Title: Organizing from the Inside Out: The Foolproof System for Organizing Your Home, Your Office and Your Life
Author: Julie Morgenstern
First published January 1, 1998
247 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9780805075892 (ISBN10: 0805075895)
Rating: 3.84
Overview
Are you tired of living in a disorganized mess? Look no further than Organizing from the Inside Out.
Julie Morgenstern, America’s organizing queen, has revised and expanded this New York Times bestseller to provide you with the foolproof system for organizing your home, office, and life. With years of experience as a professional organizer, Morgenstern understands that everyone’s organizing needs are unique.
That’s why her simple organizing plan starts with analyzing your individual goals, natural habits, and psychological needs. By working with your priorities and personality instead of against them, you can easily apply her basic steps – Analyze, Strategize, Attack – to any space or situation.
This updated edition includes new chapters on living or working with someone who is disorganized, organizing photographs, handbags, briefcases, and travel bags, an expanded program for organizing your kitchen, a new guide to getting started, and a fully updated resource guide. Learn how to tackle your clutter and take control of your life with Organizing from the Inside Out.
About the Author
Meet Julie Morgenstern, a renowned expert in organization and time management. She has been praised by USA Today as the “queen of putting people’s lives in order.” With over 20 years of experience as a consultant, Julie has authored five bestselling books that offer practical and innovative guidance to individuals and companies alike.
She founded Julie Morgenstern Enterprises, a company that provides personalized coaching, productivity consulting, and training to Fortune 500 companies, organizations, and agencies worldwide. Julie has contributed to publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Time, Business Week, and Glamour, and has been featured on national television and radio programs including the Today Show, Rachel Ray, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and NPR’s Fresh Air.
Her impressive client list includes American Express, GlaxoSmithKline, and Viacom/MTV. To learn more about Julie and her company, visit her website.
Editoral Review
Julie Morgenstern’s Organizing from the Inside Out: The Foolproof System for Organizing Your Home, Your Office and Your Life is a classic in the field of self-help literature. First published in 1998, the book stands the test of time and remains a relevant guide to getting one’s life in order.
Morgenstern is a professional organizer with over 30 years of experience, and her expertise in the field is evident in the pages of Organizing from the Inside Out. Her approach to organizing is practical and holistic, focusing not just on decluttering physical spaces but also on managing time and prioritizing tasks.
The book offers a step-by-step guide to implementing Morgenstern’s organizing system, with clear and concise instructions that are easy to follow. The book is divided into three main sections: the first focuses on the principles of organizing, the second discusses how to organize various spaces in the home and office, and the third provides tips for staying organized over the long term.
Morgenstern emphasizes the importance of understanding one’s personal organizing style, which she identifies as the key to achieving lasting results. The book is filled with helpful tips and tricks, such as how to create a filing system that works, how to break down larger tasks into manageable steps, and how to overcome common obstacles to staying organized.
Morgenstern’s writing style is engaging and accessible, making even the most daunting organizing tasks seem manageable. One of the strengths of Organizing from the Inside Out is its versatility.
Whether you are a busy professional trying to manage a hectic schedule, a homemaker struggling to keep a cluttered home in order, or someone who simply wants to feel more in control of their life, the book has something to offer. Morgenstern’s approach is adaptable to a wide range of situations and can be customized to fit individual needs and lifestyles.
One of the few criticisms of the book is that it can be too prescriptive at times, relying on a one-size-fits-all approach to organizing. Some readers may find that Morgenstern’s system does not work for them or that it feels too rigid.
However, the book does provide ample guidance on how to adapt the system to suit individual needs, and it is worth noting that Morgenstern acknowledges that there are many different organizing styles and that her system is not necessarily the only one that works. Overall, Organizing from the Inside Out is an excellent resource for anyone looking to get organized and stay that way.
Morgenstern’s expertise and compassionate approach make the book a pleasure to read, and her practical advice is invaluable. While the book may not be for everyone, it is an essential read for those who are serious about improving their organizational skills and reclaiming control over their lives.
Rating: 4/5 stars. While the book has some limitations, its strengths far outweigh them, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to get organized.
