How To Declutter Your Home
Elliot Marsh
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Is there a drawer in your home you secretly suspect is a portal to another dimension? A place where single socks, mysterious cables, and expired batteries live in tangled, chaotic harmony? Perhaps you own a chair that has forgotten it's a chair and now identifies as a laundry basket.
If so, you are the unintentional curator of your very own museum of stuff. You never applied for the job, but you pay the price of admission daily: the 10 minutes spent searching for your keys , the low-grade anxiety of paper mountains , and the subtle embarrassment that stops you from inviting friends over.
But here’s the good news: this isn't a manifesto for stark minimalism that demands you own only one succulent.
How To Declutter Your Home is your treasure map on a fun, step-by-step expedition to turn your chaotic storage unit into a functional, joyful sanctuary.
Forget the frantic weekend purge that leaves you exhausted. Author Elliot Marsh guides you on a mindset makeover, helping you identify your personal "Clutter Personality". Are you a Worrier, tormented by the "Just in Case" Monster? An Archivist, caught in the Sentimental Trap? Or an Investor, plagued by the "I Paid Good Money for This" Guilt Trip?
Inside this book, you will:
Receive Official Permission Slips: Finally, let go of expensive mistakes , unwanted gifts , and items for a hypothetical future you're not living.
Embark on a Room-by-Room Reconnaissance: Follow a clear plan to conquer every space, from the "Wardrobe Beast" in your bedroom to the "Gadget Graveyard" in your kitchen.
Tame the Paper and Digital Dragons: Implement a simple, five-minute system to manage the relentless flow of paper, emails, and photos forever.
Build Your Fortress: Master new habits like the "One-In, One-Out" rule and the Five-Minute Evening Reset to ensure your home remains a haven for good.
Duration - 2h 28m.
Author - Elliot Marsh.
Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G.
Published Date - Saturday, 25 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 The App Brewery Ltd ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Elliot Marsh
Digital Voice Madison G
The App Brewery Ltd
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Is there a drawer in your home you secretly suspect is a portal to another dimension? A place where single socks, mysterious cables, and expired batteries live in tangled, chaotic harmony? Perhaps you own a chair that has forgotten it's a chair and now identifies as a laundry basket. If so, you are the unintentional curator of your very own museum of stuff. You never applied for the job, but you pay the price of admission daily: the 10 minutes spent searching for your keys , the low-grade anxiety of paper mountains , and the subtle embarrassment that stops you from inviting friends over. But here’s the good news: this isn't a manifesto for stark minimalism that demands you own only one succulent. How To Declutter Your Home is your treasure map on a fun, step-by-step expedition to turn your chaotic storage unit into a functional, joyful sanctuary. Forget the frantic weekend purge that leaves you exhausted. Author Elliot Marsh guides you on a mindset makeover, helping you identify your personal "Clutter Personality". Are you a Worrier, tormented by the "Just in Case" Monster? An Archivist, caught in the Sentimental Trap? Or an Investor, plagued by the "I Paid Good Money for This" Guilt Trip? Inside this book, you will: Receive Official Permission Slips: Finally, let go of expensive mistakes , unwanted gifts , and items for a hypothetical future you're not living. Embark on a Room-by-Room Reconnaissance: Follow a clear plan to conquer every space, from the "Wardrobe Beast" in your bedroom to the "Gadget Graveyard" in your kitchen. Tame the Paper and Digital Dragons: Implement a simple, five-minute system to manage the relentless flow of paper, emails, and photos forever. Build Your Fortress: Master new habits like the "One-In, One-Out" rule and the Five-Minute Evening Reset to ensure your home remains a haven for good. Duration - 2h 28m. Author - Elliot Marsh. Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G. Published Date - Saturday, 25 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 The App Brewery Ltd ©.
