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Tidy Less, Live More: An Identity-Based Approach to Decluttering and Organizing Your Home and Life
Your home isn’t just full of stuff; it’s a mirror of identity. Stop tidying. Shift within to live free from messy patterns.
On the outside, you hold it all together: the job, the people, and other demands of busy life. But on the inside—that is, inside your front door—lurks a mess that persists. Piles return, space vanishes, weekends disappear to cleaning. Despite storage systems and cleaning hacks, you’re caught in a cycle of maintenance, guilt, and frustration.
The truth is, clutter isn’t the real problem. It’s a symptom of something deeper: a conflicted identity. Tidy Less, Live More introduces a new way forward—an identity-based approach to decluttering and organizing. While most home-organizing books will tell you how to physically clean a room, Tidy Less, Live More addresses the root cause of clutter. By aligning your space with self-awareness, you’ll finally create lasting order and free your time for what matters most.
Don Suttajit knows what it’s like to be overwhelmed by clutter. He lived it himself. As a brand strategist and certified life coach, he blended identity, design, and psychology to create a method for profound breakthrough. Bridging self-discovery and practical systems, this book is less about managing stuff and more about knowing yourself and what you love—so your home finally follows.
Inside this book, you’ll discover:
- Why most tidying solutions fail and why real change must come from within.
- The hidden role of ego in clutter and steps to create an authentic self and home.
- How to spot limiting beliefs that fuel self-sabotage and adopt a mindset shift for new outcomes.
- Why our attachment to things is really a search for self and how self-love clears your space.
- How to design spaces and systems that naturally maintain order and support your life.
Stop letting the mess control your story. Your home should support you, not drain you. With this identity-based approach, you’ll tidy less and live more.
On the outside, you hold it all together: the job, the people, and other demands of busy life. But on the inside—that is, inside your front door—lurks a mess that persists. Piles return, space vanishes, weekends disappear to cleaning. Despite storage systems and cleaning hacks, you’re caught in a cycle of maintenance, guilt, and frustration.
The truth is, clutter isn’t the real problem. It’s a symptom of something deeper: a conflicted identity. Tidy Less, Live More introduces a new way forward—an identity-based approach to decluttering and organizing. While most home-organizing books will tell you how to physically clean a room, Tidy Less, Live More addresses the root cause of clutter. By aligning your space with self-awareness, you’ll finally create lasting order and free your time for what matters most.
Don Suttajit knows what it’s like to be overwhelmed by clutter. He lived it himself. As a brand strategist and certified life coach, he blended identity, design, and psychology to create a method for profound breakthrough. Bridging self-discovery and practical systems, this book is less about managing stuff and more about knowing yourself and what you love—so your home finally follows.
Inside this book, you’ll discover:
- Why most tidying solutions fail and why real change must come from within.
- The hidden role of ego in clutter and steps to create an authentic self and home.
- How to spot limiting beliefs that fuel self-sabotage and adopt a mindset shift for new outcomes.
- Why our attachment to things is really a search for self and how self-love clears your space.
- How to design spaces and systems that naturally maintain order and support your life.
Stop letting the mess control your story. Your home should support you, not drain you. With this identity-based approach, you’ll tidy less and live more.
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314 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 20, 2026
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About the author
Don Suttajit
3 books9 followersDon Suttajit is a brand strategist, life coach, and the founder of the Live Freely Project. With over 15 years of experience in brand identity and design, he has built a career helping organizations define who they are and communicate their value. Now, Don brings that same expertise to the personal side of life, guiding individuals to clarify their identity and create environments that reflect their true selves.
As a certified ICF-accredited life coach, Don is passionate about helping people move past the noise of clutter—both physical and mental—so they can focus on what matters most. His mission is to make concepts from psychology and identity work accessible and practical, empowering others to live with clarity and purpose.
Based in Houston, Texas, Don holds a BFA in graphic communication from the University of Houston and an MA in digital media studies from the University of Houston–Clear Lake. His career spans working with creative strategy and design, teaching visual communications, and speaking at professional events. Along the way, he has earned recognition and awards and built a reputation for blending creativity with deeper human insight.
The Live Freely Project serves as Don’s hub for ongoing projects and explorations that help people rethink what it means to live freely. Learn more at livefreely.co and connect with him on social media for ongoing tools and inspiration.
