The Mindful Art of Space Making — A Transformative Guide to Creating Calm
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by clutter, chaos, or a lack of space — not just in your home, but in your mind — The Mindful Art of Space Making offers a grounded and gentle retreat into intentional living. This book isn’t about minimalism as a fad; it’s a mindful, compassionate approach to clearing space so you can breathe, think, and live more fully.
📘 About the Book
Title: The Mindful Art of Space Making: How to Declutter When You’re Overwhelmed
Author: April Scott Tandy
Published: September 22, 2024 (Flume Canyon Publishing)
This book guides you through decluttering with intention instead of pressure:
How to make space without burnout
Ways to handle emotional or sentimental items
How to build momentum with quick wins
Transforming your physical space leads to greater clarity and calm
It’s ideal for readers who want realistic, step-by-step support — not just lofty advice.
Buy the book (UK):
📚 The Mindful Art of Space Making on Waterstones — https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-mindful-art-of-space-making/april-scott-tandy/9798991222907
Kindle & Paperback (Amazon UK):
📚 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mindful-Art-Space-Making-Overwhelmed/dp/B0DDBXB69W
🎥 Videos & Decluttering Inspiration
While the author’s own videos focus on transformations and mindful space work, there’s also related content inspired by the book’s approach:
📺 Official & Related Videos
Other user-generated videos feature people applying the Space Maker vibe in real life:
📺 Ruthlessly Decluttering 50% of her Closet — https://youtu.be/ms6xXp6J4v0
📺 Empowering Julia to Become her Own Space Maker — https://youtu.be/e0le0H8qSDU
📺 Tackling 10 Years of Clutter Mindfully — https://youtu.be/ItL2C26u8GE
These before/after style videos capture the practical side of space making — the process, challenges, and emotional release of creating order.
🧠Why Mindful Space Making Matters
The magic of this approach is that it treats decluttering as a mindful practice — not a weekend project or chore checklist. Instead of just storing things away, you learn to:
✨ make peace with possessions
✨ choose what truly serves you
✨ create room for what brings joy, purpose, or calm
As many reviewers have remarked, this book feels like a supportive friend guiding you through overwhelm rather than shaming you for where you are now.
🎯 Final Thoughts
The Mindful Art of Space Making is more than a book about tidying; it’s about reshaping your relationship with your environment and your inner life. Whether you’re just starting or you’ve tried decluttering before, this resource offers a path that’s kind, practical, and deeply human.
