Reclaim Your Life from Hoarding: Practical Strategies for Decluttering Your Home, Organizing Your Space, and Freeing Yourself

Declutter your life, create space, and find peace with your belongings

Our possessions can be a fun window into the past, who we are, and what we hold dear―but sometimes all that stuff can get in the way of everyday life. If you identify as a clutterbug or are feeling a little overwhelmed with all your stuff, the straightforward guidance in this book will help you get organized and feel more in control of your home―and your life.

This easy-to-follow hoarding workbook gives you strategies for decluttering, prioritizing your goals, and building a support team before walking you through the process room by room. With advice on both how to sort through your items and change the way you acquire things, you'll gain the confidence you need to succeed.

Inside this standout among hoarding books you'll find:

• Real talk―Read stories about how other people who struggle with clutter have found ways to cope and reduce their belongings.
• Self-care strategies―Each chapter has a tip to help you focus on taking care of yourself with thoughtful, stress-relieving suggestions.
• Action plan―Simple but productive exercises will help you make lasting changes through manageable steps and everyday actions.

Take control of the possessions in your life with this book's gentle guidance.

EILEEN DACEY, MSW, LCSW, is program director for the North Shore Center for Hoarding and Cluttering. When she is not working, she enjoys playing tennis and spending time with her beagle, Darwin.