As a certified ICF-accredited life coach, Don is passionate about helping people move past the noise of clutter—both physical and mental—so they can focus on what matters most. His mission is to make concepts from psychology and identity work accessible and practical, empowering others to live with clarity and purpose.
Based in Houston, Texas, Don holds a BFA in graphic communication from the University of Houston and an MA in digital media studies from the University of Houston–Clear Lake. His career spans working with creative strategy and design, teaching visual communications, and speaking at professional events. Along the way, he has earned recognition and awards and built a reputation for blending creativity with deeper human insight.
The Live Freely Project serves as Don’s hub for ongoing projects and explorations that help people rethink what it means to live freely. Learn more at livefreely.co and connect with him on social media for ongoing tools and inspiration.
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January 17, 2026
No book is ever a silver bullet.
I had high hopes for this book when the author said he had formerly found it difficult to stay tidy.
But it doesn’t cover the obstacles of (a) having ADHD and (b) having a spouse who keeps weird random things around for no reason.
So it wasn’t a life-changer for me. However there is some excellent advice here I hope to use.
It’s more a psychology book than a how-to. The author asks us to dive into who we are, who we want to be and how we do (and could and should) function.
A lot of the advice is about getting rid of stuff that’s not serving us — which I can recognize as something I desperately need to do.
It doesn’t help with day-to-day keeping on top of things, but it is generally helpful.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher. for providing an ARC. All opinions are my own.
I had high hopes for this book when the author said he had formerly found it difficult to stay tidy.
But it doesn’t cover the obstacles of (a) having ADHD and (b) having a spouse who keeps weird random things around for no reason.
So it wasn’t a life-changer for me. However there is some excellent advice here I hope to use.
It’s more a psychology book than a how-to. The author asks us to dive into who we are, who we want to be and how we do (and could and should) function.
A lot of the advice is about getting rid of stuff that’s not serving us — which I can recognize as something I desperately need to do.
It doesn’t help with day-to-day keeping on top of things, but it is generally helpful.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher. for providing an ARC. All opinions are my own.
January 18, 2026
Publication date: Jan 20, 2026
📱Thank you Netgalley for a free ARC e-book. This book was pleasantly unexpected. On the one hand, it’s a book about tidying, but on the other hand it’s a book that explores identity, trauma, and dreams.
What I really loved about it was how the author applied attachment theory to the concept of clutter. For example, maybe an anxious attachment person has difficulty letting old things go because they will feel a sense of abandonment. Furthermore, he defines “identity clutter” as possessions we keep that no longer align with our true selves. The process of purging our homes from identity clutter is such an emotional task that the work must first begin with journaling and some deep, inner reflection. Emotional problems are not solved by the Marie Kondo method applied on top, we must get to the root of why we are having difficulty letting go of things.
The author included really helpful personal anecdotes about how growing up as a son of an immigrant family from Thailand, his parents taught him the scarcity mindset and that we have to keep everything. It took years of unlearning this mindset before he could tackle decluttering and tidying.
“Often, we don’t just hold onto things; we hold onto meaning, memory, and identity. These attachments can be rooted in deeper needs for security, a sense of belonging, and self-worth. In many ways, they echo the psychological layers of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.”
I cannot recommend this book enough for people who have struggled with the emotional side of tidying, like I I have. This was the very first self-help tidying book that I immediately applied to my life. Viewing my house through the lens of “identity clutter” versus “identity trophies” (objects that align with my true identity and reinforce my values and authentic self) has been transformative.
This was such an unexpectedly helpful and valuable read for me. At the end of each chapter there are journaling prompts which I dutifully answered as I worked through the emotional side of my clutter. I have already done a lot of work to help my inner self reflect in my outer world. Reading this has been a healing experience!
📱Thank you Netgalley for a free ARC e-book. This book was pleasantly unexpected. On the one hand, it’s a book about tidying, but on the other hand it’s a book that explores identity, trauma, and dreams.
What I really loved about it was how the author applied attachment theory to the concept of clutter. For example, maybe an anxious attachment person has difficulty letting old things go because they will feel a sense of abandonment. Furthermore, he defines “identity clutter” as possessions we keep that no longer align with our true selves. The process of purging our homes from identity clutter is such an emotional task that the work must first begin with journaling and some deep, inner reflection. Emotional problems are not solved by the Marie Kondo method applied on top, we must get to the root of why we are having difficulty letting go of things.
