Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash As someone who loves decluttering I understand spring as a time for spring cleaning. Now for the first time I understand autumn as a time for balance. Between the long days of summer and the winter I try to avoid there is autumn; still warm days, fresh mornings … [Read more...]
Photo by Alisa Anton on Unsplash 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 … [Read more...]
Photo by Julie Watson With the success of my last creation I am riding high and crashing down to earth at the same time. I am ready to ask what’s next. There’s still no rush but without moving forward I am only as good as my last success, and that’s not sustainable for any length of time. What’s … [Read more...]
When I first decided to embark on the journey of living life as a house sitter I really thought I’d never have to deal with clutter again. After all, how much stuff can one keep in a small car? Despite using all my best techniques to streamline what I need and how it’s organized somehow things … [Read more...]
It’s been 10 weeks since I started my house sitting lifestyle. For 10 weeks, everything I thought I’d need has travelled with me in my car. But after 10 weeks and several house sits I dreaded the prospect of finding anything in my car. I was getting frustrated not remembering where I’d put … [Read more...]
As 2014 approaches its end, I am reviewing all that I’ve achieved (and fallen short on) this year. The year has been one of change and growth for many, including me. For me, there was a sense of being comfortable (too comfortable) and changes were needed for different results. This year I learned … [Read more...]
Ten ideas to declutter your mind and get your brain thinking about something else: Purge or brain dump - Write a list as long as you need to get everything out of your head. Use pen and paper, or software (eg Evernote). Record it on your smart phone. Share the load with a friend or … [Read more...]
Decluttering the mind has many of the same benefits as decluttering a physical space. As the work is internal you'd think you might not see any physical signs. Let's run through some of the benefits and see how that can translate into physical changes. The benefits of an uncluttered mind: … [Read more...]
After having been away for a week and feeling some overwhelm with all the new ideas and excitement it generated, I've realised that, of course, I can't do everything until I declutter what's going in my mind. Then the priorities re-order, the focus returns and the action starts. Here are some of … [Read more...]
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...]