Get rid of the clutter in your life

I love to shop, whether it be at the outlets, yard sales, thrift stores...wherever I am I can always find someplace to shop and most likely a bargain to be found.  Thus, I can easily become overwhelmed by all the "stuff" in my life.  I have throw away/give away sessions often but I can talk myself out of giving away almost anything that isn't trash.  Unfortunately, it seems to be a battle I will never win.

Dana K. White has just released Decluttering at the Speed of Life and I must say she makes some excellent points in the book.  I have fallen prey to some of those items that are advertised to help organize but she addresses the lack of proof that they achieve what they advertise.  She also suggests ways to find places to donate your items as well as how to help others declutter their own homes.  I did enjoy that White broke the tasks down by room, starting with the living room where everyone gathers including family and friends and will find it more relaxing in a decluttered, well-organized space. Before any of us can begin to tackle the clutter, it is essential to modify how we think about "stuff" and White suggests we begin slowly, making an effort in only five minutes if that is what you have.

The book is easy to read and I loved how White shared stories of her own journey.  It will take some time and I think I will give myself a year to walk through the rooms step by step but this book inspires me to make a change in my own home.  As White says, I don't need a bigger home, just less clutter.  I suppose the proof will be this time next year.  I do think Decluttering at the Speed of Life  was released at the perfect time--spring cleaning.  This is  a book I will read more than once, when the motivation in me dies and I need to refocus and find encouragement.

I did receive this book free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review and am in no way obligated to write a positive one.  I highly recommend for others like me who can enter a room and shake their head at all the "stuff" in it, my closet being the worst.