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I think this is a good approach. Sep 10, Anna rated it did not like it. Decluttering is great, and I like listening to these things while I'm decluttering or cleaning; but this lady is just a little too pie-in-the-sky and woo-woo for me.

Quick review for a somewhat quick read. I'd probably give this read 2. I read this over the course of a few days in audiobook form, and I'll admit that I didn't care for it despite having some practically useful ideas. I decided to read this for exploring methods of minimalist living and retention, since that seems to be a pervading topic when it comes to productivity and organization.

Simple and key to remember ideas often get lost in explanations that go on much longer than necessary. I found it too superfluous in its communications. As the narrative went on, I honestly didn't like many of the suggestions the book gives to approach a minimalist lifestyle a. It's interesting that a key idea of this narrative communicated learning to control your stuff, not allowing your stuff to control you and what you want to do, but yet ideas like that give the opposite impression.

I would take this guide with a grain of salt, and it may be better just to use this for what is useful to the person reading it and to supplement other guides on organization and minimalist living. The figuring out what to keep sections were good, but its overarching useful mantras are taken over by redundancy and counter-intuitive suggestions. Overall score: 2. Dec 30, Darla rated it liked it Shelves: simplifying-minimizing , philosophy , organization.

Why do I hold on to so many? Answers will vary. Obviously, minimizing word usage is not on her list of to-dos. Perhaps a just from the opening, I'm getting a whole lot of inspiration to start moving out "stuff" Perhaps as Mrs.

Jay has been tossing books, she's been saving up words. I shall persevere and skim, skim, skim Bits of wisdom are to be found, but the preponderance of verbiage had me skimming more than reading. Jay's chapters, which target every room in the house, began to read like a shampoo bottle label: Later, rinse, repeat again, and again, and again. Read it, I would say, despite her inability to stop chattering. But, when you're done with Mrs.

Jay, move on to Joshua Becker. Her ebooks are cheaper; his are simpler, more streamlined, and work the extra couple of bucks. Nov 26, Becky rated it it was amazing Shelves: nonfiction. Amazing book! Just the motivation I needed. I've only gone through 2 rooms and my bedroom has like 14 bags to donate hahaha. Shelves: self-improvement , non-fiction , teacheables , 4-rainy-days , environment. One could be blind and still unlikely to completely avoid all the marketing geared to make us think that it is wrong to not want more, probably the influence of a culture with a long history of people always having less than they need.

For those already of a pragmatic bent, this can be one of the pillars of their philosophy. For those strongly attached to their stuff, it has the required arguments, but lacks persuasive power. If you get this book, consider the fit.

Few will ever concede anything One could be blind and still unlikely to completely avoid all the marketing geared to make us think that it is wrong to not want more, probably the influence of a culture with a long history of people always having less than they need.

Few will ever concede anything against their will. This "how to" book was written to concur and organize, rather than convince. If by that date, one didn't need to retrieve anything from the box, then those were clutter. Note: said advice should not include screwdrivers and first-aid kits, in said order.

The book is full of practical advice. However, while the anecdotes are interesting, she repeats herself somewhat once she starts addressing each room in the house separately. There are still many specialized tips and no condescending 'willpower' advice. Another point, I discriminate on writing style - especially in nonfiction. If you can make my life easier, that's up to two stars out of five - here, 1.

I found those a bit repetitive. I really like that the author makes clear that minimalism means something different for everybody: it's less about owning only a certain amount of items, and more about just owning what you need. Overall a nice and short motivational kick in the butt to start clearing out your stuff and create more space. Great for someone just starting out on their journey to ridding their lives of clutter. Another of my walk-the-dog audiobook.

I can only listen to so many versions of toss, donate or keep in regards to possessions. The author is very passionate about decluttering and makes a very strong case to do so. If only she could convince my wife! I got the message after 2 disks but was hoping for a few more pearls. That didn't happen so I abandoned the book. I listened to enough of this book to get the main idea of decluttering and garnere Another of my walk-the-dog audiobook.

I listened to enough of this book to get the main idea of decluttering and garnered motivation from the author to do so. Nothing new but does a good job in reinforcing the idea that sustainable and a minimalistic lifestyle is a good way forward. Also, has practical guides to help you declutter your space from kitchen to your work space.

I really liked the opening chapters with the philosophy of minimalism. They gave a good foundation and got me ready to move into the book and get something new, I hoped. I liked the concepts underlying the "system. Everythi I really liked the opening chapters with the philosophy of minimalism. By achieving steps more regularly your motivation will remain high. Every week, assess your goals and identify what steps you will take each day to reach the end goal.

Breaking your goals down like this will mean that you can keep crossing things off your list and visibly feel like you are making progress. Remember that you need to stick with this goal until it is complete. Have a clear deadline and understand exactly what it is you want to achieve.

Babauta stresses the importance of identifying your most important tasks MITs each day. The goal you should have each day is to complete all three MITs.

Anything else you achieve can be considered a bonus. Babauta also recommends having one of your MITs dedicated to your own goal, the other two can be work-related. The best way to ensure that these tasks are achieved daily is to do them first. Never leave them until the end f the day. A lot of productivity authors recommend scheduling your entire day and relying on your calendar.

