Having a clean & organized home is a dream of mine, but one that I will never fully achieve. My excuses for this are varied. On any given day it ranges from: but I’m a working mum, I don’t have time hubby is sleeping after working the night shift so I couldn’t possibly vacuum now […]
Category Archives: Clutter
Following a lovely email from a follower who had just completed the 10-Day Declutter program, it got us thinking about what it is that people throw away when they are doing a clutter bust. Why is it easy for some people to throw away items with sentimental value while others hold on to them, storing […]
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Aug
Aug
Below are some inspiring comments from participants in our recent 10-Day Declutter Challenge on Facebook: “This was a tough one for me but did get easier the closer I got to 10 items.” Ellen “Wow I just cleaned out our computer desk…what a mess 2 people can gather in less than 2 yrs. I’m very […]
So far, more than 780 people have completed the 14-Day Organize Your Closet Challenge. It’s exciting to read the comments as people make small changes that can have a big impact on their lives. Here are some of the discoveries so far that people have found liberating: Breaking the emotional chains that led to my current […]
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May
May
If you’re surrounded by clutter then it’s likely you’ve fallen for some sneaky little myths. Banish them! Here’s a healthy dose of reality to help with your myth-busting. Myth #1: I Need Storage Systems So I Can Declutter Reality Storage systems and containers can be a trap. Because they’re related to organizing, they trick you into feeling virtuous while actually adding […]
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Apr
Apr
Here are some common frustrations I hear from people who are trying to declutter their lives and organize their homes: My husband is a hoarder – he still has college notes from the 80s. My wife’s hobbies have taken over the entire house. My kids have too much stuff and won’t get rid of anything. If you relate, […]
You know that lovely feeling you get when you’ve just organized your shoes, decluttered the filing cabinet, or streamlined your vintage doily collection? *insert plaintive voice* Why does it never last? Why does the chaos always return? Why can’t I stay ahead of clutter and disorganization? The answers, respectively, are that it can, it doesn’t have to, and there […]
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Mar
Mar
Are you doing 7 Days To An Organized Home Office with me? Whether or not you’re doing the program, I think you’ll like these inspiring home offices… This is one of several rather high-tech home office spaces. Here you’ll find some colorful home offices such as this one. For a range of modern designs check […]
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Mar
Mar
What’s your biggest home office challenge? When I asked this question on Facebook I didn’t expect 200 replies from people frustrated with towering paper piles, ineffective filing systems, and unsatisfactory habits for dealing with all the clutter spoiling their home office spaces. So I’m super-excited to announce my brand-spanking-new program: 7 Days To An Organized Home […]
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Mar
Mar
This is a 5-minute organizing task from the Organize-In-5 Diary. How To Make Up Memory Boxes For Your Family’s Mementos And Keepsakes – In Just 5 Minutes! Find or buy some attractive boxes – one for each family member. Kids might like to cover theirs in re-cycled wrapping paper. Label them with the person’s name. […]
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Feb
Feb
You may know that I recently did my annual declutter. (I’ve shared my declutter checklist here and post-declutter photos here.) But you may not know that some unexpected things happen when you get rid of clutter. Here are 6 of them… 1. You don’t buy things unless they’re awesome After decluttering – when your stuff is pared down to what you use […]
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Jan
Jan
You may know that earlier this month I spent an intense 4 days decluttering my home. I thought you might like to see some ‘after’ photos. Or as my friends call it, organization porn. Decluttered Bedroom Both Craig and I work from home, so I try to create a bedroom sanctuary feeling here. No work, technology, […]
Hi everyone, This week I’m taking most of the week off to do my annual Declutter Project. You can read about the project here. And as I complete the declutter you can see my updates and photos on Facebook. I’ll also write a blog post when I’m done – with heaps more pics. 🙂 If you want to do […]
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Dec
Dec
Every January I do a Declutter Project. I go through my home – room by room, cabinet by cabinet, drawer by drawer – and declutter. It’s not a detailed organizing project. I’m definitely not one of those people who enjoys the cleaning or organizing process – I only love the results. They feel amazing. Especially these days when so much feels out […]
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Dec
Dec
Want to be more productive and organized in 2013? My two popular diaries are fantastic tools for you to get more done, get rid of clutter, and feel more organized. They’re both instantly downloadable and fully interactive. SPECIAL OFFER – GET 83% OFF! You can get my popular Goals & Priorities 2013 Diary and Organize-In-5 2013 Diary, both brand new for […]
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Nov
Nov
I’m so excited to tell you about my BRAND NEW program – 14 Days To An Organized Closet: Clear Closet Clutter Fast. This program will help you create your perfect wardrobe – decluttered, streamlined, organized. Ahhhh… Over the 14 days I’ll help you deal with the practicalities of: Decluttering your closet of clothes and shoes you don’t wear Simplifying the way you think […]
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Nov
Nov
People always ask me the secret to being organized. They want a formula for making their homes and lives neat and tidy. Sadly, there’s no secret formula to getting organized. But if I had to choose one thing that makes a huge difference to home and personal organization, it’s this: Getting organized is much easier […]
Feeling overwhelmed? Time-poor? Drowning in clutter? Here are 12 easy things you can do to simplify your life. 1. Don’t Bring In The Mail Accumulating piles of mail can make you feel stressed. Instead, make it a habit to open snail mail over your recycle bin. Ditch everything – only take inside those items you […]
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Oct
Oct
Here are some cool tips and ideas for organizing your home. 1. Storage Solutions For Organizing Kitchen, Closet, Bathroom, Laundry, Garage, Craft, Home Entertainment Looking for neat ideas for making things tidier? This article from Buzzfeed offers 52 clever solutions covering every room in your house. Some are not exactly pretty, some will take more time than they’re worth, […]
There’s an op shop crisis in Australia. More families are turning to thrift stores for clothes and other essentials. At the same time, donations to ops shops, thrift stores, and charity-operated stores are falling. Yet most of us have closets full of clothes we never wear. It’s estimated that UK wardrobes contain £30 billion worth of […]