Reader Reviews
Are Saying
The reviews below highlight the
themes readers mention most often.
Readers consistently come back to systems over willpower,
practical solutions, and lasting change. These themes can help
you understand what resonates most with readers
and inspire your own authentic content.
“I’ve read FlyLady, SHE’s, and Marie Kondo…”
I’ve read FlyLady, SHE’s, and Marie Kondo to help stop the clutter from accumulating. This book helped me see that I was viewing my home all wrong. I really like how this book is easy to read, practical, and logical. So far, my kitchen has stayed clutter free, and I am ready to start the process for the rest of my home.
— Michelle
“It focuses on systems, not stuff.”
I have read three decluttering books and they all said the same thing. Get rid of stuff. I did that. The stuff came back. This book is different. It focuses on systems, not stuff. The author argues that if you cannot keep a space tidy, the problem is not your willpower. It is that the space is not set up to support the way your family actually lives. That made sense to me. The room by room method is practical. The questions are specific. I started with my kitchen counter and realized I had no designated spot for mail or keys. Now I do. The counter has stayed clear for three weeks.
— Amazon Customer Verified Purchase
“I’ve read a lot of decluttering books, but this one’s different.”
I’ve read a lot of decluttering books, but this one’s different. It finally clicked for me. The author doesn’t just tell you to throw things away and be done with it. Instead, she starts by helping you understand why you have clutter in the first place. It gives you manageable strategies that actually fit into a busy life. Most importantly, it’s about building small habits. My house is still tidy, and we spend way less time looking for lost stuff.
— T. Chowdhury Verified Purchase
“Instead of just saying to declutter…”
I’ve read many books on decluttering, and this is a helpful one. Instead of just saying to declutter and get rid of stuff, it helps you plan and set up systems to keep your house decluttered and tidy!
— Deb C.
“The simple truths in this book are huge lightbulb moments.”
The simple truths in this book are huge lightbulb moments, and the practical systems shared are easy to implement without feeling overwhelmed. Truly a game changer for anyone who wants their home and headspace to be calmer and more simple.
— Renee Sutton
“This book has been the best one I have read.”
I have read other decluttering books before—this book has been the best one I have read. I like how it goes into all the emotions that go along with decluttering and getting rid of things that were gifted to you without feeling guilty about it, also like how it talks about your mental health and decluttering.
— Lesley Schneider
“It’s not an issue of willpower.”
The concept of “aspirational clutter” really hit home. A new mindset is suggested, which is easier said than done, but it made perfect sense. It was encouraging to know that it’s not an issue of willpower but of having the right system.
— Denise S.
“It’s okay to let those items go without feeling guilty.”
Reading this book has helped me understand that it’s okay to let gifted items go without feeling guilty. It also helped me see that some of my shopping habits are contributing to my clutter, so I will be implementing the wait-24-hours-before-purchasing rule.
— Sheri
“Fit cleaning into your schedule and not the other way around.”
This book shows how to clean and organize in a manner that isn’t stressful, doesn’t utilize your whole weekend, and allows a person to fit cleaning into their schedule and not the other way around.
— Emily Cheak
“A step-by-step, practical method for decluttering in a stress-free way.”
She gives you a step-by-step, practical method for decluttering in a stress-free way. I particularly love the paper organization system, since papers accumulate so quickly in my place.
— Chesley Maldonado
“Practical ideas for making your home calmer and more organized.”
This is an easy-to-read and motivating book, with practical ideas for making your home calmer and more organized. The author shares practical habits that can help you cut down on clutter and set up organization systems that actually work in everyday life.
— Daniela
“The absolute BEST part is getting buy-in from the rest of the family.”
The absolute BEST part of the book, though, is the instruction on how to get buy-in from the rest of the family—even children!
— Melanie M.
“This book gives ideas on how to get the family on board.”
Getting my husband to go along with the plan has been hard, but this book gives ideas on how to get the family on board also!
— Deb C.
“My kids are actively participating!”
I loved the strategies and simple modifications given to keep my house decluttered. Bullet points made it an easy read, and my kids are actively participating!
— Salina Skrzyniarz
“If you’re feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to start, this book is a good place to begin.”
— Andrea
“It feels so much better having clear surfaces and being able to find things when we need them!”
— Jenny Azarola
“This book gave me the confidence to take over the clutter in my life and give me my power back over it!”
— Sara Hayes
“It explains how to decide what does matter and what should be thought of as clutter.”
— Hannah Davison
The strongest content doesn’t come from repeating these reviews word for word—it comes from sharing the ideas behind them in your own voice.
Readers consistently mention the same themes:
- This book is different from traditional decluttering books.
- It focuses on systems instead of willpower.
- The ideas are practical and realistic for everyday life.
- The systems are designed to last—not just create a temporarily tidy home.
- It helps reduce mental load by making everyday decisions easier.
When creating content, focus on the ideas that resonate most with your audience. The more authentic your perspective, the more your audience will trust your recommendation.
Reader Reviews
The reviews below highlight the
themes readers mention most often.
Readers consistently come back to systems over willpower,
practical solutions, and lasting change. These themes can help
you understand what resonates most with readers
and inspire your own authentic content.
“I’ve read FlyLady, SHE’s, and Marie Kondo…”
I’ve read FlyLady, SHE’s, and Marie Kondo to help stop the clutter from accumulating. This book helped me see that I was viewing my home all wrong. I really like how this book is easy to read, practical, and logical. So far, my kitchen has stayed clutter free, and I am ready to start the process for the rest of my home.
