Almost everyone struggles with clutter. Overflowing desks at work…overstuffed closets and piles of mail at home…overwhelmed minds all the time.… No wonder so many people say they are “drowning in clutter.” In Let Go of Clutter, organizing expert Harriet Schechter presents a fresh approach to overcoming the natural urge to accumulate objects and information. Dispensing equal doses of help, hope, and humor, she provides effective and realistic options for anyone who juggles too much stuff, too many decisions, and too little time. Featuring the innovative insights and time-tested techniques that have already helped thousands of Schechter’s clients and seminar attendees worldwide, Let Go of Clutter: - Shows how to shed sentimental stuff without fear of regret - Provides easy-to-use forms and checklists that help readers decide what to jettison and what to keep - Includes action plans with systems for conquering all types of clutter—past, present and future (20010213)
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A must-read for clutter victims. Schechter makes a complex subject manageable and fun. Her fireside chat writing style will make you laugh and get you motivated to put the kibosh on clutter. Case in point: Reading Let Go of Clutter propelled me toward several nasty mountains of filing that had been crying for my attention. (Kansas City Star )
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Stop being a slave to stuff!
An internationally acclaimed expert provides a total program for conquering ALL the clutter in your life
Maximize your life by minimizing what's in it with "Miracle Worker" Harriet Schechter's tried-and-tested techniques for eliminating clutter. Let Go of Clutter answers the most frequently asked question, "Why do we keep all this stuff?" and shows you how to let go of clutternot just reorganize it.
Based on Schechter's two decades of helping thousands of people worldwide get uncluttered, Let Go of Clutter explains why "stuff" seems so hard to let go of and demonstrates how to shed objects and information without anxiety or regret. This fresh approach to clearing our cluttered lives provides a painless process for letting go and shows you how to overcome future clutter by managing the innate urge to acquire and accumulate.
Discover new ways to:
- Quickly plow through piles of paper
- "Speed Weed" your files
- Manage mementos and memories
- Clear out wall-to-wall clutter in the garage and other areas
- Get rid of excess clothes, supplies, and "To Do's"
- And much more!
Dispensing equal doses of help, hope, and humor, Harriet Schechter provides effective and realistic options for anyone juggling too much stuff, too many decisions, and too little time. Featuring easy-to-use forms and checklists to help you decide what to jettison and what to keep, Let Go of Clutter also includes action plans to lighten your load by conquering all types of clutter past, present, and future.
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91 of 94 people found the following review helpful
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As a professional organizer for over 20 years, I tend to be tough on the new organizing books that come out. It's easy to call yourself an expert and dispense advice, but for me what counts is the "understanding" behind the advice. And Harriet's approach, along with excellent pointers that are well-organized themselves, manages to combine a real compassion for the reader/client that is missing in so many "how-to-do-it" books that are on the market today. Harriet obviously understands the people she works with and teaches, and presents this understanding in a way that is not at all condescending. By combining her humor-filled observations with very practical step-by-step directions, she demonstrates that people learn best when they're treated with informed intelligence and respect.If your problem is clutter (and that includes most of us!), this is the book you should read.
88 of 91 people found the following review helpful
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I am very interested in the concept of ridding oneself of clutter, as well as the art of Feng Shui. My 2002 new years resolution is to free myself of one third of the "stuff" in my home. I am truly thankful I have found Ms Schechters book. She explains why we collect, from a sociological viewpoint. She also admits that this book is NOT for packrats (which I think is very big of her) unless of course they are really willing to change and their hoarding habits are causing real pain to them.
I didn't realize this was an obsessive compulsive disorder and may really require professional intervention.
I love all the helpful hints like..."Use large waste containers that stand up" instead of itty bitty ones or just a floppy large plastic bag. There is real joy in tossing "lotsa" dust collectors away in a sturdy container. All of these gems (and there are many) of info really do add up to a happy successful clutter purging. I also like the fact that she does not go into things like "how to organize your closet" etc. You come to realize that your precious time will be free of "organizing" when you are free of all the overabundance in your life. Since I do clean my own home "decluttering" makes this job much easier. Any surface that has no knicknacks takes just seconds to clean and dust. If Harriets book doesn't motivate you to happily want to "declutter" I dont think that another book out there would. I have read many others, and I feel this one is the best.
I didn't realize this was an obsessive compulsive disorder and may really require professional intervention.
