What’s hidden beneath your clutter? Can you identify with any of these: You wear 20% of your wardrobe 80% of the time You own several pieces of the same kind of furniture at once You buy the same shoes in different colours. Those who tend to collect stuff will have emotional ties that bind them to physical clutter. […]
Category Archives: Home Organization
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Feb
Feb
Often when we run our online programs we get comments from people who are afraid of falling behind. Especially those people with a chronic illness. It depends how I’m feeling that day as to whether I can complete the task I can’t always complete the task so I’ll have to come back to it […]
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Feb
Feb
In the era of connectivity, we own and use several gadgets at once. Smart phones, laptops, personal computers, iPads and tablets have become part of our everyday life. These gadgets store a huge range of apps and software which often means we need to manage digital clutter too. If your device is cluttered with apps or your […]
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Jan
Jan
Hoarding issues affect over 400,000 Australians, which is a small number compared to the 19 million Americans labelled as hoarders, but it’s still a significant number of people who need help getting organized. We’re familiar with psychological issues that hoarding habits can have, so today we’re going to talk about how it also affects your finances. How […]
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Dec
Dec
The key to a smooth sailing day-to-day family life is to establish a good routine at home. And if you feel like you already lost track, it’s not too late to reboot, especially for the coming new year. Try our following tips to help you get started. 4 Easy Ways To Establish Family Routines 1. Include Every […]
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Dec
Dec
Chatting to a fellow blogger at a recent conference, something he said in general conversation really struck a chord with me. We were discussing the pros and cons of working from home. He was lamenting on the many things he has to do in one day. I was nodding in agreement, and added, “plus the […]
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Dec
Dec
Successful people who work from home have one thing in common. And this one thing, is obvious but hard to maintain. If you haven’t already guessed, they’re successful because they have a routine. They adhere to it. They make things happen. Let’s look at some of the main ways to establish routines so you can […]
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Nov
Nov
In a previous post, we talked about our favorite mantra; “Move fast. Don’t overthink. Let it go”. This mantra is simple and effective because it takes away doubts over decluttering problems many people encounter. Here are some more mantras you can use to help you make better choices while your decluttering. Move fast. Don’t overthink. Let it go More Declutter […]
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Nov
Nov
It’s not easy to deal with personal clutter. The task is even more troublesome when the clutter that needs to be organized is not yours. Today we’re talking about other people’s clutter in the family home. That is, other family member’s clutter than can drive you a little bonkers! Here are some tips to help you cope. […]
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Oct
Oct
Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change. -Jim Rohn Your living room is where you spend most of your down time and its surrounds can have a huge impact on your mental and emotional state. If you’re space is about due for an upgrade, refresh or total makeover, then take a look at […]
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Oct
Oct
Help Me Simplify My Life! We hear this a lot from members who are feeling overwhelmed and stressed with their daily lives. We find the underlying problems are varied, but along the themes of: Having too much clutter and feel closed in Poor time management skills that make you feel like you’ve accomplished little by […]
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Sep
Sep
Aah, the kitchen! For some, it’s the most important part of the house. A family hub. Food is prep’d. Conversations take place. Homework is done. Work is completed. Meal time is precious. Given the range of activities the kitchen undertakes, it is one place where cleanliness and organization can make a big difference. We’re sharing some tips to help keep your […]
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Sep
Sep
Cindy sent us this message: “I definitely need some assistance on organizing myself with my job. I’ve been in real estate for 11 years (part-time/full-time) and raising 3 beautiful boys. All my children have left the nest now. I’m in my early 50’s. It’s time to have a career and make some real money! Mommy hood […]
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Aug
Aug
The changing seasons dictate our wardrobe style & needs. Flowy, light clothing with less material in summer and bulky, thick warmer sweaters or jumpers in winter. During this transition of seasons though comes the task of cleaning, decluttering and organizing your home and your closet. The big closet dilemma is usually deciding which clothes you want to […]
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Aug
Aug
Has your closet been begging you to declutter for some time? What do you think is holding you back? Are you unsure of: what things to get rid of & sizing, colours and styles that you’re determined to wear one day making a mistake and throwing something out that you will regret later? The fear of […]
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Jun
Jun
Co-ordinating chores evenly amongst family members can be difficult. Leave complaints of “it’s not fair” and “why do I have to do that?” behind with our simple tips that get everyone involved. Tips To Split Chores Fairly Around The Home 1. Pre-Plan The Scenario Before Calling The Family Together It’s a good idea to get the […]
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Jun
Jun
How do you manage your pet’s needs? Extra effort is needed when you have pets. Our little fur babies (and non-fur babies if you keep reptiles) have considerations to be met so they are clean and safe in your homes. Today we’ll take a look at: Precautions you should take to look after your pet […]
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Jun
Jun
Eliminate the dread you feel each week when it comes cleaning time with these simple tips. It all comes down to routines. They can be a daily, weekly, monthly or a seasonal routine. Set a routine that is easy to follow and that makes cleaning time faster. Start small. Choose to start with the daily dumping of laundry into […]
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May
May
These tips are perfect for people who: have sole custody of the washing task and need a more systematic approach find doing laundry to be the most exhausting, mundane chore look away every time they see a laundry pile growing have cried in frustration from disastrous results (white clothes now pink?). We have laundry tips and hacks to step up […]
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May
May
For busy people on the run, here are four hacks to home cleaning that are simple and effective. 1. Boil To Disinfect Boiling things can remove diseases-causing germs which may spread when you just wash them. You don’t have to spend money on costly wipes and disinfectants. Try washing clothes, towels or bedsheets in hot […]