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A simplified life
A heartfelt step-by-step guide to discovering your own version of a simpler more intentional life, by Jessica Rose Williams.
When you’re craving a simpler, slower and more intentional life even knowing where to start can feel overwhelming.
You read the blogs, watch the YouTube videos and you even dedicated one of your Pinterest boards to minimalism. The problem is none of this is quite doing it for you. The changes you want to make just aren’t happening.
Perhaps you’re ready to make the changes but you’re not sure whether you’re doing it right or you’re not sure how to apply what everyone else is doing to your own life. Simple is supposed to be easy but it feels more like a hassle than a saviour. An ideal that’s out of your reach.
The thing is, simple isn’t always easy and a simpler life looks different for all of us. It’s supposed to. The key to not only making the changes you want to make but actually making them stick is figuring out your version of what a simplified life looks and feels like. A big task I know, but don’t worry I’ve got you.
“Jess’s book is a delight and joy to read. I devoured it in one day at the weekend! Not only is it beautifully designed, she provides so many great tips that you can implement right away. I loved the values piece especially and the digital declutter chapter. Highly recommend this book to anyone! Thanks Jess for bringing your gifts to the world!”
Louise · Oxfordshire, UK
I’ve been there.
When I started simplifying my own life, I had no idea where to start. I consumed all the information I could get my hands on and I tried to do it all at once, even though what the ‘gurus’ were saying didn’t quite sit with me. Their one size fits all formulas didn’t suit me at all. I felt confused, overwhelmed and lost. Then I started feeling like I was the problem, like my life was too complicated and I just wasn’t cut out for simplicity.
I made plenty of mistakes along the way but I’m finally in a place that feels right and feels like home. Of course life will always be a beautiful mess we have to navigate but we can create our own anchors to weather the storm. Over the years I’ve learned that by creating simple flexible processes and boundaries I can keep my life ordered, intentional and help to calm the chaos. I know what my values are and how to live by them. Life can be slowed down, it can be simplified and it can be lived in a meaningful way that feels true to who we are, not who we feel we should be.
I created this eBook so I could share everything I’ve learned. I wanted to bring a gentle heartfelt guide into the world that’s designed to help you figure out your version of a simpler more intentional life based on your current circumstances and values. This ebook and planner is everything I wish someone had handed me when I wanted to reduce overwhelm and take control of my life, to order the chaos and make sense of it; so I could breathe, stop doing what wasn’t adding value and do more of what does.
“I’ve just read your new eBook this morning the whole way through and now I’m going to read it again and do the exercises. I couldn’t put it down. It’s wonderful! As soon as I saw what the first chapter was I couldn’t stop grinning, I had actually only googled the day before ‘what are my values’. I have been on a minimalist journey myself over the past couple of years, It’s been a slow journey and I’ve hit a few walls and now I understand why, I knew I needed to declutter the non physical aspects of my life but I have been struggling to do so and I know this book is going to help me so much. Your blog and simple letters have helped me incredibly over the past 18 months and so when I saw that you were releasing this book I knew I had to read it and I’m so glad that I have.”
Melissa · Sheffield, UK
In this eBook
A simplified life is a 160 page eBook / planner designed to help you create your own story of a simpler life. Split into topical chapters, it will hold your hand through the systems I’ve put in place to ensure my life remains simple and help you figure out your own version of those. It covers the most impactful areas we can make changes: our values, diaries and how we manage our time, finances, relationships, digital life, work and planning.
I’ve created a tailored method as opposed to the usual one size fits all formulas and the ebook can be worked through at your own pace. It’s peppered with creative exercises as well as more hands on guidance. I’ve designed it to help reduce overwhelm whilst holding space for you to go deeper into what a simpler more meaningful life not only looks and feels like for you, but also how you can make the changes that come up throughout the process.
When we try and fit someone else’s formula into our lives it doesn’t always work out. Of course it doesn’t. I wanted to create a guide where I could share everything I’ve learned about simplifying life but in a way that can be tweaked to fit your life, because that’s the whole point. This is all about you, your life and your story.
