The Get Organized Answer Book: Practical Solutions for 275 Questions on Conquering Clutter, Sorting Stuff, and Finding More Time and Energy

by Jamie Novak

An organizing expert's guide to winning the battle with clutter―for good. Is there an easy system I can use to keep track of bills and receipts? Should I sell, give away, or just throw away the stuff I'm ready to part with? How can I get to all the "fix-it" projects I keep putting off? What's the secret to making a habit of organizing? Where do I start? In a world with more stuff, more to-do's, and more wants, organizing and efficiency expert Jamie Novak offers clear and simple ideas to help readers cut through the clutter and find what's important. Proven strategies show readers how they can better organize their lives―and find more free time and energy. The Get Organized Answer Book tackles all areas of life and It is estimated that 80 percent of the clutter in your home or office is a result of disorganization―not a lack of space. Yet when it comes to finding and fixing the problem, most people have no idea where to begin. The Get Organized Answer Book tells you exactly how, when, and where to start, with simple systems and strategies to cut through the clutter, find what's important, and recharge your life at home and at the office. The Get Organized Answer Book answers your most important questions, Written in an easy-to-read question-and-answer format, The Get Organized Answer Book is your guide to winning the battle with clutter―for good.

272 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2009

About the author

Print your free fill-in-the-blank calendar and follow along with the toss-of-the-day at JamieNovak.com. Don't forget to tune into Jamie's 10 Minute Podcast every Monday at JamieNovak.com. And catch Jamie's YouTube Show every Wednesday.

When not writing or presenting VIRTUAL laugh-out-loud funny programs on de-cluttering Jamie is trying to find a cure for her addiction to clipping recipes she never prepares. Join Jamie for one of her free online programs at JamieNovak.com.

The author of multiple books on organization she has been seen on TV and her tips have been shared in national magazines. If you are overwhelmed by the thought of having to go through your stuff, especially paperwork, closets, and sentimental treasures, then her new book Keep This Toss That: The Practical Guide to Tidying Up is the best place to start. Written in checklist format all you have to do is follow along.

Reviews

[Susan]

i was rather disappointed that each section repats itself -- the sameinformation for every category of your house. the best part of the book is the list of free / recycling places to bring your unwanted goods to. Otherwise rather dull and uninspiring.

[Kelli]

I didn't notice the author following me around.

Picked up just a few tips, because many of the other ones, which might be new to you, are things I already do. It was nice to see a few of the ones in print though such as the master grocery list, which truly is an immense time saver.

Includes helpful list of 'how many years do i need to keep this?' regarding important paperwork such as tax returns, bank statements and more.

I'll also be keeping a copy of the list detailing how much food you need for a party, depending on whether hors d'oeuvres are the 'meal', or just the precursor to a dinner.

[Daphne]

This book has some good practical suggestions. The author doesn't send you out to buy organizing supplies in order to get things going.

[Angel]

I would like to buy this book to keep.

[Phyllis Searles]

Fast read; helpful...basic info. Good tips jump out here and there. Read for work reasons.

[LemontreeLime]

The question/answer format did not appeal to me.