688 - Declutter Your Books in 15 Minutes a Shelf: Forever Shelf vs Flow Shelf for a Peaceful Library

Clutter Free Academy

If your books are managing you (not the other way around), this episode is your 15‑minute reset. Kathi Lipp walks you through a simple, shelf‑by‑shelf plan to create a peaceful, findable home library you’ll actually use—without losing the joy of reading. Listeners will learn:

• The MEET method to make your library pay you back (Money, Energy, Emotional bandwidth, and Time) • Kathi’s three zero‑guilt questions to decide what stays and what goes • Forever Shelf vs Flow Shelf: two simple zones that make your system maintainable • Why capacity matters (and why you don’t need more shelves) • How to stop “buying to become” and end guilt stacks • Practical upkeep: one‑in‑one‑out, return stations, and exit strategies (little libraries, friends, donations) • Where to house TBR (hint: it’s not your nightstand!)

Plus, Kathi Lipp shares a favorite Forever Shelf pick and introduces "Jesus Was," a thoughtful, conversation‑starting book she endorsed by her dear friend Susy Flory—perfect for souls that need a gentle reset. Press play and take back your shelves in the next 15 minutes.

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