The Art of Decluttering

We can't believe it's been 5 years! Today we take the opportunity to look back over the years and reminisce about how and why we got started and all the things that have happened along the way.Be prepared for some self indulgence as we share some of our favourite moments and how proud we are to have such a successful podcast bringing decluttering joy to all of you where ever you are in the world!So grab a cuppa and come join us for a trip down memory lane...In this episode we;● Reminisce about our beginnings of recording via skype;● Share our favourite moments;● Share our favourite guests;● Highlight our listener growth over the past 5 years;● Ponder where to now?;For the full list of episode links we mentioned check it out here.Thank you to TassieDeb, kaaron212, littlemissmaddie for your podcast reviews!! If you have listened to more than a 100 episodes then its your turn to leave us a review!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 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.

It has been a looooong time since either of us have travelled but over the last little while we've had a few requests for some travel related episodes. So today is the day we are bringing you part one of two episodes about travel with this one focusing on packing.Now we understand that you may not love the packing part as much as we do so we have filled this episode with tonnes of packing tips. From making a list, to making sure your travel stuff has a home when it's not being used - we cover it all!We hope after today you feel more confident about packing for travel and maybe, just maybe that you hate packing a little bit less!In this episode we;● Give our tips on how to be light packers;● Share how we love packing and the different ways we each pack;● Suggest ways to make sure you don't forget anything;● Discuss packing to come back home again after your trip;● Chat about packing for kids;And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!Thank you to Rosie for your podcast review!! If you hate packing then its your turn to leave us a review!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 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.

Setting up a new house can be fun, exciting and the possibilities feel endless. But it can also be a little overwhelming, especially after the moving house process! So today, thanks to a request by Amy's sister (we think it was Sarah?!) and inspired by one of our dear listeners (shout out to Nerys!) we have created an episode full of advice and tips to help you feel more equipped when you are setting up your new house.In this episode we;● Highlight that preparation is key for setting yourself up in your new home;● Remind you that moving is a big trigger for decluttering so to take advantage of that;● Encourage you to as always, be INTENTIONAL;● Tell you that it's ok to change your mind about where items/furniture should go;● Suggest that you have a plan;And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● This is an OodieThank you to ecainteriors and Susannah Forrest for your podcast reviews!! If you are wearing an Oodie while listening to this episode OR if you need to google what on earth an Oodie is (we popped a link above to help you out!) then it's your turn to leave us a review!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 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.

Balance - what is it, how does it relate to decluttering and organising and how can we use it as a tool to achieving an intentional life.We have some thoughts on balance and we don't hold back! Constantly having to assess and make continuous adjustments is exhausting and a huge drain of energy - we are not a fan!!! We attempt to tease out the heart behind what balance is and how that can help us shift our focus onto the what we are trying to engage in and enjoy, and away from the from the actual balancing act itself.Join us as we get into the nitty gritty today as we come at balance from many different aspects. In this episode we;● Define what balance is and how it relates to decluttering;● Tell you how the word and concept of balance makes us feel;● Ask where is the grace when we don't get it all right?;● Highlight the importance of being aware of the season you are in and working out balance in community;● Explore other ways to talk about balance that allows us more freedom and flexibility; And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!Welcome to our latest patreon members Coco Daniell and Karen Van Meter! For details on becoming a Patreon supporter take a look here.Thank you to Jo Hillsley for your podcast review!! If you have play equipment in your backyard then its your turn to leave us a review!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 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.

