It's Hard to Make a Difference When You Can't Find Your Keys: The Seven-Step Path to Becoming Tru...
Overbooking? Running late? Feeling overwhelmed by clutter and to-dos? Management consultant Dr. Marilyn Paul guides you on a path to personal chang...
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Sep 17, 2011
Jennifer
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As Marilyn Paul points out, most clutter books just tell you to “just do it;” clean up the mess and decide not to be messy anymore. However, disorganization can be persistent unless you address the causes and evaluate why you’re living that way. For many, being organized is a skill that needs to be learned. Her book contains exercises to evaluate your personal organizational habits and steps to change your behavior to lead a more organized life. In my opinion, this book should be saved for thos
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Nov 06, 2010
Ki
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Many organizing gurus would be disappointed with this book because it has so few suggestions and ideas on what you can specifically do to be more organized; such as where to hang your keys, or how to fit on your cleaners in a cupboard, etc.
But that is absolutely NOT what this book is about. This is a book for totally non-organized people talking to them about the whys. Why aren't they organized? Why should they be organized? What are the thoughts and behaviors that lead to organization More...
But that is absolutely NOT what this book is about. This is a book for totally non-organized people talking to them about the whys. Why aren't they organized? Why should they be organized? What are the thoughts and behaviors that lead to organization More...
Nov 26, 2008
Karen
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I got this as part of my never-ending quest to get more organized after seeing it mentioned on someone's blog (whose? I don't know—I'm not that organized!) There's some good information in here, but I had trouble getting into it. The font used is pretty small, so I had to spend a fair bit of energy just concentrating on making out the words (even with my reading glasses on), leaving fewer brain cells available to absorb the content. The subtitle of this is "The Seven-Step Path to Becomi
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Aug 08, 2011
Janet
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So far this book is pretty good. A little hard to read...need to concentrate, but isn't that what self-help books should make you do? Talks about the issue behind the disorganization, not just a quick fix organizing book. I'll update more as I get further into the book
UPDATE: On page 205 of 287 and I've got to say that this book is great. My favorite chapters so far have been Chapter 6 (reread it twice!)--The Rhythm of Organizing and Chapter 10-Focus Your Powerful Mind. Love ho More...
UPDATE: On page 205 of 287 and I've got to say that this book is great. My favorite chapters so far have been Chapter 6 (reread it twice!)--The Rhythm of Organizing and Chapter 10-Focus Your Powerful Mind. Love ho More...
Aug 28, 2011
Jschwabenland1
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So far, I like this book, although I am not finished with it. If you have ever tried to get organized in one week-end or less and felt like a failure just a few weeks later, this book is for you. The author advises to deeply examine your life and observe your own clutter as an outsider. Following this observation, you should reflect on what may be the cause of the clutter. The chapter called, "Taking Stock," is a good starting place. You can skim the preceeding chapters if you wan
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Mar 21, 2011
Jenny Sudweeks
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I am creating a "life skills seminar" for my teenage daughters. This book was not what I needed. Way too in-depth, and for people with serious organization problems--like people on Hoarders. I'm just looking for some ideas on how to keep things tidy.
Dec 14, 2009
holy cow, that describes my life....
eta: It's hard to read a book if you don't read it until it's due and on hold for another patron. Maybe 3rd time will be the charm! lol
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"Becoming aware of our constant inner commentary is not easy. We talk at 100 words per minute, read at about 250 words per minute, and think at about 800 words per minute; so much of the time, we don't know what we are thinking."
I think part of my problem is that More...
eta: It's hard to read a book if you don't read it until it's due and on hold for another patron. Maybe 3rd time will be the charm! lol
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"Becoming aware of our constant inner commentary is not easy. We talk at 100 words per minute, read at about 250 words per minute, and think at about 800 words per minute; so much of the time, we don't know what we are thinking."
I think part of my problem is that More...
Apr 02, 2010
It's Hard to Make a Difference When You Can't Find Your Keys: The Seven-Step Path to Becoming Truly Organized by Marilyn Paul (2003)
Apr 04, 2010
Bree
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A rare "organizing" book that urges you to take a look at WHY you are disorganized, rather than sending you out to buy containers.
Feb 10, 2009
yeah. i'm chronically disorganized. i like the ideas so far in this book. just starting to get to the actual work...
Jul 27, 2008
Dasha
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I am generally pretty organizing but occasionally pick up things like this at the library to gain more insights and tips. This book focused on the basics of getting yourself organized but was pretty much useless for someone who is not drowning under piles of paper or is usually on time.
Jul 28, 2011
Elissa
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I loved this book. It's so nice to know other people struggle with disorganization, clutter, etc. And this book gave me a new perspective/motivation to tackle the problem.
Mar 09, 2007
Emerson
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I am not usually a step-by-step person, but this book changed my life! One of the most helpful things for me was learning to always bring things in my life "back to ready."
Dec 09, 2010
Sasha Rose
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the best book on organizing i've ever seen... much more a book about why you would want to add more order to your life. full of great tips and life wisdom.
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