The Get Organized Answer Book: Practical Solutions for 275 Questions on Conquering Clutter, Sorting Stuff, and Finding More Time and Energy
by: Jamie Novak
Published by: Sourcebooks, Inc.
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Reviewed by Maria Hoeffer
Do you seem to be spending precious minutes every day looking for your keys/cell phone/wallet? Are you holding on to items because you may need them “someday”? Are your counters and tables covered with piles of papers? Jamie Novak tackles these and many other common organization problems in The Get Organized Answer Book. Written in an easy-to-reference question and answer format, this book provides quick solutions to everyday clutter problems.
Several features set this book apart from other organizational books. The question/answer format makes it easy to find specific solutions. No time is wasted searching through the whole book. Just turn to the appropriate chapter and read only the answers that apply to your specific situation. Secondly, Novak focuses on keeping more clutter from entering your world rather than just organizing the things you already have. She offers solutions to reducing the amount of extraneous paper and clutter of daily living. Her suggestions help the reader make their home more livable. Finally, Jamie’s personable writing makes you feel like you are talking with a close friend. She is encouraging and supportive while providing the push needed to clear the clutter and organize the space. Her techniques are simple, manageable and direct, ensuring success in organizing.
The Get Organized Answer Book is an extremely valuable resource for anyone looking to clear their space, create a more serene living environment and free up time and money. By providing specific advice such as the 18-minute timer, Novak is able to help anyone become more organized, from the person who occasionally misplaces a bill to the complete packrat who is buried under their clutter.
By using her amiable approach, she is able to both help the reader become organized as well as feel successful along the way.
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Author’s Web site: http://www.JamieNovak.com
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