I found this book helpful and have incorporated some of the strategies into my Life. I am thankful I heard about this book through net galley

Interesting case studies and direction. Helpful photographs and instructions. Overall an interesting read with some inspiring ideas.

This is a great book that resonates well, including lots of pictures its inspiring and an interesting read. Helpful to those who want to declutter it will help you to create a less cluttered life. I love the principles shared of what life looks like with less "stuff"!
Great planner sheets and checklists included as well which serve as useful guides.

Sadly, I was unable to download this book in time before it was archived and this I was not able to either read or review it. My apologies.

More of a mindset od decluttering and organizing - which can be helpful if many of the other books read are systems of either. Some worksheets you could do. Goes through different areas of the home which can be helpful as well.

I’ve read a few decluttering books and always struggle with the whole minimalist thing as I like books and I am not by nature a neat clothes folder. I’m glad I read this one as it takes a different approach to the Marie Kondo type and opened my mind to new ideas. Ms Vig considers all aspects of decluttering and looks at things from a mindfulness perspective which may sound all woo woo but is actually very practical. I highlighted many things to return to and I need to consider how to approach clearing my clothes and indeed my books and paperwork. Ms Vig looks at the whole big picture - why are we keeping this item/these items? Why do we feel drawn to this and why are we struggling to let it go? I liked this approach as it helped me to think about why I collect the things rather than wrestling with getting rid of stuff.

Lots to consider in this small book but there is meat here amongst the ideas and it is recommended if you need a fresh approach to your mess.

I was given a copy of the book by Netgalley in return for an honest review.

A beautifully designed book for anyone wanting to attack the clutter in their house! It wonderfully structured, allowing you to focus on the aspect of your house/life that you struggle most with! It definitely helped me loads in getting (and keeping) my place and life tidy and organised!

Such an interesting read about clutter and how to get rid of it! And not just physical clutter- but emotional/mental and time as well. It's amazing how easily we can become cluttered in all aspects of our lives. The book is full of practical ideas, solutions and worksheets to help organize your way to being de-cluttered! I am once again inspired to work towards decluttering. Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Fair Winds for an ARC copy.

Such a refreshingly different approach to this much discussed subject. Michele's take on organising your life, your surroundings and your mind is thoughtful and tender. There are no guilt trips here. I felt like she had taken me by the hand and was with me not lecturing at me (henna Instagram account is sublime) As someone who is in the middle of a renovation reading this was perfect timing for me.

The Holistic Guide to Decluttering is a good book for beginners and first time decluttering. For anyone who has already read a few books on the subject you won't find anything new. The clean crisp 'perfect' photographs will either give you a sense a calm or make you realise that what you are aiming for is unlikely to look like that. It is very high level with not much detail, but overall is a calming book. The author tries to add some basic time management, and mind calming techniques but again it will only be of use if you are totally new to the subject.

I will definitely buy this book! It is much more useful than most decluttering books, and it also has attractive pictures. Michelle Vig focuses on helping readers deal with three types of clutter - physical, mental and time clutter. She suggests looking for the root cause of clutter in each dimension, and seeing what your intentions are. She explains how to set intentions in the first chapter.

Vig includes comprehensive and large sections on organising and decluttering your laundry, pantry, kitchen and bathroom. She also provides a large section on clothes with pictures of how to fold them. There are helpful summaries and checklists at the end of each chapter.

She differs from other authors in providing chapters about mental and time clutter. I found these especially helpful. She suggests ways to declutter your day, and plan ahead. There are also tips for de-stressing, for example, establishing routines, meditating and giving up your worries to a higher power.

I received this free ebook from NetGalley in return for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I found this book very helpful, practical, and non-judgmental. I think Vig’s ideas of “time clutter,” and “mental clutter” are spot on and areas that have not been addressed in other declutering books I have read.

This is a wonderful book that is filled with great information for how to declutter your home in a holistic way. In addition to the helpful information are beautiful pictures. I found the pictures very helpful.

This is a great book that fills in some of the gaps in current decluttering literature. I like that it takes a holistic approach and looks at decluttering your mind and schedule as well as your physical belongings.

