It's time to stop aiming for perfection and embrace IMPERFECTION when you're thinking about organising/ decluttering/ setting standards/ creating systems for you and your family. The imperfection you EXPECT is the imperfection you ACCEPT. Are there areas in your home where you can LOWER the standard so it's achievable and maintainable? I'd love to ask you to leave a Google review today - it takes less than 2 minutes and it will make a huge impact on others confidence to listen/ engage/ join with...
May 12, 2024•14 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Have you ever stopped to think about what agenda your items might have? If your items talked... how would your item finish this sentence You need to... Wear me Fill me Play with me Read me Cook me Create with me Organise me Use me Clean me Maintain me Sell me Value me Assess if you have the same agenda as your possessions (do you really want to read the book/ wear the jeans/ use the juicer/ ride the skateboard/ clean the outdoor furniture). Allow yourself to be challenged, think differently abou...
May 05, 2024•17 min•Season 3Ep. 20
"Enough is enough" "That's enough" "Leave good enough alone" "Close enough is good enough" It's amazing how one simple word can relate so deeply to our relationship with clutter and our satisfaction with our stuff and life in general. This week we talk about how some enough statements can really make you take stock of where you are at and where your satisfaction lies. You Are Enough - Stuff won't make you enough. More stuff, less stuff... you are enough regardless of your things. You've Done Eno...
Apr 28, 2024•18 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Todays episode focuses on 5 Home Truths about clutter and it's impact on your home and life. They're harsh... but true. They're not meant to bring any condemnation, they're for you to meditate on and find freedom in how small actions of intention and decluttering can bring such freedom to your life. 1. Most of the stuff you buy is a waste of money 2. Stuff can't make you happy 3. You'll regret living a life impacted by clutter 4. Your clutter is worse than you think 5. Everything you love will o...
Apr 21, 2024•16 min•Season 3Ep. 18
How can you keep yourself safe while decluttering? Even in your own home, decluttering can stir up dust or mould particulates and aggravate asthma. Naturally when you're moving items that have been in place for a long time, you'll disrupt dust! Learn from Amy's experience of being bitten by a spider and ending up in hospital, to keep yourself physically safe while decluttering. Give consideration to trip hazards, falls risk, insects and pests and do what you can to keep yourself physically safe....
Apr 14, 2024•15 min•Season 3Ep. 17
If you've got items you'd really LIKE to declutter but you're a bit nervous... why not give a Time Will Tell Box a go. Pop items you need just a little bit more time to decide on into a box to assess again in a few months. Seal it up and write the date on the box. See what you think in a few months... hopefully once you've experienced living without the items you'll then be ready to donate the items in your Time Will Tell Box. Before you open the box, try to think what might be in there that you...
Apr 07, 2024•8 min•Season 3Ep. 16
How is your garage faring? Is it struggling under the weight of clutter and disorganisation? If your garage has become where items go to semi-retire, where tools and hobby equipment accumulate it's time to both declutter as well as set up functional organisational systems in your garage. You are invited to join the free course for this series where you'll receive access to decluttering checklists and organising cheat sheets (as well as some surprise bonuses), all so you can declutter and organis...
Mar 31, 2024•20 min•Season 3Ep. 15
How cluttered is your home office? Or if you don't have a home office, maybe your study nook/ spare room or wherever you keep your stationery and admin. You are definitely going to want to look at this space in your home with fresh eyes and follow along with the check list and cheat sheet. You are invited to join the free course for this series where each Monday you'll receive access to a new podcast episode, decluttering checklist and organising cheat sheet (as well as some surprise bonuses), a...
Mar 24, 2024•14 min•Season 3Ep. 14
How is the toy situation in your home? Do you feel like it's a never-ending game of tidying up? It doesn't need to be this way! Remember when you were growing up kids had toy boxes? And now kids have toy rooms? No wonder it's harder and harder to keep toys organised. And with marketing targeting our kids with toys to collect rather than toys to play with collections are getting out of control. Today explore what types of toys you want to keep, where and how to keep them and top tips for engaging...
Mar 17, 2024•21 min•Season 3Ep. 13
If the kitchen is the heart of the home, the living room is the heart beat... I've found over the years that the state of a living room is a good indicator of how a home is tracking along. A living space is where high rotation items tend to live, where people congregate, where community happens and resting and relaxing happen also. It's also one of the first rooms in any home to become cluttered and overwhelming. You are invited to join the free course for this series where each Monday you'll re...
