Simplicity is the Best Step To A Better Quality of Life

The modem family can be a whirlwind of stress and chaos and families and individuals across America are ready for an improvement. Author Christine Klein promises relief from a hectic lifestyle through simplification. Without denying enjoyment and fulfillment, a simpler life promises greater peace, balance and quality of life.

Now for the first time, Christine shares her proven strategy with the millions of American families trapped in the frantic schedule of soccer practice and late nights at work. The Simpler Family: A Book of Smart Choices and Small Comforts for Families Who Do Too Much (Robins Lane Press) tells in Christine's own words how making sensible choices about time and money can make incredible differences in any family.

Like many Americans, Christine juggled a full time job and a family, but when she became frustrated with the hectic and unfulfilling drain of her daily grind, she knew something was not right. A job was supposed to be fulfilling and a family enjoyable, but neither was, so she decided to change. No one believed it was possible-after all, Christine and her family did not have extravagant tastes or a decadent life style, how was she going to simplify without denying herself and family the enjoyments of life?

Christine Klein found a way, and for eight years now it has worked beautifully. She left her job as a Marketing agent and with a new set of priorities and wise financial decisions, her family has begun to thrive. They now spend more time together, eat better, sleep better, and exercise more. Christine has time to pursue more fulfilling activities including her writing career and cultivating her own vegetable garden. She is happier, her family is closer and her children excel in school. The Klein Family is more relaxed- and money isn't a problem. They're even able to save some.

If the dizzy pace of life has started to take its toll, The Simpler Family offers meaningful and practical advice on how to achieve small immediate improvements and an entire lifestyle overhaul.

Suggestions From The Simpler Family

In her book, The Simpler Family, author Christine Klein helps stressed-out families find happiness by simplifying their lives. Here are some of her favorite ideas on how to change your family's life, and how to start today:

5 Ways to Simplify Your Life:

• Make sure that your choices about your lifestyle are truly yours. Ask yourself if you are doing things because you are expected to by your friends and extended family or because they are truly important to you.
• Re-evaluate your work commitments. Are they bringing you joy-and money? Given the costs of quality day care, commuting and taxes, you may only be taking home a small portion of your paycheck.
• Take the time to comparison shop for all your expenses, from groceries to health insurance. It can be a bit of work at first, but once it's done it can really save money.
• Consider your family's outside commitments-sports practices, women's groups, music lessons. Are your family members happy with all of their commitments, or could they cut back to one "extra-curricular" activity.
• Make simplifying a serious goal. Once you commit to it and put energy into changing old habits, you'll find it becomes easier and easier.