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"I've read many books on decluttering and organizing, but your was by far the best. It was the first one that really helped me to get the clutter out of my life. I am finally getting control of my clutter. I'm not nearly done, but the progress that I have made so far is wonderful. I have a couple of tips that worked for me: For sentimental clutter, I started a journal. Whenever I get rid of something sentimental (the sweater my aunt gave me, the denim jacket I bought for myself when I found out I was accepted to my college of choice, etc.), I make an entry in the journal. I write about the item, what it means to me, and if it was a gift I write about the person who gave it to me. It has really helped me get rid of some things I've been unable to part with for years. The journal lets me keep the memories but get rid of the clutter. I also found out that my biggest problem with regards to day-to-day clutter (piles of stuff left on tables, piles of folded laundry not put away, etc), was that I tend to forget that cleaning-up is an essential part of each task. I consider a job finished even though the materials are not yet put away. Now I make a conscious effort not to cross things off my list until I have put everything away, and it has made a big difference. Thanks for all the helpful advice in your book. I re-read parts of it when I feel myself slipping into my old ways." Sue Seyboldt Florence, NJ "I purchased and am enjoying and highly valuing your book. I moved all my clutter from one house (where I lived for 32 years) to the next because having been widowed, it was just too emotionally difficult to make those decisions before I moved. So now is the time. I just wanted to make one comment in favor of paper shredders. Although I understand that it does take longer, it finalizes the decision. Once I have shredded a document, I cannot physically pull it back out and second-guess my decision. I know you have a "rule" against that--but the shredder makes it impossible! I just started the decluttering process and plan to write you back in about one month to let you know my progress. (I have paper clutter in the house, closets needing decluttering, and about 50 unpacked boxes in my garage!) Thanks for all the ideas--they are right on target! And, I especially appreciated the humor in your book." Bonnie Shubb Newbury Park, California "I enjoyed reading your book immensely. I am now applying some of it - please see the beginning of my journal entry series -- Drowning in clutter at http://www.analyticalq.com/journal/j020209.htm ." Anne Ku London, England |