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I do like Dana's relatable writing style and her tips. All very helpful for anyone wanting a pro-active approach for a more organised home.

“The beauty of Thursday being mopping day is that Friday through Wednesday are not mopping days.”
Plans over nagging feelings that things need to be done.

I am probably a worst case scenario. I think I need a person here coaching me. Dana made good points. But. Just listening did not cure my woes. Her voice is chipper, and enthusiastic. Her humor is sincere and probably helpful. If you are not already past your prime and still looking at pretty things as keepsakes.
Thanks Dana. Come over. I will make tea and scones. We can visit.

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No magic wand has appeared yet.....

I find you entertaining and enthusiastic. Perhaps I should reverse those two? However, I am hearing the same thing over and over. Perhaps it is me. I WANT a magic bullet. Is that so hard to find? Okay I will plug along.
After I listen to a funny book......

I feel as if Dana is talking to me, and about me.

I am going to start this book. In the morning. Well, late in the morning since it is already past midnight.

Love this author! I needed to gear what she was saying and learn about myself

If a treasured memory is lost in a pile of clutter, I'm not honoring it.

Can I handle this? instead of Should I keep this?

A decision that's waiting to be made is stressful

A decision that's waiting to be made is stressful

“A lot has to happen in my home before I have the luxury of doing what is ideal.” That sentence made my inner-perfectionist heart happy, mainly because even my inner perfectionist knows perfection is largely unattainable, especially when it comes to the ongoing cycle of housework.

Nook

*Picture a “hands clapping emoji” here.*

It me!!!!!!!!!!! Very pithy and clever, and also, it’s me! Nowhere near as extreme as her story, but, it me!

I’m kinda pumped about this book and I’m only a third of the way through. If you struggle to keep your house in good order throughout the week like I do, and clean ALL weekend, this might be the book for you. The author thinks a lot like I do, so I very much relate. I’ve been following her advice for the “de-slobification” process the last three days, and my house is already so much cleaner. Yay!!!

Note to self: reading books about decluttering and organizing is apparently my palette cleanser between other books I'm reading 😆

Listening to an Audible version of this book...on Chapter 4, good so far.

This isn't as mind-blowing as Decluttering at the Speed of Life was, but it's also way less repetitive, which is nice.

“A decision that’s waiting to be made is stressful, even if I don’t realize it’s stressing me. Routines remove the need to make the same decisions over and over again.”

Excellent book

I have listened to this book all day....and whats funny is it is the first audio book I have ever listened to without being in the car with my kids and what am I supposed to do if I am not in the car? Well I started listening to it and had to use the bathroom....well since i was in there already and listening to a book that tells me to do things a little at a time to make themselves habits...well I cleaned that room.

I am listening to the audio book of this. I started listening to Dana K, White's other books and I don't think that is the book for me so i started searching through hoopla for another book....BINGO this one...yep i need this one... Turns out....I AM one of her people... Clutter is something that literally does my brain in but no matter what I do I CANNOT stay on top of it...

This book was written for me. Clear and no nonsense and a fun read.

This book was written for me. Clear and no nonsense and a fun read.

I am saddened that I even need this book. I sooooo do though.

I am saddened that I even need this book. I sooooo do though.