In this episode we speak with Chris Lovett, a Simplicity Coach, Professional Minimalist and author of Discovery of Less: How I Found Everything I Wanted Under Everything I Owned.

Chris opens up about how, in his mid-30s, having become increasingly frustrated with the frenetic pace of life in corporate London (and following a particularly vicious attack from an empty CD case!), he set about selling almost everything he owned, packing a not-quite-small-enough-yet bag and embarking upon an adventure around the world, which ultimately led to a journey of self-discovery where he learnt that “less is progress”.

Listen as Chris explains why decluttering - both physically and mentally - can help boost your mood, alleviate anxiety, and increase your productivity and happiness, and catch his top tips for how to live a simpler life.

*Trigger Warning*

Contains conversation about overwhelm, OCD and anxiety.

Links from this episode:

Follow Chris on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Chris’ website enables you to download the first chapter of his book for free.

Claire’s giveaway of a signed copy of the book can be found on her website Single Parent Pessimist (closes 28/3/22).

Chris’ book can be bought from Amazon*.

Tickets for Chris’ TED X Talk (20 March 2022) can be found here.

Read more of Chris’ tips for decluttering your life on Marie Claire's website.

Music by Lesfm from Pixabay

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