What Your Clutter Is Trying to Tell You: Uncover the Message in the Mess and Reclaim Your Life

by Kerri L. Richardson

Overview

Clutter is a temper tantrum of the soul, and it's time to listen closely to what it's saying.

Clutter, with its overwhelming physical and emotional presence, can seem like it’s one of our toughest inner critics. We see it and think it is telling us that we aren’t neat enough or don’t have enough control over our own lives. But what if we instead saw clutter as a messenger? And as opposed to confronting it with fear and loathing, we approached it with compassion and curiosity?

With practical and warm advice, lifestyle designer and coach Kerri Richardson guides you to accept your clutter as a natural manifestation of your mind, body, and spirit looking out for yourself. It is your soul calling out for you to invest in self-care and to face the fears holding you back from being your best self. Richardson dives into the most common categories of physical clutter and provides effi cient and effective steps for clearing the space for your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being to fl ourish. But more than house and home, Richardson encourages you to clear out the clutter of relationships and habits that have been occupying your time and energy for too long.

From tackling your common clutter hot spots to preventing the accumulation of unneeded belongings in the future, the readily usable tools in these pages give you an achievable plan to maximize your house, home, and heart’s potential.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781401953010
Publisher:	Hay House Inc.
Publication date:	08/15/2017
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	514,707
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.27(d)

About the Author

Kerri Richardson is a lifestyle designer and coach with more than 15 years of experience. She has worked with thousands of people throughout her career, challenging them to play bigger, shatter expectations, and pursue their unique adventures. She lives in Boston, MA, with her wife, Melissa, and their two fur babies, Kiva and Kaya. You can visit her online at kerririchardson.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

Chapter 1 Clutter: Monster or Messenger 1

Chapter 2 The Secret Behind Your Resistance 9

Chapter 3 If Your Clutter Could Talk 15

Chapter 4 Common Causes of Clutter 31

Chapter 5 Is Your Clutter a Handy Distraction? 57

Chapter 6 Let's Get Practical 67

Chapter 7 Turn Your Clutter into Cash! 91

Chapter 8 The Gifts of Your Newly Created Space 101

Clutter-Clearing Resource List 104

Endnotes 107

Acknowledgments 108

About the Author 109

Editorial Reviews

Still beating yourself up about the jam-packed garage, the boxes still in the basement, or the overflowing closets and cabinets? Well, it’s time to stop and read this book. What Your Clutter Is Trying to Tell You is not your typical ‘clear your clutter and be happy’ story. It spills the beans on why you haven’t been motivated to handle the mess, and it shows you how to use your clutter as a catalyst for growth so you can create more space, prosperity, and peace in your life. Clutter isn’t your enemy, it’s your ticket to freedom, and Kerri Richardson will show you how!”
— Cheryl Richardson, New York Times best-selling author of The Art of Extreme Self-Care

“Clutter is modern-day alchemy! In Kerri’s gem of a book, she explains step-by-step the value of clearing out what isn’t needed in your life, as well as some time-honored ways to do it. This book is instantly accessible. Anyone’s life will improve by following the simple, yet profound, steps available in What Your Clutter Is Trying to Tell You. Highly recommended!”
— Denise Linn, best-selling author of Sacred Space and Feng Shui for the Soul

“Kerri Richardsonhelps you clear the clutter in your life by figuring out why it’s in your life to begin with. It not only helps you eliminate physical clutter, but emotional and mental blockages too, creating space for your soul to be energized! This is a must-read for everyone!”
— John Holland, psychic medium, spiritual teacher, and best-selling author of Born Knowing

“I absolutely love Kerri Richardson’s no-nonsense, practical, and action-oriented approach to clearing space and cultivating energy by first putting attention on the obstacles blocking our abundance. What Your Clutter Is Trying to Tell You is an easy-to-follow guide that will support you in finally clearing the clutter that collects in countless ways, leaving you unencumbered on your path to liberation and abundance.”
— Nancy Levin, author of Worthy

“Kerri Richardson brilliantly bridges the gap between physical clutter and the flow of energy in our lives. With quick, easy, and approachable exercises, one begins to understand that our soul truly needs clarity to live the fullest life. What Your Clutter Is Trying to Tell You is a gentle reminder to be conscious of choices and mindful of our surroundings.”
— Dougall Fraser, author of Your Life in Color

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