Easy to read and understand just wasn't a fan of the kindle version didn't operate properly to make it easy on the reader besides that liked the info and the concept.

I love the design of this book. When I saw the author's website, I knew that the look of her book would probably be similar. Photographs and examples of different room organization are excellent. I love it.

This book is different than the others I read about decluttering. It also deals with the decluttering of the mind and organizing your time and things. 4.5 stars

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this! All opinions are my own.

The Holistic Guide to Decluttering by Michele Vig is a home guide to help the reader declutter their home and target the physical, mental, and schedule clutter in everyday life. The book is visually appealing, but most of the photos are low quality and a bit blurry on the edges which can detract from the aesthetics a bit. The author opens up the book with understanding the common causes for clutter in our lives which can be boiled down to excessive purchasing and unnecessarily keeping items, usually because of negative emotions for both. The book then becomes more hopeful with helping the reader see the big picture of their lives and how decluttering can be positive for their lives. I enjoyed the little anecdotes for some of her previous clients. I also liked how the author provides exercises for you to determine your values and what you want your life to look like before you declutter so you are not decluttering for the sake of minimizing. Throughout the book, the author highlights the importance of our thoughts and feelings when it comes to decluttering which I think is imiportant. Overall I enjoyed the book and think this would be a good guide for those who struggle to declutter or are new to it.

Many thanks to the publisher Fair Winds Press and Netgalley for the ARC in return for an honest review.

The Holistic Guide to Decluttering" by Michele Vig covers clutter of the mind, time, and space and how to consistently remove them for good. Filled practical ideas, worksheets, and solutions the book is a refreshing take on Decluttering.

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

This is a nice book that focuses on decluttering all aspects of life with a mindfulness perspective. It will probably be more helpful for people who don't read a ton of these books (I do). It's a bit unique in that it tackles more parts of life than just your home, talking about how to pick the best planner for you and how to organize your tasks best, for example. Most of it really seemed like common sense to me, like buy less and get rid of things you don't need/like. Some things were lifted from other authors like Marie Kondo, such as compiling everything of that category in one place so you can see how much you have and pick what to keep. Other things are teachings most of us have from way back, like having an assigned place for everything and simple but important truths like put it away instead of putting it down. There were a couple of worksheets I liked. I wasn't a fan of the stock photos and much prefer books that show actual homes the author has worked on or at least photos that perfectly illustrate whatever her point is. These photos are pretty but generic.

It also seemed written for people with large homes and lots of money. For instance, the spaces are for things like laundry rooms and not small multi-purpose rooms. She says you should buy lots of clear storage containers with snapping lids to store all of your food. I do use clear storage containers for my food, but I use mason jars that I also use for canning, or recycled glass jars (iced tea gallon jugs are also awesome at storing bulk dry goods and you can usually find these for a dollar at thrift stores). Why buy new, expensive storage when you can repurpose and recycle instead? The closets and other spaces all seemed similarly expensive. The book also seems to have the bias of reflecting the author's way of life, with no sections on areas like garages, basements, attics, yards, etc. and no photos of older houses or less than pristine homes. My house is 90 years old. The tiny closets were built in a time when people had few clothes and little need for storage. The basement has cement floors and a pantry with a door made of a recycled wooden advertising sign (I happen to love it). Nothing in this book looks like my house, or like I'd want my house to look. I would have loved to see a little bit of variety in her decluttered areas (though many of the pictures are not decluttered areas but merely pretty pictures of arranged kitchen tools, stepping stones, stuff like that).

I appreciated that she said not to give kids' belongings away without asking. She says it makes them distrust you and also doesn't teach them how to live this way when they're grown, but it's also just obnoxious. :)

All in all, it is a nice guide. It's a short read but it has lots of good points, and tells you to develop routines (again, her suggestions and assumptions are nothing like my life). There's lots that will be helpful for most readers, I'm sure. For more in-depth advice, I recommend Decluttering at the Speed of Life, and the less helpful but lovely classic, The Magic of Tidying Up.

I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for review.

A thoughtful inspiring guide on how to declutter your home life and mind. As a person who loves minimalist living and calm their are so many practical suggestions.I really enjoyed the authors ideas guides for life.#netgalley #quartrobooks.