The author included really helpful personal anecdotes about how growing up as a son of an immigrant family from Thailand, his parents taught him the scarcity mindset and that we have to keep everything. It took years of unlearning this mindset before he could tackle decluttering and tidying.
“Often, we don’t just hold onto things; we hold onto meaning, memory, and identity. These attachments can be rooted in deeper needs for security, a sense of belonging, and self-worth. In many ways, they echo the psychological layers of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.”
I cannot recommend this book enough for people who have struggled with the emotional side of tidying, like I I have. This was the very first self-help tidying book that I immediately applied to my life. Viewing my house through the lens of “identity clutter” versus “identity trophies” (objects that align with my true identity and reinforce my values and authentic self) has been transformative.
This was such an unexpectedly helpful and valuable read for me. At the end of each chapter there are journaling prompts which I dutifully answered as I worked through the emotional side of my clutter. I have already done a lot of work to help my inner self reflect in my outer world. Reading this has been a healing experience!
February 6, 2026
I requested a digital ARC of "Tidy Less, Live More" from NetGalley because I am a longtime reader of decluttering and organization books and wanted to see how this one approached a familiar topic. Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.
As I often do with nonfiction, I skimmed the table of contents first. The book is divided into three sections: Foundation, Renovation, and Innovation. That structure led me to skip ahead to the conclusion, which I actually think may be a good starting point for some readers before circling back to chapter one.
One thing I kept thinking about as I read is that clutter is not a new phenomenon. While some younger readers may associate clutter with mass production, cheap goods, and social media influence, anyone who knew people shaped by the Great Depression remembers a different kind of accumulation: paper saved, twine kept, and nothing thrown away lightly. That historical context felt largely absent here.
I was also struck by how heavily the book relies on websites, YouTube videos, and online articles as sources. While I do not expect academic research in a book like this, the reliance on web-based material stood out, especially given how many similar books now follow that pattern. I also felt the book needed a stronger editorial hand. I value conciseness, and the writing often felt longer than it needed to be to make its point. The introduction, in particular, was a bit off-putting and initially made me think I was not the intended audience.
I grew up being taught systems and organization skills, and I have built on those over time. However, as I read, I realized that what I take for granted may not have been taught to many people. In that sense, this book may be genuinely helpful for readers who feel overwhelmed by their homes or do not know where to begin. I did feel, though, that the author ventures into psychology without the background to fully support it, and concepts like “identity clutter” felt more like pop psychology than anything grounded or clinical. At times, it read as if he were trying to position himself as a new Peter Walsh.
Personally, I could not relate to the level of chaos described. The book also seems written for someone living alone, without a partner, family, or the reality of merging multiple lives and belongings. That limitation may matter to some readers.
One element I did appreciate was the inclusion of workbook-style reflection questions at the end of each chapter. For readers who truly do not know where to start, that structure could be very helpful.
In 2025, I went through a forced move with only 60 days to cull, pack, and relocate while also finding a new home. That experience, along with cleaning out my childhood home, reinforced how complex and emotional letting go of physical things can be. People are often quick to tell others to get rid of their belongings, yet are unwilling to part with their own. Decluttering is rarely as simple as it is presented.
While this book was not particularly helpful for me, I can see it being useful for those who struggle to stay tidy, feel overwhelmed by their possessions, or have never learned basic organizational skills.
My two cents to anyone who reads this: if you are decluttering, consider donating and recycling rather than throwing items away. You can be intentional not only about what you keep, but also about where your belongings go and which organizations you choose to support.
Overall, this was not a helpful book for me, but it may resonate with readers who are early in their journey toward creating order in their homes and lives.
As I often do with nonfiction, I skimmed the table of contents first. The book is divided into three sections: Foundation, Renovation, and Innovation. That structure led me to skip ahead to the conclusion, which I actually think may be a good starting point for some readers before circling back to chapter one.
One thing I kept thinking about as I read is that clutter is not a new phenomenon. While some younger readers may associate clutter with mass production, cheap goods, and social media influence, anyone who knew people shaped by the Great Depression remembers a different kind of accumulation: paper saved, twine kept, and nothing thrown away lightly. That historical context felt largely absent here.
I was also struck by how heavily the book relies on websites, YouTube videos, and online articles as sources. While I do not expect academic research in a book like this, the reliance on web-based material stood out, especially given how many similar books now follow that pattern. I also felt the book needed a stronger editorial hand. I value conciseness, and the writing often felt longer than it needed to be to make its point. The introduction, in particular, was a bit off-putting and initially made me think I was not the intended audience.
