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Unstuff Your Life!: Kick the Clutter Habit and Completely Organize Your Life for Good Paperback – August 3, 2010

by Andrew J. Mellen (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 515 ratings
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A professional organizer shows readers how to kick the clutter habit with his complete how-to guide to total organizationFrequently called "the most organized man in America," sought-after organizer and trainer Andrew Mellen has created unique, lasting techniques for streamlined living, bringing order out of chaos for the chronically overwhelmed everywhere. Acknowledging that it's often the "stuff behind the stuff" that holds people back, Mellen offers a surprisingly simple, yet effective solution in his step-by-step guide, guaranteed to help achieve organizational bliss for everyone from perpetual key-misplacers to hard-core hoarders.
From basement to bedroom, kitchen to car, and into every corner of life, Mellen's system yields lasting results. Discover how to:
  • Never lose your keys, wallet or cell phone again
  • Stop mail, magazine, and paper pileups for good
  • Feel empowered to tackle bills and budgets
  • Reclaim space and time once dominated by clutter
Built on the principle that we must distinguish ourselves from our possessions, Unstuff Your Life! starts with truly achievable goals and works toward the nightmare projects everyone tries hard to avoid. With humor, honesty, tough love, and foolproof advice, Mellen makes it easy to finally let go and embrace the decluttered life.
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  2. Language
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  3. Publisher
    Avery
  4. Publication date
    August 3, 2010
  5. Dimensions
    5.97 x 1.01 x 8.97 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1583333894
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1583333891
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Living in chaos? Professional Organizer Mellen has written the book to help. At 400 pages, it's not for the faint of heart or the semi-committed, but for readers determined to bringing their stuff under control. "There is no magic device, and you don't need to be rescued," Mellen assures, advocating ways of streamlining that don't have to break the bank. He begins by the front door, with creating a place to locate your keys and mail, and then moves through the house from room to room, starting in the kitchen; sentimental doo-dads (the most difficult to abandon) are the last to go. While Mellen at times ventures into Martha Stewart's turf ("Create a paint schedule!"), he's closer in temperament to his mentor, Oprah. For those having trouble letting go of their stuff, he says, "Identify with the willingness to shift your behavior," and move bravely forward. Despite dips into hokum, Mellen is not a sentimentalist, he's a tough life coach, and many readers will have trouble paring down as much as he'd like. But those willing to take even a small sip of Mellen's Kool-Aid may enjoy a more organized, efficient, and well-managed life.
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“Whether it’s your home or your head—Andrew Mellen shows how to achieve organizational success!” —Peter Walsh, author of It’s All Too Much and Enough Already!
 “Good sense of humor and considerable amount of compassion… Unstuff Your Life! is an extremely helpful and practical book, always pointing us to the bigger picture.” —Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avery (August 3, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1583333894
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1583333891
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 0.035 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.97 x 1.01 x 8.97 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 515 ratings

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Andrew Mellen

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Andrew Mellen is an organizational expert, public speaker, and the Wall Street Journal (and Audible) best-selling author of Unstuff Your Life!, Calling Bullsh*t on Busy, and The Most Organized Man in America's Guide to Moving.

Andrew has helped over 500,000 people around the world to declutter and simplify their lives while regaining time for the things that matter.

A sought-after authority on organizing and productivity, Andrew has addressed audiences from Dwell on Design and BlogHer to TEDx and Sustainable Silicon Valley. His corporate clients include American Express, Bank of America, Genentech, Goldman Sachs, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Nationwide Insurance, NetApp, Singapore Tourism Board, Time, Inc., and the US Departments of Education and Homeland Security.

Media appearances include his regular column in Real Simple, Ask the Organizer as well as The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Fast Company, NPR, ABC, NBC, CBS, CW11, HGTV, DIY Network, USA Today, Oprah Magazine, America Now, GQ and numerous trade and travel publications.

In addition to leading workshops, speaking, and media appearances, he maintains a private practice working with clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies, trade associations, and non-profits. He also works with CEOs, award-winning filmmakers, and authors, as well as overwhelmed parents everywhere.

In 2013, Andrew founded Unstuff U®, the world's first virtual personal organization training center that offers classes, courses, and programs, along with other online resources for businesses and individuals to get and stay organized.

