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How to Tidy Your Mind: Tips and Techniques to Help You Reduce Mental Clutter

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Come along in this how-to book to learn how to declutter your mind, worry less, and live more.

It’s no secret that we have all grown accustomed to worry in the past few years. Although it’s a normal part of the human experience, when it begins to affect both your mental and physical health, it’s time for a change. With a few tricks and techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, and more, you can bring order to your inner world and find a sense of peace again.

160 pages, Hardcover

Published May 16, 2023

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567 reviews15 followers
May 12, 2023
Anna Barnes' HOW TO TIDY YOUR MIND confused me. While I am a huge fan of decluttering and focus and essentials, this book didn't pull together the way I hoped it would. While there are many quotes and interesting passages, the book didn't have a consistent message that was organized to enable a person to genuinely make a change in their life. While the premise of starting way back in the process of analyzing your thoughts, habits, and goals deeply appeals compared with charging into one particular aspect or mantra or approach, I didn't feel the book as written accomplished its promise. It's pretty, extremely lightweight maxims and principles. While there are moments of possibility, they feel more like an early draft and collection of smart ideas rather than a coherent and convincing book. I received a copy of this book and these opinions are my own, unbiased thoughts.
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75 reviews5 followers
February 8, 2023
How To Tidy Your Mind is a book that belongs on everyone’s bedside table. I don’t believe there is one of us that isn’t experiencing information overload and mental overstimulation on a daily basis. It is a modern issue and we are just now realizing we need a solution,

Anna Barnes does a beautiful job walking us through the steps that help us to gently tidy our busy, overworked minds. The book itself is aesthetically peaceful and easy to pick up and read bits at a time. I highly recommended this for anyone experiencing mental stress, anxiety or fatigue.
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133 reviews
April 16, 2023
Good things come in small packages?

I received an electronic ARC of this tiny tome through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review, and I think I need to purchase a hardcover for myself as an ongoing reference whenever times get tough.

There is a surprising amount of good advice in this little guidebook. It may not be all new information, but it is presented in this cute, compact volume in pleasantly concise clips.
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211 reviews2 followers
February 25, 2025
If you are feeling overwhelmed and burdened by the constant worry in your mind, Anna Barnes' How to Tidy Your Mind is must-read. With practical tips and techniques such as mindfulness and meditation, this book helps you declutter your mind and find inner peace.

While some of the information may be familiar, the way it's presented is unique and perfect for those who struggle to focus. I found the exercises helpful and motivating. I also appreciate that it is visually pleasing.
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504 reviews38 followers
February 27, 2023
I really enjoyed this self help book. It’s value is in its guidance on how to declutter your mind and why we should. I enjoyed the quotes too, from a wide range of people, from Nicki Miraj to Lao Tzu!
My review was in exchange for a digital copy from NetGalley, for which I’m grateful. I would recommend this to anyone feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands and the demands we place on ourselves.
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216 reviews1 follower
March 25, 2023
How to tidy your mind is a glorified blog post with pretty word art to make the content fill 160 pages. If you have ever thought of doing a brain dump or other simple actions for mental clutter, this book will be nothing new. Possibly a good gift for a therapist to have in their office. Or for your entirely unaware friend.
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92 reviews6 followers
January 31, 2023
I loved this! I struggle with having a clear mind, and this book was amazing at describing the work it takes to tidy it and live a happier, healthier life. Would highly recommend to anyone who struggles with overthinking.
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1,515 reviews10 followers
June 23, 2023
Terrific how to book on calming your mind. I loved the quotes throughout the book. It’s a quick read with lots of great advice.
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October 15, 2024
There are some helpful techniques in this book. I don't necessarily want to start a mental de-clutter instantly. I will try to use some of these, though. Thanks
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264 reviews122 followers
May 10, 2023
If you are feeling overwhelmed and burdened by the constant worry in your mind, Anna Barnes' How to Tidy Your Mind is must-read. With practical tips and techniques such as mindfulness and meditation, this book helps you declutter your mind and find inner peace.

While some of the information may be familiar, the way it's presented is unique and perfect for those who struggle to focus. I found the exercises helpful and motivating. I also appreciate that it is visually pleasing.
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