I grew up being taught systems and organization skills, and I have built on those over time. However, as I read, I realized that what I take for granted may not have been taught to many people. In that sense, this book may be genuinely helpful for readers who feel overwhelmed by their homes or do not know where to begin. I did feel, though, that the author ventures into psychology without the background to fully support it, and concepts like “identity clutter” felt more like pop psychology than anything grounded or clinical. At times, it read as if he were trying to position himself as a new Peter Walsh.
Personally, I could not relate to the level of chaos described. The book also seems written for someone living alone, without a partner, family, or the reality of merging multiple lives and belongings. That limitation may matter to some readers.
One element I did appreciate was the inclusion of workbook-style reflection questions at the end of each chapter. For readers who truly do not know where to start, that structure could be very helpful.
In 2025, I went through a forced move with only 60 days to cull, pack, and relocate while also finding a new home. That experience, along with cleaning out my childhood home, reinforced how complex and emotional letting go of physical things can be. People are often quick to tell others to get rid of their belongings, yet are unwilling to part with their own. Decluttering is rarely as simple as it is presented.
While this book was not particularly helpful for me, I can see it being useful for those who struggle to stay tidy, feel overwhelmed by their possessions, or have never learned basic organizational skills.
My two cents to anyone who reads this: if you are decluttering, consider donating and recycling rather than throwing items away. You can be intentional not only about what you keep, but also about where your belongings go and which organizations you choose to support.
Overall, this was not a helpful book for me, but it may resonate with readers who are early in their journey toward creating order in their homes and lives.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
"Tidy Less Live More" is a nonfiction book on decluttering your life both physically and mentally. At the heart of this book is how to change your mindset to make lasting changes instead of focusing on quick fixes for cleaning up your space like a new storage system or cleaning hack. It provides a new way of thinking about clutter, defining it as belongings that no longer reflect who you currently are. Clutter usually reflects who we were or who we had aspired to be and it takes a change in mindset to let those parts of us go and focus on who we are now.
The book focuses on the stages that a person will go through while making changes. You need to accept and acknowledge that a change needs to be made. You also need to be okay knowing relapses will happen. It is what you do when a relapse happens that will determine if you can make a change.
I appreciated how the book highlights the importance of making lasting change, not through imitation, but through embodiment. If we are not ready for the internal battle making these changes may entail, most efforts will fail. A relapse in your journey to declutter your life is just a bump in the road, not a dead end.
This isn’t a book with a magic answer to all your clutter problems. You have to do the work internally to see the results externally. If you want to stop constantly cleaning up chaos in your home and start preventing it before it starts, I recommend “Tidy Less Live More”
Thank you NetGalley and Live Freely Project for the advanced copy. All opinions and statements are my own
The book focuses on the stages that a person will go through while making changes. You need to accept and acknowledge that a change needs to be made. You also need to be okay knowing relapses will happen. It is what you do when a relapse happens that will determine if you can make a change.
I appreciated how the book highlights the importance of making lasting change, not through imitation, but through embodiment. If we are not ready for the internal battle making these changes may entail, most efforts will fail. A relapse in your journey to declutter your life is just a bump in the road, not a dead end.
This isn’t a book with a magic answer to all your clutter problems. You have to do the work internally to see the results externally. If you want to stop constantly cleaning up chaos in your home and start preventing it before it starts, I recommend “Tidy Less Live More”
Thank you NetGalley and Live Freely Project for the advanced copy. All opinions and statements are my own
February 9, 2026
If you’re ready to finally get your home — and your life — in order, this is the book to grab.
Don Suttajit approaches what he calls tidying, which includes most housekeeping, from a unique psychological vantage point. He uses an “identity-based approach” to address how the ego, subconscious fears, and personal identity struggles inhibit maintaining a tidy home. He offers exercises at the end of each chapter to help the reader prepare psychologically to transform their space. Then he uses a four-part framework for creating and maintaining a tidy house, which involves decluttering, designing spaces for optimal living, establishing routines for home maintenance, and living well once the system is established.
This was a great book that came at just the right time for me, as I’m currently working on an extensive decluttering project. Suttajit draws out insights that sparked conversations between me and my husband as we prepared to tidy, and I took copious notes and will refer back throughout the process. Most notably, the book made me excited to declutter! Highly recommend.