— Michelle
“I’ve read a lot of decluttering books, but this one’s different.”
I’ve read a lot of decluttering books, but this one’s different. It finally clicked for me. The author doesn’t just tell you to throw things away and be done with it. Instead, she starts by helping you understand why you have clutter in the first place. It gives you manageable strategies that actually fit into a busy life. Most importantly, it’s about building small habits. My house is still tidy, and we spend way less time looking for lost stuff.
— T. Chowdhury Verified Purchase
“It focuses on systems, not stuff.”
I have read three decluttering books and they all said the same thing. Get rid of stuff. I did that. The stuff came back. This book is different. It focuses on systems, not stuff. The author argues that if you cannot keep a space tidy, the problem is not your willpower. It is that the space is not set up to support the way your family actually lives. That made sense to me. The room by room method is practical. The questions are specific. I started with my kitchen counter and realized I had no designated spot for mail or keys. Now I do. The counter has stayed clear for three weeks.
— Amazon Customer Verified Purchase
“It skips all unrealistic, picture-perfect advice.”
This book is sooo important for busy families! As a decluttering guide, it skips all unrealistic, picture-perfect advice and gives simple tips that I tried & found that they actually work. It is made for busy households and teaches easy habits to cut down on clutter and stress, one drawer / step at a time.
— Sandra K. Verified Purchase
“The simple truths in this book are huge lightbulb moments.”
The simple truths in this book are huge lightbulb moments, and the practical systems shared are easy to implement without feeling overwhelmed. Truly a game changer for anyone who wants their home and headspace to be calmer and more simple.
— Renee Sutton
“It’s not an issue of willpower.”
The concept of “aspirational clutter” really hit home. A new mindset is suggested, which is easier said than done, but it made perfect sense. It was encouraging to know that it’s not an issue of willpower but of having the right system.
— Denise S.
“This book has been the best one I have read.”
I have read other decluttering books before—this book has been the best one I have read. I like how it goes into all the emotions that go along with decluttering and getting rid of things that were gifted to you without feeling guilty about it, also like how it talks about your mental health and decluttering.
— Lesley Schneider
“It’s okay to let those items go without feeling guilty.”
Reading this book has helped me understand that it’s okay to let gifted items go without feeling guilty. It also helped me see that some of my shopping habits are contributing to my clutter, so I will be implementing the wait-24-hours-before-purchasing rule.
— Sheri
“Fit cleaning into your schedule and not the other way around.”
This book shows how to clean and organize in a manner that isn’t stressful, doesn’t utilize your whole weekend, and allows a person to fit cleaning into their schedule and not the other way around.
— Emily Cheak
“Practical ideas for making your home calmer and more organized.”
This is an easy-to-read and motivating book, with practical ideas for making your home calmer and more organized. The author shares practical habits that can help you cut down on clutter and set up organization systems that actually work in everyday life.
— Daniela
“A step-by-step, practical method for decluttering in a stress-free way.”
She gives you a step-by-step, practical method for decluttering in a stress-free way. I particularly love the paper organization system, since papers accumulate so quickly in my place.
— Chesley Maldonado
“Like having someone hold your hand and take you step by step from mindset to action.”
This book is like having someone hold your hand and take you step by step from mindset to action. Providing ideas on how to handle each room and what to do as things come into the house can prevent recluttering before it starts. The section on maintaining progress is very helpful too.
— Doreen Fanelli
“The absolute BEST part is getting buy-in from the rest of the family.”
The absolute BEST part of the book, though, is the instruction on how to get buy-in from the rest of the family—even children!
— Melanie M.
“My kids are actively participating!”
I loved the strategies and simple modifications given to keep my house decluttered. Bullet points made it an easy read, and my kids are actively participating!
— Salina Skrzyniarz
“Encourages you to work with the family as a team.”
I love how this is mapped out step by step. I love that they realized people get overwhelmed and still made suggestions to keep going on rough days! Also encourages to work with the family as a team.
— Amazon Customer
“This allowed me to make educated decisions about the items in my home.”
We have a large family and a fairly small home. This leads to frequent clutter and mess. I often feel overwhelmed when items start piling up on surfaces and thought this book would help me manage a small home with five young children. I liked that the author helps me think through the importance of the item and how easy or expensive it would be to replace. This allowed me to make educated decisions about the items in my home.
— Abby
“This book gives ideas on how to get the family on board.”
Getting my husband to go along with the plan has been hard, but this book gives ideas on how to get the family on board also!
— Deb C.
“If you’re feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to start, this book is a good place to begin.”
— Andrea
“This book gave me the confidence to take over the clutter in my life and give me my power back over it!”
— Sara Hayes
“It feels so much better having clear surfaces and being able to find things when we need them!”
— Jenny Azarola
“I started decluttering half way through the book.”
I was interested in this book from start to finish. I started decluttering half way through the book. It gave me inspiration. My favorite part was life is short don’t fold underwear.
— Tiffany Webb
The strongest content doesn’t come from repeating these reviews word for word—it comes from sharing the ideas behind them in your own voice.
Readers consistently mention the same themes:
- This book is different from traditional decluttering books.
- It focuses on systems instead of willpower.
- The ideas are practical and realistic for everyday life.
- The systems are designed to last—not just create a temporarily tidy home.
- It helps reduce mental load by making everyday decisions easier.
- Readers appreciate practical ways to get the whole family involved.
When creating content, focus on the ideas that resonate most with your audience. The more authentic your perspective, the more your audience will trust your recommendation.