Reset Your Home
| Subtitle | Unpack your emotions and your clutter, step by step |
| By | Lesley Spellman and Ingrid Jansen |
| Published By | |
| ISBN | 9781399416399 |
| Non-Fiction Genre | Self-help |
| Publication Date | 02/27/2025 |
| Price | 16.99 |
| Paperback Hyperlink | https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/reset-your-home-9781399416399/ |
| Ebook Hyperlink | https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/reset-your-home-9781399416429/ |
Synopsis
Decluttering experts Lesley Spellman and Ingrid Jansen guide you through your house, helping you to sort through your emotional connection to stuff first, then through the practicalities of letting it go. Reset Your Home is the tried-and-tested, realistic approach to decluttering for anyone who wants to enjoy a lighter life.
Authors Biography
Lesley Spellman and Ingrid Jansen are professional organisers with a combined 30 years of experience. They are the founders of the award-winning Declutter Hub podcast and a thriving membership community that guides people globally to escape a life of clutter. @declutterhub
Reviews
Failsafe rules for successful sorting – Stylist
Life-changing – Daily Mail
Needed this in my life!
This book is literally a life-changer!
Great book from an inspiring couple
After reading many a self-help / decluttering book, I have settled on this one. It is down to Earth and easy to follow. I feel I am making real inroads to clearing my clutter. Especially with the aptly named Road Map. Wonderful book, effective programme and fun to follow.
Great book to inspire you to manage your home more effectively and improve your quality of life.
Ingrid and Lesley are like your most sensible and kind friends who genuinely want you to succeed!
Brilliant, so practical and just what I needed
Highly recommended!
Fabulous advice! Thank you.
A great book written by wonderful decluttering gurus!
Really fab book. So easy to read and has inspired me on my decluttering journey.
Fantastic book! If you want a book that is all about the realism and the emotions behind decluttering, this is the book for you. Really practical, step by step advice to support you with decluttering.
Absolutely life changing book for people who struggle with clutter. Quick wins, long term goals, step by step help to success
An informative and practical guide to help you deal with the stress of getting ‘stuff’ out of your life. It acknowledges the fact that decluttering is an emotional task and provides great support in a structured and empathetic way.
Lesley and Ingrid are truly inspirational- if you buy one book about declutterring, make this it.
I really needed a good straight forward book without being overloaded by jargon…… this IS the book.
I’ve listened to some of the podcasts; Lesley and Ingrid seem to “get me”.
The book is well structured and something that you can pop back into; to be honest, it’s best a bit at a time as you work through things. It’s not just getting rid of things, it’s the emotion behind why you’re keeping hold of it.
This is one book I won’t be de-cluttering…
A book for anyone who struggles with clutter – written by the experts.
For anyone struggling with clutter – written by THE experts.
Brilliant book. The authors are compassionate and non judging about how clutter may develop. They understand about the emotions behind clutter and how it can be hard to start decluttering.
A great book which really does guide you step-by-step through the emotions and then the practicalities of decluttering and organising each area of your home, all with some humour thrown in! You can hear Lesley and Ingrid’s voices coming alive off the page. An excellent accompaniment to the Declutter Hub Podcast!
This practical, effective book can help anyone – even diehard clutter bugs – reclaim their space, time and sanity. Ingrid and Lesley’s “emotions first” approach and step by step method is effective, accessible and flexible. Filled with expert tips, gentle humor and charm, this book helps the reader to understand the “why” of clutter, followed by the “how” to declutter. Written like a good friend who happens to be an declutter guru, this book is a “must read” (and “must keep”) for anyone who wants to create and maintain a serene, orderly, functional and livable home.
A brilliant step by step guide to assist me in my journey to declutter my home. It helps you to deal with all the emotions along side helping me to a much calmer home. Ingrid and Lesley are a joy to listen to on their podcasts too. Highly recommend it.
Lesley and Ingrid have changed my life!
These ladies are brilliant. There are so many other “decluttering experts” out there that just stumbled upon one idea and promote it. Ingrid and Lesley are educated, hands-on, thoughtful, and sensible in their approach. They are also fun and interesting! I’ve learned a ton from them over the years and this book encompasses their philosophy well. A must-read for anyone wanting to live in a better environment in their home.
Brilliant! Practical and motivational advice to tackle any decluttering job. Highly recommend.
