The Art of Decluttering and Organizing: How to Tidy Up your Home, Stop Clutter, and Simplify your Life (Without Going Crazy): Declutter Workbook, #1

By Alex Wong

Declutter your life and enjoy peace of mind with this brilliant 30-day roadmap to minimalism!

 

Do you want to embrace minimalism, but you don't know where to start? Have you heard about the unique and profound benefits of decluttering your home, and you want to learn more? Or are you looking for a practical guide to help you make those tough decisions, cut down on needless stuff, and enjoy a happier, more fulfilling life? Then keep reading.

 

Alex Wong is no stranger to clutter. Growing up with a hoarder, it always seemed like they had too much stuff and never enough money. But when moving for grad school, he was faced with the seemingly impossible task of fitting his entire life into a single suitcase – and this moment sparked his passion for minimalist living.

 

Now, Alex shares the wealth of advice he's developed over his minimalist life, exploring how you can embark on a journey of decluttering and experience the benefits for yourself. Being clutter-free has allowed Alex to grow a number of successful businesses, become a bestselling author, and travel the world without being tied down to endless possessions.

 

Whether you feel like you waste too much money on things you don't need, or if you have to downsize and you're running out of space, the tried-and-tested strategies inside this book will help you decide what you really need – and let go of the things you don't.

 

Decluttering is a powerful way of helping you organize your life, stop worrying about material things, and shift your focus to the experiences and relationships that matter to you – and with a brilliant 30-day roadmap to minimalism, this book makes organizing and tidying up a breeze!

 

Here's what you'll discover inside:

• Decluttering 101 – a Step-By-Step Strategy To Declutter Your Home
• How To Really Decide What Matters To You In Life
• Practical Ways To Shift Your Mindset Away From Materialism and Stop Buying More Things
• Tips For Decluttering Your Closet, Bathroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Bedroom and More
• How To Organize Your Sentimental Items, Collectables, and Inherited Things
• Ingenious Ways To Get Rid of Your Stuff and Help People At The Same Time
• Common Decluttering Obstacles – and How To Overcome Them
• A 30-Day Plan To Your New Minimalist Life
• And So Much More!

With real, actionable advice, The Art of Decluttering and Organizing is a decluttering workbook designed to help you prioritize your possessions, shift your mindset away from consumerism, and make the sometimes tough decisions that will help you on your journey to a more fulfilling life.

So don't let clutter rule your home for any longer. It's time for you to uncover the benefits of minimalism and see the benefits for yourself.

 

Ready to begin decluttering? Scroll up and grab your copy now!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Alex Wong
• Release date: Apr 15, 2021
• ISBN: 9798201790639

Alex Wong

Alex Wong is the author of two collections of poetry, Poems Without Irony (2016) and Shadow and Refrain (2021). His original and translated verse has appeared widely, as have his critical essays on English literature. He is the author of a critical book, The Poetry of Kissing in Early Modern Europe (2017), and has taught for over a decade at the University of Cambridge. For Carcanet he has previously edited and introduced the works of A.C. Swinburne and Walter Pater.

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The Art of Decluttering and

Organizing

How to Tidy Up your Home, Stop Clutter, and Simplify your Life (Without Going Crazy)

By Alex Wong

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Table of Contents

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1 - How I Embraced Minimalism

What is Cluttering?

Why Do People Start Cluttering?

Why Are You Suffering?

Set Goals

2 - The Benefits to Decluttering Your Life

A Healthier Mind

Boost Your Productivity

A Healthier Body

A Safer Living Space

Avoid Legal Issues

It Will Be Easier to Clean

You’ll Have More Living Space

Decluttering Will Save You Money

You Can Make Money

You Can Help Others

You’ll Stop Living in the Past

You Will Gain Confidence

Are You Ready to Make the Change?

3 - Changing Your State of Mind

Determining Your Psychological State Behind Clutter

Valuing Space Over Stuff

What Are Your Goals?

Holding Yourself Accountable

Getting Clear on What You Need

Summary

4 - Forming a Game Plan

If You Don’t Use It, Toss It!

Dealing with Future Purchases

Setting Yourself Up for Success

Different Decluttering Methods

Room by Room

By Category

How to Choose Which Method or Room?

How to Make Decluttering Fun

Summary

5 - The Basics of Decluttering

How Many Items Should You Keep?

How to Sort and Prioritize

Sorting and Organizing Sentimental Stuff

Useful vs Beautiful vs Sentimental

Summary

6 - The Closet

Strategy for Decluttering the Closet

Optimizing Closet Space. Keep, Toss, Sell, Donate

How to Properly Fold and Organize Clothes

Planning Seasonally

Summary

7 - The Bathroom

Decluttering the Bathroom Basics

Products

Towels

Cleaning Supplies

Summary

8 - The Kitchen

Decluttering the Kitchen Basics

Dishes, Cups, Plates, Kitchen Tools and Linens

Optimizing for Efficiency

Summary

9 - The Bedroom

Decluttering the Bedroom Basics

Decluttering for a Better Night’s Sleep

Nightstands

Drawers

Electronics, Computers and Smartphones

Summary

10 - The Workspace

Organizing Your Office Supplies

Decluttering Your Desk

Dealing with Emails

Summary

11 - The Laundry Room

Decluttering the Laundry Room Basics

Linens

Make Laundry Day a Habit

Summary

12 - The Garage / Storage Room

Decluttering Seasonally

Summary

13 - Books

Magazines, Newspapers and Mail

Summary

14 - Sorting and Organizing Sentimental Items

Kids Clothes, Artwork and Toys

Diaries, Journals and Personal Letters

Things Inherited from Late Loved Ones

Give Yourself Time to Go Through Inherited Stuff

Gifts - Wedding, Birthday, Christmas

Greeting Cards

Expensive Gifts and Belongings

Summary

15 - Collections and Collectables

Photo Albums

Art Collections

Music, Videos and DVDs

Toys

Cards, Comics and Stamps. Giving Up the Collection

Summary

16 - Getting Rid of Things That Are Significant in Value

eBay

Craigslist

Facebook Market Place

Garage Sales

Donating Stuff

Summary

17 - Overcoming Obstacles

Staying Clutter Free for The Long Term

Tips on How to Stay Organized

What if You or Your Family Member is a Hoarder?

What if You Don’t Know Where to Start?

What if You Need Help?

What If You Can’t Give Anything Up?

What If You Start Collecting Stuff Again?

18 - The 30-Day Decluttering Plan

19 - Final Thoughts

Summary Action Plan

Further Reading

Review Request

Pretty Please…

About the Author

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