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Why do we hang onto clutter? For some, it’s sentimental reasons.  Shelves of books that remind us of a favorite university course. Hanging ornaments that were a misguided gift from relatives. Cherishing baby clothes that once fit our now-grown children. Or could it be, as some studies suggest, related to fear. Fear of deprivation, fear […]

Tidy Home, Tidy Life, Tidy Mind. Anyone who knows me or who reads this blog regularly will be aware that I consistently witter on about the benefits of tidying, organising and simplifying your life. It’s not just about making things look pretty and it’s definitely not only about throwing things away. In fact, it’s never […]

  What does it really mean to ‘take care of yourself’? If you drink six glasses of water per day or go on a juice cleanse, does that mean you’re taking care of yourself? If you go to a trendy fitness class or take up jogging, does that mean you’re taking care of yourself? You’ve […]

According to Dr Brené Brown, human connection is defined as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard and valued. My job is about so much more than filling bin bags and perusing the IKEA catalogue. As much as I love that stuff, my true focus lies in making a real connection with my […]

So the way the oxygen mask theory goes is that if you’re in the unfortunate position of being on a plane which is about to nose dive, you should secure YOUR oxygen mask before helping anyone else – including children. If you don’t, you risk not being able to help anyone at all. Because, to […]

Guilt, obligation and a fear of causing offence and upset are common reasons why people hold on to possessions which add little or no value to their lives. Comments I hear regularly from clients include: “I can’t get rid of that – X (now deceased) gave it to me” “I can’t let that go, it […]

When it comes to decluttering your house, it’s fair to say that not all rooms are equal. Many professional organisers will declutter and organise room by room but often a different approach and mindset is required for each. Storage solutions in particular will certainly vary according to the function of the space. Here are some […]

This post was written for National Spring Cleaning Week (NSCW) 6-12th March 2017 but is relevant to any time of year when the fancy takes you to give your home a deep clean! APDO Association of Professional Declutterers & Organisers joined forces with NSCW for the very first time in 2017 The connections are obvious since […]

Perfectionism has long been thought of as the key to success…. But when someone utters the words “I’m a perfectionist” what I hear is: “I’m struggling with a need to feel that things are perfect and I’m vigilantly pursuing it. But no matter what I achieve, I fail to feel self acceptance. Instead I’m back […]

We all have our little quirks don’t we? But have you ever noticed how many unnecessary words or phrases people use when they talk or write? I guess they could be described as fillers. “Totally” “Basically” “I mean” and the dreaded “Like” I’ve certainly been guilty of it myself but I’m currently making an effort […]