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Its one of those videos, that if you have time for one organizing book or video. It really is a simple yet exciting and fun video. If you are naturally disorganized, or if you are fairly organized, this is a simple video, yet its magical. Outstanding job. I think this is definately the one. She actually shows true common sense throughout the video.
Info was great.we would like to have seen more examples of hands on organization. Overall, this has been one of the best yet.
She has created a system that takes my personhood into account instead of just the culturally expected way of life. I haven't had a chance to use the system yet but I got a library copy I feel I can't give up. To celebrate your abundance if you feel deprived. I have "packrat syndrome". I feel so invalidated by everyone who belittles me and can't understand how vital I feel things are. And when people "Help" me out by throwing my things away I feel violated. She says organizing is about identifying what is important to and getting access to them. Get a beautiful trunk and create a pleasant trip down memory lane and take it often so you don't have a need for so much volume.
My landlord is threatening eviction. I have watched it several times,(more on the how to start part). I have recomended it to several friends I am so excited and loaned it one who is right now watching it the 4th time. I feel that finally somebody understands where I am coming from and is validating my feelings and rights.
When I saw that Julie had published a video version of her book, I thought that I could set aside that much time one afternoon to watch the video. I actually learned information that I can use this time, and what's more, I'm putting it to use. Also, Julie Morgenstern is really likeable, so it's fun and inspiring to see her on video. I bought the book several months ago, flipped through it, and had been meaning to read it since then. I highly recommend this video.
My house is so cluttered that I felt I didn't have time to read it, and half the time, I couldn't even find the book. It actually took 3 segments of time to watch it due to two toddlers and my husband, but I watched it and was inspired. I think I learned everything I need to from the video, although the book includes more details. I think it's easier to get started just with the basics than to be overwhelmed with information, anyway.
The author herslef is the host in a studio using before/after pictures and videos of places she organized. It does a far better job at that than the book because the book has the method burried in 250 pages of advices that are not as essential as the method. Finally one must attack the SPACE by Sorting, Purging, Assigning a home for objects, Containerizing and Equalizing.Before you tackle a major organization project it is better to spend the 1 hour or so watching this video than reading the book. To strategize one must devide the room into activity zones and store items at the point of use. This video is a very enjoyable and effective summary of the method to organize described in the corresponding book. The method consists of A)Analyze; B) Strategize; C)Attack. You will be immediately ready to organize instead of being paralyzed with so much written advice. To Analyze one must ask what is causing the clutter, what is working, what is not working, what items are most essential.
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