Give It Up!

“Refreshing, inspiring, and honest….One book I’m not going to be ‘giving up’ anytime soon.” —Nicole Williams, author of Earn What You’re Worth Give It Up! is author Mary Carlomagno’s inspiring chronicle of her 365 days spent learning to live better with less—when she decided to give up one modern convenience (eg: elevators) or indulgence (eg: alcohol) every month for a year. A joyous celebration of voluntary simplicity, Give It Up! offers a solution and a liberating new outlook to shopaholics, jaded consumers, and spirituality seekers overwhelmed by the unnecessary clutter in their lives, in the most uplifting self-help guide to better living since Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project. What if the secret to a richer life isn’t adding more, but giving things up? A Year of Less: Follow Mary’s hilarious and heartfelt journey as she gives up one thing each month—from alcohol and shopping to cell phones and chocolate. Decluttering Your Life: More than just tidying up, this is a guide to clearing out the mental and material baggage that creates stress and distraction. Digital Detox: Discover what happens when the cell phone is off and the TV is dark, forcing real connection and a new awareness of the world around you. Saving Money: Learn how ditching taxis, dining out, and impulse buys can not only simplify your schedule but also add up to surprising financial gains.