Do Less

Life doesn't have to be complicated, and 'Do Less' will help readers reclaim simplicity in every area of their lives. Written by Rachel Jonat, the creator of the acclaimed website The Minimalist Mom .com, this simple and straightforward guide provides a wealth of information, including: PHILOSOPHY: the basic tenets of minimalism, the benefits of a simpler life, and exercises to help readers define what their priorities are HOME: see stuff for what it is, pare down owned objects, and a room-by-room, step-by-step guide to organizing the essentials WORK: show readers how to get out of the rat race, find a passion, and chart a path to a more meaningful career with less stress MONEY: help readers re-evaluate how they view money, eliminate debt, and spend less while enjoying it more LIFE: teach readers how to resist pressure, stop glorifying busyness, reframe their perspectives, and maintain their zen for life With practical advice and realistic tips and techniques, this guide can help anyone rediscover the simple moments that have been buried beneath the piles of to-dos, to-knows, and to-buys. AUTHOR: Rachel Jonat is the writer behind the popular blog The Minimalist Mom, which receives up to 100,000 page views a month. Rachel has written about minimalism for The Chicago Tribune, Business Insider, The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine Insider, and Babble .com. She has partnered with brands such as the Royal Bank of Canada and ZipCar. SELLING POINTS: Written by the top blogger in the minimalism world, 'Do Less' offers practical techniques and advice to help readers rediscover the joy of simplicity Many of the books on minimalism are self-published but the breakout success of 'The Joy of Less' by Francine Jay shows that Americans are ready to embrace some of the more mainstream tenets of minimalism Rachel Jonat's self-published ebook, 'The Minimalist Mom's Guide to Baby's First Year', has sold over 10,000 copies since October 2011. Jonat has written for The Chicago Tribune, Business Insider, The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine Insider, and Babble .com