This book is about decluttering. Not cleaning (like scrubbing the bathroom), but getting rid of stuff. Author Dana White dug out of her house of clutter, and she teaches us to do the same. Her systems and questions can help anyone, whether you just have one embarrassing room or whether your house is floor to ceiling with excess stuff. But I kept buying containers, filling them up, and buying more. And my house was worse off every time I did. I was using those containers incorrectly because I didn’t understand their purpose. And I’m realizing I have lots and lots of things to pass on to my children. However, they’re all boys, not sentimental in the least, and they don’t care about any of it… absolutely none of it! None of my mother's keepsakes, none of their baby books, none of the scrapbooks, none of the pictures of people they never saw before, nor ever will meet because they’re all passed from this world. This is not an Organization book. This is a no BS book. Dana White is really honest and adds no sugar coating to her advice. She makes it look easy by not being perfect. If you can only declutter for 5 minutes, great. It will be a small improvement that will make a difference. Any progress is still progress. But if you want a big improvement, you have to do the work. It really is easier than you might think. However, I put this on hold last August, so when you wait that long for a book to come through on the Libby app…. Well, I would feel guilty if I didn’t finish it!

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Source: borrowed KU 1-13-22. 26 hilarious chapters that are surprisingly non-judgmental toward those who struggle with stuff and are in desperate need of help with their clutter. I enjoyed reading this in snippets and I already can see through the haze or paralysis connected with downsizing. Establishing a dependable routine for decluttering works wonders in maintaining an organized and clean space in the long run. Begin by setting aside a consistent time each day or week dedicated to declutter efforts. Whether it’s a solid hour or a brief 15 minutes, what’s important is adhering to this routine. Living now means my kids can easily get dressed for school because the only things in their drawers and closets are clothes that fit. Not clothes they outgrew two years ago or clothes they’ll grow into someday.Released in February 2018, Decluttering at the Speed of Life spells out my decluttering strategies in thorough, step-by-step instructions to help you work through your clutter, no matter how overwhelmed you feel. Her way of talking through this is quite humorous even when you don't completely relate to it (fe. I have a messy home, but not on her level of messiness haha), and her advice of doing the decluttering in your own rhythm is nice. Here I also learned of T-shirt quilting (!) and that a home is a container, too. The chapter on letting other people help with decluttering your home when you have movement/health limits was good even if it doesn't apply to me (yet). The kids section didn't talk much about what happens when the kid turns into a teen though. One of the key ideas for Dana’s approach to decluttering your home is called the Container Concept. Accept the limitations of the space you have and declutter to the point that your stuff fits comfortably in that space. This book is so helpful - especially if you're not naturally a tidy person. The book is down to earth and practical, and my house is looking better as a result of reading it.

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She also covers the guilt of keeping something put away that was gifted by a good friend or relation when you don't really like it and/or don't ever use it. Aunt Susie made those pot holders to be used. Grandma Anna is gone and won't know that you passed on her turkey platter because you prefer the one you bought. And, I saw myself doing 'x, y, z' rather than what your true reality is. Yep! This area was my big epiphany one. Understanding the clutter cycle leads to more efficient decluttering efforts. This pattern starts with the acquisition of items, followed by a failure to discard outdated or unnecessary possessions, ultimately resulting in accumulation. I have been pondering limits lately. Eating, drinking, days of our lives, energy, strength, traveling. All tied in with acceptance and gratitude. Breaking this cycle requires a proactive approach: conscientious shopping habits, regular sorting, and discarding items when they’re no longer needed.

But even though Decluttering Paralysis and Decluttering Regret are terms that make me sigh, this one gives me hope: Decluttering Momentum. It’s a real phenomenon. By starting with easy stuff and working through the steps I’m sharing in this book, I saw visible, measurable improvement in my home. As my home changed, I changed. And decluttering got easier and easier. I’m so excited for you to experience that too. Chapter 2 MY CLUTTER HISTORY Living now means open floor space so my sons can wrestle. It means I can walk to my bathroom in the middle of the night without stubbing a toe. It means my daughter has space to dance around in her room. However, contrary to common belief, decluttering is not merely discarding items randomly or aiming for a minimalist lifestyle. The objective is not to limit possessions needlessly, but to eliminate chaos by designing a manageable, clean, and practical environment.