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The Year of Less In her late twenties, Cait Flanders found herself
stuck in the consumerism cycle that grips so many of us: earn more,
buy more, want more, rinse, repeat. Even after she worked her way
out of nearly $30,000 of consumer debt, her old habits took hold
again. When she realized that nothing she was doing or buying was
making her happy-only keeping her from meeting her goals-she
decided to set herself a challenge: she would not shop for an
entire year.The Year of Less documents Cait's life for twelve
months during which she bought only consumables: groceries,
toiletries, gas for her car. Along the way, she challenged herself
to consume less of many other things besides shopping. She
decluttered her apartment and got rid of 70 percent of her
belongings; learned how to fix things rather than throw them away;
researched the zero waste movement; and completed a television ban.
At every stage, she learned that the less she consumed, the more
fulfilled she felt.The challenge became a lifeline when, in the
course of the year, Cait found herself in situations that turned
her life upside down. In the face of hardship, she realized why she
had always turned to shopping, alcohol, and food-and what it had
cost her. Unable to reach for any of her usual vices, she changed
habits she'd spent years perfecting and discovered what truly
mattered to her.Blending Cait's compelling story with inspiring
insight and practical guidance, The Year of Less will leave you
questioning what you're holding on to in your own life-and, quite
possibly, lead you to find your own path of less.
Could you go a whole year without shopping? In her late twenties,
that's exactly what Cait Flanders did. Despite having cleared
nearly $30,000 of consumer debt, she still struggled to save money.
When she realized that nothing she was doing or buying was making
her happy, she embarked on a year-long shopping ban. The Year of
Less documents the 12 months during which Cait spent money only on
the essentials - food, bills, car fuel - and steadily cleared out
70 per cent of her belongings. She learned to make do and mend,
imposed a television ban and researched the zero waste movement.
The results were profoundly transformative: the less she consumed,
the more fulfilled she felt. In the process of decluttering her
apartment, she also decluttered her life and overcame long-held
toxic habits. With advice and practical tips from Cait, The Year of
Less will leave you questioning what you're holding on to in your
own life - and quite possibly lead you to find your own path of
less. 'For your friend who has already Kondo'd her cupboards after
reading The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying, The Year of Less will
inspire them to do the same to their finances.' Metro 'What is an
incredible personal journey is also a stark reminder of how
materialistic many of us have become. The Year of Less will
certainly change your perspective on how you spend your money.' The
Independent
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