Winning the Clutter War
Sandra Felton's foolproof advice on organization has made this book a proven bestseller that has helped readers of all ages overcome a lifetime of messy habits. Her compassion, humor, and practical tips will help make chronic clutter a thing of the past.
From the Back Cover
Make chronic clutter a thing of your past!
Do you constantly misplace books, keys, bills, shoes...?
Are you tired of fighting an avalanche every time you open a closet
or cabinet door?
Do you avoid answering your phone because you can never find
it?
Don't despair! Even if you've been a messy person since childhood,
organizing expert Sandra Felton's practical advice will make your
dreams of an orderly lifestyle become reality. Hundreds of
thousands of readers have already benefited from her strategies. In
Winning the Clutter War, Sandra helps you
keep your house clean
pay bills on time
organize your activities
enjoy your spare time without feeling guilty
and more!
Sandra Felton, The Organizer Lady™, is the founder of Messies
Anonymous, a group established to help women organize their
households. She is the bestselling author of several books,
including Living Organized and Smart Organizing. She lives in
Florida.
Top Highlights
“The solution is goal orientation rather than task orientation” (source)
“Newton’s second law of thermodynamics states that anything, left to itself, tends toward disorganization. This is especially true with houses. Felton’s law is, ‘Any house left to keep itself tends to disaster.’ Murphy’s law applied to housekeeping is, ‘Any mess that can happen, will.’” (source)
“goal is to maintain a nice-looking house at all times, and a dirty rug will short-circuit that goal.” (source)
“makes it difficult for us to categorize things. Categorizing is the backbone of organized thinking.” (source)
“on’t have to aim for perfection. You just want to be a successful, average housekeeper.” (source)
Product Details
- Title : Winning the Clutter War
- Author: Felton, Sandra
- Publisher: Revell
- Publication Date: 2010
- ISBN: 9781441213952
Sandra Felton, The Organizer Lady™, is the founder of Messies Anonymous, a group established to help women organize their households. She is the bestselling author of several books, including Living Organized and Smart Organizing. She lives in Florida.