Lighten Up, Peter Walsh
Lighten Up, Peter Walsh
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Lighten Up
Love What You Have, Have What You Need, Be Happier With Less

Author: Peter Walsh

Narrator: John Lee

Unabridged: 8 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 12/31/2010


Synopsis

In his previous bestselling books, Peter Walsh helped audiences successfully get rid of the clutter in their homes, on their bodies, and in the six key emotional and spiritual areas of their lives. Now, in Lighten Up, Walsh explores what happens when the clutter is finally gone and shows listeners how to let go of wanting more and learn to live a richer, fuller life with what they already own.

For many of us, the new austerity has left us feeling afraid and deprived, but Walsh explains that this shift in priorities is a great opportunity to reassess our lives and circumstances and make changes that focus us on the things that really matter. He asks two questions: How much does the life you want cost—in money, time, and energy? And what would your ideal life be? He then offers clear practical steps to help listeners find the balance between these two answers and offers ways to scale down their wants by repurposing, reusing, and reimagining what they already own so that they can create a life of clarity, balance, and peace.

About Peter Walsh

Peter Walsh is the author of eight books, including the New York Times bestsellers It's All Too Much and Enough Already!. He is a popular organization expert who appears regularly on The Rachael Ray Show and writes a quarterly column for O, The Oprah Magazine. He has also hosted several TV shows, including Clean Sweep and Extreme Clutter. He lives in Los Angeles.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Heidi on February 23, 2011

This book was not what I expected, hence the lack of stars, although that is my problem and not necessarily the fault of the book. Most of the book deals with consumerism and learning to spend less and be happier and avoid debt. This is not my problem, so much of the book just didn't apply to my lif......more

Goodreads review by Jay on February 08, 2013

You know how ticking travel clocks are supposed to help calm puppies by reminding them of their mother's heartbeat? That how I feel about self-help books like "Lighten Up", they are a calming reminder of where I've been. And sometimes there are a few useful ideas to learn as well. This was similar t......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on February 11, 2020

3.5 - 4 stars This book attempts to get at the heart of clutter which is more psychological than physical. It was written during the height of the last recession when many people were forced to scale back their lifestyles and that is a theme that is carried throughout the book with many recession te......more