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The Art of Being Easily Pleased
Words to Unlock a Wonderful Life
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In her most heartfelt and hopeful book yet, the Sunday Times bestselling poet invites us to master the overlooked art of finding joy in simplicity. What if joy wasn't something you chased, but something you tuned in to? This beautiful, unique and exciting new collection from...
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In her most heartfelt and hopeful book yet, the Sunday Times bestselling poet invites us to master the overlooked art of finding joy in simplicity.
What if joy wasn't something you chased, but something you tuned in to?
This beautiful, unique and exciting new collection from Sunday Times bestselling poet Donna Ashworth will help you rediscover delight in the everyday and choose positivity, peace and presence, even in chaos.
In a new format blending poems, essays, author-illustrated affirmations, personal stories, visualizations and meditative prompts, this book can be read from beginning to end or be opened at random to calm even the busiest of minds, shift perspective and remind you that joy is often just a moment away.
Through soulful reflections and honest insights from her own journey, Donna walks you through eight heart-led chapters which will encourage you to:
- Shift from perfectionism to presence
- Find delight in the ordinary every day
- Rewrite the script of your inner voices
- Reclaim childlike wonder, even in difficult seasons
- Choose joy on purpose - and let it change everything
The Art of Being Easily Pleased is a beautifully designed, giftable guide to living with acceptance, wonder, boldness and a heart open to the everyday miracles all around us.
You must master the art of delighting in the ordinary to survive this world and its chaos. Listen. Look. Be pleased, my friends, be pleased. There is much to be pleased about.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9798318606151
Publisher: Hay House Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 October 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Hay House Inc
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 1.0mm
Width: 1.0mm
Height: 1.0mm
Weight: 1g
About the Author
Donna Ashworth is a Sunday Times bestselling poet, speaker, and creative force whose words have brought comfort and courage to millions. Known for her viral poems on womanhood, resilience and joy, Donna is the author of To the Women, Wild Hope, and Joy Chose You, among others. With over 2 million followers on social media, Donna's work has been shared widely by celebrities and thought leaders and featured in leading media sources. She also hosts an online journaling community and live events that focus on helping women reconnect to themselves and each other through honest words and gentle encouragement. www.donnaashworth.com
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