The Art of Decluttering

Whether you've lived in your home for 4 months or 40 years, stepping back and seeing your home with fresh eyes will help you make decluttering decisions from a new perspectiveHave you ever decided to list your house for sale then all of a sudden started to see your home with fresh eyes? You may start to notice all the things you’ve happily lived with for years: the grout in the bathroom is dirty, the gutters need replacing and the concrete driveway is falling apart. It’s the reason so many people do up their house for sale then wish they could stay living there themselves – but you don’t have to move to start afresh, you can do some simple improvements instead. Begin by seeing your home with fresh eyes.Use the principle of 'fresh eyes' to see things you've become so used to you don't even notice. Is there a piece of furniture in your lounge room that is superfluous? Do you have items on your bench or countertop that just make it feel cluttered and could easily live in a cupboard? Maybe there are old photos or art you no longer love cluttering up the walls. Are there broken kids toys in the backyard or a washing line you don't use? How can you use fresh eyes to create a home that you feel great in now, and not just one day when you prepare your house for sale.You may also like to listen to these episodes:Object PermanenceLisa Woodruff from Organize 365Bigger Living, Smaller Space with Judy Granlee GatesJoin our communityBecome 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 InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How full is your garage? Are you running out of floor space? Do you feel like the garage walls are closing in on you? Is it hard to find items in your garage?If you answered yes to any of these questions, it might be time to declutter your garage.The garage is a space that can easily attract clutter. Sometimes it’s easier to put things away in a place where we don’t spend much time. But over time, items pile up, making it impossible to access your space, let alone move around without knocking things over.In todays episode learn the 5 steps to decluttering your garage and organising it like a pro. Tips around storage, how to use the space and the benefits of storing your car in your garage (novel I know!) If you are someone who has managed to fit your car in the garage as a result of decluttering, make sure you let us know in our Facebook group!You may also like to listen to these episodes:Garage/ShedGarden OrganisingNuts & BoltsSports EquipmentInside Your CarJoin our communityBecome 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 InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever been struck by the complete opulence of consumerism? Like smacked in the face by it to the point where it makes you feel sick in the stomach?Consumerism is "a social and economic order that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts". Consuming and purchasing things you don't need in compounding quantities... will not make you happy or satisfied or fulfilled. It will cause you stress as you have to earn the money to pay for these things, then store them in your already full home.Today explore the traps of consumerism as well as some alternatives that don't require you to completely give up buying things but allow you to be intentional in how you consume with you being the boss, without consumerism dictating your choices.What else could you do with the time and money you mindlessly spend on the ever-increasing acquisition of goods?You may also like to listen to these episodes:Engaged or EntertainedObject PermanenceValues with Laurie PalauObligationJoin our communityBecome 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 InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week marks 6 years of The Art of Decluttering podcast!! To celebrate we use the traditional gift of iron (the metal, not the home appliance) to learn more about decluttering.Iron has 5 primary properties, each allows insight into the world of Professional Decluttering and Organising.Lustrous "reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle"At The Art of Decluttering we serving all clients equally without judgement. We don't aim to bring glittery perfection, but practical freedom from clutter Ductile (of metal) "the capability of being easily modified to suit other conditions, needs, or uses"We change to suit client needs. Sometimes tough love in a session is needed, sometimes a soft gentle touch, sometimes slow, other times fast.Malleable "capable of being changed so as to fit new uses or situations : flexible, adaptable."Flexible and adaptive to the types of sessions our clients need. We provide services for overwhelmed parents, downsizers, clients moving house, hoarding, busy professionals, physical and psycho-social disabilities.Silver Grey "Grey is a flat colour and silver often has a reflective property to it"We bring a special touch to all we do, we want to leave you free from clutter but also with renewed purpose, increased capacity, more time, freed up money, excitement about the futureMagnetic "iron can form magnets or be attracted to magnets"We connect with you - we understand you. Whether through the podcast, newsletter, social media, book, sessions, courses, we want you to know you’re not alone and we’re here to help however we can.Remember too that clutter is magnetic so creating homes for items will stop piles appearing and flat surfaces attracting things that don't belong on them.Join our communityBecome 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 InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you sometimes pick up your kids from childcare or kinder and wonder how the educators managed to get 32 three year olds to tidy up, clean their own plates and put the blocks away before moving on to playing with something else?Today I chat with one of my team Freya, who as well as being an exceptional decluttering and organising expert is an early childhood educator. Freya shares the tricks of the trade that you can implement at home or in your own childcare setting. Freya has run a family day care program in her home as well as working in childcare and now is a kindergarten educator. Her kids are now in primary school and she's reaping the rewards of her implemented wisdom and experience.From storage