- Decluttering at the Speed of Life: Winning Your Never-Ending Battle with Stuff, Dana K White Dana White focuses on cutting through the overwhelm that a lot of us feel when it comes to decluttering. She knows that ‘organizing’ can sometimes just be a way to hide stuff when really you just need to get rid of it, so in this book, she focuses almost solely on how to purge items.
It’ll be music to the ears of anyone who struggles with conquering the emotional challenges of clutter rather than lack of time or motivation being to blame. If you have a room or cupboard where you can barely open the door but you keep putting off tackling it then this might be the book that helps you finally get stuck in.
- The Joy of Less: A Minimalist Guide to Declutter, Organize and Simplify Francine Jay
You’ve heard of a capsule wardrobe, but how about a capsule home? Anyone who dreams of being a minimalist will be inspired by this gorgeously simple picture book which boils down the very essentials you need. – It’s sure to resonate with anyone who’s ever held onto the matching lids for pots they don’t even own anymore ‘just in case.’ (I’m guilty of this one!)The focus is on curating well-designed pieces made to last, so you don’t need endless multiples of every item. What makes it even more impressive is that the author is a mother – as any parent can confirm, the amount of ‘stuff’ that comes with having little ones is incredible, so this capsule home is all the more impressive!
When it comes to decluttering, there are so many books and methods out there, you might need to try a few before you find the mantra or groove that’s right for you.
Even when you do, decluttering might take months of effort, followed by dedicated maintenance tactics after that.
But, the minute you start to learn more about your hoarding habits and recognize them earlier, you’re one step closer to overcoming them. – After all, it’s way easier to stop yourself from collecting things in the first place than to let them go after the fact.
Did any of these books inspire you to unleash your inner minimalist? Do you feel overwhelmed when it comes to purging clutter? Let me know in the comments!
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