Review of The Pocket Guide to Minimalism
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Review of The Pocket Guide to Minimalism
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Pocket Guide to Minimalism" by Katy Moeggenberg.]
We've all heard of the term minimalism, but what exactly is it? A synonym for clean? A bedroom aesthetic? A way of life? Well, Katy Moeggenberg details the answer in her book The Pocket Guide to Minimalism. This short piece is barely up to 70 pages. How it is very impactful. Katy describes minimalism as the act of removing all unnecessary items from your space to ensure an uncluttered life. She makes use of six chapters to create the ultimate beginner's guide to being a minimalist.
I have to give this book credit for sticking to its themes. The book avoids hypocrisy by being very easy to understand. Katy has a very simplistic yet informative writing style that is punchy and wastes no time getting to the point. For instance, "Keep things you use. Discard things you don't use. If you aren't using an item, there's no reason to keep it." The book doesn't stop on the surface level, but delves deeper into the topic of minimalism.
I like the way the book gradually integrates you into the world of minimalism. It starts by defining the word. Then it moves on to teach you how to define what items are important to you and how they differ from clutter. Most self-help books throw you into the deep end and let you figure it out, but this one guides you through the process. It communicates its point without being preachy or self-righteous. The author actually cautions you against forcing the concept of minimalism on others. I really enjoyed the chapter on organizing where Katy talked about arranging the items you decided to keep. It follows the old idiom that says, "A place for everything, and everything in its place."
There was nothing I disliked about the book. It's very useful and thought-provoking for someone like me who has ADHD. I've already started using it as a manual to transform my space into the most efficient version of itself, and I can already see positive effects. There is less wandering, fewer distractions, and more productivity.
I have to give this book 4 out of 4 stars. It was exceptional in every way. It was also very well edited, and I found no errors. I recommend this to people who might have a hoarding problem, those who want to be more productive, or those who just want to try something different with their space. I am going to be recommending this to a lot of my friends.
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The Pocket Guide to Minimalism
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We've all heard of the term minimalism, but what exactly is it? A synonym for clean? A bedroom aesthetic? A way of life? Well, Katy Moeggenberg details the answer in her book The Pocket Guide to Minimalism. This short piece is barely up to 70 pages. How it is very impactful. Katy describes minimalism as the act of removing all unnecessary items from your space to ensure an uncluttered life. She makes use of six chapters to create the ultimate beginner's guide to being a minimalist.
I have to give this book credit for sticking to its themes. The book avoids hypocrisy by being very easy to understand. Katy has a very simplistic yet informative writing style that is punchy and wastes no time getting to the point. For instance, "Keep things you use. Discard things you don't use. If you aren't using an item, there's no reason to keep it." The book doesn't stop on the surface level, but delves deeper into the topic of minimalism.
I like the way the book gradually integrates you into the world of minimalism. It starts by defining the word. Then it moves on to teach you how to define what items are important to you and how they differ from clutter. Most self-help books throw you into the deep end and let you figure it out, but this one guides you through the process. It communicates its point without being preachy or self-righteous. The author actually cautions you against forcing the concept of minimalism on others. I really enjoyed the chapter on organizing where Katy talked about arranging the items you decided to keep. It follows the old idiom that says, "A place for everything, and everything in its place."
There was nothing I disliked about the book. It's very useful and thought-provoking for someone like me who has ADHD. I've already started using it as a manual to transform my space into the most efficient version of itself, and I can already see positive effects. There is less wandering, fewer distractions, and more productivity.
I have to give this book 4 out of 4 stars. It was exceptional in every way. It was also very well edited, and I found no errors. I recommend this to people who might have a hoarding problem, those who want to be more productive, or those who just want to try something different with their space. I am going to be recommending this to a lot of my friends.
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The beauty in the simple things, such as spending time outdoors or enjoying a home-cooked meal with loved ones is lovely about minimalism.
