Comments on: Unclutter Your Life in One Week: Your questions answered http://unclutterer.com/2009/10/19/unclutter-your-life-in-one-week-your-questions-answered/ Daily tips on how to organize your home and office. Sun, 27 May 2012 03:16:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Karyn http://unclutterer.com/2009/10/19/unclutter-your-life-in-one-week-your-questions-answered/comment-page-1/#comment-44405 Karyn Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:54:17 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=6904#comment-44405 Erin, I should add that the reason I recommended Common Roots is because they have a great, comfortable, casual but classy atmosphere, perfect for hanging out and conversation, which sounds like the criteria you had in mind for "meet and greet" venues. Strictly speaking, it's not a "bar," but it's one of my favorite places to get together with friends for good food and chit-chat. Erin, I should add that the reason I recommended Common Roots is because they have a great, comfortable, casual but classy atmosphere, perfect for hanging out and conversation, which sounds like the criteria you had in mind for “meet and greet” venues. Strictly speaking, it’s not a “bar,” but it’s one of my favorite places to get together with friends for good food and chit-chat.

]]> By: Karyn http://unclutterer.com/2009/10/19/unclutter-your-life-in-one-week-your-questions-answered/comment-page-1/#comment-44404 Karyn Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:51:10 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=6904#comment-44404 Congratulations, Erin! If you decide to include Minneapolis in future tour plans, may I suggest a nice little local cafe that sells beer and wine? http://www.commonrootscafe.com/ I started to type "beer and whine"... :-D I'm not even going to guess where that came from. @Bobk - Don't just "hope" your local library buys a copy: You can request that they order Erin's book. It doesn't guarantee that they will, but patron requests do play a role in the selection process. Congratulations, Erin! If you decide to include Minneapolis in future tour plans, may I suggest a nice little local cafe that sells beer and wine?

http://www.commonrootscafe.com/

I started to type “beer and whine”… :-D I’m not even going to guess where that came from.

@Bobk – Don’t just “hope” your local library buys a copy: You can request that they order Erin’s book. It doesn’t guarantee that they will, but patron requests do play a role in the selection process.

]]> By: Miranda http://unclutterer.com/2009/10/19/unclutter-your-life-in-one-week-your-questions-answered/comment-page-1/#comment-44373 Miranda Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:29:10 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=6904#comment-44373 Just pre-ordered my Kindle version! Can't wait! Just pre-ordered my Kindle version! Can’t wait!

]]> By: Simpler Living http://unclutterer.com/2009/10/19/unclutter-your-life-in-one-week-your-questions-answered/comment-page-1/#comment-44335 Simpler Living Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:56:48 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=6904#comment-44335 Thanks, Erin. I certainly could have used your book a year ago. I did my decluttering in blocks of free time over several months. Keeping my space and life free of clutter are going to be lifelong tasks, but getting in the habit of getting rid of stuff I didn't need was a good thing. I'm looking forward to reading your tips on routines and maintenance system. That's exactly what I need now. Cheers, Naomi Thanks, Erin. I certainly could have used your book a year ago.

I did my decluttering in blocks of free time over several months. Keeping my space and life free of clutter are going to be lifelong tasks, but getting in the habit of getting rid of stuff I didn’t need was a good thing.

I’m looking forward to reading your tips on routines and maintenance system. That’s exactly what I need now.

Cheers,
Naomi

]]> By: Erin Doland http://unclutterer.com/2009/10/19/unclutter-your-life-in-one-week-your-questions-answered/comment-page-1/#comment-44323 Erin Doland Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:03:15 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=6904#comment-44323 @Beverly -- I'm going to alienate someone no matter where I go. If I pick a bookstore someone has had a bad experience with, they're not going to show up there. If I pick a library on the wrong side of the tracks, someone won't go there. Heck, the weather might even keep people away if it's too nice or too yucky. Traffic could do it, too. I can't please 100 percent of the book's potential audience -- there's just no way to do it. The nice thing about a bar is that there is enough ambient noise that people can feel comfortable talking to me without everyone hearing their questions. You don't have to tell a roomful of people that your husband's clothes never make it into the hamper or that you leave dirty dishes in your office until ants arrive. It also provides others with the environment to mingle and get to know one another. You can't really do that in a bookstore where you're expected to sit side-by-side with a bunch of strangers in silence. Also, you don't have to drink just because you're in a bar. My dearest friend goes out to bars and she hasn't had a sip of alcohol in her entire life. And, I can assure you, the places we're planning to meet aren't dance clubs or pick-up joints. I'm a married woman in her late 30s with a new baby ... it's going to be about meeting other Unclutterers, not trying to get sloshed. Besides, if you meet me in person, you will quickly understand why a quiet bookstore is not a good match for me. @Beverly — I’m going to alienate someone no matter where I go. If I pick a bookstore someone has had a bad experience with, they’re not going to show up there. If I pick a library on the wrong side of the tracks, someone won’t go there. Heck, the weather might even keep people away if it’s too nice or too yucky. Traffic could do it, too. I can’t please 100 percent of the book’s potential audience — there’s just no way to do it.

