De-Clutter, De-Stress Your Life [Paperback]

Helen D. Volk (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 11, 2001

De-Clutter, De-Stress Your Life is a step-by-step, interactive guidebook for a clutter-free, less stressful and more fulfilling life. With straightforward discussions, practical reader exercises, and continuing encouragement, this workbook eases you into the process of clutter control and stays with you until you are free from possession by your possessions.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A must-read for anyone who feels they are disorganized, overwhelmed or out of control. -- Harold Taylor, Author: Making Time Work For You

I recommend that you make this workbook your companion on your journey to a simpler life! -- Donna Smallin, Author of Unclutter Your Home: 7 Simple Steps, 700 Tips & Ideas

Your manuscript is the most creative and innovative approach to personal growth and simplicity of life I have ever read. -- Fr. Joseph Girzone, Author of Joshua

About the Author

Helen Volk, B.S., J. D., is President of Beyond Clutter, a company that helps you de-clutter, de-stress your life. A teacher and licensed attorney, who practiced law for 17 years before creating Beyond Clutter in 1991, Helen is a former pack rat who has lived clutter-free since the 80s.

Product Details

• Paperback: 164 pages
• Publisher: Beyond Clutter Publications (October 11, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930155034
• ISBN-13: 978-1930155039
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,400,767 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars De-Clutter, De-stress Your Life, October 28, 2002

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Sarah (Cambridge, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: De-Clutter, De-Stress Your Life (Paperback)

As a busy mother of two, I find there is no time to relax and enjoy life. This book is about simplicity and the freedom you can gain from it. It's about paring down "things" and stop worrying about "things". It's step by step is easy to follow and you soon realize how much time you were wasting on the clutter in your house. Nothing makes me happier than walking into rooms once filled with old junk, drawers that wouldn't close because of old paperwork, or closets that I couldn't sqeeze another shirt into and seeing an organized, easy to live-in space. It definitely helps lower stress levels.

5.0 out of 5 stars A book to get you off the couch, January 17, 2008

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Kathy the Writer (Loudonville, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: De-Clutter, De-Stress Your Life (Paperback)

OK, I'd rather read about de-cluttering than actually do the work. But this is one book that inspired me to stop thinking and start DOING. Helen starts with her own story, guides us gently (but firmly) to confront the whys and wherefores, and get us moving - in an enjoyable, non-threatening, effective way. I thought that throwing things out made me wasteful - but hoarding when others are needy is far worse. Now, five words I never thought I'd say: you should see my kitchen!

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice solutions!, November 5, 2002

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Vickey Kaiser, Organizer (Fredonia, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: De-Clutter, De-Stress Your Life (Paperback)

I like to use this book with some of my clients, because of the integral worksheets, and the step-by-step problem solving. Its nice having the questions & the answers all in one place, so they're less likely to be lost.

Helen's breezy, upbeat style makes for an uplifting read, which can be helpful to clients who are feeling overwhelmed by their stuff.