Outer Order, Inner Calm: Declutter and Organize to Make More Room for Happiness

by Gretchen Rubin

A friend once told me, “I finally cleaned out my fridge and now I know I can switch careers.” I knew exactly what she meant.

By getting rid of the things I don’t use, don’t need, or don’t love, as well as the things that don’t work, don’t fit, or don’t suit, I free my mind—and my shelves—for what I truly value.

Keep cash in the house. Keep gas in your tank. Keep some extra rolls of toilet paper squirreled away. Keep your phone charged. Keep a sheet of stamps in a drawer. You’ll save time and avoid frustration.