and organisational ideas to tips around engaging pre-schoolers and using routine and setting expectations I guarantee there is something in this episode for everyone.If you don't have pre-schoolers in your life, make sure to share this episode with a friend who does, they'll be so grateful!You may also like to listen to these episodes:ADHD Series: Occupational Therapy, Strategies and ToolsExtra Curricular ActivitiesLunch BoxesDrink BottlesSchool UniformsSchool BagsJoin our communityBecome 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 InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bit of a philosophical episode today - when we purchase things are they for our engagement or our entertainment? How can we be intentional in choosing engagement or entertainment to meet our needs and align with our values?Engagement requires thought, encourages intention, is purposeful, sparks creativity, creates memoriesEntertainment is often single-use, requires your passive attention, is done for you, and requires someone else's creativityThere is a season for both, today be encouraged to be intentional about when you need engagement and when you need entertainment. Do you sometimes buy something or spend your time and energy on entertainment, but what you really need is engagement and then end up feeling empty and unsatisfied.You may also like to listen to these episodes:Object PermanenceValues with Laurie PalauJoin 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 InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget developed Object Permanence theory. Object permanence, put simply, is the ability to understand that an object continues to exist, even though it can no longer be seen, heard or touched.Think of it like out of sight, out of mind. When you forget something because you can no longer see it... like the glasses on top of your head, the phone you put down on the bench, or the gifts you bought for the kids and forgot about because you hid them in the top of the wardrobe. Today explore how being conscious of Object Permanence can help you with decluttering, and how you can organise your home to capitalise on either your lack of object permanence or your strong object permanence. Understanding our relationship with our stuff and how our minds work can bring such freedom from clutter!You may also like to listen to these episodes:Grief & GratitudeObligationWelcome Back to The Art of DeclutteringJoin our communityBecome 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 InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today is the final episode of our ADHD and decluttering/ organising series. And today, Amy shares her reflections on the series and shares some things she's learned over the last few months as we've deep-dived into ADHD.If you've found this series to be helpful or you're had an ah-ha moment, please take a minute to leave a review on your podcast app, in our Facebook community or share it with a friend. This is the best way for others to find the show and it's super encouraging for us to read your reviews too and know what you love in particular about the show.Thanks to all our guests in this series, each voice has bought something unique to share and we value your time and generosity.You may also like to listen to these episodes:ADHD Series: Lisa Woodruff from Organize 365ADHD Series: Corporate Career & Knowing Your StrengthsADHD Series: Managing Time, Energy and AttentionADHD Series: Being a Professional Organiser with ADHDADHD Series: Adult Diagnosis and Managing a HouseholdADHD Series: Understanding ADHD with Psychologist Joanna BaileyADHD with JoannaJoin 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 InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook CommunityLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In true ADHD style, this week we'll be dropping mini episodes into your feed of things our guests forgot to say in their main episode!!Today Jess shares her PS hacks of things she does that makes her life just that bit easier.Keeping a pack of hair ties in the car/ nappy bag/ handbag so she doesn't spend time searching for them when she needs them when out and aboutInstead of signing and having school forms sent back to school, Jess scans and emails them as she's signing them so they don't get lost in their journey back to the classroomLabelling the washing machine to make it easier for the kids to help with putting on loadsHaving a second dishrack for rinsed but not washed dishesAnd using the mindset hack of 'just do one thing' even if that one thing is moving a fork from the kitchen table to the sink. How to manage when you are in complete overwhelm and feel stuckAnother ADHD/ Decluttering/ Organising episode that will have you thinking of ways you too can create the life you want.You may also like to listen to these episodes:ADHD Series: Lisa Woodruff from Organize 365ADHD Series: Corporate Career & Knowing Your StrengthsADHD Series: Managing Time, Energy and AttentionADHD Series: Being a Professional Organiser with ADHDADHD Series: Adult Diagnosis and Managing a HouseholdADHD Series: Understanding ADHD with Psychologist Joanna BaileyADHD with JoannaJoin 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 InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In true ADHD style, this week we'll be dropping mini episodes into your feed of things our guests forgot to say in their main episode!!Today Carly shares how routines and supports in her childhood helped her cope with the affects of her (then undiagnosed) ADHD. She credits her mum who has strong executive functioning skills for providing the scaffolding to support her in her early years.She also shares about the importance of accepting help!Another ADHD/ Decluttering/ Organising episode that will have you thinking of ways you too can create the life you want.You may also like to listen to these episodes:ADHD Series: Lisa Woodruff from Organize 365ADHD Series: Corporate Career & Knowing Your StrengthsADHD Series: Managing Time, Energy and AttentionADHD Series: Being a Professional Organiser with ADHDADHD Series: Adult Diagnosis and Managing a HouseholdADHD Series: Understanding ADHD with Psychologist Joanna BaileyADHD with JoannaJoin 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 InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.