made me excited to see what else the book had to offer. The tone is relatable, blunt, and funny in a way that feels very “real talk,” and I genuinely enjoyed that approach.
Overall, I did like Let That Sht Go: A Guide to Life*, but it didn’t fully live up to the version I had built up in my head while reading it. Each topic felt like it only got a quick pass, more like a few short paragraphs of advice before moving on to the next idea. Because of that, I was left wanting a bit more depth and expansion in places where I felt the content could really have dug in.
That said, it’s still a solid, easy read with a refreshing voice, and I think it works well as a light motivational pick-me-up. I just wished it went a little deeper rather than staying at surface level.
It started off sounding like something I would say myself, which immediately pulled me in and made me excited to see what else the book had to offer. The tone is relatable, blunt, and funny in a way that feels very “real talk,” and I genuinely enjoyed that approach.
Overall, I did like Let That Sht Go: A Guide to Life*, but it didn’t fully live up to the version I had built up in my head while reading it. Each topic felt like it only got a quick pass, more like a few short paragraphs of advice before moving on to the next idea. Because of that, I was left wanting a bit more depth and expansion in places where I felt the content could really have dug in.
That said, it’s still a solid, easy read with a refreshing voice, and I think it works well as a light motivational pick-me-up. I just wished it went a little deeper rather than staying at surface level.
January 29, 2026
I just finished reading my advanced copy and I have to say it gives really practical advice/life lessons. Nothing in it was a new concept but the delivery was light and fun. It felt like talking to a friend, but with a lot of extra cuss words. Haha I’m personally not offended by cussing but if you are, you definitely shouldn’t read this. I personally finished the book feeling good, and thinking about ways I can incorporate the advice into my life, such as not feeling guilty about setting boundaries or removing myself from toxic people. These were things I already knew I needed to work on, but like lots of things in life it’s hard to actually put into to action. Overall I liked the book and the sense of humor and storytelling in it.
May 28, 2026
If you always wanted a friend who would give you the blunt unvarnished truth about your life with no polite BS overlay, you need to read The Let That Sh t Go Guide to Life.
From relationships, toxic or affirming, to that horrible inner voice keeping you down, this book will explain how to deal with your issues, both external and internal. There aren’t many new thoughts here. However, the presentation is so intense that you might actually do something helpful with this self help advice for once. If nothing else, The Let That Sh t Go Guide to Life is entertaining. And shouldn’t that be enough. 4 stars.
Thanks to NetGalley and Castle Point Books for providing me with an advanced review copy.
From relationships, toxic or affirming, to that horrible inner voice keeping you down, this book will explain how to deal with your issues, both external and internal. There aren’t many new thoughts here. However, the presentation is so intense that you might actually do something helpful with this self help advice for once. If nothing else, The Let That Sh t Go Guide to Life is entertaining. And shouldn’t that be enough. 4 stars.
Thanks to NetGalley and Castle Point Books for providing me with an advanced review copy.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This book provides prudent advice on how to let go of those events and thoughts that hinder a happy, stress-free existence. With a lighthearted approach to self-help, it presents thoughtful and actionable ideas that will resonate with readers. Much of the content is common sense that we often overlook in our harried lives. It is an entertaining read that hopefully will make readers release negative thoughts and enhance their mental well-being.
Readers offended by profanity might want to take pause. Personally, I found the profanity to be appropriate, as it serves as a humorous way to address challenging aspects of life.
Thanks to @NetGalley and @StMartinsPress for the DRC.
Readers offended by profanity might want to take pause. Personally, I found the profanity to be appropriate, as it serves as a humorous way to address challenging aspects of life.
Thanks to @NetGalley and @StMartinsPress for the DRC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to St. Martin's Press, Castle Point Books, and NetGalley for the eGalley to review!
This is certainly not your psychology textbook-inspired self-help book. It's got all the structure and charm of a family member who's been around the block a few times and has practical advice to give from that experience. It was fun and not intimidating like a lot of self-help books are like. It's a pep talk! There are also worksheets in the back to work out your issues so that you can indeed let that stuff go. I'm sure it's even more helpful with the accompanying journal. Like the book Life Sucks by Michael and Sarah Bennett, this is one I would put out for a mental health display.
