Title: Decluttering at the Speed of Life: Winning Your Never-Ending Battle with Stuff
Author: Dana K. White
First published February 27, 2018
240 pages, ebook
ISBN: 9780718083588 (ISBN10: 071808358X)
Rating: 4.07
Overview
Are you tired of being overwhelmed by the never-ending clutter in your home? Decluttering expert Dana K.
White has the solution you’ve been looking for! In Decluttering at the Speed of Life, Dana identifies the emotional challenges that make decluttering difficult and provides practical solutions to overcome them. With her signature humor, she offers strategies to tackle clutter no matter your level of attachment or resistance.
Learn how to identify and prioritize the “procrasticlutter” that’s been holding you back and make progress even when you’re short on time. Dana also offers advice on how to declutter room by room and help others in your life do the same.
With Dana’s guidance, decluttering can become a natural and easy process that requires minimal effort to maintain. Don’t let clutter control your life–start decluttering today!
Editoral Review
Decluttering at the Speed of Life: Winning Your Never-Ending Battle with Stuff by Dana K. White is a must-read for anyone struggling with disorganization and clutter in their homes.
White, who is also the author of How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind, has gained a large following through her blog and podcast, A Slob Comes Clean, where she shares practical tips and advice for maintaining a clutter-free home. In her latest book, White takes readers on a journey through her own personal struggles with clutter and provides a step-by-step guide for conquering the chaos.
She empowers readers to take control of their homes and their lives by tackling one small area at a time, breaking down the overwhelming task of decluttering into manageable steps. One of the strengths of Decluttering at the Speed of Life is Whites relatable and humorous writing style.
She presents herself as a fellow clutter sufferer rather than an expert, making her advice more approachable and less intimidating. Her practical tips, such as the Container Concept and the Maintenance Plan, are easy to understand and implement, even for those who have tried and failed at organizing their homes in the past.
Another strength of the book is its emphasis on the emotional toll that clutter can take. White acknowledges that clutter is often tied to deeper issues such as anxiety and depression, and encourages readers to be kind to themselves throughout the decluttering process.
This makes the book more than just a guide for organizing physical possessions, but also a tool for improving mental health and well-being. That being said, there are a few limitations to the book.
While Whites practical advice is helpful, some readers may find the repeated emphasis on the same methods to be repetitive. Additionally, while the book is suitable for those just starting their decluttering journey, more experienced organizers may find the advice to be too simplistic.
Overall, Decluttering at the Speed of Life is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to reclaim their home and their lives from clutter. Whites relatable and practical advice, combined with her emphasis on self-care and compassion, make this book a must-read for anyone tired of the never-ending battle with stuff.
Rating: 4/5
