While decluttering and organizing can seem overwhelming—especially if you live in a large space—guidance can be helpful. You can seek out professional assistance, but if you want a budget-friendly option, there are plenty of organizational books on the market. To take the first step to an organized home, here are the best books on organization. If you’re a person that likes to follow a schedule, this could be a good option. Just note that you have to be dedicated for the plan to work. Price at time of publication: $16 The instructions are simple and easy to follow, and the photos provide some organizing motivation. Price at time of publication: $29 It’s also divided into three sections for easy reading—organize your life, organize your home, and organize your routine. Finished off with tips to increase productivity, the book includes goal-setting plans and information on how to achieve long-term success. Price at time of publication: $30 Available in a paperback version or through Kindle, you can learn valuable lessons at home or on the go. Price at time of publication: $20 Filled with over 270 pages of life advice, this book will give you everything you need to organize each room in your home. Price at time of publication: $27 Plus, it’s interactive, meaning you can track your progress and reflect on the steps throughout the book. Price at time of publication: $10 Simple to follow, The Little Book To Life Skills offers basic strategies for optimal organization, efficiency, and productivity. Price at time of publication: $20 Backed by ADHD authorities, educators, and doctors, this book is designed to teach you how your brain works and how to stop it from getting in your own way. Price at time of publication: $17 This two-book collection features “Tidying Up” and “Spark Joy,” which both provide practical advice and illustrations to help you live a decluttered life. Price at time of publication: $22 When your routine gets busy, this book teaches you how to manage a busy schedule and an orderly life at the same time. Price at time of publication: $20 Maintaining an organizing routine will also take time, so if you’re constantly busy, a short book with small projects could be a good option. If you have more time and the ability to stay dedicated, options like those from Marie Kondo and Martha Stewart may work.
Level of Detail
Do you want to get your home into decent shape, or do you want to tackle every little organizing project you can handle? It’s important to choose a book and a system that fits your needs. It’s also important to find a method that you can maintain over time.
Declutter vs. Organize
Decluttering and organizing are two different things—even though doing one helps the other. Decluttering is more of a project, while organizing is more of a system and consistent routine. Some books focus more on one than the other.
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As a Licensed mental health counselor, Mary K. Tatum has spent over 15 years working with people who struggle with anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and OCD symptoms. The space we live in greatly contributes to, or against, our state of mental health and well-being. While we deal with the inevitable stress and chaos of life, it’s important to equip ourselves with as many helpful tools and options as possible.
