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Enough: Learning to simplify life, let go and walk the path that's truly ours
Despite what the media may tell us, we are not what we buy, what we own, or what we achieve. So why is it so hard to break the cycle of clutter and chaos? Jessica Rose Williams shares her personal transformation, and shows how you can live an intuitive, minimal life, with a unique style of your own.
WHAT IS ENOUGH?
Time enjoyed slowly. Choices made intentionally. Life lived gracefully
Without realizing, we make many of our life choices based on the whims of others. It’s time to change paths. Welcome to the richer journey, which requires you to come face to face with who you really are and what you want. With minimalist and slow living writer Jessica Rose Williams as your guide, build a curated, simpler, more intuitive life founded on your personal values and desires.
At 25, Jessica was diagnosed with cervical cancer. The shock compelled her to question her fast-paced consumerist lifestyle, one designed around pleasing others. Enough is her heartfelt story of turning away from a life of regret, and it is also an invitation for you to begin your own transformation. Make sustainable changes for real impact, discover your style and capsule wardrobe, learn to let go of what doesn’t serve you, simplify and organize your home and finances, reclaim your free time, and go deeper to consider what quiet thoughts a noisy life might have been drowning out.
Embrace a mindset of enough and the power that comes from realizing you’re already enough, right now – just as you are.
WHAT IS ENOUGH?
Time enjoyed slowly. Choices made intentionally. Life lived gracefully
Without realizing, we make many of our life choices based on the whims of others. It’s time to change paths. Welcome to the richer journey, which requires you to come face to face with who you really are and what you want. With minimalist and slow living writer Jessica Rose Williams as your guide, build a curated, simpler, more intuitive life founded on your personal values and desires.
At 25, Jessica was diagnosed with cervical cancer. The shock compelled her to question her fast-paced consumerist lifestyle, one designed around pleasing others. Enough is her heartfelt story of turning away from a life of regret, and it is also an invitation for you to begin your own transformation. Make sustainable changes for real impact, discover your style and capsule wardrobe, learn to let go of what doesn’t serve you, simplify and organize your home and finances, reclaim your free time, and go deeper to consider what quiet thoughts a noisy life might have been drowning out.
Embrace a mindset of enough and the power that comes from realizing you’re already enough, right now – just as you are.
267 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 11, 2022
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December 18, 2021
A great book if you're new to the concept of minimalism. I really liked how an important part of the book touched on the "non-physical" minimalism - our relationships, personal and emotional space. Finally, I think she made a beautiful point about the pursuit minimalism or any "ism" can be and how it can hide something deeper within that we're trying to "fill" with the identification to a new lifestyle, its aesthetics and people at the expense of our true selves.
December 19, 2021
I think perhaps I need to stop reading self help books because I'm just too happy with myself and my life already for them to offer much. :) I tend to already do these things and I found the book to be a little too heavy on the memoir aspect of Williams' life and experiences. I think younger readers will find a lot to connect with here, or those who are new to minimalism, setting boundaries and seeking out simple peace amid all the busyness and consumer culture these days.
I read a digital ARC of this book via Net Galley.
I read a digital ARC of this book via Net Galley.
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May 14, 2023DNF at 14%.
Well, I've certainly had enough of Enough. Thank goodness it was a library book and not something I spent money on.
Most oft used words in this book: me, my, I. The book description talked about "living life gracefully." One way to do that? Talk about something other than yourself.
Well, I've certainly had enough of Enough. Thank goodness it was a library book and not something I spent money on.
Most oft used words in this book: me, my, I. The book description talked about "living life gracefully." One way to do that? Talk about something other than yourself.
November 23, 2021
Not quite what I was expecting, but interesting none the less. Part 1 interested me less than 2 and 3 as felt like plenty of other clearing clutter material already out there. But 2 and 3 are skewed differently and it definitely made me think. I'd recommend a hard copy so you can do the exercises in the book rather than scrap paper or a notepad.
Liked the way Williams draws on her own experiences and how these were overcome and/or how she works on herself.
