What do you think?
Rate this book
Neat: 10 Easy Steps to Change Your Life, Reduce Stress and Finally Get Rid of the Mess
If You Always Felt Like You Were A Born Mess Maker Who Could Never Have A Neat, Decluttered And Organized House, But Are Finally Ready For Change, This Book Is For You! You may have always been a messy person, but that can change and the transformation is worth it! When you become “Neat,” you will finally feel in control of your life. You will have the tools to drastically reduce your stress. You will discover the ways to make this change sustainable. You will free yourself from unwanted clutter and empower other people in your life to experience the same benefits for a new, lasting and satisfying way of life.
With its 10 Easy Steps, this book will help
Create routines and new habits with helpful worksheets (free downloads)Follow pro tips and enjoy the processFind the time to clean, where you never had it beforeSee yourself in a whole new lightAnd so much more!This guide is more than just a workbook. It leverages healthy psychology and behavioral tactics, such as habit stacking, to create a better self-image and lasting change for the reader.
If you are finally ready to learn how to become Neat in just 10 Easy Steps…
Scroll up, Click “Buy Now” and become the organized hero of your home today!
With its 10 Easy Steps, this book will help
Create routines and new habits with helpful worksheets (free downloads)Follow pro tips and enjoy the processFind the time to clean, where you never had it beforeSee yourself in a whole new lightAnd so much more!This guide is more than just a workbook. It leverages healthy psychology and behavioral tactics, such as habit stacking, to create a better self-image and lasting change for the reader.
If you are finally ready to learn how to become Neat in just 10 Easy Steps…
Scroll up, Click “Buy Now” and become the organized hero of your home today!
- GenresNonfictionSelf Help
67 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 26, 2022
1063 people are currently reading
176 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 32 reviews
February 6, 2024
Becoming Neat! is really achievable!
What a wonderful book. Not as I expected. It was not a heavy read but brief and to the point. There is no blame, no guilt attached to the reader instead the author Heather allows you to acknowledge your strengths referring to the ability of messers as having laser focus. Heather tells us to put on our clear vision shield and reassess those areas we walk by that need our attention. The author refers to the use of freely available work sheets in her website. The reader is inspired to use technology such as scanning letters that we usually stack up for attention later. The author has cleverly highlighted her deep understanding of the busy parent and how a neater home can be easily achievable with ten steps. I shall recommend this book to friends that may appreciate it as I do.
What a wonderful book. Not as I expected. It was not a heavy read but brief and to the point. There is no blame, no guilt attached to the reader instead the author Heather allows you to acknowledge your strengths referring to the ability of messers as having laser focus. Heather tells us to put on our clear vision shield and reassess those areas we walk by that need our attention. The author refers to the use of freely available work sheets in her website. The reader is inspired to use technology such as scanning letters that we usually stack up for attention later. The author has cleverly highlighted her deep understanding of the busy parent and how a neater home can be easily achievable with ten steps. I shall recommend this book to friends that may appreciate it as I do.
July 14, 2025
Heather E. Carson’s NEAT offers a refreshingly simple yet powerful approach to decluttering your home—and your life. The book breaks down the process into 10 actionable steps that are less about perfection and more about progress. Carson emphasizes that clutter isn't just physical—it's emotional, mental, and energetic—and getting rid of it can lead to profound life changes.
Her method encourages readers to ditch overwhelm by starting small, using categories like “The Power of One Thing” and “Tidy Ten” to stay consistent without burnout. Carson’s tone is warm, motivating, and practical, making decluttering feel achievable for anyone, even those who’ve struggled for years.
Verdict: A quick, motivating read that’s ideal for anyone looking for structure, encouragement, and results in their decluttering journey.
Her method encourages readers to ditch overwhelm by starting small, using categories like “The Power of One Thing” and “Tidy Ten” to stay consistent without burnout. Carson’s tone is warm, motivating, and practical, making decluttering feel achievable for anyone, even those who’ve struggled for years.
Verdict: A quick, motivating read that’s ideal for anyone looking for structure, encouragement, and results in their decluttering journey.
January 23, 2024
Helpful
This book is well organized and useful. I've read a lot on removing clutter and ways to get motivated and have a cleaner home with more time and space so you can have time to do the things you love or that are most important to you. After reading this book I am encouraged that I'm doing a few things right! Now I have a clearer vision to build on my meager success so far. This has been very helpful to see my way clearer and make better progress. The book is easy to read and very encouraging. Habit stacking is one of the tactics mentioned that is new to me. I actually had just successfully done it with a task I need to do daily before I read the book. Now that I'm aware of it and understand it better, I'll use it more often. Thank you to the author!