Are you always on time or are you always running late? Today we explore the concept of time (we get a bit philosophical) and how all of us use it in different ways. We touch on how executive functioning plays a huge part in your ability to manage your time and some of the hurdles it's impact has - like our ability to get distracted! Understanding that time management is definitely more challenging for some, we chat about and offer some practical tips on how to improve it. Hopefully from this episode you can take away some tips to understand what to do for your unique brain in relation to time management.In this episode;● We chat about lots of the components that make up time management;● We discuss how world views and different cultures impact our view off time;● We share lots of practical tips for managing your time better;● Amy shares her insights about how she uses time post her ADHD diagnosis;● Encourage you to examine your own time management and how you could improve on it;And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!● Dax Shephard Podcast● Suits quote - if you’re not an hour early you’re lateThank you to stephie77MP and bostonmumma for your podcast reviews!! Did you get lots out of today's episode? We'd love to hear about it so jump on to Apple Podcast and leave us a review!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 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.

Does expectation drive you into action or do you feel it sets you up for disappointment?Can your expectations daunt you or spur you on?Today we explore these and more when it comes to how we respond to the expectations we put on ourselves. Get ready to ask yourself 'why' A LOT in an effort to help you better understand what kinds of stories you are telling yourself that then lead to the creation of your expectations. It's not easy when missed expectations cause discouragement or disappointment, so we hope that you come away from this episode with a greater understanding of how to set yourself up for success with your great expectations.In this episode we;● Follow on from last week's episode and chat about happiness vs joy;● Challenge you to go after joy rather than chasing after happiness;● Suggest having an open mind when it comes to expectations can reduce our ability to be disappointed;● Highlight the importance of questioning yourself and where your expectations have come from;● Give suggestions of how to adjust to having more realistic expectations;And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Brene BrownAnd if you haven't signed up for our weekly newsletter then just send us an email at hello@theartofdecluttering.com.au and ask us to put you on the list!Thank you to JessieNell for your podcast review!! If you are currently residing in a country other than the one you were born, in then its your turn to leave us a review!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 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 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 practise gratitude as a way of shifting out of jealousy;● Challenge you to unsubscribe from those emails as marketing plays into jealousy and lack of contentment;● Ask you to think about what it would take for you to be content?;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● When Harry Met Sally Movie (this scene is not appropriate for children!!)Thank you to Jenna benna 85 for your podcast review!! If you do own a Louis Vuitton bag (real or not) then its your turn to leave us a review!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 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.

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 get ready for an episode chock full of practical tips to get you set up and living your best new season of life!In this episode we;● Share that decluttering plays a key role in any downsizing process;● Remind you that having a clear vision for your new home that you can come back to will help you when things get bumpy;● Give suggestions for ways to honour sentimental items and preserve the memories;● Suggest enlisting the help of professionals during the downsizing process;● Emphasise having grace for yourself and those around you - packing up a life time of possessions is BIG!;Thank you to our newest Patreon member Alison Smith!!Thank you to Katharine 55 and HeatherFD for your podcast reviews!! Don't forget you can leave us a review that helps others to find us.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 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.

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 last week's episode we also discuss how creating zones can help you free up more space in your home. In this episode we;● Define what we mean by zones;● Give loads of ideas and examples of what zones can look like;● Talk about by using zones to create better function and flow in the home;● Suggest that zones can highlight when things are out of place;● Encourage you to look around at areas of your home that are cluttered or out of control and consider creating some zones to bring back order;● Get an update on Kirsty's pool progress;And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!Thank you to Britters77 and CJL UK for your podcast review!! If you were born in 1977 then its your turn to leave us a review!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 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.

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 adjustments for more white space in your day/week/month.Asking item or space can basically be used in any area of your life where you need to make decisions!We hope you gain some tips today that help you feel more empowered in your decision making.In this episode we;● Explain what we mean by item or space;● Remind that every time you make a decluttering decision you are choosing between keeping the item or claiming back the space;● Highlight the benefits of having space;● Encourage you to walk through your home and look at everything with fresh eyes;● Talk about the types of intangible space that can get cluttered;And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Get Organized (The Home Edit Tv Show on Netflix)● 100 Day Dream Home (Reno show Kirsty mentions)Thank you to Kirsty from Tassie for your podcast review!! If you have an 'R' in your name then its your turn to leave us a review!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 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.