Do Less

In 'Do Less', Kate Northrup challenges the relentless hustle culture, advocating instead for a life of intention and balance. She introduces the concept of the "time and energy management" approach, aligning personal rhythms with the natural cycles of life. Through practical strategies and relatable anecdotes, Northrup empowers readers to prioritize what truly matters, allowing them to achieve more by doing less. This transformative journey invites individuals to reclaim their time, leading to more fulfillment and success. Are you ready to redefine productivity and embrace a life of ease?

By Kate Northrup

Published: 2019

"When we do less, we create space for the things that truly matter to emerge."

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A practical and spiritual guide for working moms to learn how to have more by doing less. This is a book for working women and mothers who are ready to release the culturally inherited belief that their worth is equal to their productivity, and instead create a personal and professional life that's based on presence, meaning, and joy. As opposed to focusing on "fitting it all in," time management, and leaning in, as so many books geared at ambitious women do, this book embraces the notion that through doing less women can have--and be--more. The addiction to busyness and the obsession with always trying to do more leads women, especially working mothers, to feel like they're always failing their families, their careers, their spouses, and themselves. This book will give women the permission and tools to change the way they approach their lives and allow them to embrace living in tune with the cyclical nature of the feminine, cutting out the extraneous busyness from their lives so they have more satisfaction and joy, and letting themselves be more often instead of doing all the time. Do Less offers the reader a series of 14 experiments to try to see what would happen if she did less in one specific way. So, rather than approaching doing less as an entire life overhaul (which is overwhelming in and of itself), this book gives the reader bite-sized steps to try incorporating over 2 weeks!

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Kate Northrup

Kate Northrup is a best-selling author, speaker, and entrepreneur known for her innovative work in the fields of personal finance and women's empowerment. Her notable works include "Money: A Love Story" and "Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Ambitious Women," both of which explore the relationship between women and money, as well as strategies for achieving more by doing less. Northrup's writing style is characterized by its approachable tone, practical advice, and a focus on holistic well-being, encouraging readers to redefine success on their own terms.

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Authors
Kate Northrup
Published
January 2019
Publisher
Hay House
ISBN
1401954987
Language
English
Pages
265
Genres
Self-HelpTime ManagementProductivityWork-Life Balance

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When we do less, we create space for the things that truly matter to emerge.

Do Less

By Kate Northrup

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