 | Buried in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Acquiring, Saving, and Hoarding by David F. Tolin
Buy new: $12.92 / Used from: $10.34 This is the first book I found that was significantly helpful for this specific problem. It's reader-friendly; not overly technical. It explains the psychological basis for why we keep stuff and can't seem to throw or give stuff away.
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 | Organizing from the Inside Out, second edition: The Foolproof System For Organizing Your Home, Your Office and Your Life by Julie Morgenstern
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $1.99 This book got me started on the "organizing" path. I highly recommend it.
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 | Messies Manual, The: A Complete Guide to Bringing Order & Beauty to Your Home by Sandra Felton
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $6.33 This book helped me see things differently and gave practical advice on how to get started. Very motivating and supportive. Also, check Sandra Felton's website out at www.messies.com.
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 | Sink Reflections by Marla Cilley
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $3.37 Very helpful and supportive. Take baby steps at first. You'll soon see some success and your accomplishments will motivate you to keep going. Includes creative techniques for decluttering. FlyLady's website is funny, supportive, and helpful: www.flylady.net.
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 | Get Your Act Together: A 7-Day Get-Organized Program For The Overworked, Overbooked, and Overwhelmed by Pam Young
Buy new: $8.64 / Used from: $1.60 Humorous and supportive. Author Pam Young's website, www.thebratfactor.com, is fun and helped me see who has REALLY been in charge of housekeeping for 24 years!
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 | Clear Your Clutter With Feng Shui by Karen Kingston
Buy new: $8.60 / Used from: $0.71 Get this one ONLY if you're interested in feng shui and new age ideas. (One helpful tip: don't hang anything on your door knobs!)
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