The Art of Being Easily Pleased, Donna Ashworth
The Art of Being Easily Pleased, Donna Ashworth
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The Art of Being Easily Pleased
Words to Unlock a Wonderful Life

Author: Donna Ashworth

Narrator: Donna Ashworth

Unabridged: TBD

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Hay House UK

Published: 10/27/2026


Synopsis

What if joy wasn’t something you chased, but something you tuned in to?

This beautiful, unique and exciting new collection from Sunday Times bestselling poet Donna Ashworth will help you rediscover delight in the everyday and choose positivity, peace and presence, even in chaos.

In a new format blending poems, essays, author-illustrated affirmations, personal stories, visualizations and meditative prompts, this book can be read from beginning to end or be opened at random to calm even the busiest of minds, shift perspective and remind you that joy is often just a moment away.

Through soulful reflections and honest insights from her own journey, Donna walks you through eight heart-led chapters which will encourage you to:

· Shift from perfectionism to presence
· Find delight in the ordinary every day
· Rewrite the script of your inner voices
· Reclaim childlike wonder, even in difficult seasons
· Choose joy on purpose – and let it change everything

The Art of Being Easily Pleased is a beautifully designed, giftable guide to living with acceptance, wonder, boldness and a heart open to the everyday miracles all around us.

‘You must master the art of delighting in the ordinary to survive this world and its chaos. Listen. Look. Be pleased, my friends, be pleased. There is much to be pleased about.’

About The Author

Donna Ashworth is a #1 Sunday Times bestselling poet, whose words you will often find flying around the internet, widely shared daily, by her 2 million plus followers.Donna’s writing came to the spotlight during lockdown when she saw her purpose as building a place to find hope, calm and comfort amid the collective chaos. She quickly became an internet favourite with one viral post after another.Donna prides herself on being ‘imperfectly human’ and ‘sharing the dark with the light to harness hope’. She engages constantly with her followers in a bid to find comfort in numbers as we ‘walk each other home’ on this journey of life. donnaashworth.com


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Quotes

Donna Ashworth’s words are sunshine for the soul. And this new collection is full of her best work. You feel every word comes from a sincere, authentic place. The power of empathy, right here. She is a treasure. - Matt Haig, bestselling author of The Midnight Library

This book will crack open your heart to let in more love. - Davina McCall, broadcaster and bestselling author

Whenever I’m feeling lost, I reach for Donna Ashworth’s words and feel found. - Bryony Gordon

We all need more Donna Ashworth. - Chris Evans

Donna Ashworth cuts to the heart of what we are all feeling inside. She gives voice to the little, neglected person we keep tucked away. She ushers you into a quiet room where there is warm tea and a cozy blanket and then holds your hand while you cry. Her words are nuture. Her spirit is mother, grandmother, daughter and aunt. - Evangeline Lilly, actress and author

Soul-nurturing permission to relax, connect and be kinder to ourselves. - Fearne Cotton, broadcaster and author

Donna is a human disco ball and this book will radiate shards of illuminating light onto our most troublesome shadows. - Dawn French, actress, comedian and writer

Some people have the Bible by their bed. Others a self-help manual. I have Donna Ashworth. - Susannah Constantine, journalist and author

Donna’s writing calms me down, lifts me up, inspires and enlightens. She makes women feel good about themselves and that’s my type of girl! - Denise Welch, actress and broadcaster

If there is a god, Donna is doing her or his work. - Robbie Williams, singer-songwriter

So inspiring, so heartfelt… the way Donna writes is beyond beautiful. - Lisa Snowdon, broadcaster and model

A little corner of calm within life’s storm – wonderful. - Cat Deeley, TV presenter

Brilliantly reflective, awakening and full of comfort. - Giovanna Fletcher, actress, author and podcaster

Like a warm hug. Donna’s words are comfort for the soul. - Tamzin Outhwaite, actress and dancer

Donna is a true wordsmith. Her writings never fail to move me. - Nadia Sawalha, actress and TV presenter

Donna’s words are never just words, they are teachings. Provoking and inspiring, comforting and loving. I couldn’t live without them. - Kellie Bright, actress

Donna’s much-needed words will no doubt empower and lift our young people today. - Lisa Faulkner, actress and TV presenter

Donna has a rare gift of being able to put into words how we all feel. Her writing is like a hug from a wise friend. - Samia Longchambon, actress