This is certainly not your psychology textbook-inspired self-help book. It's got all the structure and charm of a family member who's been around the block a few times and has practical advice to give from that experience. It was fun and not intimidating like a lot of self-help books are like. It's a pep talk! There are also worksheets in the back to work out your issues so that you can indeed let that stuff go. I'm sure it's even more helpful with the accompanying journal. Like the book Life Sucks by Michael and Sarah Bennett, this is one I would put out for a mental health display.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
If all self-help books were written like this, a lot more people would deal with their baggage and deal with their sh$t. Initially, I thought the author was over the top with her constant cursing and jokes. Before I knew it, I was relating to the things she was saying and seeing myself in her examples. The chapters are short. The message is clear and concise. The author recaps all the principles of the book with a summary at the end and worksheets to tackle your issues. I received an ARC through a Goodreads giveaway. Thanks to the publisher for a great book.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I love when a book can speak with me instead of at me, and The Let That Sh*t Go Guide to Life felt like more of a conversation then a monologue. The tone was witty and upbeat keeping the feeling light even when tackling difficult topics. I don't feel like this book presented any new information just presented it in a more fun and conversational way so I think this could resonate with individuals that don't typically like the self help genre, since this feels more like speaking with your bestie then reading about how to help yourself.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book. All opinions are my own.
I always turn to PMA books when I need a pick-me-up. Given the current world, I happily picked up this book. It was a refreshing take on saying what you may be thinking or that your BFF would tell you. When they are not available, you have books like these to make you laugh and reflect. And yes, let the s$it go! I am guilty of not doing it enough. They could teach this in college! Maybe help the next generation's mental health. I can't wait to discover the other books by this author!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was nothing groundbreaking as self-help books go, especially if you're like me and have read a ton of them. I did like, however, the tone of the book, it was more like a friend talking to you than something clinical or moralizing. It made me think a lot of the anti-guru books from Sarah Knight, which I really like. I did not expect taking anything from this book and I did not, but l maybe if you have never read any self-help books, especially not ones on letting shit go, you might take away a thing or two from this one.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I received a review copy, and I loved this book! It offers practical advice in a friendly, funny way that makes it feel a lot easier to incorporate. The author comes across as your best friend who's in the trenches with you, not someone pontificating from the top of the heap. I loved Monica Sweeney's journals, and this book is the perfect companion. I will definitely be buying this for some friends!
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
This was a very light read and very relatable. She added humor to it , almost made it seem like you were talking to a friend. I took a lot out of the book and will definitely refer back to it. It is reminding you to take the proper time for yourself to be happy, don’t fall for the toxic person, and a smile goes a long way. It helped me to realize I was correct in observing people, but still always being kind.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Imagine talking to your best down-to-earth friend who has a sharp wit, great bs detector, full of pop culture references, and a mouth like a sailor. Monica Sweeney gives it you straight with kindness, humor, and a sprinkling of profanity, helping you identify and toss those red flags because they’re warnings, not a carnival. You’ll find yourself getting a needed kick in the pants on your way to finding your Zen.
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June 7, 2026
I found this book to be incredibly enlightening. This could very well be because it is very relevant to life's current events but I think everyone needs the reminder and push to just let things ho every now and again. I gave it 4 stars because I just felt like I struggled to get through it in some parts because although I love the inclusion of free language, there was times where it felt like it was just added to be added.
June 15, 2026
Thank you to the publisher for the gifted copy of this one! It's a quick engaging read that you can easily revisit chapters or sections of when you want to reference information later. It's quirky and fun but also really simple and doesn't share anything riveting or that I didn't already know. Even so I liked the simplicity and think it's one of those "great reminder" type books that I have recently grown to appreciate. All in all a good read!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This would make a great gift book because there are lots of people like me who need to hear these lessons every day, for my personal and work life. Practical, funny, and sensible, I especially enjoyed the examples proving that Sweeney has been through this too. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
Overall this was an easy and enjoyable read. The advice wasn’t anything groundbreaking, but is a nice reminder about things that sometimes are easy to forget.
I would recommend this book for some light reading. Thanks to Goodreads Giveaways for providing me with a copy!
I would recommend this book for some light reading. Thanks to Goodreads Giveaways for providing me with a copy!
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
I found my faith in Jesus and it opened my mind to whole new world to the point with every other word being a cuss word I just had to stop. I get the title and understand why but it’s just not a book for me😊 all love God bless
May 20, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Publishing Group for allowing me to read a digital copy of this book. While I found some things useful I found that most of the things in the book were common sense. I wasn't a huge fan of the writing style, a lot of metaphors instead of straight talk. But that's just me, I'm sure others would really like the book. Yes, I just said "It's not you, it's me" to this book.
June 10, 2026
Thank you to St. Martins Press and NetGalley for the arc of this book.
I would call this entry level, feel good self-help. This has some good suggestions for living a more stress free and zen life. Don’t expect more from it than it is meant to be.
I would call this entry level, feel good self-help. This has some good suggestions for living a more stress free and zen life. Don’t expect more from it than it is meant to be.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
I really loved how this book was written. Very straight to the point and helpful. Got repetitive at times which is why only 4 stars, but overall a good, positive read.
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