Liked the way Williams draws on her own experiences and how these were overcome and/or how she works on herself.
January 12, 2022
The most perfect read to start my year with!! Williams breaks down the minimalist lifestyle into a much needed guide, outlining how we can implement it into our lives but at a pace and to whatever degree suits us! Some people will resonate and adopt everything she writes about when reading and others, like me, will choose only the things that best suits their own lives and that is what I loved about this book - Jessica isn’t pushy with this mindset, she is a guiding light prompting you to reflect on your own life and look within to see the changes that would best suit you. Never have I reflected so much on myself when reading; she asked questions that are so important but I have neglected to think about in as long as I can remember and hence, have neglected myself, and realising this is the first step to moulding my life in how I want it and I have Jessica to thank for that! I just loved it and can’t wait to declutter more - it’s almost addictive once you’ve started!
April 2, 2022
I’ve been following this vlogger for a couple of years and love her aesthetic and approach to minimalism. The book is a wonderful representation of her philosophy, and is honest about her personal struggles. Even the book itself is visually pleasing. The only thing that I think was missing was photos. Her homes are absolutely beautiful and she does other still photography that could have added just a little extra to the reading experience.
November 26, 2021
Enough is a self-help book by writer and lifestyle blogger, Jessica Rose Williams. Williams was diagnosed with cervical cancer at the age of twenty-five. During this daunting period, Williams realized that the choices that she’s made throughout her life have been at the expense of others. Deciding to take control of her own life, she embarks on a new path. Williams bares her soul with her readers, going into detail about her experiences, her fears, and her awakening.
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December 14, 2022
Sometimes a book title will jump out at me and my gut will nudge me to read it! "Enough" by Jessica Rose Williams was a one of those books and I waited patiently to sign it out from the local library.
My first reaction to seeing/holding the book was "It reminds me of a little white bible based on its size, weight, and thickness". My expectations were high! As a semi-retiree, I had been slowly decluttering my home for years and was curious to read this author's experiences and views on the subject.
After I finished reading the book, I had mixed feelings. I wanted the book to speak to me more but the book's content was obviously intended for a younger audience especially the section on whether to have children or not, and the discussion about the environmental use of menstrual cups versus pads.
Part One focused on "Enough Things" dealing with decluttering, downsizing closet contents, and creating a minimal home. Part Two discussed "Enough Space" which looked at friendships, boundaries, personal choices, and shedding toxic people. Part Three examined "Enough Within", with info on therapy and self-knowledge, learning to love ourselves, and comments such as "Your journey will be different to everyone else's and that's exactly the way it should be - embrace it." (p. 227).
The author used many examples and experiences from her own life which sometimes made the book feel more like a memoir. Other times, there were exercises that one could do to help the reader discover their own values and/or self-worth.
I especially noted Williams's use of other authors' techniques like the decluttering advice of guru Maria Kondo and the morning pages (journalling) introduced by Julia Cameron, author of The Artist's Way. I also noted that she dedicated her book to her grandfather "who always told me to take the road less travelled", which makes reference to Robert Frost's famous poem.
It takes courage to write a book with the hope of helping others with your words. Williams certainly took the road less travelled and I give her credit for attempting such a daunting task.
My first reaction to seeing/holding the book was "It reminds me of a little white bible based on its size, weight, and thickness". My expectations were high! As a semi-retiree, I had been slowly decluttering my home for years and was curious to read this author's experiences and views on the subject.
After I finished reading the book, I had mixed feelings. I wanted the book to speak to me more but the book's content was obviously intended for a younger audience especially the section on whether to have children or not, and the discussion about the environmental use of menstrual cups versus pads.
Part One focused on "Enough Things" dealing with decluttering, downsizing closet contents, and creating a minimal home. Part Two discussed "Enough Space" which looked at friendships, boundaries, personal choices, and shedding toxic people. Part Three examined "Enough Within", with info on therapy and self-knowledge, learning to love ourselves, and comments such as "Your journey will be different to everyone else's and that's exactly the way it should be - embrace it." (p. 227).
