🍂 Getting Started: Fierce Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff

Hey bookclubbers, thanks for being here! 💛

As I mentioned in my previous post, by an overwhelming vote, our Fall 2025 book club read is Fierce Self-Compassion (cue confetti 🎉).

📅 When to Start

• Official kick-off: First day of fall — Monday Sept 22!

• Ideal: grab a copy (physical or audio) by then

• Real talk: if you can’t? No stress. Join in whenever, however.

💬 How This Works

At the end of each week, I’ll:

• Post discussion questions

• Share some of my own reflections

• Open the floor for your insights

So basically: read when you can, share when you want, and let’s learn together. 🌱

🗓️ Reading Plan (Simple + Flexible)

Think of this as a choose-your-own-adventure pace. Here’s my recommended schedule if you like structure (with built-in catch-up weeks ✨):

• Week 1 (Sept 22–28): Part 1, Chapters 1–2

• Week 2 (Sept 29–Oct 5): Part 1, Chapters 3–4

• Week 3 (Oct 6–12): Catch-up / rest week 💤

• Week 4 (Oct 13–19): Part 2, Chapters 5–6

• Week 5 (Oct 20–26): Part 2, Chapters 7–8

• Week 6 (Oct 27–Nov 2): Catch-up / rest week 🌿

• Week 7 (Nov 3–9): Part 3, Chapters 9–10

• Week 8 (Nov 10–16): Part 3, Chapter 11 + Epilogue 🎉

✨ Action Step

Plan a cozy book club night in mid-November 🌙

Invite whoever feels good to you (friends, partner, solo reflection time all count!) to reflect on your key take aways or quotes from the book

And don’t forget: 📩 Share your thoughts with me — via Instagram, email, or drop them in the comments below. I’d love to hear what’s landing for you.