Living the Simple Life

In Living the Simple life, simplicity expert Elaine St. James explains how to make simplifying a painless process, whether you're just beginning to scale down or whether you think you can't make your life any simpler. This straightforward, inspiring guide explains the philosophy behind simplifying and the mind-set you need to achieve it in both your outer and inner lives. In these pages, you'll discover how simplifying your life will give you more time to play and to relax, make you more productive at work, unleash your creativity and open up new possibilities, and free up time for you to face the challenges you've been avoiding.
With chapters on getting started, finding out what really matters, eliminating the "stuff," changing our consumer habits, learning to say no, simplifying our personal and household routines, and coping with lifestyle and parenting issues, here is a step-by-step guide to creating simplicity and serenity in your everyday life.