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Outer Order, Inner Calm

Declutter and Organize to Make More Room for Happiness

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Outer Order, Inner Calm

Written by: Gretchen Rubin
Narrated by: Gretchen Rubin
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New York Times best seller

In this lovely, easy-to-use guide to decluttering, the beloved author of The Happiness Project shows us how to take control of our stuff - and, by extension, our lives.

Gretchen Rubin knows firsthand that creating order can make our lives happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative. But for most of us, a rigid, one-size-fits-all solution doesn't work. When we tailor our approach to suit our own particular challenges and habits, we can find inner calm.

With a sense of fun, and a clear idea of what’s realistic for most people, Rubin suggests dozens of manageable tips and tricks for creating a more serene, orderly environment, including:

  • Never label anything “miscellaneous.”
  • Ask yourself, “Do I need more than one?”
  • Don’t aim for minimalism.
  • Remember: If you can’t retrieve it, you won’t use it.
  • Stay current with a child’s interests.
  • Beware the urge to “procrasticlear.”

By getting rid of things we don’t use, don’t need, or don’t love, we free our minds (and our shelves) for what we truly value.

©2019 Gretchen Rubin (P)2019 Random House Audio House & Home Personal Development Personal Success Happiness Minimalism
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I lived listening while cleaning up - I will definitely relisten and keep a book for notes - so many hints

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Gretchen Rubin gives practical, actionable advice. But more importantly, she offers meaty food for thought. I listened to the whole book, nodding in agreement and laughing as I recognized myself. I am going to buy a print copy.

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I love her podcast, and this is basically all the same stuff. Literally, exact same tidbits. I also feel she just says a lot of opposite sentences- almost in same breath”: if you pick up an item deal with it immediately and put it in its rightful spot… Or just make a bin and put stuff there that you’ll deal with it later… “ it’s a watered down version of Marie kondo.

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