I love all the helpful hints like..."Use large waste containers that stand up" instead of itty bitty ones or just a floppy large plastic bag. There is real joy in tossing "lotsa" dust collectors away in a sturdy container. All of these gems (and there are many) of info really do add up to a happy successful clutter purging. I also like the fact that she does not go into things like "how to organize your closet" etc. You come to realize that your precious time will be free of "organizing" when you are free of all the overabundance in your life. Since I do clean my own home "decluttering" makes this job much easier. Any surface that has no knicknacks takes just seconds to clean and dust. If Harriets book doesn't motivate you to happily want to "declutter" I dont think that another book out there would. I have read many others, and I feel this one is the best.
53 of 54 people found the following review helpful
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I've read many books on decluttering and organizing, but this one was by far the best. It was the first one that really helped me to get the clutter out of my life. It is well-organized and easy to read, with some excellent motivational tips as well as practical tips.
One of the ideas I liked best was to take "before" photos of all your cluttered areas. In my case, I photographed my entire house! The photos really open your eyes to how much clutter you really have, and serve as a wonderful comparison when you've finished with an area.
The book has helped me tackle one of my most difficult areas - my office. In a few days, I threw out several boxes of papers and other useless clutter. I never thought I would get this room in order again, and just seeing my progress has given me motivation to tackle other areas.
I recommend this book for anyone just embarking on de-cluttering, as well as people who have read other books on the subject without success. Whenever I feel myself backsliding and need inspiration, I just re-read parts of this book. It keeps me on track, and I can't wait till the rest of my house is finished.
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Relief at Last!
I was so relieved to get this book. I actually got it for a school project, but I found that it could do so much more. With a large family, clutter is everywhere. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Rebecca Graf
Superb. Turned my life upside down for the beter!
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Clutter cure
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Published 24 months ago by M. Linda Hopp
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Low on substance
The reviews for this book are so overwhelmingly positive, I figured it *must* be good. Bad assumption! I gleaned very little usable information from this book. Read more
Published on August 18, 2007 by D. Watson
IMPORTANT BOOK GREAT IDEAS.
Well organized. Strong on the HOW TO. I purchased an additional 10 books to give to friends and family. Easy read. Importand information for my senior clients as well. Read more
Published on October 21, 2005 by Celinda A. Chapman
Let Go Of Clutter
Book arrived in a timely fashion and was in good condition.
Published on October 2, 2005 by J. Mikulic
Letting go is hard to do....
Conquer your clutter. Stop being a slave to your stuff. Understand why it's so hard to get rid of things.
What would your life be like if you could accomplish these three things? Read more
Published on August 19, 2003 by Julie Hood, OrganizedWriter.com
GREAT BOOK!
Got a kid, then you understand the true meaning of the word pandemonium. I bought it for the wife hoping we could figure out how to clean up after "the kid" our 3 y/o... Read more
Published on April 26, 2003
full of solid, practical tips
This is a workbook, complete with checklists, that will help you assess & conquer your clutter problems. I've read many books on this subject; this is one of the better ones. Read more
Published on February 8, 2003 by Carol C.
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This chapter helps you understand why it seems so hard to let go of clutter. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
errands system, errands area, decluttering process, clutter questions, paper clutter, energy enemies, sentimental stuff, mental clutter, excess stuff, clutter problems, time management system, less stuff, maintenance time, personal memorabilia Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Clutter Categories Checklist, Clutter Victim, Next-Life List, Sidetracking Syndrome New!
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This chapter helps you understand why it seems so hard to let go of clutter. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
errands system, errands area, decluttering process, clutter questions, paper clutter, energy enemies, sentimental stuff, mental clutter, excess stuff, clutter problems, time management system, less stuff, maintenance time, personal memorabilia Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Clutter Categories Checklist, Clutter Victim, Next-Life List, Sidetracking Syndrome New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- When You Live with a Messie by Sandra Felton in Back Matter
- Organizing from the Inside Out, Second Edition: The Foolproof System For Organizing Your Home, Your Office and Your Life by Julie Morgenstern in Back Matter
- More Time For Sex: The Organizing Guide for Busy Couples by Harriet Schechter in Front Matter
- How to Conquer Clutter by Stephanie Culp in Back Matter
- Data Smog: Surviving the Information Glut by David Shenk on page 140
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