Do you feel the need to keep up with the Jones's? Has your house become overrun with stuff that you purchased to bring you happiness but instead it just brought you more stuff? Come join us as we explore the impact jealousy can have on our lives (and our stuff!) and how practising gratitude could be answer to stopping the green eyed monster... In this episode we; ● Define jealousy, envy and contentment; ● Explore how jealousy and contentment fit into the world of decluttering; ● Encourage you to...
May 15, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 309
Moving to a smaller home can be stressful especially when you’ve collected a lifetime of memories and belongings. Today we are revisiting our downsizing topic but with much more detail and even more practical advice! Focusing more on those at the retirement/empty nester stage of life we take you through our top tips to make your downsizing experience a smoother one. We believe that EVERYONE is unique and every SITUATION is unique - what will work for you may not even work for your partner! So ge...
May 08, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 308
Zones are super handy. They are particularly useful when dealing with multipurpose areas such as a rumpus room or garage. Everyone has a unique way of using their space, by using zones you can tailor a room or area to your specific needs. Today we take you through how to create zones in your home that add to it's function and flow. We also chat about how having clearly defined zones can help other family members/housemates when it comes to tidying up or finding things. Following on a little from...
May 01, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 307
We love using binary decisions as a tool when you have so many decisions to make. One in particular that we wanted to highlight is today's episode. Item or Space? This can look like a few different things - deciding whether to keep an item or let it go and gain back some of the physical space it was taking up, - choosing to rearrange/reorganise the area you're focusing on and create more space by changing the layout, - having a look at your calendar, weighing up your schedule and making adjustme...
Apr 27, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 306
Hey amazing listeners! It's Amy going solo today dropping you a fun little bonus episode. We do have our regular episode coming up but due to some technical issues it has been delayed until later in the week, so watch this space! We still wanted to deliver a little something into your ears so Amy has put together a quick mindfulness exercise that you can do to help you view your space with fresh eyes. Inspired by a mindfulness exercise by Osher Gunsberg on his podcast " Better than Yesterday " A...
Apr 24, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 305
Usually we think of the saying 'All or Nothing', unfortunately this is often entirely unhelpful when it comes to being motivated, so we want to flip it around to say 'All or Something'. Kirsty saw an ad recently that used this phrase and she just new there was an episode in it! We often give up on an idea because we can't get it ALL done. Have you ever thought about what could happen if you replaced that 'all', with what if I just do something? Today we explore just how a whole lot of little som...
Apr 17, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 304
Momentum. It's so great when you are riding that wave of momentum but what do you do when you get stuck?! Today we dig into how momentum can really work in your favour when decluttering. We also spend a bit of time focusing on what to do when you run out of steam or feel that your momentum may have taken you in the wrong direction. Oh and don't worry we cover what to do when you just can't get started! This episode is jam packed with all the tips and advice you could image to get you moving towa...
Apr 10, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 303
This week's episode is the kind of episode where you can put it on and play along! We are naming the top 3 things from 7 different spaces in your home to declutter. A big thank you to Owen Gray for the suggestion of this topic. So come along with us as work our way through a few rooms of the house decluttering as we go. In this episode we; ● Identify items in your home & explain why it would be beneficial to let them go; ● Challenge you to switch to streaming services for music and movies/tv...
Apr 03, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 302
Have you been asked to help a friend or family member declutter? How did it go? Did you wish you had a few extra tips up your sleeve? Well today's your lucky day! Thanks to a request by our friend Owen Gray we share our thoughts and advice about helping others declutter, in particular how to offer help, what to expect and what are some of the big no no's. In light of the recent floods here in NSW and QLD we also spend a bit of time discussing tips for helping others after they have lost everythi...
Mar 27, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 301
There is nothing worse than not being able to find what you need when you need it! Today we cover 7 key items in your home that we feel by having them organised will make your life so much easier!! With a bit more of focus on organising rather than decluttering, today we delve into encouraging you to find homes for your: Batteries Lightbulbs Umbrellas Spare Change Basic Tools Bandaids Old Towels If you have suggestions on other things you'd like help with organising then please let us know! We'd...
