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 improvements
Over this time of sharing my slant on time management I've become aware of what I need to do differently. It's been very much a time of, if anything can go wrong with my own time management then it's shown up in all colours this month! Despite my very best intentions, I'm not as good as I think I … [Read more...]
It’s about time – and managing the downtime
The Easter break has been an opportunity to enjoy a four day weekend. Even without going away the glorious weather over this period made relaxing an obvious choice. Two days in and there were still two days to go and as someone who always feels that I should be doing something I had to remind … [Read more...]
How did it get like this again?
This week I've been working with a client who has taken the opportunity to use her recovery time to sort out her husband's office. She does this every year! Part of the de-clutter process is maintenance and routine clean outs. Spring clean. There is a natural energy with this activity and spring … [Read more...]
Overwhelmed by the Declutter Project? Simplify Your Life Step by Step
You've decided! You know exactly what you want and how great it will be! And then you see the size of the job. Simplifying your life now seems a really daunting project. What about simplifying that process? 1. Chunk it down by starting small. Pick one area and start with that. Taking small steps … [Read more...]
Is Clutter a Problem for You?
How do you know when YOU have a problem with clutter? Friends and family may tell you that you have a problem but if you're okay with it then you may not have a problem at all. Clutter can be defined as: Things you do not use or love Things which are untidy or disorganised Too many … [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...]
7 benefits & enjoying the de-clutter process
2014 is finally underway! In between time, I've been de-cluttering my own space and planning and re-focusing on the year ahead. Here's what I experienced during my de-clutter process: 1. It can be physically exhausting - sifting, sorting, throwing out, archiving and cleaning is a great way … [Read more...]
My Car: Decluttering 2013 in Action
Cleaning my car on New Year's Eve gave me so much more than just a clean and shiny car! It was a physical declutter process that helped me reflect on 2013, sort my head out and re-focus on 2014. It wasn't until I'd done this physically with my car that my year landed and I could move on to 2014. As … [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...]