About the Book
STUFF. It's everywhere. Lurking in corners and closets, spilling onto counters and coffee tables, creating havoc everywhere we look. And it's not just the physical clutter that weighs us down. Oh no, it is the stress of overbooked schedules, and the weight of life that sometimes feels oppressive and totally out of whack.
New York Times bestselling author Ruth Soukup feels your pain--she has been there too. Through personal stories, Biblical truth, and practical action plans, she will inspire and empower each of us to finally declutter not just our home, but our mind and soul as well. Unstuffed is real, honest, and gets right down to the question we are all facing--how can we take back our lives from the stuff that is weighing us down
In this book, together we will:
- Create a comprehensive vision for our homes and make instant changes to improve its overall function.
- Discover that more closet space is not the solution and instead learn how to set strict limits for the stuff we bring in
- Overcome the frustration of dealing with our kids' influx of stuff and implement practical solutions for keeping the chaos at bay.
- Recognize the pitfalls of an overstuffed schedule BEFORE it gets out of hand and instead learn to combat the culture of busy that keeps us running from one thing to the next.
- Finally conquer that mountain of paperwork that threatens to tumble down around us at any moment.
- Let go of the guilt that gets attached to gifts and instead learn to separate our loved ones from their stuff.
- Begin to cultivate our real friendships while eliminating the toxic relationships that weigh us down.
About the Author :
Ruth Soukup is a recovering shopaholic and her passion is helping other women find hope and contentment in the midst of daily struggle. She is a writer, blogger, entrepreneur, photographer, DIY-er, mom and wife to her wonderful husband, and above all a child of a loving and gracious God. Ruth lives with her husband and two daughters in Florida. www.livingwellspendingless.com
Review :
As women, we have the tendency to overstuff our lives, our schedules, and our homes with things that really aren’t beneficial. And our souls suffer because of our unwillingness to let go. Ruth Soukup tackles this issue head-on and gives practical steps to be purposeful with the stuff we let into our sacred spaces. You’ll be thankful you chose this book!
Do you ever vow to get your act together--- finally getting things organized --- but then don’t know just how and where to start? Unstuffed will help you declutter your home, free up much-needed brain space, and spiritually settle your soul.
Extremely practical and highly engaging, Unstuffed teaches us how to live a life of less. Not just less “stuff” around us, but also less cluttering of our minds and souls. I desperately needed this book! Ruth Soukup does it again.
It’s hard to admit you need Unstuffed, but you’ll breathe a sigh a relief when you’re done. Ruth unpacks why clutter is so detrimental to our minds, homes, and souls. Then she provides easy ways to tackle it. I’m ready to unstuff for the long haul.
More clothes than we need, more emails than we can read, paper mess, kid-toys chaos, dishes overflowing the sink, and shelves jammed with décor, memorabilia, and more --- without noticing my life became stuffed and, as a result, my soul cluttered. If you’re anything like me, Unstuffed grants the reprieve you’re longing for. Take a deep breath as Ruth Soukup guides you through the process of decluttering your home, mind, and soul, sharing how she conquered her struggle with organization. Jam-packed with practical strategies, Unstuffed doesn’t provide a one-time clean-out plan but guides you into solid lifelong principles and systems, kicking the mess to the curb forever. With an encouraging and empowering voice, Ruth challenges us to cast our eyes on the things in life that really count. We don’t have to live over- whelmed anymore! This book provides the clear path to an ordered and meaningful life.
This book is excellent. In a culture where women are overwhelmed with things and to-do lists, Ruth Soukup helps us slow down and take inventory of all that is cluttering our lives. Unstuffed gives women the tools they need to declutter their homes, minds, and souls through Ruth’s transparent stories, struggles, and solutions. I recommend this book not only to moms but to dads too!
Through powerful story and practical application, Ruth Soukup will help you unstuff your home. But more than that, her words will inspire you to live your most fulfilling life by discarding anything that distracts you from it.
Unstuffed graciously reveals why our homes and hearts fill up with junk and gracefully unveils the beauty of letting it go. If you’re ready for a clear method to end chaotic messes, Ruth Soukup points the way to simple yet passionate living.
Unstuffed is proof of why Ruth Soukup is one of America’s favorite writers. Practical, transparent, and chock full of tips and biblical wisdom, Unstuffed lays out a clear road map from consumerism to contentment. A must-read for women longing to declutter their homes, minds, and souls.
We live in a world that constantly tells us we need to do more, have more, and be more. It’s exhausting, and consistently the only thing we ever have more of is stress. Ruth Soukup is like a breath of fresh air as she calls us to declutter our lives and embrace simplicity. If you find yourself tired, stressed, or overwhelmed, then let the words in this book wash over you, and take a deep breath. It’s the literary equivalent of a bubble bath and a hot cup of coffee on a cold morning.
