Why Less Means More: Making Space for What Matters Most

by Cathy Madavan

Do you feel frazzled? Frantic? Fearful you haven't got enough?

In a world obsessed with more, where potential is maximised, and busyness is glorified, another reality also we all have limits - and many of us are living at the edge of them.

Why Less Means More shows you how saying no to one thing might mean saying yes to something far better.

What would it look like to pursue less success and more significance? To live with less complexity and more clarity? To chase less of the 'extraordinary' and celebrate more of the 'ordinary' moments that make up an extraordinary life?

Cathy Madavan, accomplished author and speaker, invites you to leave your fear and franticness behind and discover more space, simplicity and the truth that less really can lead to more.

Genres: Christian

192 pages, Paperback

Published April 20, 2023

About the author

Cathy Madavan is a speaker and author, who has been teaching about resilience, relationships and purpose for over 20 years. Her ability to combine hard-earned wisdom with practicality, vulnerability memorable stories and sparkling humour has helped countless individuals, audiences and organisations, giving them time-tested tools and implementable advice for their personal and professional lives. Cathy lives in the UK and travels extensively speaking to audiences in her own irrepressible way.

Reviews

[Toria Megginson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m trying to read a few more nonfiction books and this was a fab place to start!

As I started to read this book, I felt the author had been following me about!! Everything she said rang true!! Recently I’ve been looking to get a better balance and make space for what really matters and this book turned up!

I highlighted so much in this book, and will definitely re read many bits of it. Some bits that really stuck with me :

⭐️The key, then, is getting clarity beyond the complexity
⭐️Clarity isn’t about abandoning everything; it is about creating boundaries and committing to the things we care about more wholeheartedly and joyfully.
⭐️ Living a significant life means living something beyond ourselves.
⭐️ Ask yourself what you want less of and what you want more of. Start somewhere. And keep going

[Amanda Ford · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good book, some challenging chapters and encouraging ones. It did make me think, I found the tables at the end of the chapter helpful.
I think I'd prefer a book on each chapter, it was very much a dip into each area. I'd love to hear more of Cathy's story.

[Elizabeth Kitchenside · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots to think about, very practical and nice short chapters