Andrew is a member of the Experts Collective and served on the faculty of the New York Open Center in New York City. He speaks frequently on the intersection of spirituality and organizing at places like Omega Institute, San Francisco Zen Center, Tassajara, All Saints Church, and the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment.

Andrew lives by his motto: More Love, Less Stuff!®

For more information on Andrew Mellen, visit www.andrewmellen.com.

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Author has a good/ humorous way with words.
I just received the book today and I am enjoying the humor of the author. That helps to keep a boring subject fun, and that he does. I do have one compliant. The font is so lite it is almost difficult to see with an LED lightbulb/lamp. The picture shows the difference using a black ink pen as an example.
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kindred spirit
5.0 out of 5 stars This Book has changed my life~FANTASTIC~
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2011
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I have been getting rid of stuff for years now but still was not where I wanted to be. I wanted my storage spaces to be neat like the cover of the book. My house is okay just to come in but if you opened cupboards or closets oh my. This is probably one of the single best purchases I have made on Amazon. I have made A LOT of purchase here so that is saying something.

I read a lot of different book reviews before I settled on this one. He gets right into your "stuff" I just did what he said step by step. My kitchen cabinets now are so nice and orderly I go in there just to look in them and smile. My bathroom closet the same neat. My linen closet now wonderful. Anyone could walk in my kitchen and cook a meal without asking me any where is this or that. Just open the cabinets and All Like items are together. One layer deep, you see everything and it is easy to pick out.

I am now working in my office/extra room. It is going to take some time but I am loving the filing system of using classification 4 part files. You can get them here on Amazon and the 2 whole punch. It is worth the switch. Now my files are so neat and I can find things fast. He gives you the most comprehensive list I have ever seen on how long this and that item of paperwork needs to be saved.

His main 2 rules work for everything, every room. Everything has a home and Like with Like. I also now ask myself before I buy something where I am going to put it and do I really need it. Have taken 3 SUV loads to donate in just 2 weeks. Lots of stuff to the trash too.

