Organization and Productivity Book Reviews
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Here is a collection of my favorite books about organizing and productivity as well as my reviews.
The concept of time management is age old and much of the advice is classic. But the thing is that all of our brains don’t work in the same way. That is why it is important to read a variety of books on the subject, so you learn new ideas and implement the ones that are going to work for you.
Below is the list of books that I have read, in alphabetical order, and links to my reviews as well as to the books on Amazon. You can also find all of these titles on my Organizing and Productivity Bookshelf in my Amazon Storefront.
As much as I like physical books, I do most of my reading these days on my Amazon Kindle. I love having several titles at my fingertips, the Kindle makes it easy to travel light, and it helps to cut down on the clutter in my home.
My Organizing and Productivity Bookshelf
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See it on Amazon Read My ReviewYou may be wondering what Ask and It Is Given - a book about manifesting your desires has to do with organization and productivity. And while I will accept that there is no direct connection, this book has a lot to do about getting in touch with your inner feelings.
And when you are clued into your feelings, it can help you figure out what area is causing you the most frustration which, in turn, helps you to find your best starting point for organizing.
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James Clear is one of the leading authorities on creating good habits that stick by making small changes.
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If you tend to procrastinate, like me, Eat That Frog is a great read. It explains why you should do your most important work first and provides strategies you can use to avoid putting it off.
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This classic time management book was written in 1910 and has pearls of wisdom that still apply today.
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This quick read by RHJ called It Works is a book about mindset that outlines a very simple plan that anyone can use to accomplish their deepest desires. Despite it's simplicity, the author says that "it works!" and I tend to agree.
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Lists are a powerful organization tool, yet too often we only use them to make the classic "To Do" list. In the book Listful Thinking author Paula Rizzo shows us how to use a simple list in so many different ways.
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When it comes to organizing and time management, Julie Morgenster is the OG. Organizing from the Inside Out started a movement, and though it was written some time ago, the advice it provides is still relevant today.
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The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday takes the principles of Stoicism and breaks them down into 366 bite sized pearls of wisdom that you can reflect on everyday. Before reading this book I was not very familiar with stoicism, but I have found the principles to be grounding. This book has helped me to let go of things that don't matter and has improved my focus on the important things.
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The title The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning may sound a little morbid but the concept is solid. As we enter the later phases of our lives, we should begin to pare down our stuff so our families do not become burdened with all our stuff when we pass. This though provoking book will make you do some deep thinking about your legacy.
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It may sound corny, but author Marie Kondo makes you consider the question "Does it bring you joy?" when you are decluttering your home and trying to decide what to keep. You may be surprised that much of what you have are not things that you really want to have around.
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In The Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod advocates for waking up early and using those quiet hours for self reflection and doing our most important work. The precious hours that we usually sleep away are when we can be the most productive.
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The ONE Thing is one of my favorite and most useful books about finding focus to attain whatever you aspire for. It includes practical strategies for staying on track and dealing with everything else that gets in the way.
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In another blockbuster book on organizing and productivity - Time Management from the Inside Out, Julie Morgenstern gives us actionable strategies on how we can use our time more effectively and stop wasting away precious hours.
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Enjoy the reading!