This book is well organized and useful. I've read a lot on removing clutter and ways to get motivated and have a cleaner home with more time and space so you can have time to do the things you love or that are most important to you. After reading this book I am encouraged that I'm doing a few things right! Now I have a clearer vision to build on my meager success so far. This has been very helpful to see my way clearer and make better progress. The book is easy to read and very encouraging. Habit stacking is one of the tactics mentioned that is new to me. I actually had just successfully done it with a task I need to do daily before I read the book. Now that I'm aware of it and understand it better, I'll use it more often. Thank you to the author!
August 10, 2025
Do not let the book size fool you, it is packaged full of information.
What I like about this book, it is condensed down for a quick read with a lot of information inside. You can download free templates without having to provide an email address at the author's website. The book and templates make it a complete package so you can start right away. This book would make a great educational tool to teach children how to be neat. The scan the room tip, is something I have incorporated into my tidy up routine. The book is positive and the author explains things really well.
What I like about this book, it is condensed down for a quick read with a lot of information inside. You can download free templates without having to provide an email address at the author's website. The book and templates make it a complete package so you can start right away. This book would make a great educational tool to teach children how to be neat. The scan the room tip, is something I have incorporated into my tidy up routine. The book is positive and the author explains things really well.
April 22, 2024
This was amazing. Who'd have thought that a book about cleaning and tidying would make you look at your childhood and how it's affecting you as a child? The signal-to-noise ratio is incredible here. I found almost every word helpful. That's both in terms of content and formulation. The author is a great writer. In the end, this short book has a spot on summary of the main ideas. The only question is why is this so short? I wish longer books were structured as well as this.
November 7, 2024
Positive ideas and good process the stacking of habits is a great start. Also found the double time for kitchen work efforts was spot on to allow for time to clean up and put away, very helpful reinforcement.
The Simplicity side of the process is not as simple as it is made out to be. Yes building the habits is good but some day and some moods just do not work well, sometime the mess maker comes out and you deal with it the next day.
The Simplicity side of the process is not as simple as it is made out to be. Yes building the habits is good but some day and some moods just do not work well, sometime the mess maker comes out and you deal with it the next day.
May 11, 2025
Would recommend to anyone with ADHD especially!
Very conversational and lighthearted so pressure free! No guilt tripping over here!
Broken down into literally very simple steps that are very easy to implement, meaning I’ve actually been able to stick to them for weeks. If you’ve tried so many different tricks, hacks, routines & habits for keeping tidy and finding the motivation and not much has worked or stuck, try this book!
A quick read so perfect for in between your usual material.
Very conversational and lighthearted so pressure free! No guilt tripping over here!
Broken down into literally very simple steps that are very easy to implement, meaning I’ve actually been able to stick to them for weeks. If you’ve tried so many different tricks, hacks, routines & habits for keeping tidy and finding the motivation and not much has worked or stuck, try this book!
A quick read so perfect for in between your usual material.
April 5, 2024
NEAT is as Neat Does
This book is very appealing as it helps us see the psychology of why it’s hard to be neat, but that most people can actually work their way through it & become NEAT with a bit of persistent effort. Many good practical hints are included on how to become and stay NEAT. Nice Approach.
This book is very appealing as it helps us see the psychology of why it’s hard to be neat, but that most people can actually work their way through it & become NEAT with a bit of persistent effort. Many good practical hints are included on how to become and stay NEAT. Nice Approach.
November 17, 2024
Straight to the point and helpful
Learning to be neat can be difficult. Even if you don't consider yourself a messy person, there are some strategies in this book that can show you areas where one likely needs to improve that will certainly carry over into other aspects of your life, such as visualizing the issue, asking for help, and letting go of perfectionism.
Learning to be neat can be difficult. Even if you don't consider yourself a messy person, there are some strategies in this book that can show you areas where one likely needs to improve that will certainly carry over into other aspects of your life, such as visualizing the issue, asking for help, and letting go of perfectionism.
December 10, 2024
Mess Maker no more
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. As a clutter bug as I call myself, I needed help in understanding the simple things to incorporate into my life to help make life more manageable. This book gives tips, examples and explanations for the steps to help you get your work to a ''done'' state.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. As a clutter bug as I call myself, I needed help in understanding the simple things to incorporate into my life to help make life more manageable. This book gives tips, examples and explanations for the steps to help you get your work to a ''done'' state.
