
Summary & Analysis of Outer Order, Inner Calm: Declutter and Organize to Make More Room for Happiness
A Guide to the Book by Gretchen Rubin
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Please note: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book.
Author and happiness expert Gretchen Rubin breaks down the nitty-gritty of how to live a more fulfilling life by creating order in your external environment in her latest best seller, Outer Order, Inner Calm.
What does this ZIP Reads Summary Include?
- Synopsis of the original book
- Key takeaways from each chapter
- The five steps towards decluttering your life
- Tips to beautify your space
- How to find calm with messy roommates
- Editorial review
Background on Gretchen Rubin
About the Original Book:
We all want to be happier, more productive, more creative, and healthier. But we fail to realize that our surroundings are not aligned with the desires of our heart. In Outer Order, Inner Calm, Gretchen Rubin lays out a simple plan that will help you achieve these goals. All you have to do is clean and declutter your environment, whether it’s at home or the office. How you do it is up to you - you can go hard and spend an entire day cleaning up, or you can spend a few minutes every day decluttering your surroundings. If you have ever felt the desire to achieve balance and harmony in your home and life, then Outer Order, Inner Calm is the blueprint to your success!
Disclaimer: This book is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for, Outer Order, Inner Calm. ZIP Reads is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author in any way.
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