Author Archives: Kylie Browne

How to Get Everything Done in Your "To Do" List and Still Have Some Time to Yourself

How to Get Everything Done in Your “To Do” List and Still Have Some Time to Yourself

Here are some things to consider when you’re trying to decide how to tackle that list and incorporate enjoyable things that matter to you along the way. You really can have both productivity and enjoyment, if you organize things the right way.

How to Organize Social Media Viewing and Stop Wasting Time

How to Organize Social Media Viewing and Stop Wasting Time

Here’s how to organize your social media viewing, so you can still enjoy it but you’ll also have plenty of time to get other things done.

How to Stop Researching About Getting Organized and Start Taking Action

How to Stop Researching About Getting Organized and Start Taking Action

Too much research will actually become confusing, because you’ll start to get conflicting information that you’re not sure what to do with. Instead of dealing with all of that, here’s how to get organized and take action.

How to Depart With Your Stuff Without Regret

How to Depart With Your Stuff Without Regret

You’ve done a big clean up and decluttered your home, but now you have piles of possessions that you need to get rid of. Do you sell, donate, or throw them away? What if they still have sentimental value? It’s going to be a difficult process, but the items that you don’t use are going […]

What to do with all the odds and ends that don't really have a "place" to be?

What to do with all the odds and ends that don’t really have a “place” to be?

Is your junk drawer overflowing? Over time, we can accumulate a large volume of things that just don’t seem to have a proper place in our home. What are we supposed to do with all these odds and ends that don’t really have a place in the house? 

Getting a Spouse to Realise They Have a Hoarding Problem

Getting a Spouse to Realise They Have a Hoarding Problem

Your spouse has a hoarding problem. But before you can start getting rid of all that excess stuff, you need your spouse to admit that they have a problem. That can be the hard part. You have a right to be comfortable and happy in your own home, but to do so, your spouse is going to need to be willing to make changes.

How to be house ready for drop-in surprises

How to be house ready for drop-in surprises

Do you have someone in your life who loves to drop in unexpectedly? It can be embarrassing when they walk into a messy house. Keeping your home spotless 100% of the time is unlikely, but you can follow a few simple tips to make sure that your house is consistently welcoming to guests.

How Do You Get Out of the "I'll Use It Later" Mentality When You Want to Declutter?

How Do You Get Out of the “I’ll Use It Later” Mentality When You Want to Declutter?

Newsweek warns that clutter causes anxiety, stress and various illnesses. Still, we often make excuses to avoid getting rid of it. Do you find yourself thinking “I might use this later” when you try to banish items that you hardly ever touch? If so, you’re not alone. Many of our readers have had the same experience.