August 19, 2025
Great advice
I agree with every step of this book and recommend everyone read it, weather you are Neat or not. I am already doing 90 percent of all suggestions and still enjoyed the book. I want my husband to read it so he can understand why it is that I do what I do . maybe, hopefully some day, he can be Neat too!
I agree with every step of this book and recommend everyone read it, weather you are Neat or not. I am already doing 90 percent of all suggestions and still enjoyed the book. I want my husband to read it so he can understand why it is that I do what I do . maybe, hopefully some day, he can be Neat too!
January 25, 2024
Less mess, Less stress
A quick read. Heather Carson boils housekeeping down to the basics. Quick and to the point, it was easy to make notes that are easy to follow without getting stuck in minutia.
A quick read. Heather Carson boils housekeeping down to the basics. Quick and to the point, it was easy to make notes that are easy to follow without getting stuck in minutia.
February 2, 2024
Keep this thing in this specific room/space, even though I have no idea how your house or family function!😃 This was just ok, nothing groundbreaking or special. I did like that it was a quick read and there were no long tangents.
May 6, 2024
Helpful
I found this book helpful. It gave me ideas of where to put my mess. It was very easy to follow and easy to read the Ideas that were given in each chapter. I really enjoyed reading this !
I found this book helpful. It gave me ideas of where to put my mess. It was very easy to follow and easy to read the Ideas that were given in each chapter. I really enjoyed reading this !
October 11, 2024
New Perspective
The Introduction told me this book would be different than the other decluttering books I've read. The comparison between neat and mess maker hit home for me. Definitely recommend.
The Introduction told me this book would be different than the other decluttering books I've read. The comparison between neat and mess maker hit home for me. Definitely recommend.
October 16, 2024
Great Book!
I personally just wanted to review what I’ve learned from previous teachers on the subject, refreshing my knowledge and looking into a different perspective. I got everything I wanted out of reading this book
I personally just wanted to review what I’ve learned from previous teachers on the subject, refreshing my knowledge and looking into a different perspective. I got everything I wanted out of reading this book
March 26, 2025
Basic info and nothing more
An extremely basic guide to cleaning and staying near with a couple of interesting ideas. Really nothing that you wouldn't find online though or on a BuzzFeed list.
An extremely basic guide to cleaning and staying near with a couple of interesting ideas. Really nothing that you wouldn't find online though or on a BuzzFeed list.
August 4, 2025
Full of Practical Advice
Full of practical advice and actionable steps.
I am glad I came across it and now have a plan on how to proceed with reducing stress because of the mess, and changing my life as such
Full of practical advice and actionable steps.
I am glad I came across it and now have a plan on how to proceed with reducing stress because of the mess, and changing my life as such
January 4, 2024
Very good book.
Very good book. Lots of helpful hints. I like the habit stacking ideas. It's a quick read for most people.
Very good book. Lots of helpful hints. I like the habit stacking ideas. It's a quick read for most people.
April 23, 2024
I've read similar books with similar steps of success, but I really like that Heather compares them to super heroes and makes it sound so much more fun. Especially to a mom of little boys.
June 21, 2024
Most of the tips were common sense, but I enjoyed that it was straight to the point.
October 11, 2024
Short book, useful tips.
October 24, 2024
Helpful tips and tricks & a nice quick read for motivation.
November 22, 2024
A nice little book, gentle reminders on keeping it clean. :)
Just two minutes of tidying and wiping (ha!) can make a big difference in keeping surfaces from becoming unsightly.
Just two minutes of tidying and wiping (ha!) can make a big difference in keeping surfaces from becoming unsightly.
December 5, 2024
So motivational with just 10 easy steps to help me achive my 2025 major goal of getting organized. Tiny and powerful!!!
May 30, 2025
ok.A few useful tips but didn't transform my cleaning.
June 11, 2025
Pretty generic self help book which I found for free on the Prime store and read to help me get to sleep
August 5, 2025
meh
Sorry but really not for me. Average to below. Really should have read more reviews in advance. Hey-ho. I’m sure it suits some people.
Sorry but really not for me. Average to below. Really should have read more reviews in advance. Hey-ho. I’m sure it suits some people.
August 10, 2025
this was a random amazon prime free book when I was between novels.
could have been a lot shorter - but it was okay.
could have been a lot shorter - but it was okay.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 32 reviews