Habits and routines are a great way to simplify your life. What can happen though is that they become unconscious. It pays to check in occasionally and ask the question - is what I'm doing still actually useful? Why do I do it that way? Because I've always done it that way is usually a signal that … [Read more...]
Routines take the pressure off
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...]
“Me” time – a simple reframe
This week I'm in a much better place with downtime thanks to a simple reframe that's helped it's really time and with that there is no judgement, no questioning if the time is right or appropriate it's just about doing what I need to do in a way that works for me. Some examples: Having an early … [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...]
Managing the downtime
My focus this month is on downtime. Simplifying my life is about priorities and my health and well-being are big ones. Scheduling in some time out is a very necessary step to achieving this end. This is the time I need to switch off, to be with me, to socialise, to have some fun and just to do … [Read more...]
It’s about time and managing the expectations
Daylight savings has ended and for a little while I can enjoy that the mornings are light again. I have to admit though, the changing perspective messes with my head. This week I want to talk about managing time and expectations. Time issues have been showing up for me in many strange ways. Being … [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...]
7 things my children heard growing up that I still live by to simplify my life
I've had a bit of fun with this one today! I wonder how my children remember these! These are the 7 things that my children heard growing up that I still live by to simplify life: 1. It's not much; it's just the way it's spread. Stack things into manageable piles then deal with one pile at a … [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...]