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I’m Michele Connolly, essayist and multi-award-winning author.

I write about modern life—relationships, boundaries, taste, and the small decisions that shape our lives. Read my essays at The Chic Minimalist on Substack ⇨ https://micheleconnolly.substack.com/

I also write short, practical books for people who want a simpler, more elegant, more self-possessed life. Learn more about me and my books ⇨ https://micheleconnolly.com/ ...more

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	How to Be Thin In A World Of Chocolate: Without Diets, Willpower, or Guilt 3.53 avg rating — 139 ratings — published 2017 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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The Second Law of Thermodynamics

Last month I was asked to write a lyrical, or fragmented, essay for a class. It’s a poetic style of essay—not something I’ve tried before. But I enjoyed weaving the different strands around entropy, an idea that keeps fascinating me.

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Reality Hunger: A Manifesto

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― Michele Connolly, Chic Minimalism: 21 Rules For Mastering The Art Of Less

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“With our thoughts we make the world.”
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