This book (and Declutterhub membership) are unquestionably life-changing
Brilliant book, that enables one to properly understand why declutterring items can be so tricky and the emotions involved. Provides a roadmap to follow, which is realistic and achievable over time and demonstrates the importance of resets to maintain things during and after the process.
This book has been great for me, I put on my headphones and listen to the audio version whilst I declutter 😊
Outstanding! Great information. It feels like Ingrid and Lesley are right with you. Moreover they explain what to do and also the emotions you may be feeling.
Ingrid and Lesley are amazing, and so is their book! Their approach works….
Ingrid & Lesley are an amazing team who make me laugh and feel supported. The best part of their book is their ROADMAP. The roadmap alone is a gem of a tool. It keeps me moving forward comfortably!
Ingrid & Lesley are the best! This book is amazing and everything they say makes total sense! I enjoy everything they do and they have helped me so much! Thank you so much!
Ingrid and Lesley have excellent advice for all phases of decluttering, not only for every room but also for all the emotions. A great how-to book!
Great book- Ingrid & Lesley are inspiring.
Great book (and podcasts) by wonderful women
Great hints and tips throughout and motivational
Tremendous book! Ingrid & Lesley are a terrific team, they discuss the emotions, challenges and roadblocks that sit behind the clutter, trip us up and keep us stuck. Then a big dose of humor and practical suggestions to move forward and make progress toward what really matters in your life now. Ton of resources, including a roadmap and weekly podcasts. Suggestions for low energy days, sentimental items, small managable chunks. The best system I’ve come across in 30 years of struggles to declutter, organize, maintain a home and understand myself better. So very glad I found them!!
I finally found a book on decluttering that doesn’t just sit on the shelf adding to the clutter! Along with the Declutter Hub podcasts and other resources I am making immense progress with finding clarity in my clutter chaos.
Amazing book and has helped with my mental health as well as decluttering my home.
This book has made the impossible become possible for me. I have gone from hopeless to hopeful and even joyful! Bravo, Ingrid and Lesley!
I became familiar with Ingrid and Lesley through their podcast, The Declutter Hub. When their book came out, I immediately pre-ordered it and was not disappointed! Their knowledge, understanding, and compassion are evident in all they do. I am especially appreciative of their advice that when you are in doubt about parting with something, then you should not dispose of it until you are ready to do so. This advice will pretty much allow you to avoid decluttering regret. Highly recommend this book!
They have a way of making it easier to decide what I really want to keep versus what I want my house and life to be like. Best advice ever.
Best purchase I have made. Can highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to conquer overwhelm and start enjoying the process!!
This approach to decluttering, which deals effectively with your emotions, has been motivating and successful for me. I recommend the book, particularly for anyone like me who has failed to declutter for years!
Useful when sorting things out to move home.
This book offers a practical roadmap to follow. It is written by empathetic authors who bring understanding, patience and compassion to their work. Ingrid and Lesley are generous with their time, resources, wisdom and experience. They share their own ups and downs with fun and laughter so they become like supportive friends.
This book has been such a great help for me helping to stop the overwhelm of the task of decluttering the home and also keeping the clutter at bay with regular Resets. The book is perfectly laid out in a calming structured way so in itself it’s also easy to follow and not overwhelming, it also has big margins for personal notes or to star point some sections. When reading you can also get a real grasp of Ingrid and Lesley fun and kind personality and truly laugh along with them, making you feel they are truly alongside you on your decluttering journey. The cover of the book is beautiful and sits looking lovely on your coffee table so it’s perfect for picking up to read along with a brew. They have done amazing with this book and it’s been such a lifesaver for me and I’m sure many others too, I have already recommend it to others and will definitely continue to.
This book has helped me a lot. I felt really supported when trying to declutter.
Love this book! Ingrid and Lesley are just so friendly and realistic in their approach and are full of sound advice. It’s split in to small easy to read chunks so is perfect for dipping into when you’re time poor but need help to get on and tackle the clutter. In a minefield full of organisers, these two ladies stand out. Absolutely no overwhelm and easy and straight forward to follow. Well worth buying this.
Amazing book, Lesley and Ingrid are a marvelous team, this book realistic approach to decluttering, understanding the struggles we have with emotional connections and practical steps of letting it go. The tried and tested realistic approach guiding you through your house step by step, as you travel at your own speed room by room. I’ve found as I Reset my Home, I’m also resetting towards a lighter and more enjoyable life.
