The Other Side of Organized [Paperback]

Linda Samuels (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 12, 2009

Organizing is about more than just finding a place for everything. It's about finding a level of order that's comfortable for you, discovering places and people that renew your energy, and being organized enough to feel balanced. In The Other Side of Organized, Linda Samuels, CPO-CD® will encourage you to get organized enough to reduce the stress of life's details and make time to embrace your passions. Already, thousands of clients and readers have found help and inspiration in her advice, personal reflections on change and connection, and vision of what can be accomplished when you find that sweet spot between chaos and perfection.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Oh, So Publishing!; 1ST edition (December 12, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0984169903
• ISBN-13: 978-0984169900
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,122,512 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Linda Samuels, CPO-CD® is a compassionate, enthusiastic professional organizer. In January 1993, she combined her visual arts expertise, business background, love of helping people, and organizing abilities to launch Oh, So Organized! In addition to hands-on organizing, Linda presents seminars, writes, produces an organizing newsletter, and consults for other professional organizers. She has been featured in The New York Times, Woman's Day, Ladies Home Journal, and Westchester Magazine.

She lives between two rivers in Croton on Hudson, New York with her husband and daughters.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Other Side of Organized April 19, 2010

By Teresa L. Belardes

Format:Paperback

At first glance, one might guess that 'The Other Side of Organized' would read more like a text book with instruction on how to stack your closet or find that perfect storage container... but don't let the title fool you. This little book, which can be read in just a few sittings, is a rare gem in an ocean of organizational guides. It's filled, not only with constructive ideas, but extremely eye-opening glimpses into the ways we sabotage ourselves with clutter, all with the goal of finding some real balance in this messy situation we've found ourselves in.

If you are slightly organizationally challenged, or even frozen in time by the chaos around you, this book just might inspire and ease your pain. Written with empathy coupled with pure resourcefulness, this author looks at the art of organization from a whole different vantage point, and what the reader takes away are workable solutions to break free. There is something for everyone here, with simple, yet powerful insight in every chapter and genuine pearls to be found on nearly every page.

If you are looking to let go of, or just tidy up your stuff... take a look at what's offered here. You just might find an answer you've been looking for, and walk away with a plan and a sense of calmness you haven't felt in a long time. I did.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I Adore This Book! October 19, 2010

By Manic Mom VINE™ VOICE

Format:Paperback

With gentle suggestions for finding balance through the chaos, you'll become organized "enough" after reading this gem of a book that isn't preachy or obsessive.

There are so many tips and tricks that help create a calmness around you, The Other Side of Organized just begs you to start fixing the little messes that surround you. Just this past weekend, I cleaned out a corner of my office, and even though it was just ONE little corner, it had caused so much angst in my every day. And that tiny bit of organizing led me to a larger project -- the garage! It snowballed and now my garage is immaculate! I just want to go out there and SIT and look at the beautiful place I created, and what's a garage?? A gross place for men!!

Linda's book offers helpful, easy ways to get back on track to organized so you can start focusing on the important aspects of life. Seriously, this is the organizational must-have book for everyone!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Manageable and more! June 16, 2010

By Ronit

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

With its short, easy to read chapters and its no-nonsense approach, The Other Side of Organized is a wonderful get-off-your-tush-and-get-moving book. Rather than being a how-to, it keys into many of the philosophical and psychological reasons we procrastinate our organizing tasks or simply can't let go of our "stuff" and gives us the positive reinforcement, the gentle nudge, that we all need to get it done in manageable chunks, without feeling overwhelmed by the desire to accomplish everything at once.