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It's All Too Much: An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with Less Stuff
by Peter Walsh
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Free Press (2006-12-12)
ISBN: 0743292642
EAN: 9780743292641
Dewy Decimal #: 640
Hardcover: 240 pages
SKU: 6784
Condition: Good
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
When you think of what it will take to clean your house, are you so overwhelmed you throw up your hands and cry, "It's all too much"? Do you dream of having a closet where your clothes aren't crammed in so tightly that you can actually get to them? Is your basement filled with boxes of precious family mementos you haven't opened in ten years but are too afraid to toss? Are your kitchen counters overrun with appliances you've never used? Do your kids play in the living room because there's no room left in their playroom? If somewhere along the way you've simply lost the ability to keep your home organized and clutter-free, then It's All Too Much has the solution you've been searching for.Peter Walsh, the organizational guru from TLC's hit show Clean Sweep, understands how easy it is for clutter to creep into your life and how hard it is to get rid of it. In It's All Too Much, he shares his proven system for letting go of your emotional and physical clutter so that you can create a happier, more stress-free home and life. At last, here is a system for managing your clutter, regaining control, and living the life you imagine for yourself. Peter has helped clients from every walk of life. With his trademark humor and insight, Peter guides you step-by-step through the very charged process of decluttering your home, organizing your possessions, and reclaiming your life. Going way beyond color-coded boxes and storage bin solutions, It's All Too Much shows you how to reexamine your priorities and let go of the things that are weighing you down. Clearly and simply, Peter gives you the courage you need to go through your home, room by room -- even possession by possession -- and honestly assess what adds to your quality of life and what's keeping you from living the life of your dreams. Filled with real-life examples and advice for homes of all sizes and personalities, It's All Too Much will set you free from the emotional baggage that goes along with clutter and help you lead a fuller, richer life with less stuff.
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Customer Reviews
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A Common Sense Kick in the Pants
Rating  (4)
Date: 2009-01-04
Viewers of TLC's Clean Sweep already know Peter Walsh, but he brings his guidance to the masses in an accessible, sensible book. All kinds of households - spouses, partners, roommates, families with kids, people with no kids - find themselves reflected in Walsh's scenarios, a refreshing change from many organizing books that assume the reader is a married woman with kids. He stresses that organization isn't really about the stuff being organized, it's about the life that the person wants to live. And then he tackles the house room by room, reminding the reader of his basic points at regular intervals. After a quick top-level decluttering and the in-depth organizing, he provides tips for maintaining a clutter-free house all year long, as well as how decluttering can affect a person's emotions, career, and relationships. While he does skirt around the fact that some people's hoarding may have serious roots that need the attention of a professional (remember, he's an organizer, not a doctor), this book serves as a great coach for those who want to clear out their stuff but just can't figure out where to start.
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Peter Understands the Hearts and Minds of Those With A Clutter Problem
Rating  (5)
Date: 2008-12-24
Peter will take you by the hand and gently lead you through the process of de-cluttering your space and regaining your life.
If you are looking for tips for better organizing, you'll find some here. But it's not the heart of the book. Peter spends a lot of time on what many of us need, an emotional level reason to let go of our stuff and live a different way.
If you are starting the journey, I recommend this book and Clearing Your Clutter with Feng Shui by Karen Kingston. You/we need to first develop a vision of how we want to live and how we can get there. Then we need the first level of organization which you will find in these two books.
Once the initial problem has been tackled and you are living in a different space, search for other books and websites for additional tips and tricks to keep your space the way you want it.
If you are on a de-cluttering journey, join our discussion at The Lazy Girl Cottage http://lazygirlcottage.blogspot.com/
Blessings!
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Great Book
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-12-20
The book has been a great help in me getting things in order around the house and in my life. I saw the author on Oprah and something about his approach clicked with me. He approaches clutter from a deeper, psychological aspect and tells how clutter is a reflection of and influencer of our mental/psychological states.
I'm not clutter-free yet, but I'm well on my way.
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It's all too much
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-12-15
This is a great book. I highly recommend it. I purchased it after a recent Oprah show on hoarding. Peter Walsh gets to the root of the problem of keeping too much and how to deal with it. It is helping me.
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Wish there were more stars!
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-11-29
I wish I could give this audiobook more stars! It is a wonderful read for anyone who has ever felt owned by their stuff. By following Peter's firm but kind guidance, I began a journey of decluttering that was a catalyst for great personal growth. Read this book/audio book. You will be so glad you did.
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Retail Price: $22.00
Our Price:$4.25
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