I cannot say enough good about this book. If you want to really get organized and have a clean and attractive home this book will help you get there if you are willing to let go and just do what he says. My biggest challenges still lay ahead the basement and the garage, but I know with the tools I have learned I will Win the battle of having too much stuff.
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Jennie
5.0 out of 5 stars it does something I think is really smart, and perhaps unique
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2016
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In my opinion, this is THE book on this topic. It enabled me to de-clutter two homes; my own and that of my Dad, who had dementia and passed away, and move into Dad's house in an organized way. I literally could not have accomplished what I did without this book. It covers every room in your home, in a practical, step-by-step way. But first, it does something I think is really smart, and perhaps unique: it examines the emotional, psychological ways in which we "saddle" ourselves with things that do us more harm than good. I found it pleasant reading. I felt the author really understood my situation, and was calmly and reassuringly leading me toward the solution to my problem. I felt encouraged. I found myself more and more excited about de-cluttering, as I saw more and more empty space (!) in my home. It gave me a great feeling of freedom. That is why I give this book my highest recommendation with no reservation. After I read this book, I had some credit on my Amazon account, and a friend asked me to help her de-clutter. I had heard of Marie Kondo's book, so I bought it, thinking something in it might help me to help my friend better. Bad idea. There was not one useful idea in her book that wasn't covered better in Mellen's. There was, however, a lot of what I consider a waste of time: how to fold your socks, thanking your clothes for protecting your body (I'm not joking, here), and the terrible time Kondo had in her life before she figured out the right way to tidy up. The relatively few people who gave this book a low rating appear to either not have read it, not liked the writing style, or refused to really TRY this guy's suggestions.
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Book Girl
5.0 out of 5 stars A clever and insightful roadmap to clear out the clutter...
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2010
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Prior to reading Andrew Mellen's book I would have told anyone who asked - unequivocally - that my life is organized, clutter-free and pretty much seamless. I mean, so what if every once in a while I misplace my keys. Or the receipt for that item I intend to return. And doesn't everyone spend five minutes searching a myriad of drawers for a grater to shave some fresh ginger? And that rsvp card for my niece's wedding. It only took me ten minutes to get my hands on it...that's normal, right? Who needs inspiration to save all of five minutes of time and frustration here and there? Well, apparently I do. And in the highly capable hands of one Andrew Mellen, I'm now as unstuffed as a plush bear in a gorilla cage. Andrew approaches the keys to an organized life with a deft hand, with wit and candor and without preaching. Some of the tips and tricks he offers are seemingly obvious (keeping our house/car keys in one place, and one place only)...yet once deployed there's a strange sense of gratification each time I reach to grab the keys on a mad dash out of the house...they're magically in the same place, no hesitation...no foraging among papers and coat pockets. They're now where they are supposed to be. It saves times and alleviates stress. And it's carried one hundred fold throughout every corner of our home, now that I am an unstuffed diva. I'm so giddy with my newfound organization (read: freedom) that I'm tempted to do two shows nightly: "Step right up! Ask the lady of the house where anything is! Anything at all! No object too big, no object too small. She'll have it in her hands in less than one minute flat!" Beyond that, this workshop in a book serves up a genuine soul and psychic cleansing to detach from certain tangible items. And It makes for a lighter load - practically, spiritually and even fiscally. Well done, Mr. Mellen.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Cd
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2022
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Liked this, currently listening as drive to/from work. Sense of humor . Good ideas.
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Kristin Hart
5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful in a way that most books on organization aren't.
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2023
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This book is full of real, useful information that you can put into practice immediately. Easy to do things that don't require much effort or over thinking. I found that, unlike other books on organization, I was able to actually DO these things and they helped me tremendously. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who struggles with too much stuff or even overwhelm of the mind.
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Ani
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, arrived on time
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 2, 2020
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I bought this book as a present for my mother who had asked for it specifically. It arrived promptly and she is delighted with it :)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic, in-depth and practical guide!
Reviewed in Canada on May 13, 2016
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I am a true Andrew Mellen fan. Being in Canada with the exchange rate I cannot afford to be a member of his website services however his advice is truly expert and well explained in this book. I highly recommend it - an insightful, practical resource which helps the reader understand the reasons behind clutter as well as how to live a life free of 'stuff' that no longer holds meaning or use. Excellent and packed full of info! Andrew is my guru!
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M. Tarragona
5.0 out of 5 stars El libro más útil de los últimos años.
Reviewed in Spain on September 17, 2014
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Como dicen los americanos... a real "changing life" book. Como dicen los americanos... a real "changing life" book. Como dicen los americanos... a real "changing life" book.
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Birgit Lange
5.0 out of 5 stars spornt an
Reviewed in Germany on August 21, 2013
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natürlich weiß man das meiste schon (one place for everything and everything at its place), aber wissen und umsetzen ist nun mal zweierlei.
Der Autor gibt gute Tipps (gegen die man sich manchmal innerlich wehrt: "ich weiß, wo mein Schlüssel ist"), aber wenn man weiterarbeitet und bereit ist, Anregungen an die eigene Situation anzupassen, ist das Buch wirklich hilfreich.
Nicht alle Methoden sind für mich anwendbar (alle Küchenschränke ausräumen, den Inhalt sortieren und alles wieder einräumen)
andere sind sehr wirkungsvoll: die ganze Küchenarbeitsplatte abräumen und nur hinstellen, was man wirklich häufig braucht und stellen WILL.
Schade, daß es keine Übersetzung gibt. Aber vielleicht gingen der Charm und Humor verloren.
Selbst wenn man das Buch nur zur Unterhaltung liest, bleibt manches hängen und spornt zu Veränderungen an.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Ein richtiges Arbeitsbuch
Reviewed in Germany on July 9, 2018
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Im Grunde, ein tolles Buch. Ein Stern-Abzug, da ich ein reines "Lesebuch" erwartet hatte, muss aber jedes Quiz und jede Befragung detailliert antworten vor ich das nächste Kapitel lesen darf. Nun, man gewöhne sich dran, und für diejenige die Klarheit über ihre "Besitztümer" erlangen möchten, ist das Werk goldrichtig. Die Bestellung über Medimops lief problemlos ab, und das Exemplar ist in einem sehr guten Zustand.
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