This book is a game changer! After having read various other self-help books, this is the one which finally inspired me to start decluttering properly – it’s like having a good friend explaining all the emotions which surround the things we accumulate, and then holding your hand as you put the work in, little by little and step by step. The authors don’t promise ridiculously instant results, they are realistic about the process, and this time I feel I am learning so much and am decluttering in a way which is sustainable for me.
I have tried several decluttering systems and none really stuck. Than I found Ingrid and Leslie and hit the jackpot! These two women are so sensible, understanding, knowledgeable, and of course so helpful!! Their decluttering has so much to offer – podcasts, a “roadmap “ to follow which makes starting and continuing easy, weekly sessions for getting things accomplished, and more. I feel so supported by them and having the book as an anytime reference is perfect!
This is an excellent book. So good I have both the physical and audio versions. Lesley & Ingrid’s advice is fabulous. Check out their podcasts too!
A great addition and help for anyone facing ‘stuff’ in their homes . Their vast experience in managing the online membership group The Declutter Hub truly shines here
Inspiration and motivation- what else do you need?
Such a good group, very friendly and non-judgemental. When I attend the Success Sessions I feel motivated and that I am not doing it alone. Fabulous!
A really helpful decluttering guide focussing on how to overcome emotional attachment to clutter, and giving advice on developing regular routines to help improve your home environment. Buy this book; I don’t think it will disappoint.
A really helpful decluttering guide focussing on how to overcome emotional attachment to clutter, and giving advice on developing regular routines to help improve your home environment. Buy this book; I don’t think it will disappoint.
These ladies are wonderful and inspiring.
A brilliant step by step guide to sorting out your clutter. Breaking down the issues and identifying the emotions behind the intentions, this book gives you the tools to make strong decisions.
Lesley and Ingrid are truly inspirational. Clearly identifying the reasons we hold onto so much clutter and make decluttering so much easier.
If you struggle with clutter you need this book in your life.
It’s brilliant.
This is such a great book packed full of brilliant advice. Their tips on decluttering changed my life!!
In a nutshell, this book has changed my life! Absolutely brilliant from beginning to end.
I listened to it on audible and every chapter was informative, helpful and above all made sense! I have recommended it to everyone I know.
I really needed this book at this time in my life -so helpful and useful- with good humour and understanding of the challenges we all face with sorting our stuff x x
These ladies are wonderful they have helped me accomplish so much and helped me with the guilt of getting rid of other family members clutter. So glad I found them.
What an amazing book , it’s written by 2 inspirational ladies.
I’ve never come across such a book that inspires and motivates so much.
Its definitely NOT a book that goes over and over the same thing without getting to the point.
It’s NOT a quick fix book if that’s what you’re looking for…
BUT it is a MOTIVATIONAL, HELPFUL, INSIGHTFUL book that guides you through your home.
It’s like having Ingrid & Lesley staying in your house.
Would I recommend this book to someone else……yes without a doubt.
Ingrid & Lesley’s wonderful insights have helped me get in touch with what’s really behind my clutter and their book is full of practical stuff to get you on a journey to resetting your life and your outlook on life.
An excellently structured book with sage advice regarding the decluttering process.
Like a lot of other people I’ve been trying to declutter for years, dipping in & out as circumstances allowed but nothing has helped me move forward, till now.
The book takes you gently on a journey that can be taken in whatever way suits you, & whatever fits in with the rest of your life. It is very good at giving you things to consider, things to ponder, as well as suggestions on what might not be such a great idea.
The book is easy to read & caters for everyone, whatever their circumstances
I have joined their membership but that is not a necessity, the book stands on it’s own merit, I joined because of Ingrid & Lesley’s humour, their good natured banter & their absolute commitment to helping others get their home how they want it. It is not about minimalism, it’s having a home you love 💕
Excellent book! Really delves into the mind set behind the build up of clutter.
By a distance, the best declutter book I have ever read
Ingrid and Lesley, through their podcast, this book and The Declutter Hub membership, have helped me more than they can imagine. I feel as though I’ve had invisible partners along the way who shared insights and a unique understanding of what I was facing and options for how to address it. This book coalesces this wisdom and encourages the reader to see their world through new and optimistic eyes. A heartfelt thank you to them for their positive contributions to what can sometimes be a chaotic world.
Awesome book.
It’s a fabulous book written with humour and realistic. Best declutter book I’ve read and totally recommend it.
