Simplify Your Life: 100 Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy the Things That Really Matter (edition 1994)

by Elaine St. James (Author)

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Simplify Your Life is a refreshing, much needed antidote to the disorder and frenzy that so many of us face in our daily lives. In this funny, insightful, and practical program, Elaine St. James shows you how to bring more happiness into your life by taking things you don't want out of it -- step by simple step -- so you can concentrate more of your energy and attention on the things that really do matter to you. Simplify Your Life contains dozens of suggestions and tips that will help you begin the process of creating a more balanced, peaceful life that is free of chaos and clutter. Identify and eliminate major sources of complication in your life Painlessly, guiltlessly rid your home of space-consuming clutter Make wiser choices about how, when, and where you spend your time and money Get rid of confusion and clutter, and live a more fulfilled, simpler, less complicated life.… (more)

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Title:	Simplify Your Life: 100 Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy the Things That Really Matter
Authors:	Elaine St. James (Author)
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Really, St. James had all the ideas a person ever needed to simplify things.

One good book on forging a simple life is all we should ever want to own, and for me this is probably the one. (

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mykl-s | Apr 23, 2023 |

Simplify Your Life is stuck firmly in the (very) early nineties, but it remains charming and often useful despite that. While the admonition to get rid of your "car phone" because of the "as-yet-unperfected technology" sounds awfully quaint, the fundamental question about the wisdom of multitasking and the necessity of being perpetually available remains worth examining.

I reread this every few years - it's basically a collection of very short admonitions about a wide variety of topics, and it goes quickly. It's always a good reminder to re-examine my priorities and find the complexity in my life that isn't adding enough value to be worth the hassle.

There are more modern books on the same topic that are probably more helpful today, but I'm still fond of this one and it's particularly entertaining as an immediate reaction against the "greed is good" eighties. (

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JeremyPreacher | Mar 30, 2013 |

This was a good book, short, quick read, but definitely something that I would keep on the shelf as a go-to reference guide. Inspiration for a simpler life.

oleiah | Dec 31, 2010 |

Exciting be the reading og the book of Talane Miedaner, I decided to read the book of Elaine St James (adviced by Talane): What a disappointment! Elaine seems to be an average middle-class american housewive (see chapters on cars, walking, credit cards,...). Her tipps were of no interest for me and I am just struggling with the idea that this book can be a best-seller! (

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nikela | Jun 16, 2008 |

I thought this book was chock-full of great ideas and tips to not only to help simplify a hectic life, but also to learn to enjoy life more and make more time for yourself and your family. I wrote down 25 things that I plan to start doing immediately and I'm already excited about the changes I know will happen. Plus, it was consoling and confirming to read #98: Stop Making the Bed (which I found funny that it was in the "hard-core simplicity" section).

Reading this book will give you a new sense of freedom and will help you realize that many things you think are important today (television shows, tons of accessories and makeup, minute-by-minute scheduled work tasks, etc.) really aren't necessary for a fulfilling life, career, or relationship. (

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susanaudrey | Dec 8, 2007 |

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Simplify Your Life is a refreshing, much needed antidote to the disorder and frenzy that so many of us face in our daily lives. In this funny, insightful, and practical program, Elaine St. James shows you how to bring more happiness into your life by taking things you don't want out of it -- step by simple step -- so you can concentrate more of your energy and attention on the things that really do matter to you. Simplify Your Life contains dozens of suggestions and tips that will help you begin the process of creating a more balanced, peaceful life that is free of chaos and clutter. Identify and eliminate major sources of complication in your life Painlessly, guiltlessly rid your home of space-consuming clutter Make wiser choices about how, when, and where you spend your time and money Get rid of confusion and clutter, and live a more fulfilled, simpler, less complicated life.

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