From award-winning sustainability expert Ashlee Piper, a witty, no-nonsense guide to regaining control over your time, consumerist impulses, and financial and mental wellness
For a year and a half, Ashlee Piper challenged herself to buy no new things, and in the process, got out of debt, cut clutter, strengthened relationships, and became healthier than ever - basically all the things she'd hoped to do but 'never had time to' (because her time was bogarted by mindless scrolling, shopping, spending, and stressing). After a decade of fine tuning and thousands of participants globally, No New Things guides us through the same revolutionarily simple challenge that's helped folks find freedom and fulfillment in just 30 days.
The book explores the rise of what Piper calls 'conditioned consumerism' and how it hijacks our time, money, and mental bandwidth, as well as harms the planet. From there, readers follow a customizable pathway with daily action items and quick but illuminating exercises that lead to the freedom, ease, and richness of a life less bogged down by spending and stuff.
Whether you're a bonafide shopaholic or someone who just wants to buy less and live more, No New Things is the antidote to modern overwhelm.