Language:
English
How To Declutter Your Home
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Introduction: The Quest for Calm in a World of Chaos
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Part 1: The Mindset Makeover - Preparing for the Purge
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Chapter 1: Why We're Drowning in Stuff
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Exploring the Psychology Behind Accumulation
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The "Just in Case" Monster
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The Sentimental Trap
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The "I Paid Good Money for This" Guilt Trip
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The "Bargain" Beast
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Identifying Your Personal Clutter Personality
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Chapter 2: Picturing Your Perfect Space
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A Practical Guide to Defining What You Really Want From Your Home
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The Feeling-First Approach
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Defining the Function
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Moving Beyond "Getting Rid of Things" to "Creating a Haven"
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Setting Motivating and Achievable Goals
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Chapter 3: The Ghost in the Machine: Clutter, Identity, and the Selves We Store on Our Shelves
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The Wardrobe of Past Selves
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The Library of Future Selves
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The Museum of Proof
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Embracing the Person You Are Today
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Chapter 4: Assembling Your Decluttering Toolkit
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The Essential Gear: Boxes, Bags, Markers, and the Perfect Motivational Playlist
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Introducing the Four-Box Battle Plan: Keep, Donate/Sell, Recycle, Bin
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How to Schedule Your Decluttering Journey Without Burning Out
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Chapter 5: Your Official Permission Slips
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You Have Permission to Let Go of Expensive Mistakes
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You Have Permission to Discard Gifts You Never Liked
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You Have Permission to Prioritize Your Current Life Over a Hypothetical Future
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You Have Permission to Acknowledge That Your Tastes Have Changed
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Part 2: The Room-by-Room Reconnaissance
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Chapter 6: The Serene Sanctuary: The Bedroom
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Tackling the Wardrobe Beast and the "Floordrobe"
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Clearing the Nightstand Abyss and Creating a Truly Restful Retreat
Duration:00:04:08
Chapter 7: The Culinary Command Centre: The Kitchen & Pantry
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Winning the War Against Tupperware Avalanches and Gadget Graveyards
Duration:00:03:50
The Art of an Organized Pantry and Conquering the Dreaded Junk Drawer
Duration:00:03:51
Chapter 8: The Living Oasis: The Living & Family Rooms
Duration:00:00:55
Culling Media Collections, Rogue Cables, and Outdated Decor
Duration:00:04:25
Creating a Space That's for Relaxing and Connecting, Not Just Storing
Duration:00:03:58
Chapter 9: Conquering the Danger Zones: Hallways, Stairs, and Under the Sink
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The Entryway Ambush: Your First and Last Impression
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The Stairway Slalom: A Monument to Procrastination
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The Under-Sink Abyss: The Black Hole of Cleaning Supplies
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Chapter 10: The Functional Frontier: Bathrooms & Laundry Rooms
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Facing the Museum of Half-Empty Shampoo Bottles and Expired Potions
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Streamlining Your Routines with a Clean, Functional Space
Duration:00:03:24
Chapter 11: The Paper Dragon's Lair: The Home Office
Duration:00:01:08
A Simple, Effective System for Taming the Relentless Flow of Paper
Duration:00:04:00
Organizing Digital Clutter: Desktop Files, Emails, and Photos
Duration:00:04:47
Chapter 12: The Forgotten Realms: Attics, Garages & Basements
Duration:00:00:58
A Brave Expedition into the Final Frontiers of Clutter
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Strategies for Dealing with Large Items, Tools, and Long-Term Storage
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Part 3: Maintaining Your Magnificent New Order
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Chapter 13: The Great Re-Homing Mission
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You've Sorted It, Now What?
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Effective Strategies for Selling, Donating, and Responsibly Recycling
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Chapter 14: The Art of Clutter Diplomacy: Navigating Mess with Others
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Negotiating a Peace Treaty with a Packrat
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The Gift-Giving Gauntlet: Handling Well-Meaning Clutter
Duration:00:03:17
Chapter 15: Building Your Fortress Against Future Clutter
Duration:00:01:10
Mastering New Habits: The "One-In, One-Out" Rule
Duration:00:02:46
The Art of Mindful Shopping and Resisting Impulse Buys
Duration:00:03:07
Creating Permanent, Logical "Homes" for All Your Belongings
Duration:00:02:46
Chapter 16: The Five-Minute Tidy-Up
Duration:00:01:22
Simple Daily and Weekly Routines to Keep Clutter at Bay Forever
Duration:00:03:33
Getting the Whole Family on Board the Clutter-Free Train
Duration:00:03:14
Conclusion: Welcome Home to the New You
Duration:00:00:04
Reflecting on the Journey and the Incredible Transformation
Duration:00:02:06
The Lasting Benefits Beyond a Tidy House: More Time, More Money, and More Mental Clarity
Duration:00:02:33
An Encouraging Final Word on Living an Intentional, Clutter-Free Life
Duration:00:01:29
Appendices
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Appendix A: The Ultimate Decluttering Checklist
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Appendix B: Resource Guide
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