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Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff

Declutter, Downsize, and Move Forward with Your Life

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Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff

By: Matt Paxton, Jordan Michael Smith - contributor
Narrated by: Matt Paxton
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America’s top cleaning expert and star of the hit series Legacy List with Matt Paxton distills his fail-proof approach to decluttering and downsizing.

Your boxes of photos, family’s china, and even the kids' height charts aren’t just stuff; they’re attached to a lifetime of memories - and letting them go can be scary. With empathy, expertise, and humor, Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff helps you sift through years of clutter, let go of what no longer serves you, and identify the items worth keeping so that you can focus on living in the present.

For over 20 years, Matt Paxton has helped people from all walks of life who want to live more simply declutter and downsize. As a featured cleaner on Hoarders and host of the Emmy-nominated Legacy List with Matt Paxton on PBS, he has identified the psychological roadblocks that most organizational experts routinely miss but that prevent so many of us from lightening our material load. Using poignant stories from the thousands of individuals and families he has worked with, Paxton brings his signature insight to a necessary task.

Whether you’re tired of living with clutter, making space for a loved one, or moving to a smaller home or retirement community, this book is for you. Paxton’s unique, step-by-step process gives you the tools you need to get the job done.

This audiobook includes a downloadable PDF of resources.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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I listened to this book while culling through “treasures” I had collected for years. I have been able to get rid of things I haven’t used for years but felt disloyal for even thinking about donating. I will be listening to it again to keep the encouragement going. Thank you, Max Paxton!

Incentive and inspiration to declutter

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Great book! He gives great advice and tips. Loved the stories with each family he worked with.

wonderful 😀

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Our first move in almost 30 years. Boy have things changed hard to declutter, hard to let go, but the book gives practical plainspoken advice! Felt like a friend was guiding me through the decisions that needed to be made one way or another. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.

Older but with timeless advice

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Packed with incredibly useful tips. Absolutely brilliant. Not just useful, but also quite moving.

Even better than I expected.

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I loved all the helpful hints about getting rid of stuff, cleaning, and relocating home. I also enjoyed the stories and product recommendations.

Especially Useful if You’re Moving.

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The real life stories of actual application was helpful. The anecdotes were refreshing and I enjoyed the tone of Matt's voice.

I appreciate the recommendation to feel the feelings and reminder that it's ok to feel them.

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love Matt Paxton! lots of personal stories and experiences shared in this book. it was nice to hear how to work through the decisions of purging. it also had resources.

good book!

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His narration was perfect. I listened while editing 50 years of possessions in preparation for an overseas move. I can't begin to describe the level of obstacles and emotional baggage in that one sentence. This book has been key to my progress, and even to helping my friends know just how they can help me the most. Instead of packing boxes, they have been listening to the stories while I pack them. :-) Thanks to the author for this compassionate map of how to get past my past self, to my future.

Empathetic @ action-promoting

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I enjoyed this book on audible. I also own the paperback and was having a hard time getting started. It was recommended to me in my NOK Box facebook group. Now I can go to pages that are pertinent to me. Many topics covered including decluttering, cleaning and moving.

Lots covered

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I liked all the tips and stories as well as the great
advice he gives in it

appropriate since I am decluttering to move to a smaller house

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