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The Art of Decluttering and Organizing: How to Tidy Up your Home, Stop Clutter, and Simplify your Life
Declutter your life and enjoy peace of mind with this brilliant 30-day roadmap to minimalism!
Do you want to embrace minimalism, but you don’t know where to start? Have you heard about the unique and profound benefits of decluttering your home, and you want to learn more? Or are you looking for a practical guide to help you make those tough decisions, cut down on needless stuff, and enjoy a happier, more fulfilling life? Then keep reading.
Alex Wong is no stranger to clutter. Growing up with a hoarder, it always seemed like they had too much stuff and never enough money. But when moving for grad school, he was faced with the seemingly impossible task of fitting his entire life into a single suitcase – and this moment sparked his passion for minimalist living.
Now, Alex shares the wealth of advice he’s developed over his minimalist life, exploring how you can embark on a journey of decluttering and experience the benefits for yourself. Being clutter-free has allowed Alex to grow a number of successful businesses, become a bestselling author, and travel the world without being tied down to endless possessions.
Whether you feel like you waste too much money on things you don’t need, or if you have to downsize and you’re running out of space, the tried-and-tested strategies inside this book will help you decide what you really need – and let go of the things you don’t.
Decluttering is a powerful way of helping you organize your life, stop worrying about material things, and shift your focus to the experiences and relationships that matter to you – and with a brilliant 30-day roadmap to minimalism, this book makes organizing and tidying up a breeze!
Do you want to embrace minimalism, but you don’t know where to start? Have you heard about the unique and profound benefits of decluttering your home, and you want to learn more? Or are you looking for a practical guide to help you make those tough decisions, cut down on needless stuff, and enjoy a happier, more fulfilling life? Then keep reading.
Alex Wong is no stranger to clutter. Growing up with a hoarder, it always seemed like they had too much stuff and never enough money. But when moving for grad school, he was faced with the seemingly impossible task of fitting his entire life into a single suitcase – and this moment sparked his passion for minimalist living.
Now, Alex shares the wealth of advice he’s developed over his minimalist life, exploring how you can embark on a journey of decluttering and experience the benefits for yourself. Being clutter-free has allowed Alex to grow a number of successful businesses, become a bestselling author, and travel the world without being tied down to endless possessions.
Whether you feel like you waste too much money on things you don’t need, or if you have to downsize and you’re running out of space, the tried-and-tested strategies inside this book will help you decide what you really need – and let go of the things you don’t.
Decluttering is a powerful way of helping you organize your life, stop worrying about material things, and shift your focus to the experiences and relationships that matter to you – and with a brilliant 30-day roadmap to minimalism, this book makes organizing and tidying up a breeze!
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96 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 10, 2020
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About the author
Alex Wong
50 books13 followersAlex Wong is the head copywriter for an advertising media agency specializing in custom websites and internet marketing.
He's trained with some of the top copywriters and internet marketers around and has learned the best methods, tricks, and strategies to persuade customers. He loves bringing people’s visions to life with the power of words.
A few other interesting things you might find interesting...
· He's the first person in his family to graduate from university (with a degree in psychology).
· Before becoming a copywriter, he's worked as a waiter, customer service agent, telemarketer, animator, tutor and English teacher. Surprisingly, all of these jobs have helped him to become a better copywriter.
· If he could meet one anyone it would be Bruce Lee. You couldn’t ask for a better role model
He's trained with some of the top copywriters and internet marketers around and has learned the best methods, tricks, and strategies to persuade customers. He loves bringing people’s visions to life with the power of words.
A few other interesting things you might find interesting...
· He's the first person in his family to graduate from university (with a degree in psychology).
· Before becoming a copywriter, he's worked as a waiter, customer service agent, telemarketer, animator, tutor and English teacher. Surprisingly, all of these jobs have helped him to become a better copywriter.
· If he could meet one anyone it would be Bruce Lee. You couldn’t ask for a better role model
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May 31, 2025
This is a good book to follow along and listen to while you're decluttering your space. The narrator of the audiobook wasn't my favorite, but I still found the content helpful.
