Further to my posting last summer on the topics of clutter and de-
cluttering therapy
(
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cheal/message/333), I have now
found a manual on the topic by minimalistic lifestyle guru Katherine
Gibson....
Amazon Summary
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Begun in the late 1990s, the simplicity movement is growing faster
than ever, as more people discover the sense of release and freedom
that comes from clearing out unwanted items and straightening out
chaotic homes and workplaces.
Unclutter Your Life addresses visible clutter - jammed-full garages,
messy desks, closets of old clothes - and exposes other kinds
of "clutter" one may not see, such as unfinished taxes, stressful
noise, environmental irritants, emotions such as guilt and worry,
and even toxic relationships. These are obstacles in people's lives
as surely as piles of newspapers or packed attics.
Written in a lively and entertaining manner, the book combines
expert perspectives with stories and insights of ordinary people to
help readers learn to let go of any possession they no longer really
use or want; tackle difficult clutter issues such as what to do with
gifts, heirlooms, paper, books, and clothing; attack invisible
clutter with action and clarity; and make more room in their lives
for beauty, spontaneity, and adventure.
The Amazon links to New & Used discount copies of "Unclutter Your
Life: Transforming Your Physical, Mental and Emotional Space" are:
UK and Europe:
http://www.Amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1582701156/sunflowerheal-21
Canada:
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/1582701156/pathofhealing-20
USA and other Countries:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1582701156/pigdiseaseinform