FROM OUR EDITORS

You need this book if: * your paperwork and files are a mess * you are surrounded by clutter and don't know why * you can never find a book in your library * the contents of your closet are a complete mystery * you are a confirmed collector * your house is disorganized * you have no control over your time. Arranged into short, easy-to-read chapters, this compact guide includes a wealth of practical information for organizing your life and keeping your living and work areas clutter-free. Chapters focus on room-by-room strategies, revealing pain-free techniques for sorting and sifting through items, reclaiming and maximizing storage space, and parting with objects you no longer need (or want). Specific sections treat special challenges, including how to deal with family clutterers, how to cope with limited-space areas, how to organize paper files and financial information--even how to develop the time management skills you need to organize your activities, your schedules, and your life.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Do you have too many junk drawers? Ever-growing piles of papers and magazines? Mystery items in the fridge? If so, help is on the way. In this compact guide, you'll find a wealth of practical information for eliminating mess and handy tips to keep your life clutter-free.

Virtually every area that's prone to clutter is tackled. Chapters focus on room-by-room strategies for organizing your householdhow to make the most out of storage space methods for sifting through clothing and accessoriestechniques for routing and filing mail, financial documents, and other paperworktips for sorting out your office and desk moving and garage sale pointersand ideas for maximizing space in a studio apartment.

You'll also get useful advice on developing effective time management systems, and learn simple ways to prioritize instead of procrastinate. And you'll find smart suggestions on how to delegate responsibilities to other would-be clutterers in your household.

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