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English
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Carver's constant striving for "more" was forced to a halt when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. By pursuing practical minimalism, she was able to create more space, more time, less stress-- and even more love in her life. Now she shows readers how to reclaim lightness and ease by getting rid of excess things.
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Publisher
Zondervan
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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New York Times bestselling author Shauna Niequist invites you to look at the landscape of your own life, consider how it might feel to leave behind the pressure to be perfect, and begin the practice of simply being present in the middle of the mess.
A few years ago, Shauna found herself exhausted and isolated, her soul and body sick. She was tired of being
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Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Be productive without sacrificing peace of mind with the Lazy Genius strategy of focusing on what really matters and ignoring what doesn't. If you need a comprehensive self-help strategy but are tired of reading stacks of self-help books, here is an easy way that actually works. No more cobbling together life hacks and productivity strategies from dozens of authors and still feeling tired. The struggle is real, but it doesn't have to be in charge"--...
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Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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"Kyle Chayka is one of our sharpest cultural observers. After spending years covering minimalist trends for leading publications, he now delves beneath this lifestyle's glossy surface, seeking better ways to claim the time and space we crave. He shows that our longing for less goes back further than we realize. His search leads him to the philosophical and spiritual origins of minimalism, and to the stories of artists such as Agnes Martin and Donald...
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Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
From Yumiko Sekine, creator of the internationally celebrated lifestyle brand Fog Linen Work, comes this elegant guide to cultivating a beautiful, joyful home. In these pages, readers will discover lovely rituals and simple techniques based on Japanese practices for decorating, organizing, preparing food, entertaining, and more. From the kitchen to the bedroom and every space between, here are tips for transforming a home to greet each season -- choosing...
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Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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"We've all done it: looked around and thought, "How did I get so much stuff I don't really need?" In Make Space for Happiness, Tracy McCubbin addresses that burning question, and offers a solution. What she's found is that people who suffer from chronic clutter want, above all, to attract the feeling their "stuff" represents. In this exciting decluttering book with Gretchen Rubin appeal, Tracy presents the 7 emotional magnets, and how you can recognize...
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Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
From Socrates to Thoreau, most philosophers, moralists, and religious leaders have seen frugality as a virtue and have associated simple living with wisdom, integrity, and happiness. But why? And are they right? Is a taste for luxury fundamentally misguided? If one has the means to be a spendthrift, is it foolish or reprehensible to be extravagant? In this book, Emrys Westacott examines why, for more than two millennia, so many philosophers and people...
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Publisher
Mango Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Make minimalist living possible for your family. Parenting is hard enough already without trying to change the way you live in one fell swoop. Diane Boden, the host of the Minimalist Moms podcast, knows that what busy moms desire is quick, daily inspiration and a reminder of the positive impact of minimalism. Minimalist Moms is a book of on-the-go minimalist wisdom, that gradually teaches busy parents how to embrace the core principles of minimalism...
13) A simpler motherhood: curating contentment, savoring slow, and making room for what matters most
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Publisher
Mango Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Filled with tips for moms for easy yet powerful lifestyle changes. Emily's approach makes minimalism for moms stress-free and achievable, and helps to simplify parenting. Learn to declutter your mind and home on this fun journey to living and parenting with more purpose and joy, and less stress! Intentional living made simple and stress-free.A Simpler Motherhood reveals tangible ways for mothers everywhere to simplify parenting. Slow down the pace...
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Publisher
Edaf
Pub. Date
[2021]
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Español
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"¿Qǔ est̀ ocurriendo para tener m̀s que nunca y sentir que no tenemos nada? Formamos parte de una sociedad privilegiada. Hemos sido testigos de avances tecnol̤gicos y cient̕ficos que cambiaron nuestra vida; sin embargo, no somos la sociedad m̀s feliz. El n︢mero de personas diagnosticadas de ansiedad y depresi̤n, as̕ como la tasa de suicidios en los pa̕ses del primer mundo se incrementa cada ąo. En un momento hist̤rico en el que generamos...
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Publisher
Aguilar
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
Español
Description
Inspirado en la antigua pr̀ctica de las econom̕as de regalos, donde los vecinos comparten y juntan recursos, el plan de Liesl Clark y Rebecca Rockefeller presenta una gu̕a de siete pasos con conciencia ambiental que ensęa a los oyentes c̤mo comprar menos, dar m̀s y vivir generosamente.
Inspired by the ancient practice of gift economies, where neighbors share and pool resources, Liesl Clark and Rebecca Rockefeller's plan introduces an environmentally...
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Publisher
Morehouse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Focus on what matters most-and intentionally remove the rest. Logically, we all know our purpose in life is not wrapped up in accumulating possessions, wealth, power, and prestige-Jesus is very clear about that-but society tells us otherwise. Christian Minimalism attempts to cut through our assumptions and society's lies about what life should look like and invites readers into a life that Jesus calls us to live: one lived intentionally, free of physical,...
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Publisher
Betterway Home
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
Includes tips and advice on eliminating clutter, plans for regaining your time, ways to sell unused goods in your home, upcycling projects and dozens of exercises that help you identify and honor your talents, values, and goals.
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