Within the fascinating field of ‘Energy Psychology’ lies a relatively new treatment called EFT – Emotional Freedom Technique. When I heard it has been known to help some people with serious hoarding issues, my interest was sparked. As I found out more, I realised that EFT has provided thousands of people with relief from a […]

It might seem like a strange place to start.  But your bathroom is the perfect room in which to begin your tidying journey. Why? It’s one of the easiest projects to tackle to allow you to build up your skills.  More importantly, the state of your bathroom can be particularly important in terms of your […]

‘Zero Waste’ is a philosophy which encourages a lifestyle where all materials are reused or redesigned in some way. The end goal is that no waste ends up in landfill or at the incinerator. Under the zero waste movement, even recycling should be limited, as it focuses on restructuring production and distribution systems to reduce waste […]

Don’t let the name scare you. Far from being a morbid or violent process, Swedish Death Cleaning is all about organising your life and your possessions more mindfully. If you’re looking to minimise meaningless clutter and instil a sense of calm and order in your home, then read on to find out more. What is […]

What does it mean to Be Organised? Many people resolve to be more organised but as a standalone goal, it is WAY too big. As a result, it isn’t achievable and when people inevitably fail, they assume they just aren’t (and will never be) ‘that kind of person’ In fact, being organised comprises of many small […]

The decluttering process can be difficult, emotional and time consuming. Or it can be easy, laid back and quick! Here are 10 items to which you might be able to say a cheerful ‘cheerio’ – today! Old towels.  Many of us hold on to towels which are scratchy, threadbare or stained. Not to mention too […]

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 […]

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 […]