A Woman's Guide to a Simpler Life is a thoughtful and eloquently written primer on how to clear your mind and your closets, making space for what you truly value: your work, your home, your family, your friendships, and your traditions. Considering job, housework, and child care, women work roughly fifteen hours more each week than men. This book shows women how to set limits and create more space for leisure, friends, and peace of mind.Dr. Van Steenhouse identifies three key obstacles to simplification: the fear of appearing selfish, the tug of internal resistance, and the trap of perfectionism.With sensible, soulful advice and real-life anecdotes, A Woman's Guide to a Simpler Life helps women minimize intrusions upon their spirits that take up time and energy without providing a sense of renewal and enrichment. Read Less