Neat

10 Easy Steps to Change Your Life, Reduce Stress and Finally Get Rid of the Mess

By: Heather E. Carson

Narrated by: Heather E Carson

Length: 1 hr and 44 mins

Publisher's summary

If you always felt like you were a born mess maker who could never have a neat, decluttered, and organized house, but are finally ready for a change, then this audiobook is for you!

You may have always been a messy person, but that can change, and the transformation is worth it!

When you become “neat", you will finally feel in control of your life. You will have the tools to drastically reduce your stress. You will discover the ways to make this change sustainable. You will free yourself from unwanted clutter and empower other people in your life to experience the same benefits for a new, lasting, and satisfying way of life.

With its 10 easy steps, this audiobook will help you:

• Create routines and new habits.
• Follow pro tips and enjoy the process.
• Find the time to clean where you never had it before.
• See yourself in a whole new light.

And so much more!

This guide is more than just a workbook. It leverages healthy psychology and behavioral tactics, such as habit stacking, to create a better self-image and provide lasting change for the listener. Learn how to be Neat in just 10 easy steps and become the organized hero of your home today!

©2022 Heather E Carson (P)2023 Heather E Carson

Sensational guidance

​Such professionally compiled books and hints are always first-hand information to assist others in overcoming mess more easily. I bought this book for my daughter because .... well, beyond the obvious, she is unlike me a bit messy and I thought she might need some help. I had to listen to it myself first, and I must say it was well-compiled.
My daughter loved it too, and I can see a few changes and that she is implementing some of the hints in the book. It will take some time, but I am positive.
It's a really intensive, easy-to-listen, and well-narrated book.
The book's narrative was excellent, and the narration was pleasant to listen to. ​The content, as discussed above, was adequate.

A great guide on staying organized

I really enjoyed this book; as someone who loves to clean and have an organized place. While being a student with roommates, sometimes my home gets chaotic and this book provided useful tips. I like that the author considers why sometimes it’s easier to be messy, or that it is okay to have an organized home. This audiobook provided excellent advice on how to stay organized and manage time while cleaning. It provides a good beginning for anyone searching to build a routine and a system. I would recommend it to anyone.

Informative and Empowering!

The audiobook “Neat: 10 Easy Steps to Change Your Life, Reduce Stress and Finally Get Rid of the Mess” provides practical tools and strategies for transforming a messy, disorganized life into a neat, well-managed one. The author, Heather E. Carson, offers not only unique and effective ideas but also downloadable Excel worksheets on her website to help listeners implement these ideas in their lives. Her advice ranges from creating daily routines to dividing spaces into manageable zones for regular cleaning.

The author also delves into the psychological aspects of messiness, discussing the negative thoughts, fears, and emotions that can contribute to a cluttered life. Heather narrates the book herself, with an encouraging and inspiring voice that can motivate listeners to take action. Overall, “Neat” is an informative and empowering guide for anyone seeking to reduce stress and improve their quality of life by getting rid of the mess.

How to Reduce stress by being Neat

"Neat" is a guide to embracing messiness and finding joy and creativity in it. The book challenges the idea that organization and tidiness are essential for productivity, success, and happiness. It offers practical tips and strategies for letting go of perfectionism, embracing flexibility, and being comfortable with ambiguity.

The Author also shares stories of successful people who have achieved great things by embracing messiness and taking advantage of unexpected opportunities. The key takeaway is that we should stop striving for perfect order and control and start embracing the messiness and chaos of life to find greater fulfillment and creativity.

Light hearted cleaning advice & resources

I got a kick out of this little sermon! The author spoke from experience on the woes of being a "messy person" in comparison to others who tend to keep things picked up, naturally. She has a good sense of humor about it and shared tips on how to overcome the mental block of being so messy. Other resources are offered throughout.

Excited to Start Becoming a Neat Person Today!

By the end of chapter 1 of this book, I started wondering whether Heather Carson had been talking to my family and friends or had set up a surveillance camera in my disorganized bedroom. How else could she have described my messy habits to a T? She seemed to know not only exactly how my particular clutter style looks, but my mental perspective on that clutter and the way I deal with it (or procrastinate).

But unlike most neat people, this author didn’t criticize my messiness or make me feel like “a bad guy”. Instead, she draws the conclusion that messy people actually have incredible superpowers! And we can stop being the “villains” of our messy homes and become the incredible champions who bring order out of chaos. Talk about inspiring! I loved the fun, fantasy-like perspective on a very real issue faced by so many of us. While I tend to be so laser-focused on “the more important things of life” that I like to think that mess doesn’t stress me, deep down I know that it does slow down the daily routine and that there is a buildup of underlying, quiet stress, even if ignored.

I started listening to this book with a rather vague and non committal idea that it would be nice to have a neater living space. But with all of life’s other demands and responsibilities, it didn’t really seem urgent or deserving of laser focus. Neat: 10 Easy Steps to Change Your Life, Reduce Stress and Finally Get Rid of the Mess challenged me to change my mindset and give neatness a try. Besides the practical, hands-on action steps this book provides, it helped change my mindset.

As the author pointed out, why not give neatness a try for 30 days? If I don’t, how do I know that messiness is my preferred style? Using the 10 easy steps for this book, neatness is definitely possible. And since “done is better than perfect”, this is a situation to ignore those perfectionistic tendencies and just start doing something to work towards neatness today. One step at a time!

Purchase of the audiobook includes a free PDF of checklists to help get started with an organization plan.

This book is humorous, practical, and motivational! If you would like to be neat but have felt like it was impossible or just not worth the effort, listen to this book! It will definitely make you laugh and change your mindset, and could be your first step toward becoming the hero of your soon-to-be-neat home!

good guide to manage the mess in your life

In this audiobook, the author offers a simple and straightforward 10-step process for transforming your messy habits into a decluttered, organized lifestyle. Through the use of pro tips, habit stacking, and other psychological and behavioral tactics, Carson helps the listener develop routines and habits that will drastically reduce stress and create a more satisfying way of life.One of the most appealing aspects of "Be Neat" is how accessible and easy-to-follow Carson's advice is. Whether you're a lifelong messy person or just someone who struggles with clutter, the steps outlined in this audiobook are designed to be simple and achievable. Additionally, Smith's friendly and encouraging tone makes it feel like you're getting advice from a supportive friend.

Outstanding

This book made it easy to organize, clean, save time and energy to stay on track with daily cleaning tips with maintaining clean spaces effortlessly. Thank you Heather E. Carson

Tidy and unstressed

This book is very helpful with getting started and maintaining a clean & tidy house. Also provides solutions to overcome obstacles and feel peace for uncluttered areas. I Enjoyed her personal references and solutions to help resolve mess, laundry, mail, dishes, and procrastination. A must read for mess makers.

Loved it!

The author's approach is practical, simple and easy to implement. The book is written in a way that anyone can understand and follow, regardless of their level of organization skills.

The 10 steps outlined in the book are logical, and the author has included practical tips and tricks to help you achieve success. The book is not just about cleaning your house; it's about transforming your entire life.

I particularly loved how the author focused on the emotional and mental aspects of decluttering. The book addresses how clutter can negatively impact our lives, and how decluttering can bring a sense of calm and clarity to our minds.

In conclusion, Neat is an exceptional book that will help you create a more organized, stress-free and fulfilling life. If you're looking for practical tips to help you declutter and simplify your life, this book is a must-read. I highly recommend it.