NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this lovely easy-to-use illustrated guide to decluttering the
beloved author of The Happiness Project shows us how to take control of our stuff and by
extension our lives. Gretchen Rubin knows firsthand that creating order can make our lives
happier healthier more productive and more creative. But for most of us a rigid
one-size-fits-all solution doesn't work. When we tailor our approach to suit our own particular
challenges and habits we can find inner calm. With a sense of fun and a clear idea of what s
realistic for most people Rubin suggests dozens of manageable tips and tricks for creating a
more serene orderly environment including: Never label anything miscellaneous. Ask yourself
Do I need more than one? Don t aim for minimalism. Remember: If you can t retrieve it you won
t use it. Stay current with a child s interests. Beware the urge to procrasticlear. By getting
rid of things we don t use don t need or don t love we free our minds (and our shelves) for
what we truly value.
