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The Truth About Clutter: 9 Truths That Will Empower You to Let Go and Live Free
Discover the nine truths that are keeping you stuck in a home with too much stuff and with a heart that feels so much heavier than it needs to. If you want to declutter and experience the freedom of living with less—but if you somehow never make real progress toward your goal—this book will teach you why and will empower and equip you to make lasting change.
In The Truth About Clutter, you’ll find these truths (and more):
• Clutter has been linked to anxiety and depression.
• There’s a dark side to donating—and it can motivate you to live differently.
• Many of us shop to escape our feelings.
• Eventually someone will have to decide what to do with every item you own. (Don’t pass this burden on.)
Once you understand and internalize the nine truths in The Truth About Clutter, you'll finally be ready to let go and live free.
In The Truth About Clutter, you’ll find these truths (and more):
• Clutter has been linked to anxiety and depression.
• There’s a dark side to donating—and it can motivate you to live differently.
• Many of us shop to escape our feelings.
• Eventually someone will have to decide what to do with every item you own. (Don’t pass this burden on.)
Once you understand and internalize the nine truths in The Truth About Clutter, you'll finally be ready to let go and live free.
61 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2020
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110 people want to read
About the author
Erica Layne
6 books13 followersERICA LAYNE is a sunset chaser, mom of three, and founder of The Life On Purpose Movement―a community of women doing life with intention. Her website (EricaLayne.co) reaches thousands of women every day, helping them trade overwhelm and fatigue for focus and peace. She lives with her young family in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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August 21, 2020
De-cluttering a review
I found this book a review of concepts I have picked up from other de-cluttering books. I have held onto things because I may need it. Erica states everything you own you will take time from something else, or space. I may need to get rid of three kindles and two cameras.
I found this book a review of concepts I have picked up from other de-cluttering books. I have held onto things because I may need it. Erica states everything you own you will take time from something else, or space. I may need to get rid of three kindles and two cameras.
August 25, 2022
I will read any book about minimalism, decluttering, and simple living I have access to. I’ve read a lot! This was a concise and motivating workbook focused on the why behind decluttering instead of getting lost in the typical tips for how to do it. It was appropriately minimalistic in that way. Even though I have studied and practiced this principle thoroughly, I found this a valuable collection of insightful examples of the most motivating reasons I have discovered for being more mindful of the possessions we allow to enter and stay in our lives.
September 16, 2020
This book tells you about the different sources of clutter and how it collects.
Clutter can easily build fast before you know it. Especially. If you do a lot of shopping. That can cause overwhelm.
Clutter can easily build fast before you know it. Especially. If you do a lot of shopping. That can cause overwhelm.
February 13, 2021
Short and sweet
This is an excellent book for someone just beginning their decluttering journey or need a refresher. I have "started" decluttering several times but am hoping this time will stick so I am grateful for any new tips.
This is an excellent book for someone just beginning their decluttering journey or need a refresher. I have "started" decluttering several times but am hoping this time will stick so I am grateful for any new tips.
June 28, 2021
Important thoughts to consider
This was a quick read, but very important thoughts to consider. I've heard these suggestions before, but maybe I need to hear it a few times before I truly want to comply.
This was a quick read, but very important thoughts to consider. I've heard these suggestions before, but maybe I need to hear it a few times before I truly want to comply.
March 3, 2020
Roots not leaves!
Excellent for the inner work needed to tackle our addiction to consume and clutter. I highly recommend this book to all.
Excellent for the inner work needed to tackle our addiction to consume and clutter. I highly recommend this book to all.
December 12, 2020
Better than average clean-it-all-up solution, but still I persist in clinging to my tchotchkes.
September 3, 2021
Brilliant
Loved this
So inspiring!
Really good to get into the deeper issues of why each home I have feels so cluttered…
Loved this
So inspiring!
Really good to get into the deeper issues of why each home I have feels so cluttered…
May 23, 2022
Good perspective, but *very* short
March 20, 2023
Short & Sweet!
Common sense can never be overstated and this short book gets right to the heart of the matter! Plus links to helpful resources is a bonus!
Common sense can never be overstated and this short book gets right to the heart of the matter! Plus links to helpful resources is a bonus!
December 13, 2023
Very helpful
I loved the insight from this. It's more about the psychology of keeping stuff. Lots of downloads for creating lists, etc. Highly recommend.
I loved the insight from this. It's more about the psychology of keeping stuff. Lots of downloads for creating lists, etc. Highly recommend.
August 31, 2021
Great advice now I need to do it!
This is a great practical book. I started today. Just need to follow through! Going with one box per day.
This is a great practical book. I started today. Just need to follow through! Going with one box per day.
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