Clutter Busting Your Life: Clearing Physical and Emotional Clutter to Reconnect with Yourself and Others [Paperback]

Brooks Palmer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 8, 2012

Cut the Crap — and Discover What Really Matters

Over the course of his career helping people let go of things they no longer need, Brooks Palmer has been struck by the many ways that clutter affects relationships. In these pages, he shows how we use clutter to protect ourselves, control others, and cling to the past, and how it keeps us from experiencing the joy of connection. With insight-prompting questions, exercises, client examples, and even whimsical line drawings, Palmer will take you from overwhelmed to empowered. His gentle guidance will help you to not only clear clutter from your home but also enjoy deeper, more authentic, and clutter-free relationships of all kinds.

Editorial Reviews

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“Brooks Palmer is an expert at helping people discover the freedom that comes from de-cluttering their lives. In the process, he helps them discover who they are and the life they should really be living. Read this book...it may just change your life!”
— Matthew Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of Off Balance and The Rhythm of Life

“Brooks Palmer wisely reveals that clutter is a state of consciousness, one that we can transform into a profound awareness of what lies beneath the fortress built of stuff, be it physical, psychological, or even spiritual. Fortunate are those who apply his compassionate methods for growing in self-love, self-respect, and self-trust.”
— Michael Bernard Beckwith, author of Spiritual Liberation

“Filled with interesting stories and useful guidance about replacing physical and emotional baggage with freedom and joyful relationships.”
— Harville Hendrix, PhD, author of Getting the Love You Want

“Brooks Palmer provides inspiring examples, humor, and encouragement to help readers let go of clutter, along with small steps that can help people create a new and joyful life. If you’re looking for ways to let go of clutter, then this book is for you.”
— Tammy Strobel, author of You Can Buy Happiness (and It’s Cheap) and RowdyKittens.com

“Clutter is so much more than the physical objects we cling to. Fortunately, Brooks Palmer is so much more than a clutter buster. The defenses, anger, and general dopiness we use to protect our tender selves are no match for his gentleness, humor, and insight....I’m beginning to think that Brooks might be able to clutter bust us all the way to world peace.”
— Colleen Wainwright, writer, speaker, and creator of Communicatrix.com

About the Author

Brook Palmer uses compassion, awareness, and humor to help clients get rid of clutter. He has been featured in national and local media and offers clutter-busting workshops. Also a stand-up comedian and member of the Screen Actors’ Guild, he lives in Chicago and Los Angeles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: New World Library; Original edition (May 8, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1608680797
• ISBN-13: 978-1608680795
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.6 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,972 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

In his ten years of Clutter Busting in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York City, Brooks Palmer realized the intense emotional connection most people have with material possessions, and that internal clutter must be addressed before external clutter can be discarded. He created his Clutter Busting method to help people let go of those things they no longer need and to open the doors for new possibilities.

Brooks Palmer's Clutter Busting business took off by word of mouth when people began calling, usually out of sheer desperation. He has since been featured in The Chicago Tribune, The Los Angeles Business Journal and Daily Candy, and on Living Live, Chicagoing and the CBS Channel 2 Nightly News. Brooks travels between Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York City, working with clients and offering seminars on getting rid of the clutter in our lives. He lives in Chicago.

Brooks speaks regularly to diverse groups around the country, including: businesses, women's groups, Rotary Club, health expos, senior citizens groups & yoga centers. Brooks also enjoys writing cartoons, drawing pastel paintings, and performing comedy at live venues. Brooks is also a singer-songwriter. His alternative folk album, Brooks Takes His Time, is available on Amazon MP3 downloads.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommend April 30, 2012

By Lady Bird

Format:Paperback

The physical aspects of clutter are like the tip of an iceberg. Brooks provides beautiful examples of the emotional attachment we can have to our clutter representing what's under water and not seen. Through his methodology, compassionate approach and stories, he helps us release what no longer serves us. I've been on a clutter busting roll since I've read this book and am so excited about the new energy and liberation I feel!

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Life Changing May 10, 2012

By P. Maxwell

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

No one understands and explains our connection with clutter better than Brooks. His thoughts and words are brilliant in their simplicity. He is like having a kind parent or loving friend at your side to support you. I never really "got it" until reading his books. And along with that understanding comes the inspiration to change. The transformation I've experienced is nothing short of amazing.

It's about so much more than physical clutter. You could benefit from reading this book even if your living space is in order. It really is a book about loving and accepting yourself and being free to just be - like a butterfly emerging from a chrysalis. It is the exact opposite of someone telling you what to do or what you should do. You get to be yourself without having to please anyone or follow any rules. You get to listen to your heart. Reading this book is a gift to yourself.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Do Yourself a Favor and Buy This Book May 2, 2012

By DiN

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"Clutter Busting Your Life: Clearing Physical and Emotional Clutter to Reconnect with Yourself and Others" in a word: BRILLIANT! I have read stacks of self-help, organization, and relationship books through the years; once you've lost your authentic self, it can be a long and complicated journey back. Brooks Palmer "gets it"! He provides many simple, useful and encouraging strategies for clutter busting all kinds of physical and emotional blockages. Do yourself a favor, and buy this book.