"I can't allow anyone to get too close to see my vulnerabilities." "It's up to me to control the world I live in, and no one else has the right to interfere." "All people are just takers, and I can't allow them to take what I have." "Nobody cares; I have to look out for myself." These and a myriad of other thoughts clutter the minds of many people, but especially the minds of addicts. Negative, debilitating thoughts and emotions crowd out healthy responses to the challenges of life. Counterproductive patterns of relating to others foster a downward spiral of shame and condemnation that is difficult to escape. But there is hope for the addict-and for anyone who struggles to free himself from the clutter of a mind filled with hopelessness and despair. Antonio Ruiz knows of what he speaks. A former addict himself, he knows all too well the confusion of a cluttered mind, but he also testifies boldly to the peace and freedom of mind that come from a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Unabashedly, he proclaims the transforming power found in a personal relationship with Christ and the clarity of mind it brings. Offering the hope of a better way to anyone struggling with addiction, Ruiz challenges his readers to sweep out the clutter of old ways of thinking and embrace the beauty of an uncluttered mind. Author Info Antonio Ruiz, along with his wife, Mary, is an associate pastor at Bread.n.Water Ministries in Riverside, California. Working under senior pastors John and Jennifer Panyagua, they minister to the homeless and less fortunate through both practical help and scriptural teaching. Ruiz has a master's degree and is a prelicensed marriage and family therapist. He also holds state and national certifications as a drug and alcoholism counselor. Both he and his wife are long-time recovered addicts who tirelessly serve others desiring to find freedom from addictions of all kinds. Tony Ruiz was a long time member of The Coasters (The Bobby Nunn) singing group with many hit records to their credit. Tony Ruiz is now singing a new song for the glory of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In his C.D. he has many of his legendary friends most of whom are with the Lord now. Many thanks to Doris Jackson of the Shirelles, Don Myrick of Earth, Wind and Fire fame, with his group the Phoenix Horns, Randy Jones of the Original Penguins and the Billy Richards Coasters. Tony Ruiz entitled his CD. Gratitude, Songs from My Heart. It is a highly inspirational Contemporary Soulful Music and available on YouTube and www.tatemusicgroup.com Store. Order it now and be blessed.

THE UNCLUTTERED MOTHER is meant to inspire readers to simplify all areas of life in order to unwrap the gifts of creativity and joyful parenthood. Beyond just validation for that overwhelmed feeling, this book offers a solution. Getting rid of beliefs, stuff, thoughts and activities that do not reflect your core self, is extremely empowering and uplifting. If tidying up and placing everything in order was as simple as ABC, then achieving an uncluttered life wouldn’t be so difficult . . . right? For most mothers, clutter tends to linger even if it’s out of sight. After the family’s been fed, all the dishes have been cleaned, laundry folded and put away, emails have been written and bills have been paid, the stress remains as the wheels inside keep grinding away in anticipation of the “next” episode of clutter to tackle. “Out of sight, out of mind” does not apply here, so where does the stress end? In The Uncluttered Mother, Dana Laquidara presents a process that takes you on a journey to stress-free motherhood (that’s not a typo). Yes, it’s possible to go from Calendars & Clutter, to Health & Habits, to Inspiration & Intuition, knowing that Laquidara’s personal experience and compassion are leading you by the hand.

Ever feel weighed down and overwhelmed by the stuff surrounding you? Tired of struggling against never-ending clutter, only to keep backsliding? What if you could finally break that cycle by addressing the root psychological causes driving it? In Uncluttered Minds, you'll go far beyond typical organizing tips and storage solutions to unpack the emotional roots, mental barriers, and limiting beliefs fueling your cluttering behaviors. Through poignant personal stories and case studies, you'll discover the power of mindfulness, cognitive reframing, and therapeutic techniques to transform your relationship with belongings. This book provides a compassionate, step-by-step roadmap for overcoming the anxiety, indecisiveness, perfectionism, and other psychological challenges enabling everything from mild clutter to severe hoarding. You'll learn room-by-room strategies to reclaim spaces for their intended purpose as calming sanctuaries. But more importantly, you'll develop new mindset habits to sustain an uncluttered lifestyle long-term. Find freedom from the mental weight of too much stuff by cultivating self-awareness, self-compassion, and healthy coping skills to manage underlying triggers. Whether you're drowning in disorganized chaos or worried about hoarding tendencies taking over, Uncluttered Minds empowers you to shed the physical and psychological burdens weighing you down. Embrace the clarity and revitalized energy that comes from an uncluttered mind and reclaimed living spaces. Begin your journey towards an uplifting, liberating clutter-free life today!

We all have treasured possessions—a favorite pair of shoes, a much-beloved chair, an ever-expanding record collection. But sometimes, this emotional attachment to our belongings can spiral out of control and culminate into a condition called compulsive hoarding. From hobbyists and collectors to pack rats and compulsive shoppers—it is close to impossible for hoarders to relinquish their precious objects, even if it means that stuff takes over their lives and their homes. According to psychologist Dr. Robin Zasio, our fascination with hoarding stems from the fact that most of us fall somewhere on the hoarding continuum. Even though it may not regularly interfere with our everyday lives, to some degree or another, many of us hoard. The Hoarder In You provides practical advice for decluttering and organizing, including how to tame the emotional pull of acquiring additional things, make order out of chaos by getting a handle on clutter, and create an organizational system that reduces stress and anxiety. Dr. Zasio also shares some of the most serious cases of hoarding that she's encountered, and explains how we can learn from these extreme examples—no matter where we are on the hoarding continuum.

Too much stuff. Too much stress. Too much to do. How can we sift through the busyness to uncover the life of freedom God offers? If you've ever desired a simpler life, one filled with love, laughter, friendship, and worship rather than overflowing closets and overfilled hours, look no further. Courtney Ellis chronicles her pursuit of a radical idea: what if LESS really is MORE? A gifted storyteller who combines witty humor with uncensored honesty, Ellis guides us on a journey from excess to success. Uncluttered will help you let go of all that burdens you so that you, too, can follow God's path of joy, deliverance, and yes-less. Book jacket.

A unique biblical and practical approach to uncluttering our internal thoughts and feelings. We all want our lives to change for the better–to become the healthiest versions of ourselves in spirit, soul, and body. Yet we still struggle. Author Trina McNeilly, looking for order in her own life, embarked on an inward journey to the home of her heart and soul to find healing and health from the inside out. Unclutter Your Soul is for all of us who are cluttered and overwhelmed with loss, fear, chronic stress, unhealthy coping mechanisms, crippling depression, or anxiety. With the Holy Spirit as our guide, Trina says we can learn to observe: acknowledge the clutter, own: make space for a healthy internal environment, and overcome: take action with tools for living clutter-free from the inside out. Each chapter in these three sections is written as an essay and concludes with practical and soulful tips as well as prompts to put them into action. With discussion questions and a prayer guide, Unclutter Your Soul is the ultimate resource for finding freedom in our everyday lives by releasing limited mindsets and creating more space for peace and joy.

Declutter Your Mind is full of exercises that will have an immediate, positive impact on your mindset. Instead of just telling you to do something, we provide practical, science-backed actions that can create real and lasting change if practiced regularly.