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 […]

Do You Need A Digital Detox? Digital clutter is insidious because it’s build-up is far more hidden than tangible items. There are two main digital dangers: digital information clutter – when we store too much of it on devices or online; digital experience clutter – when we spend too much of our time in the […]

“Everybody is a genius.  But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid” Albert Einstein If you have ever compared yourself to others and felt you don’t measure up, that makes you a human being.  Everyone, including high achieving individuals feels […]

Need To Get More Done? How do you ensure you’re utilising your time effectively? It’s all too easy to “busy” yourself with activities which are not going to move you forward to your ultimate goals. Procrastination is well known to be the biggest enemy to achieving life changes. The “I’ll do it tomorrow” mentality is […]

Regift verb gerund or present participle: regifting riːˈɡɪft/ give (an unwanted gift that one has received) to someone else as a gift. “do you think she’ll regift that horrendous vase?” I think regifting is a great idea!  And I think it’s resourceful rather than cheap. Is it rude? Not if you are genuine about graciously accepting […]

Ever thought about the fact that the words listen and silent are spelt using the same letters? Listening requires less than we might think but more than is easy to give. How many of us listen? As oppose to wait for our turn to speak? Listening – real listening, is not easy. It involves taking ourselves out of the […]

So, did you know that decluttering can make you happier? Let’s backtrack. What is decluttering? And why did I choose to start my business A Tidy Mind? Why do I feel so enthusiastically and completely sure that the process can help people be happier. And why does it have this effect? Ultimately, I am convinced […]

Feeling the strain? You have probably heard of “Mindfulness” It’s a concept that has been around for centuries but has exploded into the media in Western society in recent years. And for good reason. It’s a wonderful way to experience life and an important tool to deal with difficulty. It’s quite hard to explain though. […]

I’m going to get all serious for a minute. When I talk about decluttering and organising in the general sense, perhaps in social or business networking situations, I tend to keep things fairly light. I smile. Maybe we have a little laugh together about “decluttering and organising” being a bit of a mouthful to say. […]