What you’ll get
A 160 page ebook / planner delivered straight to your inbox so you can get started straight away and work through it at your own pace
Gentle structure to help you work through all the necessary steps in one easy to digest place
Journaling prompts and creative exercises to get you thinking about what it is you value and how to incorporate simplicity in your relationships, diary, digital life, work, planning and finances
More time, space and money to spend doing what you love and what truly matters to you
An abundance of tips and advice based on what I’ve learned about living a simpler more intentional life over the last 5 years
Permission to start living the life you want to live instead of the life you think you should be living
What you’ll learn
How to discover and uncover your values and why this is so important when curating a simpler more meaningful life
How to create a simple realistic budget whatever your financial situation
How to plan your week simply so you get the important tasks done
Which changes you should be making for the kind of life you want to be living instead of the life you feel like you should be living
How to say no without feeling guilty
How to maintain heathy relationships and friendships that fulfil you
Which areas of your life you should be prioritising and how to do this
How to create a healthy relationship with social media and reduce screen time
“I have already been exploring your chapters on values and careers. It has sparked some pretty significant thoughts that had been lurking at the back of my mind. Your questions are bringing them to the fore. I know I’m going to enjoy using this intelligent and thoughtful book, so thank you.”
Jacqui · London, UK
This eBook is for you if…
You’re craving simplicity in your life but you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed or confused
You want a gentle structure to help you create simple systems that will help you simplify
You want to figure out your own version of simplicity
You’re ready to dive into what your values are and start building your life around them
You want one place to focus on the life changes you’re ready to make
You’re ready to do the work and make the changes you’re craving
“Jessica, you saved my life and a lot of time! This eBook is amazing! Nothing like any books I’ve read, this eBook is simple, to the point and every single word and page is full of tips! You’re not going to believe I’m on page 60 already and sad, thinking after 20 pages my eBook is finished. But I’m looking at it positively as I’ve got so much information. Sorry couldn’t wait till I finish book to say thank you for making this book, this book truly represents the title! Thank you!”
Louisa · Nottingham, UK
Frequently asked questions
How is this different to your other eBooks?
Whilst my other two ebooks focused on either your wardrobe or home and interiors, this book is focused on the complexities of life. It covers the areas I believe simplicity can have the most impact which are our time, work, relationships, finances, digital lives and our values.
What would you classify as a simplified life?
A simplified life is more of a feeling than an entity. Day to day life feels less overwhelming and stressful, more meaningful, joyful and true to who we are. Our schedules don’t overwhelm us or burn us out, our finances are robust to cope with unexpected life events, our friendships and relationships are both rock solid and fulfilling, we’re able to focus on following our dreams, we know what we value and what we don’t and as a result we’re able to say no to more so we can yes to what truly matters to us.
Do you touch on transitioning from a job to working for yourself?
This isn’t a specific guide for making such a huge transition, however from personal experience implementing the changes I guide you through in this book have only helped my own transition. Knowing what my values are, simplifying my diary, finances and planning process have had a huge impact on my ability to build a meaningful business of my own and reduce overwhelm throughout.
Is a simplified life available as a real life print copy?
I would love these books to be available in print one day, however for now they are only available to download and print out if you wish.
Do you have a way to gauge the quality of friendships you keep?
Yes, I guide you through this process in the relationships chapter of the book. We only have so much emotional energy to give the essential connections we need to make our lives meaningful so it makes sense to only give ourselves to those who we spark with and truly give themselves back.
Is the work section for me if I have a 9-5 as opposed to my own business?
Yes. I have worked for myself for over 5 years now but I worked in lots of 9-5s before that. I’ve written the entire book with both the self-employed and the employed in mind so it can be applied to anyone’s situation.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask away via Instagram where I’m @jessicarosewilliams or alternatively, through the contact page.