"Clutter-Free Forever!" by Stephanie Roberts - Book Review
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If you are into Feng Shui, and even if you aren't, this is a program you will love. I love it because it really helps you change the habits that lead to clutter. It features the main book PLUS 6 weeks of lessons, and additional articles by other authors.
Who Should Read This Book
If you have a hard time letting go of sentimental clutter, or if you want to deal with your clutter but just thinking about it makes you tired and overwhelmed, you need motivation and this book / coaching program provides it. Stephanie's writing is warm, crisp and clear. So many books ramble on in dry monologue or repeat them selves to death. She gets to the point without sacrificing style and even makes you smile every now and then.
Compassionate Approach
Only a recovering clutterer who has really been through the transformation and hard work of changing habits could have written a book this insightful. She's been through it and shares so many great tips to deal with the emotional side of letting go. Anyone going through change experiences a predictable cycle of emotions. Support and understanding is the key to getting through the changes and emerging to experience the rewards of your efforts.
Topics Covered
Here are just a few of the chapter titles...
How Clutter Affects Us Helps you understand the high price you pay for hanging on to stuff. This is the key to building your motivation. How many people would have quit smoking if they didn't know how bad it was for you?
Benefits of Clutter Clearing I particularly found her tips on how to use clutter clearing as a way to get over food cravings, lethargy, not wanting to exercise, and helping you focus, very inspirational. I have experienced increased energy and even a kind of euphoria as a result of clearing clutter. But I hadn't really used it in specific ways as she recommends it. But I have to say it really works! Clutter Clearing is one of the most effective anti-depressants, weight loss aids and even relationship improvers available! Think about how much family conflict is caused by different clutter habits!! A disciplined, therapeutic clutter clearing regimen may be even better than drugs at relieving depression, stimulating weight loss and
dissipating headaches. I sure would like to see a research study on this. Certainly the pharmaceutical companies will never fund it though. Sigh. But what the heck. Do your own research! It can't hurt you...and it sure is a lot cheaper and safer than drugs!
How and Why we Accumulate Clutter (It's very Natural)
The FREEDOM approach to becoming clutter-free. I'm not going to give it all way, but it's a 6 step process that I use with clients and it really works! Lots of great ideas to help you make the difficult decisions required to let go of clutter.
Room By Room She provides tips for organizing every room in your home to prevent clutter from returning. Also includes organizing recipes and digital information.
What Not to Do Throughout Stephanie provides insight into why some professional organizer's solutions work in the long run, while others don't last. According to Feng Shui, which is all about enhancing postive energy flow, there are some common types of storage that are actually cause energy to dissipate or stagnate. Her points are interesting, I'm not sure if I agree with all of them...but most them make a lot of sense.
Unique Approach Find out if you are a WoodPecker or a Butterfly in your approach and get great tips to clear clutter in a way that works with your style.
Stephanie's style is so personable and caring, after reading this book and going through the program, I feel like I know her personally. I have thought about writing a book on Clearing Clutter...but it's been done so well here. Why reinvent the wheel? : ) I can go on and on about how great this book is, but for now, I'll just say this. It's one of the best investments you will ever make in your quest to get organized.
How to buy "Clutter-Free Forever!"
Okay, I'll go on : )
Great Application of Learning Principles!
As an educator, I am impressed by the way it applies tried and true
learning principles that support true change. For example, there is an
online support group that helps reinforce the lessons and get answers
to your questions after reading the book. Not many books have that.
It's so easy to buy a book, and then forget about it. But with this
program you get an email every week that reminds you of your goals and
provides a new lesson. (or you can get all the lessons at once...and
still get the emails.)
This helps break down the content into easily digested chunks. Real
learning and real change requires motivation, repetition, practice over
time, and recall. The more times you recall something, the more likely
you will remember it. This program effectively addresses all the
principles of effective learning.
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