Make Space for Happiness: How to Stop Attracting Clutter and Start Magnetizing the Life You Want by Tracy McCubbin
It's time to make room in your life for happiness to blossom Do you feel like you have too much stuff? A cluttered space isn't just inconvenient--the truth is it's hard to lead a joyful, purposeful life when the things around you detract from your relationships, habits, and goals. But decluttering is more than getting rid of the stuff you already have. To make real change in your home, you need to look at how these excess possessions got there in the first place. This book examines the acquisition cycles that keep our homes overcrowded and distract us from going after the meaningful things we really want in our lives.Make Space for Happiness gives you a seven-step roadmap to clearing your life and opening yourself up to all the good meant to come your way. Renowned decluttering expert Tracy McCubbin will help you revolutionize your living space and your mindset by focusing on clutter clearing as a path to positivity in every area of your life, helping you to manifest: True connectionSelf-confidence Free time Big LoveSelf-respect Real Purpose Lasting Wisdom We all want to live in homes that are functional, comfortable, and that bring us happiness rather than detract from it. Make Space for Happiness provides flexibility, support, and inspiration as you re-envision your home as the starting point of the joyful life that's waiting for you.
- Author - Tracy McCubbin
- Publisher - Sourcebooks
- Publication Date - 10-04-2022
- Page Count - 224
- Paperback
- Adult
- Home & Garden
- Product Dimensions - 5.5 W x 8.1 H x 0.5 D
- ISBN-13 - 9781728263816
Web ID: 15055955
Free Yourself!
This is not your typical home organizing book. There are no tips on color coding your pantry or clearing clutter from the basement. It is a psychological look into why people use consumption as a coping mechanism for discomfort or a way to obtain/express love for others. Ultimately, we all know this rarely works. Instead, we are left lonelier and unhappier than ever and surrounded by unneeded, unwanted stuff. A compelling introductory point is the author’s observation of the increase in online shopping during the pandemic – a time when we all felt isolated, disrupted and alone. We now live in a time of easy access to cheaply produced goods and are less connected to others than ever. There is clearly work to be done. She outlines 7 Clutter Magnets that contribute to the problem, including True Connection (using clutter to attain or avoid it); Big Love (filling that missing void); Strong Self Confidence (purchases made on the constant quest to improve your life); and Real Purpose (distracting yourself with clutter to avoid the fear of pursuing it). There are some great insights with real client examples showcasing how these clutter magnets manifest. The real takeaways are how we all use stuff to chase intangible things: feelings that no item can fulfill, time we can’t get back and unrealistic expectations. But the solution is quite simple: love and respect yourself, connect with others, live an authentic life with purpose. No material thing will ever match that.
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Great read!
I read the first half on a flight last night. The time flew because it is a really an engaging and thoughtfully written book! It reads like a loving friend is taking your on a journey to understand yourself and the environment (clutter) you create. I love how it looks at the "why's" of clutter and Tracy does so in such a compassionate way that it can be heard. Compassion is really what sets this book apart from all the others and I've read quite a few of these decluttering books, believe me. As a reader, you'll feel understood by someone who is an EXPERT on this topic. It's in her heart and in her bones. She "gets us". It's be a great gift for the holidays people! Your friends and family will love it. It speaks to everyone, no matter where they are on this journey and let's face it, most of us are on this journey. Thanks Tracy!
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GREAT Book Helping My Decluttering Journey
I accumulated a LOT during the pandemic. Online shopping, buying items I only used once or never at all. I love the idea of Clutter Magnets and have really been able to apply this to my own decluttering. I liked that I could pop around a little to different chapters. Amazing, just what I needed to get my butt in gear!
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