Decluttering: How to Declutter Your Home More Minimalism, Fewer Books

by Marie Scott

    The day comes when you look around your house and ask yourself, “How did all this stuff get here?”  If that day has come for you, then keep reading. If stuff has taken over your home, you’re feeling cramped, cranky and at the end of your rope.  None of the stuff that’s invaded your living space (with your willing collaboration) is making you happy.  But you’re paralyzed.  You have no idea where to start!  You’re hauled up short by the enormity of the task, so you put your concerns aside and keep moving. But there’s a better way to live.  There’s a way to take back your home from the needless clutter that has taken over.  That’s why I wrote   How to Declutter Your Home – More Minimalism, Fewer Books. It was written with you in mind.  This book will help you not only declutter your home, but your life, your budget, your relationships – even your computer! This book provides motivation for the project you’re facing – taking back your home from unnecessary stuff – breaking it up into categories of items and approaches to clutter in the various rooms of your home.  It’s a tool made up of a series of smaller tools that you can deploy to wrestle your clutter problem to the ground. And if you live in a family household, you’ll find out how to get everybody in on the fun! ●Learn how to give your reluctant spouse a push in the right direction ●Read about how to get your obstinate teenager on your side ●Find out how a Decluttering Progress Board can keep everyone on track Get the kids in on the action with the Decluttering Challenge   If you’ve had enough of the stuff that’s encroached on your home, then you need this book.  Start changing your life today by clicking here.      

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction

98 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 23, 2018

Reviews

[Goth Gone Grey · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hard core, scolding decluttering advice

I saw 'fewer books' in the title, but didn't think much of it until I read this passage:

"We’ve all got our favorites, right? The book that changed our life. That fascinating volume we couldn’t put down. But are you really going to read them again? When? Here’s where things get a little complicated. I have nothing against taking your time, as you winnow the deadweight in your life, but be honest with yourself. Set aside books you may genuinely wish to read again but limit their number. Only you know what that number is but keep it to one digit. The rest will find good homes."

One digit? Does not compute... Volumes of Rowling, Gladwell, Adams, Lamb, Salvatore, Savage, King, Anthony, and Crichton flash before my eyes, paper friends that stay with me, whose tales have become a part of me, and that I reread every few years. One digit isn't my reality for books, though I know others that can move along in my collection.

The book is quick to place allowable limits on items, phrased as more of a rule than a suggestion. One coffee cup and two sets of towels per person. Not enough? Learn to clean more often.

Other advice comes fast and furious, in a tone that never quite reconciles between cheering and chiding. Get up earlier. Go to bed earlier. Throw away your partner's ratty clothing that they won't. Use social media to shame your children into cleaning. Cut out energy draining friends, and social media. I was expecting to be told to give away any excess children - perhaps that will be in a sequel.

Overall, some decent advice and some that's over the top. The feel of the book isn't encouraging, though, more lecturing, which won't inspire much action.

[Susan Gagne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is extremely helpful in making your home more liveable.

I have a lot of clutter in my home. This book assisted me in getting rid of items that are rarely used. The chapters were clear and informative..
I feel like I can tackle this project and become happier and more comfortable in my home. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in getting rid of the clutter in their home. Excellent book!

[Riya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Different perspective

The book provided a new look on getting motivated to declutter.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone having trouble motivating their family to declutter.

[John Harris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Basic book on decluttering. Nothing ground breaking besides just do it. Much better book out there to address the emotional.issues and to keep from decluttering your life.