About The Book:
In the Age of Disposables - fashion, phones, glasses, and even friends! - some people are finding joy by rediscovering the simple life. They’re cleaning house, both literally and figuratively, and finding themselves better for it. By getting rid of excess “stuff” and trimming down their over-filled schedules, they feel happier and more fulfilled than ever before. It’s really true that little can go a long way.
With Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Joy of Less, spring cleaning takes on a whole new meaning. You’ll read stories about people who found happiness in an unlikely way: by saying no. No to buying more stuff, no to taking on additional time-filling commitments, and no to trying to please everyone all of the time.
In this book you’ll also meet people who have found contentment in simplicity by spending time with their family during “staycations.” You’ll also read about people who cut out some of the everyday stressors in life by simply “unplugging” by turning off their smartphones and staying away from the Internet for a day. It’s amazing what a little break can do.
You’ll even meet people who lost almost everything, but found happiness rediscovering who they really are and turning catastrophe into opportunity. When forced to simplify because the going gets tough, the tough get creative and find ways to flourish.
Whether it’s cleaning out your closets and holding a yard sale or taking a stand for your well-being by keeping time to yourself, there are a hundred different ways to find joy in less.
My Thoughts:
This book is great. I needed this in my life, to help me go simple, especially with current things going on with me and some relationships, etc. A good book with great ideas!
About The Authors:
Amy Newmark is publisher, editor-in-chief and coauthor of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series.
Brooke Burke-Charvet is a host, actress, television personality, fashion designer, and entrepreneur. She authored her first book, "The Naked Mom: A Modern Mom's Fearless Revelations, Savvy Advice and Soulful Reflections," in 2011.
I love the heartwarming stories of Chicken Soup books and would love to add this one to my collection.
ReplyDeleteI NEED this book to possibly help me un clutter!
ReplyDeleteLenijaye at yahoo dot com
I would love to win this book because I am struggling with this issue. Clutter and disorganization are driving me crazy.
ReplyDeleteI love Chicken Soup books and I need some reduction motivation!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy reading Chicken Soup for the Soul books. This book I would really like to read for as a single mom this book would have stories to make me feel good that I can relate too.
ReplyDeleteI have always enjoyed Chicken Soup books, an I have been trying to simplify my life, so this sounds perfect!
ReplyDeletei have read a couple chicken soup books and they are amazing so this is why i would love to win this one im sure it's just as amazing..
ReplyDeleteim such a pack rat .i really need this book
ReplyDeleteI think it would help to level set my "needs"
ReplyDeleteI love the Chicken Soup books! They always leave me feeling uplifted. My hubby and I are working on decluttering and simplifying our lives
ReplyDeleteI love the Chicken Soup books and this one would help me with my stress-free dream.
ReplyDeleteI have always enjoyed Chicken Soup for the Souls books.
ReplyDeleteI do need to simplify my life. I am so stressed and would love to learn how to say no to the small things.
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I always enjoy books in this series and I'd like to read this one, too.
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I would like to win this because I like Chicken Soup books.
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