Book Review: The Clutter Connection
Have you ever wondered why some people need everything labeled and color-coded… while others are just happy if stuff gets tossed in a bin? In The Clutter Connection, organizing expert (and YouTube fave) Cassandra Aarssen breaks it all down — and it actually makes sense.
Visual vs Hidden Storage and Detail vs Big Picture
Cas states that there are 4 different personality types based on hidden vs visual organization and detailed vs big picture organization systems. The 4 organizing personality types are Butterfly, Cricket, Ladybug, and Bee. (I’m a cricket).
She starts off the book with a quiz for you to determine your type and then has chapters that go into detail on how different methods of organizing and creating systems will work for each personality type. This methodology shows you which organization system works best for you. It also helps you understand how others work and which organization systems will work best for them.
I especially enjoyed the examples and stories Cas shared.
Do you or your family struggle with organizing?
If so, this book is a great read. Understanding each other’s way of looking at organization (and mess) will go a long way to reducing friction and frustration.
What about you? Do you prefer open storage (baskets and bins) or closed storage (everything behind doors)? Are you very detailed in your organization (for example storing batteries by type)? Or, do you organize in a more bigger picture way (for example just using a container for batteries rather than then categorizing them by type)? Not sure ? Have a read of The Clutter Connection to see what works for you.
Cass also has a great website and podcast – you can find more info here.
Have you read it? Did you find it useful?
Book Information: The Clutter Connection: How Your Personality Type Determines Why You Organize the Way You Do: (Clutterbug Book) by Cassandra Aarssen. 2019
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Books That Changed How I Think About Organization
Organization isn’t just about having a tidy home. Over the years, I’ve discovered that the best books on decluttering and productivity often challenge the way we think about our possessions, our work, and even our daily habits.
The books in this collection have each influenced me in different ways. Some offered practical strategies for reducing clutter and staying organized. Others helped me rethink decision-making, productivity, downsizing, and the connection between our physical surroundings and our state of mind.
Whether you’re trying to simplify your home, manage paperwork, prepare for a move, or create a more intentional life, these are the books I find myself recommending again and again.
Explore the reviews below to discover the ideas, insights, and lessons I took away from each one.
Joy at Work
Productivity and organization for a more intentional work life.
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning
A thoughtful approach to downsizing, legacy, and life’s transitions.
The Clutter Connection
Understanding your organizing style through personality types.
Decluttering at the Speed of Life
Practical strategies for reducing clutter and simplifying your home.