Great read
I kept putting off tidying until I read this book and started to understand why tidying is more than sorting and throwing away. This book is written in an enthusiastic and positive way that appeals to everyone and motivates to get started, and takes you along in small steps.
Brilliant book, really well set out
Brilliant book, really well set out
RESET YOUR HOME helped me understanding the emotional attachment to many of my items and how to go about letting go!
My decluttering journey has been simplified and helped me get rid of many items. This book is my GO-TO every time I feel stuck into my old patterns.
An excellent book, full of useful tips, written by two very inspiring ladies. Lesley and Ingrid’s common sense, yet empathetic, sensitive approach to the subject in such a good humoured way, is really helpful.
life changing, fun and so incredibly easy to follow.
Brilliant book with really good tips and advice. Written with empathy and sincerity enabling the reader to fully embrace the Help and support on this very sensitive subject.
The book is very informative. Having each chapter for each part of the house is great. Helps to break the task down to manageable levels.
A wonderful book from two amazing women! Lesley and Ingrid… you’ve helped me so much on my decluttering journey! Everyone struggling with clutter should read it!
I highly recommend Reset Your Home to anyone who desires to reduce their clutter. Lesley and Ingrid take the reader on a sensible journey over an appropriate period of time to make permanent changes in your home and your life. Their philosophy is to begin decluttering in less emotional areas of your home first, leaving the bigger and emotionally charged decisions until you have achieved success with less stressful decluttering and experienced a great deal of learning about yourself and your emotions about possessions. A big take away for me is the theory of “if in doubt, do NOT throw it out.” My first mistake when decluttering prior to reading Reset Your Home was to force myself to discard items I was struggling with. This resulted in regrets I will never experience while following the Reset YourHome declutter program. I can actually say, I now enjoy decluttering because I know the decisions are mine to make in a manner that will work for me and that it takes time to declutter a lifetime of clutter collection. This is not the ordinary organizational program. It is a gem.
A powerful reminder that decluttering is about so much more than just ‘stuff — something I see every day in my work
This book is written by two professionals who ‘get it’. In their non judgemental, easy to follow style they offer guidance and support to those of us seeking their help.
Thank you Lesley snd Ingrid.
A real help. It inspired me to get started.
What pros! Their approach is amazing. I’m a psychologist and haven’t given as much thought to the emotions around this topic as they have!!
A great book – well structured and clear to read, and offers lots of practical advice and emotional support to help you put your house in order, and keep it organised going forward.
such an optimistic approach to decluttering and organizing one’s home
An excellent book which provides effective strategies to declutter your physical and mental space. It centres around understanding your emotions as you step onto your own unique decluttering and organising journey.The book is packed full of inspiration and support.
I listen to these ladies’ podcast and was really happy when their book came out. Dropped a lot of hints and received a copy as a gift. I have since shared it multiple times.
Im so glad I found Ingrid and Lesleys approach to decluttering and organising. I needed the emotional element to understand and move forward.
They really get into your head with their mantras space over stuff, start small build up your declutter muscle, the money was gone when you bought it, stiring it in cupboard for years wont bring it back.
Best book on decluttering
Ingrid & Lesley are fabulous!!! I don’t have their book yet but have been a part of their Declutter Hub courses & membership. Their information is SO needed by everyone! They make it fun & do have excellent tips & tricks to move forward & get out of your head… They help you to “un-freeze” when it comes to routines, declutter, organize etc. AND they are fun, personable, genuine & funny!!! Way to go Ingrid & Lesley!!! Thanks a million 😉
This book is a must and an absolute game changer for those of us who have too much stuff! Practical advice and a focused strategy with the Road Map to help guide you through the decluttering process, building momentum as you go. Thank you Ingrid an Lesley for changing my mindset!
The book gives a well thought out plan for tackling a cluttered home and the podcast provides extra boosts of inspiration and “ah-ha!” moments. Both delivered with understanding and compassion but also with the encouragement that you will need to step outside of your comfort zone to make progress.
Even though I’ve joined the member community and listened to many of their podcasts, this book is still a really valuable resource. It’s so concise and to the point (in a supportive way), and is a really helpful guide on your decluttering journey.
Ingrid and Lesley feel like good friends as they have a chat about all things decluttering. Like they say they offer no nonsense, practical, kind, no blame advice that is completely achievable. Their road map to getting on top of your stuff is incredible! Do yourself a favor and buy their book it’s an easy read with loads of fabulous tips and advice.