Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism

Embrace less to discover what truly brings you happiness

Fumio Sasaki

2015

8 Key Insights

About This Book

Embark on a transformative journey from cluttered overwhelm to clear‐eyed joy. Through eight actionable, science‐backed insights, you’ll learn to shed material distractions and reclaim your time, focus, and freedom. Discover how saying goodbye to “stuff” dissolves the mental burden of endless to-do lists, breaks the cycle of comparison, and awakens genuine gratitude for the present moment. Each insight blends behavioral science, real-world stories, and practical steps—whether you’re knee-deep in papers at your desk or staring at an overflowing closet, you’ll start feeling happier today. Let go, step into simplicity, and thrive with clarity.

About the Author

An editor turned minimalism advocate based in Tokyo, the author spent a decade buried under possessions—books, gadgets, hobby gear—before discovering the freedom of ‘less.’ Combining a cultural critic’s eye with real-world experiments in simplicity, he now helps readers around the globe use behavioral science to unlock time, joy, and focus. When he isn’t refining his minimalist apartment, you’ll find him on long walks, practicing meditation, or enjoying tea in Tokyo’s quiet neighborhoods.

Biggest Takeaway

• Reclaim hours each week by cutting cleanup time in half and dissolving mental clutter. • Break free from envy and self-doubt by ending the habit of comparing yourself to others. • Cultivate lasting happiness through daily gratitude practices that resist hedonic adaptation. • Boost focus and creativity by simplifying routines—down to your wardrobe and digital habits. • Strengthen your relationships with deeper, distraction-free connections.

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