Summary of Declare: Daily Declarations of Hope For The Modern Soul, by Roma Waterman

Uncover the uplifting essence of 'Declare' by Roma Waterman, a daily guide filled with affirmations to brighten your modern soul and inspire positivity.

Welcome to the self-help buffet! In "Declare: Daily Declarations of Hope For The Modern Soul," Roma Waterman serves up a delightful platter of motivational quotes and affirmations that are supposed to sprinkle a little sunshine in our otherwise gloomy lives. This book is like the Instagram feed of self-esteem - all aesthetics and no substance... just kidding! Well, half-kidding.

Waterman has crafted a series of daily declarations designed to give you that much-needed pep talk we all crave, especially on Monday mornings when we're just trying to drag ourselves out of bed. The idea is simple: each day, you read a declaration, ideally while sipping your overpriced oat milk latte and trying to appear productive.

Each declaration is wrapped in a nice little package of positivity, often accompanied by a cheerful dose of hope. Think of it as a hug for your soul-if your soul needs a hug from a stranger in a cozy sweater while drinking herbal tea. The declarations encourage looking on the bright side of life. They aim to inspire introspection and help you tackle existential dread with a smirk rather than a frown.

So what exactly can you expect? Well, let's talk about some of the themes. You'll jam through concepts like self-acceptance, gratitude, and embracing joy-all the usual suspects in the self-help arena. Each declaration is essentially a gentle nudge (or a slap, depending on your interpretation) to lift your spirits and that one friend of yours who claims they have no time for self-care (but binge-watches reality TV instead).

Spoiler alert: while you're busy trying to "manifest positivity," it is recommended to also do some good old-fashioned hard work! Because, as we all know, just thinking about being awesome won't actually make you a superstar. (Sorry to break the news, but it's true!)

Waterman's writing style flirts with sincerity and sweetness, laced with just a pinch of cheekiness. It's like she's trying to whisper to you softly while also giving you a friendly little nudge to get your life in order. And trust me, some days that's precisely what you need-especially when your biggest accomplishment is managing to keep your houseplants alive for another week.

In a world filled with chaos and negativity, "Declare" is a beacon of hope-or perhaps more accurately, it's the glittery Life Coach we never knew we needed. It's the book you might want on your nightstand for those nights when doom scrolling through your phone feels just a bit too heavy.

So, to wrap up: if you're looking for a daily dose of fluffy positivity to help you through modern life's ups and downs (or just want something to distract you from your existential crises), this book is worth a glance. Just remember, after reading all those declarations, don't forget to put in some effort; otherwise, that hope won't magically turn into reality. Cheers to declarations that (hopefully!) help you start each day with a smile!

Maddie Page

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