Stuffocation: How to declutter your life and experience more

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Develop a personal plan for a simpler and happier life in 2018 during this inspirational evening with James Wallman, author of Stuffocation.
How should we live in order to be happy? James Wallman, author of bestselling book Stuffocation, believes that memories live longer than things – and that we should spend less time and money on stuff, and more on experiences. 
During this fascinating evening, you will learn practical steps to “de-stuffocate” your life and dial down stress. You’ll also get started on a personal plan for 2018, and receive tips on how to declutter your home, streamline your spending and improve your overall wellbeing. 
Content 
<UL>
<LI>The story of stuffocation – why we've had enough of stuff and need experience more than ever</LI>
<LI>Simple strategies for busy lives: three steps and seven guiding principles for "de-stuffocating" your life</LI>
<LI>Advice on how to get rid of unnecessary clutter in your home</LI>
<LI>How to carry out a monthly and an annual audit of your spending</LI>
<LI>Practical exercises and quizzes to help you create your own personal plan</LI>
<LI>Q&A and discussion </LI>
</UL>
Tutor profile
James Wallman is the author of Stuffocation, a bestselling book about living well with less stuff and more experiences. For over a decade, James has worked as a trend forecaster and futurist. His opinions have appeared in the New York Times, Wired and the Economist. He tweets <A HREF="https://twitter.com/jameswallman" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@jameswallman</A>.
<A HREF="http://www.theguardian.com/guardian-masterclasses/2015/nov/18/stuffocation-how-to-de-clutter-your-life-and-experience-more-james-wallman-talk" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Full course and returns information on the Masterclasses website</A>

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