The nice thing about a bar is that there is enough ambient noise that people can feel comfortable talking to me without everyone hearing their questions. You don’t have to tell a roomful of people that your husband’s clothes never make it into the hamper or that you leave dirty dishes in your office until ants arrive. It also provides others with the environment to mingle and get to know one another. You can’t really do that in a bookstore where you’re expected to sit side-by-side with a bunch of strangers in silence.

Also, you don’t have to drink just because you’re in a bar. My dearest friend goes out to bars and she hasn’t had a sip of alcohol in her entire life. And, I can assure you, the places we’re planning to meet aren’t dance clubs or pick-up joints. I’m a married woman in her late 30s with a new baby … it’s going to be about meeting other Unclutterers, not trying to get sloshed. Besides, if you meet me in person, you will quickly understand why a quiet bookstore is not a good match for me.

]]> By: Beverly D http://unclutterer.com/2009/10/19/unclutter-your-life-in-one-week-your-questions-answered/comment-page-1/#comment-44315 Beverly D Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:54:42 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=6904#comment-44315 I have to throw in my 2 cents in here, just cuz. I don't go to bars, I don't drink alcohol, and I know lots of people like me who like your subject and may buy the book but never go to bars either. So you are missing a whole group of people by restricting yourself this way. I was kind of surprised actually that you would do this. Not that book stores are the be-all but a bar? I have to throw in my 2 cents in here, just cuz. I don’t go to bars, I don’t drink alcohol, and I know lots of people like me who like your subject and may buy the book but never go to bars either. So you are missing a whole group of people by restricting yourself this way. I was kind of surprised actually that you would do this. Not that book stores are the be-all but a bar?

]]> By: Erin Doland http://unclutterer.com/2009/10/19/unclutter-your-life-in-one-week-your-questions-answered/comment-page-1/#comment-44275 Erin Doland Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:28:32 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=6904#comment-44275 @Simpler Living -- The title is explained in the first part of the book. I talk at great length about work-life symbiosis and how you should easily be able to move through a week of your life, free of clutter. The week is the structure for the text, but it doesn't have to be followed. You could easily make it multiple weekends or multiple projects over the course of a year -- or even just do the projects that your home and office need. Clearing clutter is a quick process, and I explain that in the book. It's practicing routines and establishing maintenance systems that takes time. I give a nice chunk of advice on developing and maintaining the order you create -- and that obviously will go beyond the one week. But, just getting rid of clutter, that could probably even take someone less than a week. @Simpler Living — The title is explained in the first part of the book. I talk at great length about work-life symbiosis and how you should easily be able to move through a week of your life, free of clutter. The week is the structure for the text, but it doesn’t have to be followed. You could easily make it multiple weekends or multiple projects over the course of a year — or even just do the projects that your home and office need.

Clearing clutter is a quick process, and I explain that in the book. It’s practicing routines and establishing maintenance systems that takes time. I give a nice chunk of advice on developing and maintaining the order you create — and that obviously will go beyond the one week. But, just getting rid of clutter, that could probably even take someone less than a week.

]]> By: Simpler Living http://unclutterer.com/2009/10/19/unclutter-your-life-in-one-week-your-questions-answered/comment-page-1/#comment-44273 Simpler Living Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:38:56 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=6904#comment-44273 Congratulations, Erin! Thanks for taking the time to answer questions. The thing I'm most curious about is the title of your book and how realistic it is for readers to act on it. I had clutter a year ago, and it took me several months to get rid of it because of work and other responsibilities. While the idea of going from cluttered to organized in a week is tantalizing, I'm not sure I could have done it without taking a week off from all of my other responsibilities. I'm looking forward to reading your book and finding out how you address that question. Any thoughts on the title in the meantime? Congratulations, Erin! Thanks for taking the time to answer questions.