The author used many examples and experiences from her own life which sometimes made the book feel more like a memoir. Other times, there were exercises that one could do to help the reader discover their own values and/or self-worth.
I especially noted Williams's use of other authors' techniques like the decluttering advice of guru Maria Kondo and the morning pages (journalling) introduced by Julia Cameron, author of The Artist's Way. I also noted that she dedicated her book to her grandfather "who always told me to take the road less travelled", which makes reference to Robert Frost's famous poem.
It takes courage to write a book with the hope of helping others with your words. Williams certainly took the road less travelled and I give her credit for attempting such a daunting task.
December 5, 2021
I loved this book! It made everything in life seem a little easier.
Easy to read and not repetitive. It’s a great book that is reassuring and forgiving.
It’s full of practical tips and lifestyle changes that you can take away to improve your life.
There are things that I hadn’t even considered were affecting me that I realised needed to be altered and that is really powerful to me!
My main takeaways from this book were:
1-It made me consider how much I need to physically declutter. I overbuy or hoard things to feel like I have enough of something. I keep old sentimental things to confirm my existence and certify there was love in my life.
2-It reminded me that I fear more than I tell myself. Externally, I have minimal fears. Internally, I have a lot of fears and need to work on them - why I have them, where they routed from and what I can do about them.
3-With clothes, I can adopt the ‘one in, one out’ method where I swap a new piece of clothing for an older one that I don’t wear anymore.
Getting all my clothes out and seeing them will also help me realise how many I have and hence make it easier to distinguish what I do and don’t want to keep.
If I want to add something to my wardrobe, I should swap it with something old. One in, one out.
4-Things I keep should bring me joy and happiness, or be essential and practical.
Another name for this book could be ‘Minimalism’. It talks about what minimalism is, how to be more minimalistic, problems with extreme minimalism etc.
Overall I really recommend! I’ve been suggesting this to everyone around me.
Easy to read and not repetitive. It’s a great book that is reassuring and forgiving.
It’s full of practical tips and lifestyle changes that you can take away to improve your life.
There are things that I hadn’t even considered were affecting me that I realised needed to be altered and that is really powerful to me!
My main takeaways from this book were:
1-It made me consider how much I need to physically declutter. I overbuy or hoard things to feel like I have enough of something. I keep old sentimental things to confirm my existence and certify there was love in my life.
2-It reminded me that I fear more than I tell myself. Externally, I have minimal fears. Internally, I have a lot of fears and need to work on them - why I have them, where they routed from and what I can do about them.
3-With clothes, I can adopt the ‘one in, one out’ method where I swap a new piece of clothing for an older one that I don’t wear anymore.
Getting all my clothes out and seeing them will also help me realise how many I have and hence make it easier to distinguish what I do and don’t want to keep.
If I want to add something to my wardrobe, I should swap it with something old. One in, one out.
4-Things I keep should bring me joy and happiness, or be essential and practical.
Another name for this book could be ‘Minimalism’. It talks about what minimalism is, how to be more minimalistic, problems with extreme minimalism etc.
Overall I really recommend! I’ve been suggesting this to everyone around me.
January 18, 2022
Gem of a book for everyone who wants to live a fuller life on their own terms
I have been following Jessica’s journey for years and absolutely loved the book. I even devoured it one sitting and will now read it again slowly to digest all the gold nuggets in it. It’s divided into three main chapters 1) Enough things, 2) Enough space and 3) Enough within – and anyone who’s been on a similar journey of self-discovery will be able to relate to these. What I love about Jessica and the book subsequently is her honesty. It’s not easy to admit to not wanting to have children or that family ranks lower on her joy list than horses, which came second. It’s a very encouraging book in that it gives you constant permission slips to do you – to live life on your terms by being honest with yourself about your desires and needs. Society as a whole doesn’t encourage this kind of individualism and nothing seems to be more dangerous than a person who loves themselves unconditionally and steps away from the paths set out, especially for women. In finding her own way via minimalism, first taken to the extreme, then adapted to her needs, Jessica shows us that a fulfilling life on our terms is possible – if we invest some time and thoughts into what it is that WE want, as opposed to what we think we want or others want for us. The book contains helpful journal prompts and questions to guide readers in their process. It’s a gem of a book for everyone who wants to live a fuller life in which they are enough as they are.
