“Every time we toss (or choose not to acquire) an unnecessary item, we gain a little bit of freedom: from paying for it, storing it, cleaning it, repairing it, maintaining it, protecting it, insuring it, worrying about it, and schlepping… — Francine Jay Copy Share Image
“Every time we toss (or choose not to acquire) an unnecessary item, we gain a little bit of freedom: from paying for it, storing… — Francine Jay Copy Share Image
“The only wealth which you will keep forever is the wealth you have given away.” –Marcus Aurelius, 121–180 AD” — Francine Jay Copy Share Image
“Remember, the things with which we choose to surround ourselves tell our story. Let’s hope it’s not “I choose to live in the past,”… — Francine Jay Copy Share Image
“Curb impulse purchases by giving yourself a cooling-off period: instead of buying something immediately, wait a few days and see if you still “need”… — Francine Jay Copy Share Image
“Adopt the “one in, one out” rule: when you purchase something new, get rid of something old.” — Francine Jay Copy Share Image
“abundance in our lives, and appreciate what we have, we will not want for more. We simply need to focus on what we have,… — Francine Jay Copy Share Image
My goal is no longer to get more done, but rather to have less to do. — Francine Jay Copy Share Image
“In our quest to become minimalists, we want to reduce the amount of things in our homes that require our care and attention. Fortunately,… — Francine Jay Copy Share Image
“We are not what we own; we are what we do, what we think and who we love.” — Francine Jay Copy Share Image
“Most importantly, by not buying, we redefine ourselves: by what we do, what we think, and who we love, rather than what we have.… — Francine Jay Copy Share Image
“But to be richer, happier, and freer, all you need to do is want less.” — Francine Jay Copy Share Image
