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niniane's review against another edition
4.0
Four archetypal reasons why people resist getting rid of old belongings:
- Emotional memories
- Could MacGyver it someday
- Energetic mid-project
- Frugal view of its monetary value
The book point out that people are paying the hidden cost of being annoyed by the clutter.
Using overflow spaces (under the bed, in a high shelf) actually mean the item is out of sight and we will probably never use that item. If we ever needed it, we might spend hours searching for it.
Identify your 5 favorite pieces of clothing. Use this as a reference for how all the rest of your clothing should make you feel. Ditto with 5 pieces of furniture.
A drawer is full when all of its contents can be easily seen and taken out. There might be lots of empty space still in the drawer.
I like this book, though its middle section is a rehash of Marie Kondo (gathering all items, seeing what sparks joy).
- Emotional memories
- Could MacGyver it someday
- Energetic mid-project
- Frugal view of its monetary value
The book point out that people are paying the hidden cost of being annoyed by the clutter.
Using overflow spaces (under the bed, in a high shelf) actually mean the item is out of sight and we will probably never use that item. If we ever needed it, we might spend hours searching for it.
Identify your 5 favorite pieces of clothing. Use this as a reference for how all the rest of your clothing should make you feel. Ditto with 5 pieces of furniture.
A drawer is full when all of its contents can be easily seen and taken out. There might be lots of empty space still in the drawer.
I like this book, though its middle section is a rehash of Marie Kondo (gathering all items, seeing what sparks joy).
justiceofkalr's review
3.0
Overall a pretty decent decluttering book. I found their types of people interesting and what each type should be aware of. There were also a fair number of tips and tricks throughout that I took note of. They occasionally ran a little too crunchy PNW though, particularly when they started talking about composting and only using natural products. I'm all for being eco-friendly and green but they were just a step beyond for me sometimes. Also, some of those options just aren't very viable in other areas.
megan_prairierose's review
4.0
A more gentle and balanced approach to minimalism that was right up my alley.
lauren131's review
3.0
There wasn’t anything “new” about the minimalist concepts in this books, but they were presented well.
axhlo's review
4.0
I'm not currently doing any (intentional) decluttering in my life, but this book presents such an accessible method of doing so that I think I'd feel well-equipped to take on decluttering now if I felt the need. Cary and Kyle have clearly devoted a lot of energy towards developing a system that is very intentional, not at all overwhelming, and all the while being mindful about the emotional and environmental impact that excess clutter can have. I'd recommend it to anyone interested in minimalism and/or sustainability, regardless of whether you feel your home is in need of any decluttering.
kbrsuperstar's review
1.0
If you ever wondered what would happen if the worst of Pinterest achieved sentience, this is the book for you.
✅ "Store, eat, and drink everything in mason jars!"
✅ Regurgitated Marie Kondo ideas without actually absorbing any of the salient concepts behind it!
✅ Extremely questionable composting advice!
✅ "Storing things under your bed is like super bad Feng Shui!"
✅ "You should clean your whole house with just baking soda and vinegar!"
✅ Glamour shots of expensive closet systems that no renter would ever install!
✅ "Just bide your time and keep looking (and looking and looking) until you finally find the exactly right secondhand items for your home!"
Seriously, about a third of the way into this book it became a hate read — I kept reading only to see how many more times I could say "oof yikes" out loud, so one star for the entertainment value in that.
✅ "Store, eat, and drink everything in mason jars!"
✅ Regurgitated Marie Kondo ideas without actually absorbing any of the salient concepts behind it!
✅ Extremely questionable composting advice!
✅ "Storing things under your bed is like super bad Feng Shui!"
✅ "You should clean your whole house with just baking soda and vinegar!"
✅ Glamour shots of expensive closet systems that no renter would ever install!
✅ "Just bide your time and keep looking (and looking and looking) until you finally find the exactly right secondhand items for your home!"
Seriously, about a third of the way into this book it became a hate read — I kept reading only to see how many more times I could say "oof yikes" out loud, so one star for the entertainment value in that.
amberghini's review
4.0
I got this as a NetGalley ARC download. My version did not have photos and that made me sad.
This is the US version of The Life Changing Magic of Tidying (aka KonMari) It is equally as good, with a few more additions, such as personality types. Also, the thing I liked about this book more than the KonMari is that it says you should donate what you get rid of, instead of just throwing it away. That really upset me with the KonMari method.
Also, this book isn't about getting rid of everything you own. It's about managing the amount of junk you have in your house. Do you really need to keep all those cell phone chargers that don't even work for your phone? No. That's what this book is about. Not sterile conditions.
This is the US version of The Life Changing Magic of Tidying (aka KonMari) It is equally as good, with a few more additions, such as personality types. Also, the thing I liked about this book more than the KonMari is that it says you should donate what you get rid of, instead of just throwing it away. That really upset me with the KonMari method.
Also, this book isn't about getting rid of everything you own. It's about managing the amount of junk you have in your house. Do you really need to keep all those cell phone chargers that don't even work for your phone? No. That's what this book is about. Not sterile conditions.