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

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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.