I don't read many self-help books,but I thought, "Okay, I'll use it to bump up my motivation to lose the five pounds I gained over Christmas. By the time I finished I was revved up to tackle the massive clutter in my basement! (I've already dropped the weight, and the basement is coming along.) Selig has a very readable style and a step-by-step approach, backed up with the psychological research and enriched with fascinating stories of success (and failure) from her students. She guides you to reflect on your own sources of motivation and provides a great, practical "toolbox." The book is a good companion to revisit when the "change" energy flags.