I have been following Jessica’s journey for years and absolutely loved the book. I even devoured it one sitting and will now read it again slowly to digest all the gold nuggets in it. It’s divided into three main chapters 1) Enough things, 2) Enough space and 3) Enough within – and anyone who’s been on a similar journey of self-discovery will be able to relate to these. What I love about Jessica and the book subsequently is her honesty. It’s not easy to admit to not wanting to have children or that family ranks lower on her joy list than horses, which came second. It’s a very encouraging book in that it gives you constant permission slips to do you – to live life on your terms by being honest with yourself about your desires and needs. Society as a whole doesn’t encourage this kind of individualism and nothing seems to be more dangerous than a person who loves themselves unconditionally and steps away from the paths set out, especially for women. In finding her own way via minimalism, first taken to the extreme, then adapted to her needs, Jessica shows us that a fulfilling life on our terms is possible – if we invest some time and thoughts into what it is that WE want, as opposed to what we think we want or others want for us. The book contains helpful journal prompts and questions to guide readers in their process. It’s a gem of a book for everyone who wants to live a fuller life in which they are enough as they are.
February 8, 2022
This is an honest memoir about Jessica's journey with simple living and minimalism, with guides and exercises to explore your own version of enough. It starts out the way she started: with the material side. She covers decluttering, capsule wardrobes, and simple interiors. As someone who have gone through this process myself, I thoroughly enjoyed this part.
But then, she does what few others in the minimalist world do: she questions the concept. She goes beyond the material, and through her journey, we explore what enough means in relationships, personal choices, and in feeling enough just as we are. This is what makes the book really shine and stand out from the crowd.
I'm fond of memoirs and read my fair share of them. Very often I see the curious reviews that complain about the fact that the book is a memoir. So, let's make this clear: this is a memoir. If you don't like memoirs, or only enjoy memoirs by people who have lived extremely different lives, this book is probably not for you. On the other hand, if you, like me, enjoy personal, authentic stories, written by people that are easy to relate to... Well then this is exactly the book for you. It's raw, relatable, wildly honest, and a joy to read.
But then, she does what few others in the minimalist world do: she questions the concept. She goes beyond the material, and through her journey, we explore what enough means in relationships, personal choices, and in feeling enough just as we are. This is what makes the book really shine and stand out from the crowd.
I'm fond of memoirs and read my fair share of them. Very often I see the curious reviews that complain about the fact that the book is a memoir. So, let's make this clear: this is a memoir. If you don't like memoirs, or only enjoy memoirs by people who have lived extremely different lives, this book is probably not for you. On the other hand, if you, like me, enjoy personal, authentic stories, written by people that are easy to relate to... Well then this is exactly the book for you. It's raw, relatable, wildly honest, and a joy to read.
October 17, 2022
This book wasn't quite what I had expected it would be. A lot of the book felt more like a memoir of the authors early life, and her personal process in finding her way into adulthood.
Overall, it was an alright read. It would probably be a better/more useful read for 20-somethings, as it focuses a lot on finding one's own personal style/individuality, which I suppose could be discovered at any age. However! As I read it, I was reminded a lot of being in my mid-20's... that feeling of trying to slough off the old identity created to fit in with our peers as a teenager to trying to figure out, for the first time, 'who' it is we actually are.
I rated it 2 stars more out of my own personal lack of connection with the book.
Overall, it was an alright read. It would probably be a better/more useful read for 20-somethings, as it focuses a lot on finding one's own personal style/individuality, which I suppose could be discovered at any age. However! As I read it, I was reminded a lot of being in my mid-20's... that feeling of trying to slough off the old identity created to fit in with our peers as a teenager to trying to figure out, for the first time, 'who' it is we actually are.
