You'd expect that as a neat freak and declutter coach I would have some systems & routines in place to make my own life easy. Of course, I do! They work for me and I keep doing them. I also have some routines in place that don't work for me. And I keep doing them too! This month my focus is on … [Read more...]
Recapping the downtime
This week I wrap up on managing downtime. I know we need it I just didn't know how much I baulked at having it! Re-framing how I see it has helped me realise it's okay, yes even for me, to have it! As is usually the way, it's also helped me re-focus other parts of my business and life. Here's … [Read more...]
Downtime – it is okay to do nothing!
This week I've struggled with my topic of downtime. So many judgements about what I should be doing and when. Such contrast to last week's blog where I talked about the routines that give me structure. I guess I'm not as comfortable with my downtime as I am with my routine of work! My first big … [Read more...]
It’s about time – and managing the important things.
One of the impacts of procrastination is the time pressures that escalate. This month I'll be sharing my slant on time management. We all have the same number of hours in each day yet some seem to achieve so much more in the same time. I keep hearing that time is not the problem. The problem … [Read more...]
The Thief of Time – Claiming back the lost minutes.
2014 is well under way. The break is over, school is back (and even those of us who don't have children are impacted by this) and life has returned to normal. With the pace picking up, I've noticed a few tell-tale signs of Time getting away from me and I'm not enjoying the all-too-familiar … [Read more...]
Nature Abhors a Vacuum – what to do when it’s all sorted!
Today I was asked "Now that I've got things sorted what do I do with the extra time I've got?" His answer was to do more, I suggested just "being" and enjoying the breathing space, being grateful for all that life offers. The answer may be somewhere in between, unique to each of us and where it fits … [Read more...]
A Clean Space – Declutter for certainty, clarity & creativity
As I look at my desk I can see it's organised (sort of), I know where everything is (kind of) and there is some logic to it (well, it makes sense to me anyway!). The thing about it is - it could be better. For example, I could finish off those last little things, file them away and free myself of … [Read more...]
5 tips on happiness through decluttering
Decluttering is not just for hoarders! It's for ordinary people too! Are you really too busy to get organised? In that case, I'll bet you're feeling frustrated looking for what you need and your time's being wasted - I'm sure you have other more important things to do. You're probably also … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Simplify Your Life
First up, I'm going to make a couple of assumptions: That you are doing what you love or If there are things that just have to be done Life can get busy and complicated. Here are five ways to simplify your life: Start with the end in mind. What is it you are aiming to achieve? … [Read more...]
Where has the time gone?
Where has the time gone? Sometimes it seems I'm so busy and yet looking back I can't see what I've actually done. Today I thought I'd share three tips that help me with managing my time to fit in work and play. I am most effective when I work with my body's natural rhythm. I like to start … [Read more...]