This was full of helpful hints for simplifying one's life. I plan to implement some of them. I am not motivated enough to try them all.

I quite enjoyed this book as the chapters were short and topics were short and sweet. Something for everyone. Some chapters may not be pertinent to everyone, so just skip over those. A great book to get you thinking about living life simply.

In short, the book says that we should have fewer goals, meet fewer people, get rid of old things, and learn to say no. It provides no new insight or useful advice.

For those wanting to simplify their lives there is plenty of perspective and many ideas/suggestions here to give anyone a very good start on the process. After reading this I looked around and my "stuff" and am seeing things with new eyes.

The principles are timeless even if much of the advice is dated. Remember when the biggest concern with your phone was how much time you spent talking on it? Probably not.

This was a nice book to read when I had a moment or two. I already knew and followed many of the practices mentioned but it was nice to be reminded.

Wonderful overview of how to live more sanely, less possessions. less clutter

Bit outdated. I bought it years ago and re-read it recently. I wouldn't pay for it now but it was a good way to get the gears turning and start thinking about life choices a little differently.

I enjoyed this book. There were some profound moments for me as I read this book for which I continue to reflect on even after completing it. One of the biggest reasons I give 3 stars is due to my inability to relate to her or her lifestyle BEFORE she simplified.

She was career-focused. I've been a stay-at-home momma for almost 3 years. I was under the impression she is older than I when writing this book. Where she was at and where I am at in life is considerably different.

Another big factor for putting 3 stars is the era when this book was written. Internet was just beginning. Cellphones and more advanced devices were not around yet. Television, Call-waiting, Voicemail were all discussed and great advice was given on simplifying around these items. However, with electronics taking over our lives these days, I would love for a more updated version of this book that explains what we are going through in the technological world now and how we can maneuver around it to live more simply. (There may be an updated one! I haven't researched that yet.)

My new years resolution for 2019 is focusing around the words "purge" and "decrease". After reading this book I feel like I should add "simple" to it. Seeking to live my own unique simple life, I found this book very encouraging and that even I - the one who loves to shop, the one who accumulates way too much stuff, the one who feels like I'm living in chaos in my own home and in my life in general - can live more simply and be happy. :)

Again, the right book at the right time! The book is a bit dated in some aspects, but I found many ideas and suggestions that supported me in my effort to simplify my life. I have far to go, but I have managed to take several steps in the right direction. I keep this reminder on my refrigerator door: Remember, the smallest step toward your goal is worth more than a marathon of intentions.

A book that promotes simplifying our lives, to enhance are standard of living. It broken down into several sections. Starting out with the why change to a simple lifestyle. The benefits and pluses you can gain from simplicity. Theres sections of how to simplify your life; your possessions, your consumerism, your work, etc.
If your intrigued by simplicity this is a good book to read and get ideas floating to make some changes toward simplicity.

It had a few fun ideas. The layout with lots of little teeny chapters felt really scattered to me.