I rated it 2 stars more out of my own personal lack of connection with the book.
January 20, 2022
Gentle yet heartfelt search for happiness. Jessica’s words beautifully tell the story of her desperate search for happiness and love from the world surrounding her. Yet to only realise that everything was always inside of her already.
Favourite quotes:
‘Just because I have transformed my life on the outside didn’t mean I’d transformed myself on the inside’
‘We have to take responsibility for our own well-being; to become the change we wish to see in the world’
‘How liberating it is to want less, to enjoy the simple things in life and lean into ourselves instead of constantly searching externally to fill a void we have the capacity to fill ourselves’
Favourite quotes:
‘Just because I have transformed my life on the outside didn’t mean I’d transformed myself on the inside’
‘We have to take responsibility for our own well-being; to become the change we wish to see in the world’
‘How liberating it is to want less, to enjoy the simple things in life and lean into ourselves instead of constantly searching externally to fill a void we have the capacity to fill ourselves’
March 15, 2022
I follow Jessica on YouTube, and she's so honest, open, and vulnerable in her videos. They're all beautiful and calming and true.
I'm not a self-help book person, but I really wanted to support her endeavor.
I enjoyed the book, although as a somewhat long-term (3+ years) minimalist, it's wasn't SO applicable to me. But it gave me lots of nice reminders.
I do think the Kindle version was REALLY lacking in commas, which made it difficult to read much of the time. Otherwise, it was a lovely book.
I'm not a self-help book person, but I really wanted to support her endeavor.
I enjoyed the book, although as a somewhat long-term (3+ years) minimalist, it's wasn't SO applicable to me. But it gave me lots of nice reminders.
I do think the Kindle version was REALLY lacking in commas, which made it difficult to read much of the time. Otherwise, it was a lovely book.
March 3, 2022
I love Jessica's youtube channel it's so calming. Her book honestly felt like I was reading about my own life, she felt so relatable. I too, like Jessica went on a minimalism journey in 2021 and threw almost everything out, rushed through the process only to find myself clutching to the 'what minimalism should look like' scenario and tried to match everything to the pinterest boards. 100% recommend if you're stuck in a rut, need to minimalise your life and need a slower, simpler life.
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February 6, 2022
I enjoyed reading her journey to be more sustainable but some personal stories would be more appreciated. I’d love to learn, for example, how she reunited with her father as she mentioned he left a big hole in her life but all of a sudden he was back, he is even in the acknowledgements. Like this it felt like at times so much preaching.
March 15, 2022
This was just not for me, I really like the ideas behind it. I just think you don't have to be minimalist to have less. Healthy balance somewhere in between. Everything seems reactionary, we have too much so head to the other extreme
August 7, 2022
If you are considering going “minimalist” or trying even to switch to a capsule wardrobe, you might want to read this before you start the purging. There is a lot of insight in these pages about basically neither gathering nor purging will make any of us truly happy.
January 28, 2022
Far more in-depth than a book about decluttering and minimalism. This book has surprised me with how insightful it is about modern culture and psychology.
February 17, 2022
Mix van memoires en hands-on gids/werkboek voor minimalisme (kledij, huis, relaties, hoofd, ...). Voor mensen die minimalisme net ontdekken, want er staat niets in dat je nog niet gelezen hebt.
June 28, 2022
This book was good, but I don’t think I learnt anything new.
Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.
Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.
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January 4, 2023
Big fan of Jessica and her work. I was happy to support her by buying her book! However it’s not a book I’ll refer back to the way I do her website and blog. Thank you for your gorgeous work, Jess!
June 21, 2023
Loved it, thank you Jess xxx
January 27, 2024
A 100% definite read! Great book about life lessons, intentionality, gratefulness and open-mindedness.
November 9, 2025
a book she can be proud of
December 14, 2023
Gentle self help. Some nuggets of wisdom. I read it because I watch on YouTube and wanted to understand the back story.
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