Mar 20, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 300
Today we bring to you our thoughts on invisible decluttering. Decluttering isn't always about the stuff, there is a LOT that goes on internally too. If you're not quite sure what we mean, stay with us! We give you loads of examples of what we mean by 'invisible decluttering' and share some of our own invisible decluttering experiences such as letting go of being that crafty mum or a professional pianist and what the flow on effect into the physical decluttering can look like as a result. Seasons...
Mar 13, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 299
You may have noticed that Amy and Kirsty make a good team BUT are crazy different!! Well, buckle up as we delve into what exactly are those differences while asking you guys the question, "So are you an Amy or a Kirsty?" Do you love matching containers like Amy? Do you have a sweet tooth like Kirsty? Maybe you're a bit of a combo or completely unique and couldn't be more different! As usual the episode is filled with many laughs with a few decluttering tips sprinkled throughout. So whether you'r...
Mar 06, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 298
Have you ever thought about making a game out of decluttering? Gamification is a way of attempting to enhance everyday activities by turning them into a game or adding fun elements to engage the user; it is a great tool that can be used in every realm of life. Today we explore how it can make your decluttering experience more fun and interesting and give you lots of examples on how to achieve this. Enjoy laughing along with us today and we'd love if you have discovered any gamifying hacks that y...
Feb 27, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 297
Today we attempt to explain Loss Aversion theory. Now, neither of us are economists or behavioural therapists but we try our best to explain what it is and how we see it's impact on the decluttering process. We also chat Wordle, and how Amy has an awe inspiring ability to listen to so many different podcasts! Make sure to listen to the end as we share a couple of the ones we love to listen too. In this episode we; ● Define loss aversion theory and give examples of what loss aversion theory looks...
Feb 20, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 296
Today we tackle one of the big decluttering hurdles - sentimentality. What happens when you live with someone who has a different level of sentimentality? We received and email this week from the lovely Tarren requesting tips and tricks for getting her very sentimental husband on board with the decluttering journey. So get ready Tarren and listeners we have filled this episode with practical tips and advice on how to navigate through the memories and sentimentality that can get brought up when y...
Feb 13, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 295
It's our first time back together recording in 2022! This year we want you to tell us what to talk about on the podcast. If you have themes and topics that you'd love us to cover, please email, DM, PM, carrier pigeon it so we can get planning. We want to give a huge shout out to all of you who loved our '100 things to declutter' series over January! We had a record 91,000 downloads in the last 30 days! Grab a cuppa and giggle along with us as we share what we each got up to over January, give yo...
Feb 06, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 294
We know that a new year brings fresh motivation to declutter your home, so over January 2022 we will be bringing you 100 things you can declutter today. Today we have our last list, 20 pieces of paper you don't need, you will find a helpful downloadable guide here . Here is the full 100 things list . Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links: ● Our Decluttering services around Australia & the world ● Podcast episode on our Paperwork course Join our community ● Our website The ...
Jan 30, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 293
We know that a new year brings fresh motivation to declutter your home, so over January 2022 we will be bringing you 100 things you can declutter today. Today we have divided the list into two, 10 things that you can donate to a women shelter and 10 things you can borrow from a neighbour, you will find a helpful downloadable guide here . Here is the full 100 things list . Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links: ● Our Decluttering services around Australia & the world Join o...
Jan 23, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 292
We know that a new year brings fresh motivation to declutter your home, so over the month of January 2022 we will be bringing you 100 things you can declutter today. Today we have 20 things that your kids have outgrown, you will find a helpful downloadable guide here . Here is the full 100 things list . Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links: ● Our Decluttering services around Australia & the world Join our community ● Our website The Art of Decluttering ● Become a Patron w...
Jan 16, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 291
We know that a new year brings fresh motivation to declutter your home, so over the next 4 weeks we will be bringing you 100 things you can declutter today. Today we have 20 things that go out of date, you will find a helpful downloadable guide here . Here is the full 100 things list . Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links: ● Our Decluttering services around Australia & the world Join our community ● Our website The Art of Decluttering ● Become a Patron with Patreon – your...