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Thank you to the Live Freely Project and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Don Suttajit approaches what he calls tidying, which includes most housekeeping, from a unique psychological vantage point. He uses an “identity-based approach” to address how the ego, subconscious fears, and personal identity struggles inhibit maintaining a tidy home. He offers exercises at the end of each chapter to help the reader prepare psychologically to transform their space. Then he uses a four-part framework for creating and maintaining a tidy house, which involves decluttering, designing spaces for optimal living, establishing routines for home maintenance, and living well once the system is established.
This was a great book that came at just the right time for me, as I’m currently working on an extensive decluttering project. Suttajit draws out insights that sparked conversations between me and my husband as we prepared to tidy, and I took copious notes and will refer back throughout the process. Most notably, the book made me excited to declutter! Highly recommend.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Clarity
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Thank you to the Live Freely Project and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
January 30, 2026
Thank you Netgalley and Live Freely Project for an ARC copy of this book. I did receive it shortly after publication but am leaving a voluntary review. I have always had trouble controlling the mess in my home. I think I knew deep down that it was just a symbol of my somewhat chaotic life and probably stems from events from my childhood that I didn't handle very well. This book explains how being tidy isn't just about learning storage tips but about why we live with mess. It talks about how our beliefs, emotions, and our identity conflicts shape the mess that we surround ourselves with. So this book is not only about how to handle mess but also about personal development. I have a problem with sentimental items from my family that have passed away and just having trouble learning to let things go. I have often wanted to learn to live a more simple life and keep a more simple household. I found the book informative. Enjoyed the book! Enjoyed the workbook exercises also!
February 1, 2026
Thank you NetGalley for the advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This book was well researched, maybe too well researched as it came across a bit clinical. I do appreciate the point the author was trying to get across, that we have to fix whatever isn't aligned with us mentally to truly conquer the clutter, or else it'll just come back. I liked what they said about how we have past selves, and like idealized selves, and actual current selves, all of whom have different clutter that we need to reconcile with. However, as someone who is neurodivergent and has a family of other neurodivergent people living with me, I just didn't quite see how I could implement the book to actually help me effectively tidy up when I'm often just struggling to stay afloat for daily tasks. I think for the right person this book could prove very helpful. It just wasn't quite the right fit for me.
This book was well researched, maybe too well researched as it came across a bit clinical. I do appreciate the point the author was trying to get across, that we have to fix whatever isn't aligned with us mentally to truly conquer the clutter, or else it'll just come back. I liked what they said about how we have past selves, and like idealized selves, and actual current selves, all of whom have different clutter that we need to reconcile with. However, as someone who is neurodivergent and has a family of other neurodivergent people living with me, I just didn't quite see how I could implement the book to actually help me effectively tidy up when I'm often just struggling to stay afloat for daily tasks. I think for the right person this book could prove very helpful. It just wasn't quite the right fit for me.
February 8, 2026
There are a lot of tidying/decluttering books out there, but this one stands apart in a number of ways. This book uses a lot of science to back up claims of how our behaviors, thought patterns, attachment styles, etc influence our relationship to the stuff we own. It has many exercises to do to get readers thinking about how they can realistically modify their behaviors to not only have a clean house one time, but to be able to maintain it and tidy less overall.
While some other books give direct instructions for what to keep and what to get rid of, this book is focused less on the contents of the reader's home and more on what personal changes could be made which would then lead to a tidier and less cluttered home. Therefore, this book is ideal for people who feel a need for a lifestyle change in order to maintain a clean house as opposed to someone looking to do one purge and continue life as usual.
While some other books give direct instructions for what to keep and what to get rid of, this book is focused less on the contents of the reader's home and more on what personal changes could be made which would then lead to a tidier and less cluttered home. Therefore, this book is ideal for people who feel a need for a lifestyle change in order to maintain a clean house as opposed to someone looking to do one purge and continue life as usual.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Rather than a quick how-to guide for decluttering, this book is a thoughtful and thought-provoking exploration of why "identity clutter" happens in the first place, and how to get to the heart of the clutter problem. If you enjoy reading inspirational quotes and getting helpful reminders about how to make your home environment match your intentions, you will appreciate this book. While much of this book's advice is available elsewhere, I appreciate the author's insight about design. He also acknowledges that clutter "relapse" happens and that we should focus on progress rather than perfection. I rate this book 4.5 stars rounded up to 5.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Live Freely Project for the free eARC. I post this review with my honest opinions.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Live Freely Project for the free eARC. I post this review with my honest opinions.
