The Year of Less
How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store
by:
Cait Flanders
Summary:
The book chronicles the author's personal journey through a year-long shopping ban, during which she only purchased essentials and systematically decluttered her life by getting rid of 70% of her belongings. Through this process, she explores her relationship with consumerism, discovers the value of experiences over possessions, and learns important lessons about self-identity and mindful living.
Key points:
1. Conscious Buying: Flanders stresses mindful shopping, urging readers to question their need for purchases.
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