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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

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 Inspiring Minimalism
Practical Decluttering Advice • Motivational Content • Melodious Voice • Simple Implementation Strategies • Concise Format
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Reading this book in the midst of my crazy life was like putting on an oxygen mask in the midst of a burning building. Just listening to the common sense Ms. Rubin presents gave me so much hope and clarity that I can take control of the clutter in my life. It was so good I’ve already recommended it to several people and have ordered the hard copy. Thank you Ms. Rubin!

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I liked it a lot and I am happy to find out that I can safe the time to read Mary Condos book. I like this practical approach very much and I think it will be a good help in a lot of people's lives. There are a view things at the end I disagree with because I feel they are more contributing to "new clutter" than just staying at this level of clean happiness. I guess in the end it is everybody's choice how much stuff one needs in one's life to make it joyfully. thank you again for yet another great book!

I liked it a lot.

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I really enjoyed this book. I felt like she was speaking to me and about me in many cases. The only gripe I have is, that while listening to this book on audible it kept cutting out and pausing. I’ve not experienced that with any of my other books. Besides that, I truly love this book and I would absolutely recommend it. Matter fact I’m going to listen to it again.

Love it!!

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This book was very simple to listen to BUT was full of practical information. Really enjoyed it

Simple Read

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Opened the book and couldn't put it down. Luckily, it is a book that is to the point and readable in an evening. I often read organizational books to increase the calm in my life. There is nothing eye opening, but I do feel inspired to jump back into clearing clutter. All and all her advice is well researched and she understands that one size does not fit all. The ten step rule will make a dent in my routine and ultimately help guide me in the opposite direction of procrastination.

Feeling inspired....

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As I write this review, I just finished listening to this audiobook, it has great content and I enjoyed it. Thanks Gretchen!

Inspiring and Motivating

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This book was short & concise.
I left feeling energized to get my clutter in order & with tools to keep it that way realistically, no matter your personality type. Thank you Gretchen!

Well done!

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Gretchen Rubin has an engaging way of making de-cluttering more accessible. I have listened to the book multiple times and it’s helped me to get myself cleaning, even when I didn’t feel like it at first.

Practical and customized to what works for us

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if Marie Kondo’s book is the how, Gretchen Rubin’s book is the why. Full of great tips on de-cluttering, and not just purging, but getting better use and more “joy” from what you already have. I’m listening to it again - there is a lot of info here to soak in all at once.

Read before Kondo

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I listen to this book every time I clean and it inspires me to declutter even more. My closet and desk have never looked better. Also, Gretchen has so many great resources on her site that you don’t have to worry about missing anything. I take notes as I listen too! Love this a love Gretchen! Great advice!

SO GOOD!

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