Quick and easy steps to simplifying your space

Introduction: Clutter's last stand -- Part 1: Uncovering the costs of clutter -- Part 2: Why we buy stuff -- Part 3: Why we keep stuff -- Part 4: How to get rid of stuff -- A final word -- Appendix 1: The three-box, two-bag system ; 2: A simple system for dealing with paperwork ; 3: Cheri's packing list

If you've ever wished you could clear out your clutter, simplify your space, and take back your life, Kathi Lipp's new book has just the solutions you need. Building off the success of her The Get Yourself Organized Project, this book will provide even more ideas for getting your life and your stuff under control

Introduction: Clutter's last stand -- Uncovering the costs of clutter. Why your home is cluttered ; Finding contentment with living small ; The spiritual side of clutter ; Recognizing the real cost of clutter -- Why we buy stuff. Why we buy ; So really, who do I keep doing that? ; Yet more compelling reasons to buy things ; There's a whole world of better stuff out there ... or so we think -- Why we keep stuff. What you read tells you about clutter ; Just in case ; But so-and-so gave it to me ; I'll put it here for now ; But I spent so much money on it ; Dealing with other people's clutter ; I want to be the kind of person who ... ; It might be worth something someday ; But I have so much invested in it ; What if I don't have enough? -- How to get rid of stuff. A new approach to cleaning clutter ; Clear your decks: the 2000 things challenge ; Adopt a uniform ; Use it up ; If you don't know it exists, you will never miss it ; 50 things to get rid of today ; 50 ways to reduce the stuff coming into your life -- A final word -- Appendix 1: The three-box, two bag system -- Appendix 2: A simple system for dealing with paperwork -- Appendix 3: Cheri's packing list