The thing I’m most curious about is the title of your book and how realistic it is for readers to act on it.

I had clutter a year ago, and it took me several months to get rid of it because of work and other responsibilities. While the idea of going from cluttered to organized in a week is tantalizing, I’m not sure I could have done it without taking a week off from all of my other responsibilities.

I’m looking forward to reading your book and finding out how you address that question. Any thoughts on the title in the meantime?

]]> By: Janine Adams http://unclutterer.com/2009/10/19/unclutter-your-life-in-one-week-your-questions-answered/comment-page-1/#comment-44272 Janine Adams Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:49:32 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=6904#comment-44272 Erin, your notion of meet-n-greets in bars is genius! So much more comfortable for all concerned than a book-store talk. Please come to St. Louis when you're in Missouri! If you need any help organizing a St. Louis stop, I'm your gal! Hearty congratulations. Erin, your notion of meet-n-greets in bars is genius! So much more comfortable for all concerned than a book-store talk.

Please come to St. Louis when you’re in Missouri! If you need any help organizing a St. Louis stop, I’m your gal!

Hearty congratulations.

]]> By: Nicole http://unclutterer.com/2009/10/19/unclutter-your-life-in-one-week-your-questions-answered/comment-page-1/#comment-44255 Nicole Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:28:51 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=6904#comment-44255 What an exciting year for you Erin! If you're planning a Canadian leg of your tour, PLEASE COME TO EDMONTON, ALBERTA! What an exciting year for you Erin!
If you’re planning a Canadian leg of your tour, PLEASE COME TO EDMONTON, ALBERTA!

]]> By: trillie http://unclutterer.com/2009/10/19/unclutter-your-life-in-one-week-your-questions-answered/comment-page-1/#comment-44227 trillie Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:57:06 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=6904#comment-44227 Congratulations! I bet it feels great to hold your own book in your hands :) Up to now, I just assumed that this book was a "best of" of all Unclutterer posts, sorted and tied together. I'm excited to find out that is not the case! Congratulations! I bet it feels great to hold your own book in your hands :)

Up to now, I just assumed that this book was a “best of” of all Unclutterer posts, sorted and tied together. I’m excited to find out that is not the case!

]]> By: Catherine Cantieri, Sorted http://unclutterer.com/2009/10/19/unclutter-your-life-in-one-week-your-questions-answered/comment-page-1/#comment-44217 Catherine Cantieri, Sorted Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:07:14 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=6904#comment-44217 Just want to add my voice to the "Congratulations!" chorus. Very nice work, Erin. I can't wait to read it! Just want to add my voice to the “Congratulations!” chorus. Very nice work, Erin. I can’t wait to read it!

]]> By: Erin Doland http://unclutterer.com/2009/10/19/unclutter-your-life-in-one-week-your-questions-answered/comment-page-1/#comment-44210 Erin Doland Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:20:49 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=6904#comment-44210 @Ruth -- San Francisco, Seattle, and Portland are all possibilities, but probably not until January or February. @heather t -- We have no idea how to change that and have tried diligently to do it. On the main book page, though, is my picture and biography. It's really strange about the Editorial Review section, though. @Ruth — San Francisco, Seattle, and Portland are all possibilities, but probably not until January or February.

@heather t — We have no idea how to change that and have tried diligently to do it. On the main book page, though, is my picture and biography. It’s really strange about the Editorial Review section, though.

]]> By: Ruth Hansell http://unclutterer.com/2009/10/19/unclutter-your-life-in-one-week-your-questions-answered/comment-page-1/#comment-44206 Ruth Hansell Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:22:41 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=6904#comment-44206 @Erin, any plans to come to the San Francisco Bay Area? Can't wait to read the book! Ruth @Erin, any plans to come to the San Francisco Bay Area?

Can’t wait to read the book!

Ruth

]]> By: Linda http://unclutterer.com/2009/10/19/unclutter-your-life-in-one-week-your-questions-answered/comment-page-1/#comment-44196 Linda Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:24:57 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=6904#comment-44196 Can't wait to read it! Can’t wait to read it!

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