About this item
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 method: 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.
About the Author
Francine Jay, also known as Miss Minimalist, writes about living with less at www.missminimalist.com. On her website she provides advice, shares her experiences, and discusses the joys of minimalist living with a vibrant community of kindred souls. Francine has helped hundreds of thousands of people declutter their homes and simplify their lives with her bestselling book, THE JOY OF LESS. It was named one of Amazon's Best Books of the Year and has been translated into twenty languages worldwide. With her latest book, LIGHTLY, Francine offers a complete philosophy for serene and simple living--one that invites readers to lighten not just their stuff, but their schedules, stress, and spirits as well.Her advice has been featured widely in the media, including on CNN, BBC, Today, and in The New York Times, USA Today, The Chicago Tribune, The Guardian, The Financial Times, Forbes, The Huffington Post, Le Parisien, ELLE Espana, House Beautiful, Woman's World, Dr. Oz The Good Life, and others.
