![]() Ready to Start? Grab your copy of the book and head right to the bathroom - that’s where Allie suggests you start.Why I Recommend Decluttering At The Speed Of Life Pick it up, put it down, declutter, then pick it right back up and keep going. I highly recommend this book to any parent (not just mom) who is sick and tired of being tired and cranky. She even addresses the dreaded clutter crutch - that hidden spot we all have where we put items we aren’t sure what to do with. There’s a lot more to this book that I didn’t even get to here - Allie talks about wardrobes, sentimental items, hand-me-downs, kitchen gear, gifts you don’t want… she covers all the bases (and spaces). Declutter Like a Mother: Closing Thoughts The job might never be done, but it gets simpler every time I do it. But maintaining less is simpler than dealing with more every single time. As long as there are birthdays, holidays, and growing kids, there will always be more to do. Decluttering isn’t something you do once and then walk away. There’s more to do, and there always will be. Organization is much less essential when there’s less to keep track of. Genuine change happens when you declutter and have less. ![]() Yes, things might be neater for a while, but your belongings will still suck your time and energy, even if they’re organized. While I’m not sure anyone actually dislikes organization, Allie makes a strong point several times that simply organizing your belongings isn’t enough to bring peace and calm into your life. For instance, it might motivate some kids to make room for new toys while it might motivate others to help those who have less. Motivated by Quality Time: Time with you is more important than their belongings.Īfter identifying the characteristics of your own kids, you can apply strategies for helping them purge.Emotional and Attached: Loves what they have and has a hard time letting go.Motivated by Money and Things: Loves things and always wants more.Competitive: Always up for a challenge and compares themselves to others. ![]()
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