How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind
Dealing with Your House's Dirty Little Secrets
- Christian Living
- Publisher: W Publishing Group (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2016
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Publisher's Description
Bring your home out of the mess it’s in—and learn how to keep it under control! Housekeeping expert Dana K. White shares reality-based cleaning and organizing techniques that will help you learn what really works. Do you experience heart palpitations at the sound of an unexpected doorbell? Do you stare in bewilderment at your messy home, wondering how in the world it got this way again? You’re not alone. But there is hope for you and your home. Managing your home isn’t an all-or-nothing approach, and Dana has broken down the most critical things that you'll need to do to keep up with the housework. With understanding, honesty, and her trademark humor, Dana shares her field-tested strategies including: Exactly where to start to tame the chaos Which habits deserve your focus and will make the most impact How to gain traction in your quest for a manageable home Practical tips you can implement and immediately to declutter huge amount of stuff with minimal emotional drama Cleaning your house is not a one-time project—it’s a series of ongoing and daily decisions. Start learning Dana’s reality-based cleaning and organizing techniques—and see how they really work! Praise from Readers: “This book lays out the hard truths of a clean house but in a way that doesn’t make me feel silly for not having embraced them before.” “Dana leads you step-by-step with the heart of a woman who has been there and struggled with the same issues you are currently struggling with. Really, this is a must read for anyone who wants to learn the secrets that all those organized types seem to know.” “I felt like a failure already. Did I really need to read yet another book full of tips and tricks that would leave me feeling worse? From the first page, I was put at ease.” Get ready to say goodbye to the stacks of dirty dishes crowding your kitchen counters, conquer the never-ending piles of laundry, and stop tripping over clutter on your living room floor as Dana helps you discover what works for you, for your unique personality, and in your unique home.
Endorsements (11)
“How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind is the most entertaining home management book I have ever read. I told my husband, ‘I can’t believe I didn’t fall asleep once while reading a book about cleaning!’ Instead of overwhelming the reader with an extensive list of things to do, Dana humorously eliminates your guilt while providing simple, actionable steps that will make a profound impact on your home. Since I implemented Dana’s strategies, my house is cleaner, more organized, and most importantly, more peaceful.”
“Although life was so overwhelming that the thought of reading this book exhausted me, I read it anyway, and something clicked. Cleaning once wasn’t working for me. By doing the same small tasks every day, I’m finding that my house is getting cleaner and I’m hating the thought of housework less. While my house still has a long way to go, I’m thrilled with the progress I’ve seen and hopeful about the future!”
“A hilarious, practical, yet brutally honest look at the way we manage and keep our homes. . . . Dana’s way of deconstructing our fantasies about cleaning and organizing, followed by practical advice and wisdom, is why this book is a must-own for all those struggling to keep up with their homes. You’ll be revisiting her words and tips over and over again.”
“I love the approachable, compassionate, and fun way that Dana writes about universal struggles—like housework that is never done! I gleaned good tips (love the Container Rule and Do Easy Stuff First!) but I also gained a better understanding of those in my family I may have labeled as slobs along with how to approach them. (Hint: do not give them more stuff!)”
“There’s so much in the book that’s insightful, humorous, and time-tested. I especially like the term procrasticlutter. My house is full of it! This book has really helped us look objectively at each room, drawer, and shelf in our home. As I write this, the dishes are put away and my kitchen is clean. What a wonderful feeling and a great way to start my day.”
“I have read every bestselling book out there to help me get my house under control. I can identify the stuff in my home vs. the items that bring me joy. I’ve worked through how-to checklists and posted purging questions to help me make decisions wherever I’ve decluttered. And even though I found valuable tidbits in all of them, none gave me hope for a real change in my household—not until I read How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind. The Container Concept hit me like a ton of bricks.”
“Finally, an organizing book for those of us who need it! And it’s written in a simple and hilarious way that our non-linear-thinking brains can understand and implement. . . . Dana leads you step-by-step with the heart of a woman who has been there and struggled with the same issues you are currently struggling with. Really, this is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn the “I laughed my way to a truly clean(er) house! How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind doesn’t just tout another organizational method that sparks inspiration and then fizzles. Dana White uncovers the reasons most organizational ploys fail and delivers real, practical, attainable hope! Adjusting my thinking to reality about managing my home has already set in motion sustainable change. This is the first organization book that I have ever read that was written by someone who isn’t naturally organized. And I loved it. No judgement, no superiority. Just a whole lot of real, practical help with a good dose of humor and hope.”
“This is the most helpful and entertaining book on housekeeping I’ve ever read! I loved getting cleaning advice from one slob to another. Dana’s tips on decluttering were just what I needed to figure out how to declutter my own space. Living in a small apartment, I have found myself almost buried in stuff. I’ve already started simplifying my life using her strategies.”
“Praise the Lord, and pass the dishrag! Finally there’s a book that speaks to a slob like me with commonsense approaches that make me think, ‘Hey, maybe I can do this.’ And all presented with a healthy dose of humor and humility. This book lays out the hard truths of a clean house but in a way that doesn’t make me feel silly for not having embraced them before.”
“Even though this book was written for people who struggle managing their home, I found it applicable to people who struggle to get things done in general. If you are looking for no-nonsense, practical advice for overcoming you, you’ll want to read this book. The house will never clean itself, but Dana’s straightforward style will help you manage your home in a way you never thought possible. Forget fifteen-point checklists and chore charts—Dana cuts quickly to the core issues behind being a slob and helps you conquer them once and for all.”
“Cleaning is the worst. But Dana White? She’s the best! Especially when it comes to geting me to empty my dishwasher. This book is motivating and engaging but also easy to relate to, as Dana shares her own struggles openly. But my favorite part? The humor. Dana is laugh-out-loud funny, which makes me take what she says seriously. I might still hate cleaning, but I love this book and the way it’s transforming my home.”
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