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- “Lightly” by Francine Jay
Francine Jay - also known as “Miss Minimalist” - is a bestselling author with more than 300,000 books sold and a leading expert in the minimalist movement.
She’s been advocating for a minimalist lifestyle for over a decade and has been featured on CNN, BBC, the New York Times, the Huffington Post and many of the most prominent media outlets.
Key takeaways 🎓
1. Lighten your load
Living with less stuff can lead to more freedom, clarity and peace of mind.
The author provides a step-by-step process called STREAMLINE that helps with critically examining our possessions and keeping only what truly adds value to our life.
It’s not just about getting rid of things, but about quality over quantity and intentionally thinking what we allow into our home (to create a space that reflects our values and supports our well-being).
2. Lighten your spirit
We need to declutter our mind and emotions too.
Learning how let go of our emotional baggage, worries and guilt opens the door to truly enjoying life.
Francine offers techniques for practicing mindfulness, self-reflection and emotional resilience to achieve a lighter, more serene state of mind.
3. Lighten your step
It may seem like it depends on the person, but deep down we’re all connected to nature and all of us feel bad if we’re not looking after the environment.
Therefore, being mindful of our consumption habits and living in harmony with the planet subconsciously makes us feel calmer and more content with life.
Closing thoughts 🧠
The book suggests that letting go of excess and embracing a minimalist lifestyle leads to reduced stress and increased happiness.
Francine provides a comprehensive guide to minimalist living by simplifying all aspects of our life.
To me it’s a powerful reminder that actually less is often more.