The Joy of Less: A Minimalist Guide to Declutter, Organize, and Simplify
I’m thrilled to announce that The Joy of Less is now available in bookstores everywhere! :)
You can also buy it online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Powell’s Books, Target, Walmart, IndieBound, Amazon UK, and Amazon Canada.
In a nutshell, The Joy of Less makes decluttering easy, enjoyable, and empowering. Really! My readers often tell me that they’ve put down my book in the middle of a chapter to clear out a closet or kitchen cabinet. Instead of finding it a chore, they become truly excited about decluttering. And many find that once they let go of the excess, the results are life-changing.
Here’s what you’ll find in the book:
- an inspirational pep talk on the rewards of paring down
- the STREAMLINE method: ten easy steps to achieve (and maintain) a clutter-free home
- a Room by Room guide to more space and serenity
- a family-focused program to help children and partners (even reluctant ones!) declutter
- a look at how living lightly can help save the planet
The book has been translated into 25 languages (and counting)!
Lightly: How to Live a Simple, Serene, and Stress-free Life
Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Audible.
Do you ever feel like life is weighing you down? Like the stuff in your home, the to-dos in your schedule, the worries in your heart are too much?
Make “lightly” your mantra, one lovely little word to live by, and transform your life.
There’s no shortage of decluttering books on the market, but Lightly is different. It goes beyond decluttering—far beyond—to uplift your thoughts, your actions, every moment and aspect of your life. Learn how to lighten:
- Your Stuff: create a serene space with your favorite things
- Your Step: consume less and live in harmony with the earth
- Your Stress: be less busy and breeze through your days
- Your Spirit: clear emotional baggage from your mind and heart
Lightly is like a recipe book for minimalism, designed so you can dip into it anytime for advice and inspiration. Whether you want to clear out a closet, free up some time, or get rid of a nagging guilt, you can turn to the relevant page for the help you need. Hand-drawn quotes and illustrations make for a beautiful book to keep by your sofa or bedside.
What’s more, Lightly is a complete philosophy of life. When you’re tempted by an impulse purchase, trying to resist a chocolate donut, or struggling to say no to another obligation, all you have to remember is one word—“lightly”—to boost your resolve and make beautiful choices. It doesn’t get any easier than that.
Lightly makes minimalism more doable and delightful than ever. In just minutes a day you can cast off the weight, and glide through life more lightly and gracefully.
Dao De Jing: The Way
Available at Amazon.
A new translation that unlocks the life-changing secrets of the Dao De Jing, making them easy to understand and put into practice.
Written over 2,000 years ago, the Dao De Jing (Tao Te Ching) is considered deeply profound but difficult to understand; that is, until now. The Way presents each verse simply and clearly, and explains how to apply its ancient wisdom to modern life.
The Dao De Jing isn’t your typical self-help book. Instead of giving you productivity hacks or more things to do, it shows you the power of wuwei—how to win at life without even trying. Reading just one verse a day can make you happier and healthier, more successful and serene.
What’s more, the Dao De Jing holds the key to solving the problems that plague us today. If a future civilization were to send us a message on how to avoid a sixth mass extinction, this would be it. It gives us a Way to live, a Way to be, and a Way back to personal happiness, social harmony, and the beautiful world that is our birthright.
Follow the Way, and flow naturally and effortlessly through life.
100 Essentials
Available at Amazon.
If you could only have 100 possessions, what would they be?
Francine Jay, bestselling author of The Joy of Less, puts a new twist on decluttering: eliminate the excess by choosing your essentials. It’s like packing a suitcase with just your favorite things. She takes the idea of a capsule wardrobe, and expands it to a capsule household—a small collection of versatile items perfectly in sync with your needs.
To illustrate, Jay shows you her 100 possessions (in 100 full-color photographs), with detailed explanations of her 35-Item Kitchen, 35-Item Wardrobe, and more. She invites you to join in the fun, and use her list as a springboard in making your own.
100 Essentials helps you travel more lightly through life—whether you’re relocating, downsizing, or just starting out. It’s an ideal resource for small space dwellers, and anyone who wants to live more efficiently and gracefully.