The reviewer found the book's positive and light-hearted attitude refreshing, with practical advice on decluttering by category and addressing emotional issues related to hoarding. They appreciated the author's personal examples and are excited to try the methods out.
The reviewer was thoroughly engaged by the book's welcoming and accepting tone, finding the author's personal anecdotes and mistakes relatable. They particularly liked the advice on decluttering by category rather than location, which they found very smart. The book's approach to addressing the emotional issues that lead to hoarding resonated deeply with the reviewer, who felt that letting go of physical manifestations of negative emotions could be liberating. The reviewer also enjoyed the author's unique practices, such as talking to possessions and greeting the home, which they found amusing and relatable. Overall, they found the book light and enjoyable, with practical advice that they are eager to implement.
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I really like the positive and light-hearted attitude of this book. The author’s writing is very welcoming and accepting, with lots of personal examples of mistakes and discoveries.
I also really liked that she advocates decluttering by category, and not by location.
One of the best things about this book is that it addresses the underlying emotional issues (guilt, boredom, fear) that cause us to hoard things, and keep things we don’t need or don’t like.