November 23, 2020
This book delves into the personal experience of the author, Alex Wong, and his experience with decluttering his life and becoming a minimalist as was essential for his move to Hong Kong, where the rooms are tiny without room for anything extra. By his experience there, he has embraced the lifestyle into the entirety of his life, wherever he goes.
Along with his own personal reflections, he delves into some philosophical reasons towards the need to hold on to more items than we need - and often really want (Is there REALLY room for that extra piece of furniture? Or that outfit in your already stuffed closet?). He uses studies and research to back up his reflections with a no-nonsense way to look at your own situation and see what applies to you, and what doesn't. He shows what you will gain by decluttering your life, and how it affects you mentally, physically, and productivity-wise.
I recommend that you purchase the book and read it for yourself, as it is about finding what is right for you. Easy, quick read (around 2 hours for the average reader), and informative.
Along with his own personal reflections, he delves into some philosophical reasons towards the need to hold on to more items than we need - and often really want (Is there REALLY room for that extra piece of furniture? Or that outfit in your already stuffed closet?). He uses studies and research to back up his reflections with a no-nonsense way to look at your own situation and see what applies to you, and what doesn't. He shows what you will gain by decluttering your life, and how it affects you mentally, physically, and productivity-wise.
I recommend that you purchase the book and read it for yourself, as it is about finding what is right for you. Easy, quick read (around 2 hours for the average reader), and informative.
November 19, 2020
Gaining control over stuff so I have more room for life
Alex Wong speaks from experience and that adds a lot of weight to his words. I can only imagine the stress of growing up with a hoarder but he overcame and now shares his strategy to a healthier, happier life. Step by step, room by room a simple way to gain control so you have more time to do what you enjoy. Will be implementing the strategies so I can gain time to live a life I love surrounded only by things that matter to me.
Alex Wong speaks from experience and that adds a lot of weight to his words. I can only imagine the stress of growing up with a hoarder but he overcame and now shares his strategy to a healthier, happier life. Step by step, room by room a simple way to gain control so you have more time to do what you enjoy. Will be implementing the strategies so I can gain time to live a life I love surrounded only by things that matter to me.
January 19, 2021
Finish reading and start decluttering
Sometimes we know what we need to do but we put it off. Allowing stuff to pile up is one of those things. Simple ideas are presented here to help declutter your life. The call to take action is perhaps the best part of this book. Organize your space and organize your life. After reading this I am ready to clean some clutter out of my life.
Sometimes we know what we need to do but we put it off. Allowing stuff to pile up is one of those things. Simple ideas are presented here to help declutter your life. The call to take action is perhaps the best part of this book. Organize your space and organize your life. After reading this I am ready to clean some clutter out of my life.
November 23, 2020
It works!
I'm giving a 5 star for the following reasons:
Practical
Summary at the end of each section
Sound advice
I actually started the process
It is inspiring me to keep going and I recommend this book! Thank you author, it was just what I needed.
I'm giving a 5 star for the following reasons:
Practical
Summary at the end of each section
Sound advice
I actually started the process
It is inspiring me to keep going and I recommend this book! Thank you author, it was just what I needed.
May 22, 2021
Straight forward
We all know if you haven't used an item in a set length of time, I like 6 months, then get rid of it!! They were helpful tips on organization. It was a lot of common sense.
We all know if you haven't used an item in a set length of time, I like 6 months, then get rid of it!! They were helpful tips on organization. It was a lot of common sense.
January 2, 2021
Very good insight and advice. I will be using this advice moving forward.
June 27, 2022
I generic book on decluttering which was obviously written as an ebook. Helpful for someone who hasn't read anything about decluttering before.
August 28, 2022
Simple and concise. Common sense information that is nice to kick start your decluttering projects. Can’t say there was too much new information, but a good refresher none the less.
April 22, 2024
Too much preachiness, too little actual concrete tips and tricks.
July 20, 2021
This book had some interesting information on why people have clutter and helpful tips to avoid it.
Ch 1: Hoarding is a mental health disorder connected to OCD, and OCD is connected to anxiety and depression. p25-26 Hoarding is associated with some sort of stressful event in one’s life early on. Hoarders take comfort in the things they collect.