But for a lot of people, this can be overwhelming. Babauta actually recommends living in the moment rather than being ruled by a calendar. If you understand your priorities, and only ever have a few MITs and goals going at one time, you should be in a position to make decisions on what work needs to be done and where. Reducing your tasks is a good way to manage your time better, delegate anything you can and eliminate the unnecessary. Continue to simplify and reduce your tasks.

The less you have to do, the less you have to organise. Babauta also recommends batching tasks together for optimum effectiveness. Many people have multiple email addresses or chat services that deliver messages and information all day.

Babauta explains that limiting your inboxes is going to be extremely beneficial in increasing your effectiveness. Do you really need more than one email address? Consider which sources of messages are the most important and eliminate the rest.

Also, only check your emails and messages twice a day, no more. Babauta recommends doing this at 10 am and 4 pm. The best way to do this is from the bottom to the top. Take action on each email, never leave them sitting in the inbox. Your options are: delete, archive, reply, forward or add to your to-do list. Babauta recommends you use the delete key as much as possible, we often hold on to these kinds of things unnecessarily.

There are three key things you need to consider when it comes to your internet usage. Awareness, consciousness, and focus. If you see a Google Drive link instead of source url, means that the file witch you will get after approval is just a summary of original book or the file has been already removed. Loved each and every part of this book. I will definitely recommend this book to non fiction, animals lovers. More than just describing an attitude or a belief, this book tells us how to reorient our lives based on a mega-principle.

What makes families strong and lasting and cohesive and loving? The Eyres believe that there are three primary things that all successful families share-well established family traditions or rituals, clear family laws or rules, and some kind of a family economy that shares responsibilities and rewards their accomplishments.

These become the three sections of this volume which suggests literally hundreds of ideas to help parents take the "three steps to a strong family. During their Mission Presidency in London, and throughout another year spent in England ten years later, Richard and Linda became close friends with a Member of the British Parliament who asked a highly thoughtful and interesting question: "I know about Joseph Smith and the Gold Plates and the Book of Mormon and the fact that you believe your Church was restored by God" he said, "but what I want to know is exactly what it was that was restored.

What doctrines or teachings of Christ do you claim were lost and had to be replaced or put back on earth. I want to know what gifts are inside-what actual doctrines are in the package.

The earlier book Serendipity of the Spirit see no. Seven years after the publication of Stewardship of the Heart, the Eyres wanted to do a second edition that both expands the definition and application of an attitude of Stewardship over Ownership and that makes the concept available to all, whether "religious" or not.

When Ownership is the trunk of our lives, the limbs that grow are pride, envy, covetousness, condescension, and greed. When we change our trunks to Stewardship, the limbs are replaced by humility, sensitivity, extra-centeredness, spirituality, and a win-win attitude.

Learn how to apply a Stewardship attitude to everything, from parenting to career. Over the years, the Eyres have come to feel that earlier and earlier recreational and experimental sex is the biggest emotional, physical and spiritual danger that kids face today.

Many parents do a pretty good job of discussing the dangers of drugs and violence and bullying to their children, yet often do not even dare to attempt the "big talk" with their kids about sex. Yet study after study shows that the earlier and more thorough this big talk from parents is, the later their kids will experiment or become sexually active.

Richard and Linda decided to tackle the problem and the discomfort and embarrassment parents feel in addressing it head on in this candid and straight forward book. At its core is a big talk dialogue that reads like a play You say this Parents throughout the world have depended on this book not only for the big talk which the Eyres say should come around age 8 but for the follow-up family discussions covering everything from pornography to homosexuality and from modesty to how to say "no.

Always troubled by theology that contemplates a "one-way eternity" with beliefs in a forever forward but no forever backward, Richard has written this defense of the premise that we did not flare into existence at birth but rather came to earth as individual spirits and spirit children of God who were sent here as another chapter in our eternal growth and perfection.

Having this perspective, Richard believes, gives whole new meaning to things that we call coincidences and allows us to see the bigger picture about where we came from, why we are here, and where we are going.

Tolstoy begins his book Anna Karenna with an intriguing statement, "All happy families are the same; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own unique way. Do you secretly wish a gale force wind would blow the clutter from your home? If so, it's time to simplify your life! The Joy of Less is a fun, lighthearted guide to minimalist living.

I need to get away! Ever feel this way? The Simple Living Handbook is a how-to memoir about creating a life that has space for what really matters to you. She was desperate for more time and space to focus on family, health, and her own interests. So she and her husband decided to cut back on clutter—drastically.

Through personal stories, advice, and tips, Lippincott teaches how to make the hard decisions necessary to simplify your home and your schedule.

Beyond that, she addresses the hidden emotional hoarding that threatens to keep our souls running in circles. Through her inspiring story, readers will learn to take a step back, reassess priorities, and commit to making space for those people and things that really matter.

The Year of the Introvert is a seasonal daybook and journal that takes introverts on a true adventure in introspection and self-care, days of the year. With each page of daily insight, Michaela Chung provides an interactive roadmap for introverts who wish to embrace who they are and live a fulfilling—and powerful! Ask introspective questions to awaken your inner adventurer Get tips on how to love your introversion and yourself Learn how to cut through small talk and truly connect Be quietly magnetic in your romantic relationships Build cozy living spaces that will replenish your energy And more!

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