Review of The Pocket Guide to Minimalism

[Damian Keyes]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Pocket Guide to Minimalism" by Katy Moeggenberg.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Minimalism is about discarding unneeded items from a space that is unorganized - like a house, work office, or school - so that more space is available. The Pocket Guide to Minimalism is a wonderful source of information for people who want to have order and structure in their life. Katy Moeggenberg wrote this book because as a professional businesswoman, she knows the importance of maintaining a clean and tidy work area and how that has led to her success.

This book is a short and quick read of 62 pages that I read in one sitting. Moeggenberg does a great job of discussing how minimalism is a lifestyle that anyone can embrace within this short read of a book. Minimalism involves a simple 3-step process (Minimizing, Organizing, and Maintaining) that the author explains in more detail throughout the reading. “Life doesn’t have to be complicated, so why make it that way?” is a quote that stood out to me while reading and The Pocket Guide to Minimalism will show you how to make your life less stressful with these tips.

The author details how to start with the process of minimizing by providing a list of 14 items that need maintenance the most. The list ranges from food, books, sentimental items, linen, cooking utensils, and a host of other everyday items you can find in a house. Then, you have to filter out what’s something you’ll use regularly and whatever you do not use becomes obsolete. My favorite thing about this book is the authors system because she takes you through it all and even tells you how to maintain a minimalistic lifestyle after the decluttering process.

If you’re the type of person who has a hard time letting go of things you don’t use regularly or sentimental items, then I would recommend this book to you. But, you have to be mentally ready to donate or throw away these items that you’ve held onto for a long time. I consider myself a minimalist, so all of these practices covered in this book have been my practices for a long time. If you’re naturally someone who does not hoard items, like me, then you can skip this book.

I had such a wonderful time reading about this subject that I know all too well. The information provided in this book can give new followers of the minimalism movement a well-balanced life with structure and order. I found no grammar or spelling errors. I can deem this book professionally well-edited. I found nothing I disliked about this book. For all of these reasons listed, I’m going to give The Pocket Guide to Minimalism 4 out of 4 stars.

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The Pocket Guide to Minimalism
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