Life is weighing us down. Each day we add more possessions, more commitments, more worries, more stress to our lives. Striving for fulfillment, our closets become overstuffed, our calendars overscheduled, and our spirits overwhelmed. Instead of feeling happy, we just feel heavy. Lightly offers help. Whether you want to strip down your life to a backpack or free up some space in your closet, overhaul your schedule or gain back an hour in the evening, Lightly helps you identify what you treasure, while letting what’s unnecessary fall away. You will learn to lighten: Your Stuff: advice on how to declutter what’s weighing you down Your Spirit: release the worries and emotional baggage that can be just as burdensome as possessions Your Stress: reclaim your time and strive not to get more done, but to have less to do Your Step: reduce your consumption and make the planet as beautiful and clutter-free as your home Without a strict regimen, Lightly puts the power back in your hands to take control of your life.
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Francine Jay is a pioneering voice in the minimalist living movement, offering a profound perspective on decluttering, organizing, and simplifying life. Her work guides readers toward intentionality, urging them to focus on what truly matters and divest from excess to cultivate a more meaningful existence. Jay's philosophy extends beyond mere material possessions, advocating for a curated life rich in purpose and tranquility.







- 2019
- 2010
The Joy of Less
- 286 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Having less stuff is the key to happiness.Do you ever feel overwhelmed, instead of overjoyed, by all your possessions? Do you secretly wish a gale force wind would blow the clutter from your home? If so, it's time to simplify your life!The Joy of Less is a fun, lighthearted guide to minimalist living. Part One provides an inspirational pep talk on the joys and rewards of paring down. Part Two presents the STREAMLINE ten easy steps to rid your house of clutter. Part Three goes room by room, outlining specific ways to tackle each one. Part Four helps you trim your to-do list and free up your time, and explains how saving space in your closets can save the planet.Ready to sweep away the clutter? Just open this book, and you'll be on your way to a simpler, more streamlined, and more serene life.