Unstuff Your Life

Kick the Clutter Habit and Completely Organize Your Life for Good

By: Andrew J. Mellen

Narrated by: Andrew J. Mellen

Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

One of the country's most sought-after professional organizers here makes his foolproof rescue plan available for everyone.

Arguably the most organized man in America, Andrew J. Mellen has created unique, lasting techniques for streamlined living, bringing order out of chaos for a client list that includes attorneys, filmmakers, and even psychologists. With Unstuff Your Life! he puts his powerful program in the hands of his widest audience yet. Acknowledging that it's often the "stuff behind the stuff" that holds people back, Mellen offers an action-based plan to redirect clutterers from dwelling on their feelings. This simple shift yields immediate results that will help everyone achieve organizational bliss. Mellen's mix of humor, honesty, tough love, and foolproof strategies will motivates listeners to work through their feelings and make real behavior changes that will have long-lasting effects.

Written in Mellen's signature no-nonsense yet hilarious tone, Unstuff Your Life! brims with personality, along with approaches not found in other organizing books. Built on the principle that we must distinguish ourselves from our possessions, Unstuff Your Life! starts with truly achievable goals and works toward the nightmare projects everyone tries hard to avoid. From the basement to the bedroom, the kitchen to the car, and more, listeners will learn:

• Where to find a permanent home for your keys and wallet
• How to sort the mail in a manageable and time-effective way
• What it means to group "like with like"
• How to tackle bills and budget
• How to problem-solve with your new skills, and more

The result is absolute freedom from the burden of clutter - and more free time than you ever imagined possible.

Please note: Lists and worksheets mentioned in the audio can be downloaded from andrewmellen.com/uyl-downloads/.

©2012 Andrew J. Mellen (P)2011 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Living in chaos? Professional Organizer Mellen has written the book to help.... [T]hose willing to take even a small sip of Mellon's Kool-Aid may enjoy a more organized, efficient, and well-managed life." ( Publishers Weekly)

Useful Book, but Wasted on Audio

This is an excellent organizational book with very practical ideas and resources. Unfortunately, I like to refer back over and over again to sections of this type of book, so I bought the soft-cover version, too. It's now required bathroom reading to remind me.

inspiring!

it's easy to follow and motivating. I enjoyed his expertise very much. I can't wait to apply these new skills

Very Easy Steps to Follow

What did you love best about Unstuff Your Life?

Easy formula to follow.

Who was your favorite character and why?

n/a

Have you listened to any of Andrew J. Mellen’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It motivated me.

Any additional comments?

I have tried a lot of self help books to get organized. This one is easy to follow and very helpful. My husband loves that I am getting my house so organized!!

Awsome advice and instruction

Where does Unstuff Your Life rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Not only does the author give you the physical instruction for organizing your life and the stuff in it, he also addresses the emotional tug behind "why" we keep so much stuff and when it is okay to get rid of it. I loved this book!!

What about Andrew J. Mellen’s performance did you like?

The author read his own material and has a very pleasant voice.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Too long for one sitting plus, you have work to do along the way.

Could Have Been More Helpful.

Is there anything you would change about this book?

He just wanted to give eveything away. What about many things of value?

Would you recommend Unstuff Your Life to your friends? Why or why not?

Maybe, but I think they may not get much out of it.

Did Andrew J. Mellen do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

Not really pertaining to this type of book. There are not a lot of characters.

Do you think Unstuff Your Life needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

I would completely take a different approach. Just getting rid of everything all at once would not be my approach.

Excellent !

An excellent book on both decluttering and organizing strategies - and much more. This is not a book about adopting minimalism as so many decluttering books seem to be recently but rather one about balance, peace, self knowledge & discernment. The author reads his own book exceptionally well. Highly recommended. 😊. A multitude of free downloadable information & resources are available on his website and he references those being available throughout reading of this book.

respectful and empowering

And because he narrates from his own compassion and motivational perspective, the message is even more engaging.

this book is the best thing

this book is so helpful at helping you achieve that peaceful, organized home, words simply cant describe it. best book ive read/listened to in a long time.

Great book!

Just what I needed at the right time, this book is refreshing and humorous while being very helpful.

Straightforward and useful book!

To the point, walks you through everything so you can start immediately. Highly recommend this great book! Easy to listen to