Minimalism is not a synonym for economy, not a fashionable fad, and not a whim of wealthy people. It's a conscious choice and an effective approach to creating an eco-friendly lifestyle with less stuff. The fewer things there are around, the more free space and time, the higher the speed of decision-making, the more productive our day is.

The consumer society creates in us a dependence, first on buying, and then on storing things. But how often does something that we spend our hard-earned money on end up in a landfill? By avoiding unnecessary spending, we not only save money and time, but also gain mental clarity and financial stability so that we can take greater care of our health, education and improve our quality of life.

If you are just thinking about switching to a minimalist lifestyle and don’t know where to start, Stephanie Seferian’s book will introduce you to the basic principles of environmentally oriented minimalism and help you take your first steps in this direction. The author offers a step-by-step plan based on methods and practices, most of which she successfully applies herself. It includes all aspects of the organization of life and lifestyle of a modern person: from the wardrobe, children's toys and food to the use of plastic, electricity consumption and a new, more environmentally friendly type of thinking.

And remember that there is another huge advantage of life with less, often overlooked (but not by the author of this book): minimalism is the key to preserving the Earth's precious resources and ultimately saving our planet.