Mar 10, 2024•18 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Did you know that most people wear 20% of their clothes 80% of the time? There are a few keys to keeping your wardrobe organised. Sneak peak... "Keep what you DO wear, not what you WILL wear" Here is the Decluttering Playlist on Spotify - the songs themselves are less about decluttering than the titles... but enjoy! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/21dQJvHjo4eOdeo0u83Ynu?si=da99bfe43a6547dc You are invited to join the free course for this series where each Monday you'll receive access to a new ...
Mar 03, 2024•18 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Does your bedroom look anything like the ones you see on Instagram or Pinterest? Are your floors perfectly clear and bedside tables dust free and clutter free? No? Then this weeks challenge is for you! (And if you already have a picture perfect bedroom then enjoy a week off!) Learn why it's so important to have a tidy and calm bedroom Discover how to keep your bedroom organised and your floor clear Declutter your bedside table so you can find things more easily Understand what hacks can help you...
Feb 25, 2024•17 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Bathrooms can be tricky to keep organised as they are different in every home 🚿 🛁 Some homes have one bathroom... others have 4 or more 🛁 Some bathrooms service 6+ people in a family or household, other homes have a bathroom reserved exclusively for guests 🛁 Some bathrooms have ample storage, others have absolutely none You are invited to join the free course for this series where each Monday you'll receive access to a new podcast episode, decluttering checklist and organising cheat sheet (a...
Feb 21, 2024•15 min•Season 3Ep. 9
The laundry might just be my favourite spaces to organise... so functional and efficient when organised!! When your laundry is working well you see the benefits in your washing cycle, cleaning routine and you'll save both money and time. You are invited to join the free course for this series where each Monday you'll receive access to a new podcast episode, decluttering checklist and organising cheat sheet (as well as some surprise bonuses), all so you can declutter and organise like a pro! This...
Feb 18, 2024•21 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Reduce your food waste, save money, make meal planning easier and enjoy the beauty of your pantry being in peak form!! It's week 2 of Decluttering and Organising 101 Learn my key criteria for picking pantry storage containers and ways to organise even if you have a deep pantry where things tend to get lost at the back. You are invited to join the free course for this series where each Monday you'll receive access to a new podcast episode, decluttering checklist and organising cheat sheet (as wel...
Feb 11, 2024•17 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Welcome to the first episode of our newest series - Decluttering and Organising 101 where over 8 weeks we'll go through each area of your home and I'll share my top organising and decluttering tips for that area. You are invited to join the free course for this series where each Monday you'll receive access to a new podcast episode, decluttering checklist and organising cheat sheet (as well as some surprise bonuses), all so you can declutter and organise like a pro! This week we kick off with KI...
Feb 04, 2024•23 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Join me as I unpack the newest and greatest decluttering show on TV... The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning !! If you're in Australia you can watch it via SBS On Demand, you simply must - it's AWESOME. My big take aways from the show (which is based on the book ) are around the fun and honesty the hosts bring to each declutter session and interaction with their clients. They're not trying to make everyone vanilla, creating homes that could be in a magazine. Instead they embrace the character...
Jan 28, 2024•18 min•Season 3Ep. 5
When you're decluttering and you come across something you decide to keep... sometimes it can be hard to know if you're keeping it because you do use, love or need it... or if you're working hard to convince yourself on a reason to keep it. Try answering this out loud to yourself, "I'm keeping this Because ..." Answering yourself out loud can help you articulate something that maybe is otherwise a vibe/ feeling or fear. Next answer this question, " Really ?" Out loud, be honest, is your answer t...
Jan 21, 2024•17 min•Season 3Ep. 4
* Alright... just putting it at the top that I may use Opportunity Cost and Cost Benefit Analysis interchangeably or in the wrong context a bit today... but I know that you'll be able to follow along and see exactly what I mean when it comes to decluttering and organising * When you're making decisions about what to bring into your home, or what to declutter from your home, it's helpful to acknowledge there is a cost to every decision. There is a cost of time, energy, decisions to be made, possi...
Jan 14, 2024•12 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Memories. Does the Maroon 5 song come to mind? Memories play a more significant role in decluttering and organising than we often recognise. Creating Memories: ultimately the reason and motivation behind decluttering and organising is to create life memories. Whether it's the memory of a peaceful and relaxed home or space to leave the house and create memories of travel, adventure, creativity and experiences, it's important to live a life of treasured memories. Storing Memories: how you store yo...
