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melissariggs's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely dated in some areas (ex: address book, how to store photos), but not surprising since it was published in 2008. That being said, there were some great nuggets for getting (and staying) organized. I appreciated the idea of taking each topic month-by-month and then breaking those to-do items further into week by week. While not totally organized, I feel SO much better about the majority of the spaces in my house and feel confident that the worst areas (basement, spare bedroom, garage) will be taken care of in the next few months!
"Who would you be if you felt at peace and had more time and money? An organized life enables you to have more freedom, less aggravation, better health, and to get more done. Regina Leeds-named Best Organizer by Los Angeles magazine-has helped even the messiest turn their lives around for nearly twenty years. Anyone can get organized-she’ll prove it to you! One Year to an Organized Life is a unique week-by-week approach that you can begin at any time of year. Regina helps you break down tasks and build routines over time so that life becomes simple, not overwhelming. Master time management Make your kitchen efficient Permanently organize closets and drawers Deal with your finances Reclaim “dumping grounds” like the guest room, garage, and basement Declutter the kids’ rooms Organize your travel plans-and the vacation photos and souvenirs Entertain with joy Regina reveals her magic formula for organizing anything, plus her method to stop the chronic cycles of clutter, misplaced items, and lateness. Whether you’re living in chaos or just looking for new ways to simplify, this essential book will help you get the whole household organized and stay that way."
"Who would you be if you felt at peace and had more time and money? An organized life enables you to have more freedom, less aggravation, better health, and to get more done. Regina Leeds-named Best Organizer by Los Angeles magazine-has helped even the messiest turn their lives around for nearly twenty years. Anyone can get organized-she’ll prove it to you! One Year to an Organized Life is a unique week-by-week approach that you can begin at any time of year. Regina helps you break down tasks and build routines over time so that life becomes simple, not overwhelming. Master time management Make your kitchen efficient Permanently organize closets and drawers Deal with your finances Reclaim “dumping grounds” like the guest room, garage, and basement Declutter the kids’ rooms Organize your travel plans-and the vacation photos and souvenirs Entertain with joy Regina reveals her magic formula for organizing anything, plus her method to stop the chronic cycles of clutter, misplaced items, and lateness. Whether you’re living in chaos or just looking for new ways to simplify, this essential book will help you get the whole household organized and stay that way."
chaek_chingu's review against another edition
3.0
I really like the approach to this book. Every month there is a different room or area to work on. Each week of the month is divided into certain tasks that pertain to the room or area you are working on. It doesn't feel so overwhelming and you can start anywhere you would like.
unwisely's review against another edition
3.0
Another in my occasional series of organizing books. I liked it...sort of. Her perky Zenlite schtick got tedious after a while. This is firmly aimed at women with houses and families; being a single apartment dweller, an awful lot was not applicable to me. Nothing groundbreaking, and she's awfully into journalling, but she is friendly and encouraging enough that I tackled a couple of boxes that have been unsorted for over a year. Not bad but not my thing.
spiritedrinoa's review against another edition
2.0
Stopped about 45 minutes into the audiobook. There's a heavy focus on creating a "dream board" with posterboard, glue, and magazines. While I'm sure this is great for some, i've never found the method of creating a poster for inspiration very useful. Tried to power through the dream board section, but gave up when it sounded more and more like this would be a primary focal point. I'll stick with KonMari for now.
stella37's review against another edition
3.0
For those that wish to take a more Zen approach to household projects and organization, this is a good choice. Lots of journal prompts and mantras to keep your year organized by project.
heyyyitsjp's review against another edition
3.0
This book was written in 2008 ish so it felt pretty outdated. I also do 90% of the things in the book so felt like I didn’t learn much. Plus any book that tells you to eat before a holiday party so you don’t gain weight is a no in my book
owlsongs's review against another edition
Not one I'd recommend. I stopped around September, which turns out to have been very wise, since every month thereafter is dedicated to inapplicable aspects of life (because I do not have children, nor multiple living spaces to contend with, nor children or spouses to whom I could delegate, nor do I entertain in the manner imagined by the author). The heterosexism of this book is utterly pervasive, like a stench you can't be sure you're still actually smelling after all this time.
tlcollier1's review against another edition
4.0
It is similar to all other "get organized" books I have read. My advice is to find one that works for you and do what they recommend.I did appreciate that this covered life rather than just an area or two of life. If the reader does what is recommended in this book, it is unlikely they will fail to be organized. Good luck!
djokluv's review against another edition
1.75
Could not get any practical advice out of this. It's extremely structured but for anyone who has tried in any capacity to get organized before, the "shopping: 1 hr, planning: 30 min, organizing: 2 hours" is very unrealistic. She makes everything sound so effortless and doesn't go over the struggles that will inevitably arise. Got to about 60 percent, could not finish. Giving a 1.75 keeping in mind that it's a relatively dated book.