Negative self-image. Fantasy-induced overspending. Marital tension. A new kind of airbrushed concoction is wreaking havoc on homes and psyches, and Sarah Welch and Alicia Rockmore have a name for it: org porn. It’s in magazines, coffee table books, advertisements, and TV shows, promoting a perfect — and entirely imaginary — world in which everything is always pristine, serene, and flawlessly organized. Pretty Neat is a handbook that embraces the chaotic reality that lies beneath org porn’s glossy veneer, offering pithy anecdotes and candid advice from experts and real women alike on tackling organizational inertia. Funny, irreverent, entertaining, and helpful, the book covers all facets of clutter-control, from tried-and-true tips for conquering to-do lists and wrangling family schedules to ideas on excavating inboxes, eliminating excuses, and delegating housework. Most importantly, Pretty Neat insists that women need to stop holding themselves to impossibly high standards, and focus instead on defining their own, realistic organizational goals. Full of engaging examples from everyday women, Pretty Neat offers readers unorthodox, surprisingly simple methods to reduce their org porn–fueled stress, insisting that perfection is impossible — and unnecessary — in this messy, unpredictable world called real life.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My two favorite chapters: "Learn To Just Say No" and "Take Charge of Your To-Do List". These two chapters alone are worth the price of the book. They offer a bunch of techniques to (politely) say no to requests that you don't have time for. This is huge. And their advice on to-do lists is thankfully simple. I have received way too much bad advice on to-do lists (and even time-tracking and project management software) that is way too complicated and unhelpful.
A very practical guide filled with real life examples.
A very practical guide filled with real life examples.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was already a fan of the Buttoned Up products but this book has to be my favorite. I feel like Alicia & Sarah really understand what life is like for those of us with busy lives who want to keep things organized and running smoothly in every part of our lives but just don't ever seem to have enough time. I bought copies for my organized friends to help them get to a new level and copies for my disorganized friends to show them that anything is possible! Thanks Buttoned Up.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am really impressed with this book and the amount of thought and energy put into it! I highly recommend it to people looking for a bit of help setting themselves up to complete a job in a accurate and efficient way. No doubt taking the advice of these two women will put you on the right path to taking control of your extremely valuable time!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Real World Book for All Women!
These ladies have done an excellent job and providing some great tips on staying organized in the real world! It is not realistic for your home to look like a magazine! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Sommer Poquette
Real Tips from Real Women to Get Organized
I received an autographed copy of the book from author Sarah Welch and was tickled to find out she is also from Iowa. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Stacie Gorkow
Lots of Good Ideas
The best thing about this book is all the good ideas from the people the authors interviewed. Sometimes I thought yes! That's an awesome idea! I should use that! Read more
Published 8 months ago by CAH
Org P O R N
Alicia Rockmore and Sarah Welch define "org porn" as the glossy, airbrushed fantasy world where everything is pristine, serene, and perfectly in order. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Literary Marie
I Am Spring Cleaning!
It is no secret that I have a habit of holding on to things for one reason or another. I am not the most organized person that you will ever meet. Read more
Published 12 months ago by D. Klein
Pretty Neat
The book Pretty Neat: The buttoned-up way to get organized & let go of perfection is a great step by step way of getting your life in order. Read more
Published 12 months ago by C. J. Abel
Finally, a book for us lazy organizers!
Note- This review is adapted from my blog review, which included frightening pictures of my freakishly messy desk drawer. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Nikki
I was hit by the unorganized hurricane...
I love reading books on how to get organized. I love organizing my book on organizing. It is so much fun. Read more
Published 13 months ago by SusieQTpie
Great book for disorganized men...
Great book for someone who's never organized. My wife bought it for me - subtle hint, eh? Anyways, she's right, I'm rarely organized and even when I succeed in getting organized,... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Michael Manzo
Taking Charge of the TO DO's
Just in time for us to really spend the time enjoying family and friends this holiday season instead of worrying about all that must happen!!! Read more
Published 18 months ago by BethAnn Slater
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