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"But...it feels illegal to get rid of it!" If you said that, you might be one of the gajillion people saving mountains of stuff "just in case." Forget magazine-worthy homes: even beginning to declutter after midlife can feel insurmountable--which is why everyone approaching fifty (or well beyond) should read this step-by-step organizing plan for the real world. Did you know the average household contains 300,000 items? No wonder it feels like a monumental task to deal with: we are drowning in stuff, and no one more so than today's midlifers. Their kids have left behind all their sentimental childhood stuff, compounded by dealing with the heirlooms from their own parents--where do you start? This book is not about minimalism or achieving some magazine-worthy home; it will help you change your mindsets about stuff so you can save sentimental things without drowning in them. Author, professional organizer and decluttering coach Carrie Powell shares her step-by-step secrets to achieving fr

With mood-boosting charts, graphs and messages, this is the perfect map for navigating life's challenges.Ready to shake off worry and get to work, but not sure how to do that, or if it's even possible? This quick read from Jessica Hagy, master of the Venn diagram and author of the bestselling How to Be Interesting, will help you get started. Through insightful infographics, this little book will shift your thinking away from swirling doubt and help you find your path. Written like a gentle, encouraging a note from a friend, it's a helpful gift for new graduates, the newly married, the newly divorced, and the newly employed or unemployed. This bright and colorful small-format hardcover book fits easily into a bag or pack.