Organizing Outside the Box: Conquer Clutter Using Your Natural Learning Style

by Sari Brandes and Hellen Buttigieg

Book Overview

"Everybody needs a little organizing No matter what
your learning style, here is a book that nails
the basics and delivers the goods. It's great "

— PETER WALSH, professional organizer from
TLC's Clean Sweep and New York Times bestselling author

"This book is masterful, delivering the exact organizing
steps you need based on your own learning style.
Bravo, Hellen and Sari,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 192664509X
• ISBN13: 9781926645094
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: BPS Books
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Form Follows Function in Organization

The master tenet of brilliant architecture is Form Follows Function. I have applied organization methods to special education, which I have taught much of my adult life, I can say that Hellen applies this classic tenet to life and space organization. This book features set of learning tools that sets Hellen's approach apart from any other organzation book - one that incorporates each individual's functional learning style. Having worked with countless students with special and generalized learning disabilities (for whom chronic disorganization is a major syndrome), as an educator, presenting and working with the curriculum via vehicles of their learning style is paramount in achieving academic success. And I have always maintained that the same is true in achieving organizational success. It has never been a surprise to me that the special approaches and techniques that work unequivocally for predominantly visual, or auditory or kinesthetic learners also work extremely well for individuals who need not be identified with special learning needs - these methods make excellent means all across the board. My personal educational and organization philosophy is to "use your particular strengths to overcome your weaknesses" and Hellen's philosophy matches this to a T. Congrats Hellen for contributing insight and wisdom to the mysterious world of Chronic Disorganization in a way that is eminently readable, perfectly clear and helpfully applicable!

From a professional organizer

Jump start your organizing journey by reading Hellen's book! It's an amazingly quick read and gets right to the point so you can begin immediately! Hellen helps you figure out your unique learning style, then she gives you all the tools you need to organize your stuff -- step by step, easily and effortlessly -- so you can lead a clutter-free life ! Get inspired and take action by reading this book NOW!!!

The secret's out-we can ALL be organized ( & it's actually a natural process once you've read Helle

I bought this wonderful book in October and am enjoying the experience. I started to cry when I read about my style, because up till now I figured I just was an organizational misfit. Knowing that there is actually a kinesthetic organization style has simplified my life-it makes so much sense to me now! Being organized is getting easier with each suggestion that I implement. Thank you Hellen for writing such an insightful book that has given me the ability to heal my organizational heartaches.

Simple and to the Point

As a Hellen Buttigieg devotee I was thrilled to see she'd finally put her direct tried-and-true advice into print. Many readers may overlook this gem because it is so succinct-however it is precisely the lack of fluff & redundacy that allows this author's distinctive brand of expertise to shine. If you are done with organizing books that hide their real message in layers of illustrations, humor & hyperbole, this is the book for you. When the bottom line of clearing clutter FOR GOOD is your goal, this is your 'Bible'.

Finally - the ONLY book on organizing that you will ever need!

What a joy to read Hellen Buttigieg and Sari Brandes' "Organizing Outside the Box: Conquer Clutter Using Your Natural Learning Style" - a must-read for anyone who is still strugging with organizing their stuff and their life. I didn't realize that everyone had their own natural method of learning. FINALLY a book that explains each learning style in detail with practical examples (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic). Also how to blend styles when you live or work with others who don't share (or appreciate!) your own way of organization. A fabulous little book that you will refer to over and over with additional valuable resources in the back. This book puts fun back into organizing!