Jan 07, 2024•16 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Do you feel like your home has accumulated WAY TOO MUCH over the last few weeks? This week on the podcast, explore the difference between replacing and accumulating. When something new comes into your home, is it to replace an existing item, or is as an accumulation? There will be occasion for both, but if you accumulate more than you replace you will inevitably end up overwhelmed by clutter. Do new items you accumulate add value? Make life easier? Or bring you joy? If none of these, why is it c...
Dec 31, 2023•14 min•Season 3Ep. 1
🎄Merry Christmas!!🎄 Today whether you're running from one event to the next or you're having a quiet day at home alone, I want to take a moment to wish you a very Merry Christmas. Today I've dropped a quick episode called Keeping Company. Many people have reached out over the years to say that podcasts are sometimes the only human interaction they have on Christmas day and so I wanted to say I see you and I'm here to keep you company today. Others of you will be escaping the chaos for a walk/ ...
Dec 24, 2023•8 min•Season 2Ep. 71
Today is a BONUS episode with my Christmas hacks! Discover my tried and true hacks for food, transport, gifts, rubbish, hungry and tired kids and so much more! You may also like to listen to these episodes: Tackling Christmas Extravagance Join our community Become a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month! Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Facebook Join my Facebook group Leave a review on Apple Po...
Dec 21, 2023•11 min•Season 2Ep. 70
Does the idea of running out of something cause you untold anxiety? Could you learn to use the moment of running out to embrace making do? Or learn to live with less? I've found the most natural way to declutter is to use what I already have in my home. Use things up before buying a replacement. Think about how we so often shop - it's retailers and companies that often dictate when we purchase, how many items we purchase and how much money we spend. We are unknowing slaves to their marketing age...
Dec 17, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 69
How do you firmly and sensitively impose limits on others in regards to Christmas gifts. Todays episode is in response to a listen question: "My children are 3 and 5 and the only grandchildren for my and my husband’s parents. The number of gifts we receive at Christmas is overwhelming and quite stressful. I’ve had a frank conversation with my parents about sticking to a limited number of presents. This has worked pretty well. My mother-in-law is a bit harder. I don’t feel the freedom to be as fr...
Dec 10, 2023•14 min•Season 2Ep. 68
When you're planning to renovate or build a new house, how you tackle decluttering before you begin is critical to reducing the clutter when you move back in and for any period you need to move out of the house. Today Amy is the guest (in her own podcast) and Frances from My Forever Home podcast is the interviewer - we initially recorded this episode for Frances' podcast and knew straight away it would be perfect to share with you too. Whether you're renovating/ building... or that's the last th...
Dec 03, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 67
December is a prime decluttering month on your calendar… out with the old before it’s in with the new. You are invited to join my 12 Days of Christmas Declutter Challenge ! Making space is such a great practice before the silly season really ramps up. It’s amazing the freedom that comes when you take the time to intentionally declutter your home. Christmas time can be crazy busy and overwhelming and so this challenge is designed to put you back in the drivers seat, back in control and taking pos...
Nov 29, 2023•11 min•Season 2Ep. 66
The art of making do is a bit of a lost practice of common sense in our current culture. We buy gadgets that perform just one task (melon baller or rice cooker...) and in our attempt to find quicker and easier ways to do things, we often unnecessarily complicate our homes with clutter. A product is only as good as your ability to access and use it. We unpack what it means to 'make do' and what areas we've both been making do with positive outcomes. No cake server... can you use an egg flip? No s...
Nov 26, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Peter talks this week about being an advocate for people when you are invited into their homes. How Professional Organisers are there to help you achieve the life you want, and how he is committed to doing everything in his capacity to help you, even when you feel unable to help yourself. Our lives are stages, and the stuff we hold onto are representations of those seasons. Even though it's hard to let go of things from our past, it frees us up to live today and celebrate the past without having...
Nov 19, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 64
Peter Walsh is an internationally recognised Declutter Guru, who has been decluttering heads, hearts and homes for over 20 years. Peter has been on our screens most recently on Space Invaders in Australia, but you'll also know him from The Oprah Show, The Living Room and Clean Sweep. Season 4 of Space Invaders will be hitting our screens in Australia early 2024 so keep an eye out for Australia's favourite decluttering show! Today we unpack some of the underlying reasons we accumulate in the firs...
Nov 12, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 63
