"In Wake Up! Change Up! Rise Up!, Lynn Lok-Payne delivers an insightful and empowering guide to transforming one's life through gratitude, love, and mindfulness. The writing is both eloquent and pragmatic, comfortably integrating personal anecdotes with practical strategies, with each chapter ending with a mixed tape song playlist that's just loads of fun. Lok-Payne's exploration of self-love and emotional responsibility is a standout to me and I dog-eared the page on how our internal dialogue shapes our reality. As a British/South Asian reader, I am particularly moved by the use of Malala Yousafzai's story as an example of courage and resilience, which came across as extremely relatable. Every piece of advice that Lok-Payne writes is actionable and she tells us what needs to be done, and how. Overall, Wake Up! Change Up! Rise Up! is a thoughtful, thought-provoking read that inspires authenticity, compassion, and a proactive stance on personal development. Very highly recommended." — Asher Syed for Readers' Favorite

Reading Wake Up! Change Up! Rise Up! is not a passive experience. It's a beautiful, active invitation to look inward, reflect deeply, and take tangible action. As I turned the pages, I couldn't help but think how helpful this book would have been when I was standing at my own midlife crossroads. Lynn Lok-Payne provides a masterful blend of inspiration and practical tools that pull you out of autopilot and guide you toward your next horizon. One of my favorite, unexpected touches is the curation of playlist suggestions, as it deepened the exercises into a fully immersive experience. Highly recommended if you're seriously considering what's next.

“Wake Up! Change Up! Rise Up!” is the perfect book for anyone who has struggled with changes in their lives – be it a heartbreaking unexpected loss that turns your world upside down like the author experienced, an unfulfilling relationship that you’re afraid to leave or feeling stuck and second-guessing your decisions to move forward. Lynn Lok-Payne takes her own struggles to find a joyful life after the death of her husband and penned this guide to help others discover how they can “flip the script” and take a different path to a happier, more fulfilling life through her insightful narrative, thought-provoking exercises and music playlists. I enjoyed that the book touches on various subjects without being preachy, especially how the author understands that everyone is unique and making lasting changes is not a one size fits all approach. The way she lays out each chapter encourages you to read what resonates with you at any given time. You don’t have to read the chapters in order, which makes this book a great addition to my bedside table so I can refer to a particular chapter when I need some inspiration. As Glinda The Good Witch told Dorothy, “You always had the power, dear. You just had to learn it for yourself” Lynn’s book can help you discover your own power. I received an advanced copy of this book.