Cait Flanders Livres

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

The author offers a trail map to letting go of stories that are no longer serving you, and creating an intentional life that emphasizes the beauty of the natural world, the importance of gaining new perspectives, the joys of real human connection, and the peace that comes from living in harmony with your own values.

Documents Cait's life from July 2014 to June 2015, during which time she challenged herself not to shop and bought only consumables: groceries, toiletries, gas for her car. Along the way, she found the less she consumed, the more fulfilled she felt

WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER 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.

Před třicítkou se Cait Flandersová ocitla v začarovaném kruhu konzumu, který postihuje mnoho z nás: touha stále více vydělávat, více nakupovat, více chtít. Dokonce i potom, co se jí povedlo zbavit se dluhu 30 000 dolarů na kreditních kartách, ovládly staré zlozvyky Cait znovu. Když si uvědomila, že nic z toho, co dělá, a nakupuje, jí nepřináší pocit štěstí – naopak jí pouze brání v dosahování osobních cílů – rozhodla se pro těžkou zkoušku: po celý jeden rok nic nenakupovat. Méně je více dokumentuje život Cait během 12 měsíců, kdy si kupovala pouze potraviny, toaletní potřeby a benzín do auta. Během tohoto období si dala předsevzetí omezit se i v mnoha jiných oblastech, než je jen nakupování. Uspořádala si byt, přičemž se zbavila 70 procent všech věcí, které vlastnila; naučila se věci opravovat, místo aby je vyhazovala; začala se zajímat o hnutí „Bez odpadu“; a dodržovala zákaz televize. V každé fázi si uvědomovala, že čím méně konzumuje, tím se cítí naplněnější. Když se Cait během toho roku ocitla v situacích, které jí převrátily život naruby, stala se pro ni tato výzva záchranným lanem. Tváří v tvář strádání si uvědomila, proč vždy utíkala k nakupování, alkoholu a jídlu – a co za to musela zaplatit. Bez možnosti sáhnout ke svým obvyklým neřestem změnila své zvyky, a zjistila, na čem jí doopravdy záleží.

Mit Ende zwanzig ist Cait Flanders nur noch unglücklich. Sie steht vor einem Schuldenberg, trinkt und shoppt zu viel. Und auch wenn sie es schließlich schafft, ihre Finanzen in den Griff zu bekommen, fällt sie immer wieder in alte Gewohnheiten zurück, die sie von ihren eigentlichen Zielen abhalten. Also beschließt sie, für ein Jahr nur noch das Nötigste zu kaufen: Benzin, Essen, Hygieneartikel. Sie entrümpelt ihre Wohnung, gibt einen großen Teil ihres Besitzes weg. Da sie nicht mehr auf ihre vorherigen Verhaltensweisen zurückgreifen kann, änderte sie ihre Gewohnheiten. Mit jedem Teil, das sie weggibt, befreit sie sich ein Stück weit selbst. Um nach einem Jahr ein komplett neues, besseres Leben zu führen.