Fay Wolf

I read this one in one day. There were lots of great tips, some I already know and use and some I did not think of! I even signed up for her newsletter. I tried a "to-do" list app and hated it, so its gone. I am definitely an old-school pen and paper kind of gal, especially since those don't email me to remind me that I have an item on my calendar unaddressed for the third day in a row. Deleted! I do believe that being less cluttered is quite liberating, and I am a reforming child of pack rats. I just tend to do the big work before a move, which I am not intending to do any time soon. I will just have to pretend. I appreciate the forwardness of Ms. Wolf and her realistic view of my "I am going to have a garage sale this summer" pile, that has been there for a few summers now. If it isn't worth $20o and likely to sell for that much, just get rid of it. Okey dokey then!… (meer)

This book is marketed as a guide to decluttering for creative types, but it's a lot more than just decluttering. Wolf talks about physical decluttering (think Kondo method, but more no nonsense), habit/life decluttering, building new habits to free up time, etc. So, yes, the first few chapters are all about clutter (in your house, in your files, even on your computer), but she also talks a lot about productivity, collaboration (this is aimed at creative types, after all), and practicing your art(s).

He writing isn't as inspirational as Marie Kondo's first book, but it's easy, friendly, and encouraging.

Even if you're not a creative type or don't care about the collaboration part, I'd recommend this simply because it touches on all aspects of clutter (physical, digital, mental) and offers some really practical advice.… (meer)

Pros:
-Easy read
-Lots of resources
-Friendly tone
-Some comics and pictures
-Colorful Cover
-Some good tips

Cons:
-Odd square-shaped book
-Paragraphs/advice sometimes felt unnecessarily lengthy
-Information fairly general

Notes:
-Does not take you through each type of room and show you ways to organize. It's more of a general guide through the decluttering process, not the cleaning/reorganization by room like I expected. If that makes sense??
-Personally didn't feel like I learned much, but I like cleaning/organizing.
-Didn't get the sense that the book was geared toward anyone in particular, despite the title suggesting so… (meer)