Jan 09, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 290
We know that a new year brings fresh motivation to declutter your home, so over the next 5 weeks we will be bringing you 100 things you can declutter today. Today we start with 20 things you have kept but don't use, you will find a helpful downloadable guide here . Here is the full 100 things list . Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links: ● Our Decluttering services around Australia & the world Don't forget to jump onto Apple Podcast and leave us a review!! Join our communi...
Jan 02, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 289
**mild language warning for today's episode - not suitable for little ears** Every December we take a little break from recording and bring you some of our favourite episodes to listen to. Over the last 4 Monday's we have brought you our favourite famous guest episodes. Up this week and rounding out our series is the awe inspiring Maz Compton!! Maz is a media personality who's been working in the industry for two decades. She's spent her life on tv and radio interviewing celebrities (on the red ...
Dec 26, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 288
Every December we take a little break from recording and bring you some of our favourite episodes to listen to. For the month of December we will be bringing you our favourite famous guest episodes! Up this week we have the incredible Gretchen Rubin!! Gretchen is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She’s known for her ability to distill and convey complex ideas with humour and clarity, in a way that’s accessible to a wide audience. She’s...
Dec 19, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 287
Every December we take a little break from recording and bring you some of our favourite episodes to listen to. For the month of December we will be bringing you our favourite famous guest episodes! Up this week we have the awesome Peter Walsh!! Last year while Peter was quarantining after returning to Australia from the USA, we managed to steal some of his time and pick his brain with all our questions. You may know him from his days as Oprah's Decluttering Guru, or TV shows such as The Living ...
Dec 12, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 286
Every December we take a little break from recording and bring you some of our favourite episodes to listen to. For the next few Monday's we will be bringing you our favourite famous guest episodes! Up this week we have the fabulous Courtney Carver!! You may have heard of Courtney, either from her blog Be More With Less , or her Project 333 and if you haven't - you're about to!! Courtney shared with us some great wisdom around getting curious and advice on shifting our self talk to be more posit...
Dec 05, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 285
Every December we take a little break from recording and bring you some of our favourite episodes to listen to. For the next 5 Mondays we will be bringing you our favourite famous guest episodes! Up this week we have the wonderful Brooke McAlary chatting to us about her brilliant book 'Care'. Brooke is a beautiful friend of ours and we very much enjoyed this catch up. We hope you enjoy the episode and are inspired to schedule in some downtime in the midst of the holiday chaos. Oh and if you have...
Nov 28, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 284
Who doesn’t love Bluey!? If you don't know what we are talking about we'll try to bring you up to speed. This Aussie kids show about a family of dogs has taken the world by storm in creating such a buzz for its wholesome, beautiful storylines containing simple, yet powerful life lessons. One of those being about decluttering, so when Amy had one of her clients sit her down and make her watch it we knew we just had to talk about it! We are not the target market so forgive us as we call characters...
Nov 21, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 283
Do you love to treasure hunt? We love treasure hunting with clients! There's nothing quite like the look on a client's face when they find that missing passport or birth certificate or that lost earring they thought was long gone. Some of our clients also love to treasure hunt outside the home - hands up if you too love finding a treasure on the side of the road?! Today we encourage you to look for the gold in your homes when you are decluttering by picking out the treasures and letting go of th...
Nov 14, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 282
*Trigger warning - today we chat about losing your home to a fire, some listeners may find this triggering and choose to skip this episode or listen at another time* Nomes is a longtime listener, passionate member of the Head, Heart & Home Course and all round wonderful person. In March 2018, Nomes tragically lost her home in a fire. Today almost 4 years on from that traumatic experience she tells us what her journey has been like thus far. She has incredible insight to share and lots of wis...
Nov 07, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 281
**Trigger warning - things mentioned briefly in today's episode such as domestic violence, divorce, separation and death may be triggering for some listeners** When we received a request from one of our listeners (thanks Owen! - go check out his episode ' Sea Change ' from earlier this year) to do an episode on estate planning, we knew just who to turn to! Anna Hacker is the National Manager of Estate Planning for Australian Unity and today we give her permission to take over the podcast and sha...
Oct 31, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 280