January 27, 2026
The thesis of this book is that you can tidy your home by firstly tidying your mind. I cannot state enough how much I love this approach. It makes total sense. The author isn't trying to sell a quick fix that inevitably unravels. They are trying to help the reader to create a system that can be applied to all aspects of life, but also works - basically forever.
The book is really well written. It's the perfect balance of information (with citations!) and personal experience. It's also laid out in a really nice way, so you can put it down and delve back into it quite easily, or if you just want the highlights without reading the whole chapter again.
Thanks to NetGalley, the author and publishers for an advanced reader copy.
The book is really well written. It's the perfect balance of information (with citations!) and personal experience. It's also laid out in a really nice way, so you can put it down and delve back into it quite easily, or if you just want the highlights without reading the whole chapter again.
Thanks to NetGalley, the author and publishers for an advanced reader copy.
February 4, 2026
This book looks at how internal factors may be contributing to the clutter and lack of organization in our lives.
The book offers a supportive and non-judgmental environment to help make the process less overwhelming and breaks the process up into easier to manage chunks.
The author makes this book approachable and easy to digest by ending each chapter with key takeaways, reflective questions and exercises. These help to summarize the important information, reflect on it and put what you learned into action and makes it easier to refer back later if necessary.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC
The book offers a supportive and non-judgmental environment to help make the process less overwhelming and breaks the process up into easier to manage chunks.
The author makes this book approachable and easy to digest by ending each chapter with key takeaways, reflective questions and exercises. These help to summarize the important information, reflect on it and put what you learned into action and makes it easier to refer back later if necessary.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC
January 23, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and the author for this book.
It was clearly very well researched and went into depth.
What I really enjoyed was the exercises and summaries at the back of the book, and I think that this would make a really good workbook.
I enjoyed the personal touches from the author about his own experience, and felt quite inspired and motivated afterwards to tackle my own life and home.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and the principles behind it, however I did find it a little overlong.
It was clearly very well researched and went into depth.
What I really enjoyed was the exercises and summaries at the back of the book, and I think that this would make a really good workbook.
I enjoyed the personal touches from the author about his own experience, and felt quite inspired and motivated afterwards to tackle my own life and home.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and the principles behind it, however I did find it a little overlong.
February 21, 2026
4/5 Stars
Right away, I enjoyed the supportive and nonjudgmental tone of the book. You can tell the author wants to help you get to the root cause of your clutter and then create a space that doesn’t just look good but also supports your life. I gave it four stars because the book was too long and repetitive at times. I found myself wanting to skip to the end of each chapter, where there was a summary and exercises. Overall, I learned a lot and would recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand the psychology behind their cluttering issues.
Right away, I enjoyed the supportive and nonjudgmental tone of the book. You can tell the author wants to help you get to the root cause of your clutter and then create a space that doesn’t just look good but also supports your life. I gave it four stars because the book was too long and repetitive at times. I found myself wanting to skip to the end of each chapter, where there was a summary and exercises. Overall, I learned a lot and would recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand the psychology behind their cluttering issues.
March 1, 2026
I read a lot of organizing and declutterring books. They all have strengths and weaknesses. The strength of this one is that it really delves into the psychology of why we keep stuff, how it holds us back, and how to design a home to reflect who you and your family want to be now, what you value, and how your home can serve you. He goes into how to make basic cleaning routines, but the bulk of the book is letting go of things and ideas to make your home really suit you.
I read a digital ARC of this book via netgalley.
I read a digital ARC of this book via netgalley.
January 21, 2026
Well this was definitely a new take on decluttering, heavy on the self reflection! Great summaries and exercises after each chapter. This is not the book to figure out your plastic bins, which makes it unique!
March 3, 2026
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley.com
This book really inspired me to get organized. It made me realize some of the thoughts and non actions that were holding me back. Following other people’s ways instead of something that works for me.
This book really inspired me to get organized. It made me realize some of the thoughts and non actions that were holding me back. Following other people’s ways instead of something that works for me.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
What a helpful book for reframing clutter that also offers effective strategies to internally change so our external spaces can be changed too. Recommended!
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