Book Nook: Decluttering at the Speed of Life

I've gotten to review different organization and decluttering books over the years, and while I've found them pretty much all fairly helpful, either something doesn't stick or it's a little complicated to maintain long-term.

That's definitely not the case with my most recent book to review, Decluttering at the Speed of Life by Kimberly Golladay. First of all, she's honest about where she's come from - so it's not just some ultra-neat person telling you what to do. She's up front about where she still struggles, and about the fact that decluttering is an ongoing process.

What I love about the book is her approach - to tackle the most visible places first every time. It seems counterintuitive, because you'd think some rooms never get done, but that's actually not the case, as she explains in her book. Secondly, her approach is extremely simple, with a five-step formula in every room. Throughout the book she tailors it slightly for the type of room, and also explains the Container Concept - that every room is a container and you get to keep what fits in that container.

She acknowledges the pain that can come from decluttering, and even the grief that sometimes happens, but comes across as a friend who's been there, who understands.

If other decluttering books haven't worked for you, this one just might. Its simple rules and heartfelt tone make it easier to follow and stick with than any other one I've read before.

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About Dana K. White

A Slob Comes Clean blog is the completely honest (and never-ending) story of Dana's personal deslobification process. As she find ways to keep my home under control, she shares the truth about cleaning and organizing strategies that actually work in real life for real people. People who don’t love cleaning and organizing.

Dana is a blogger, speaker, and (much to her own surprise) Decluttering Expert. She is also the author of How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind.