The Joy Plan
How I Took 30 Days to Stop Worrying, Quit Complaining, and Find Ridiculous Happiness

OK, Kaia is my daughter. I'm crazy about her. I was eager to read a pre-publication copy of The Joy Plan, thinking I'll probably learn something about Kaia, and that'll be good. To my surprise, I ended up learning a lot about myself! The information in the Joy Plan has a universal appeal and applica......more

I had been listening to this audiobook for several days when I ran across this passage: “I just couldn’t stop worrying about everything. ‘Kaia, just relax,’ my mom had said. ‘I’m trying as hard as I can,’ I exclaimed.” Oh my, I thought. I remember that. In fact, I'd written it down; I liked it so much. S......more

How easy it is to find ourselves back in the race car of stress and busy-ness that so many of us live as the norm here in America. A week off at Thanksgiving reminded me to get out of the car and put my feet up while I read this life-changing book. Kaia Roman was physically and mentally exhausted af......more

This book is a very good mix of personal empowering story/memoir and self-help. Finding joy, even in the small things in life, isn't easy. This book helps with examples and practical advice. It's not as impossible as you might think to find your way to a more joyful life.......more

In this "practical memoir," Kaia tells the story of her rise from depression and anxiety with a journey towards joy. The open-hearted memoir embodies a beautiful balance between science and spirituality, and between the personal and the universal. I tore through my advance reader copy, taken by Kaia......more