9 Quotes by Michelle Passoff

To have more peace, as well as more time, start by letting go of the notion that time can be manipulated. Then, let go of the idea that it confines you. Instead, set out to use the time that is there for its true and best purpose – as the space within which you can live your life to the fullest.

Clutter cleaning is about acquiring an ability to rely solely upon oneself to create an environment that is nurturing and supportive. It does not depend on someone else.” (Acknowledgements)

As most of us have come to learn, however, diets don't work. If you want to be healthy and stay in shape, you eventually have to find a way of eating and exercising that uniquely works for you and that you can integrate into your lifestyle. Likewise, once you have read this book and the clutter-cleaning diet is over. ... pull from it whatever you have found from your experience works and incorporate it into your own clutter-cleaning program. (Chapter 1)

... action makes all the difference. (Chapter 1)

Keep things flowing in the direction of accomplishing your goals and nourishing your soul. (Chapter 4)

Money and sex are two of the most challenging aspects of life to declutter, but extremely worth the trouble.

Watching television requires less of an effort than reading newspapers and magazines, which is its greatest danger. (Chapter 12)

A mass of mixed-up jumbled, unlike objects is clutter. (Chapter 1)

It is true that clutter cleaning helps us release mental energy that makes us feel better. But decluttering also has a positive impact on the quality of the space. (Chapter 4)