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After Holly's 5 Decorating Books I Love post ran last week, reader Lucy e-mailed me and asked if I might be able to write a similar post about organization books. It was a terrific idea, Lucy! So, now I present to you five organization books that inspire me: 1. Peter Walsh's It's All Too Much. If you are seeking motivation for why you should get rid of clutter, Walsh's book is one you'll want to read. He's practical and speaks plainly about the disadvantages of having clutter in your home. I think of this book as organizing theory. 
2. Regina Leeds' One Year to an Organized Life. This is the most realistic home organization book on the market. Leeds doesn't tiptoe around the issue that organizing your home is a process and that it will take time to reach your goals. I wish the book had a less daunting title, but that's my only serious complaint about the work. If you're looking for a long-term solution to your organizing problem, you'll want to read this book. 
3. David Allen's Getting Things Done. People who need help with time management and curbing paper clutter need to look no further than the master Allen. I don't follow his system exactly, but his advice is woven deeply into everything I do at work. He focuses on getting rid of the anxieties caused by worrying about the things you have to do. 
4. Gina Trapani's Upgrade Your Life. I spend the majority of my time behind my office desk, and organizing my digital data and workflow is a must for my sanity. Trapani's book provides more than 100 tips and tricks for making your work more productive. I enjoy that her solutions recognize that one method doesn't work for everyone, which is also a strong belief of mine. 
5. Julie Morgenstern's Organizing from the Inside Out. Morgenstern presents a system that teaches people how to organize their homes. She's one of the first big names in organizing, and she earned her title for a reason. Methodical, solid advice that is helpful to anyone in the first stages of the organization process. 
What organizing books inspire you? Let us know your favorites in the comments!
Posted by: Lisa Hendey| May 29, 2008 at 02:15 PM Even though I am organizationally challenged, I love organizing books. Don Aslett's books turned me around. Here is my list of favorite organizing books i love that i already own three of those books! julie morgenstern's book is my favorite of the group. Sink Reflections is an organizing book for those of us who are daunted by the very thought of organizing. It is a roadmap of what to do to go from a cluttered home and life to an organized one. A couple of years ago, before I discovered blogs, I had my clutter epiphany when a friend gave me the book "Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui" by Karen Kingston. I am not into Feng Shui at all, but her concepts make so much sense! I pull it out whenever I'm a clutter rut. I adore "Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui" by Karen Kingston. It's hardly about Feng Shui at all. She talks about physical, bodily, emotional, mental, and spiritual clutter. It's inspiring. I recently bought Peter Walsh's book "It's All Too Much." I love his show Clean Sweep, and found the book to be even better. Having seen him on TV, I can "hear" him talking as I read the book. He is funny and too the point, and I find him inspiring. I've recently hired a professional organizer to help me get my small condo in better shape. I've tried to do it myself for years. Three sessions with the organizer and I'm well on my way :-) I love your podcasts (Precision Change and BondGrrl) - I too saved a beer bottle... SIGH. I am always on the lookout for organizational books, articles and blogs. My vote for the best book is "30 Days to a Simpler Life" by Connie Cox and Cris Evatt. It is short, inspiring, and to the point. In fewer than 200 pages it covers quick and not so quick ways to simplifiy and streamline your office, bathroom, kitchen, errands, computer, and finances. It even has suggestions for clearing your mind. Open at random or work your way through it day by day. Even if you only follow one suggestion a week, it won't be long before you will be living the life you want to live. Free, simple and uncluttered. Thank you for these interesting book reviews! I have decided to go for Morgenstern's book as it seems to be clear and covers all areas of organization. I am a busy married working Mum of four young children and I am also studying. |
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I have the David Allen book and agree that it's a great resource. I'm looking forward to checking the others out from my local library. Thanks for the tips!