Some people are addicted to buying things. p30
Ch 2: It takes your mind 23 minutes to get back on track after a distraction - turn off text and email notifications. Clutter is a distraction.
Clutter affects mental and physical health. More likely to eat junk food to cope. Can be dangerous- trip over or fire spread faster.
Storage basket for toiletries in bathroom to quickly lift up and clean under.
Save money and keep clean-buy only what need and leave, don’t window shop. Use what you have.
Don’t hold onto items that stir up negative emotions or memories.
Ch 3: Needs vs wants. If haven’t touched in 2 months probably don’t need it.
Value space over stuff - stress levels drop almost instantly.
Ch 4: Have you used it recently? Are you really attached sentimentally? Is it irreplaceable?
Hobbies change, don’t keep old ones you don’t do.
Ch 10: Only check email and social media once or twice a day at the same time.
Remove from mailing list any emails you don’t use rather than deleting each day. Inbox only for things haven’t read yet. Important ones archive.
Ch 11: Do all laundry at once on the same day each week, including ironing before putting away.
Ch 14: Digitize journals and scrapbooks-protects from fire/flood, only keep paper of most important-fireproof/waterproof safe.
Things inherited from late loved ones - keep only if it gives you a deep emotional response. Take pictures of rest and donate the item.
Gifts - you’re grateful for it now let it go if you don’t use it. It’s the thought that counts not the thing.
Ch 15: Digitize photo albums for safety from loss and to easily find what you’re looking for. Upload to cloud to avoid losing from hard drive.
Hang art up or get rid of it, don’t store. Keep walls uncluttered too.
Toss outdated tech-CDs and DVDs since all available to stream.
Ch 17: To remain clutter free - stay on top of it daily, don’t bring things home you don’t need and get rid of the old one when you bring the new one in. Keep a donate box available and drop it off each month.
To combat hoarding: diet, exercise, meditation, rest.
Ch 1: Hoarding is a mental health disorder connected to OCD, and OCD is connected to anxiety and depression. p25-26 Hoarding is associated with some sort of stressful event in one’s life early on. Hoarders take comfort in the things they collect.
Some people are addicted to buying things. p30
Ch 2: It takes your mind 23 minutes to get back on track after a distraction - turn off text and email notifications. Clutter is a distraction.
Clutter affects mental and physical health. More likely to eat junk food to cope. Can be dangerous- trip over or fire spread faster.
Storage basket for toiletries in bathroom to quickly lift up and clean under.
Save money and keep clean-buy only what need and leave, don’t window shop. Use what you have.
Don’t hold onto items that stir up negative emotions or memories.
Ch 3: Needs vs wants. If haven’t touched in 2 months probably don’t need it.
Value space over stuff - stress levels drop almost instantly.
Ch 4: Have you used it recently? Are you really attached sentimentally? Is it irreplaceable?
Hobbies change, don’t keep old ones you don’t do.
Ch 10: Only check email and social media once or twice a day at the same time.
Remove from mailing list any emails you don’t use rather than deleting each day. Inbox only for things haven’t read yet. Important ones archive.
Ch 11: Do all laundry at once on the same day each week, including ironing before putting away.
Ch 14: Digitize journals and scrapbooks-protects from fire/flood, only keep paper of most important-fireproof/waterproof safe.
Things inherited from late loved ones - keep only if it gives you a deep emotional response. Take pictures of rest and donate the item.
Gifts - you’re grateful for it now let it go if you don’t use it. It’s the thought that counts not the thing.
Ch 15: Digitize photo albums for safety from loss and to easily find what you’re looking for. Upload to cloud to avoid losing from hard drive.
Hang art up or get rid of it, don’t store. Keep walls uncluttered too.
Toss outdated tech-CDs and DVDs since all available to stream.
Ch 17: To remain clutter free - stay on top of it daily, don’t bring things home you don’t need and get rid of the old one when you bring the new one in. Keep a donate box available and drop it off each month.
To combat hoarding: diet, exercise, meditation, rest.
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