Outer Order Inner Calm | 
pickI have read a lot of self-help type books, and I think this is one of the better ones. This is not because I believe in every concept in the book, because I don't, but I love the fact that there are tangible methods and solutions to decluttering and living a happier lifestyle. Who doesn't need a little inner calm during the busy holiday season! #mounttbr #wintergames2021 #teamgamesleighers #wrapitupreadathon #wintercosy #bfc21 #averymerryreadathon
so-soThis was a quick read, full of short pieces of advice about clearing the clutter of your life so you feel less stressed. I love Gretchen and her podcast, I'm giving this a so-so only because it was basically a repeat of things they've discussed in her podcast at length but with less explanation in the book, which was odd.
But it did inspire me to clear out my closet and donate clothes I never wear! Summer project 😎
pickThis audiobook helped me tackle some things around the house I've been neglecting for too long. It actually drove me to get through my piles and provided excellent motivation as I was going along. I felt the author's message was a little more attainable than some of the other "decluttering" books out there. I didn't sit down today, and I'm hoping I can keep the momentum going tomorrow as well! ???
pickThis was a great read to inspire me to be tidy now that most of us, myself included, are working from home. #covid19
pickI appreciate Gretchen Rubin's style even though this is probably not the most substantial decluttering book. I do like the very actionable points and her understanding of other people's tolerance to clutter and that it is not one size fits all.
pickOk, so I actually finished this book a few weeks ago but forgot to post about it. (And if you don‘t post about it, it doesn‘t count, right? 😉)
I really like Gretchen and her work so I enjoyed this book. However, if you have read other things (books, blog posts, etc.) on this topic, then there really won‘t be anything new for you here. But it did motivate me to declutter and look at some of my stuff in a new way, just like I was hoping it would.
pickA great quick little book of tips and reminders on how and why we should tidy our spaces to tidy our minds. I'm feeling very motivated to get rid of ALL THE THINGS now.
pickI was lucky enough to see Gretchen talk about this book and I absolutely love all the small tips and recommendations it has for organizing and getting rid of clutter.
so-soMy criticisms of this are similar to what I‘ve seen from others. There is nothing new here. I‘m a Gretchen Rubin fan generally, but this just seems like a blatant attempt to profit off of the current tidying/minimalism craze. I have read widely in this genre so nothing here is fresh, but I do think this could be a good, quick starting place for some people.
so-soNot the right book for me, but a good starting off place for people who need to get more organized.
so-soA small book to make you think about clutter...what it is, how you view it, how to tackle it. This is not a how-to, more philosophy than how-to. Recommend if you like thinking about what makes you, you and if you like Rubin's style.
pickQuick and light, this book gives some quick suggestions/ motivation to reset the home and office. I share classrooms with another teacher and have been pleasantly surprised at how well a few of her suggestions have improved the state of our materials- heavy classrooms (I teach engineering.) Nothing monumental in the book, but good advice!
pickI have always enjoyed Gretchen Rubin‘s books and philosophy. I‘m hoping this one encourages me to start spring cleaning. 💐🌷🌸🌺 I feel like a lot of this is common sense but, even so, I still don‘t make these habits. I definitely can use the reminders.
