The Art of Decluttering

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.

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" Amy takes us on a journey as she intentionally notices everything in the space around her.If you are someone that may have become blind to clutter, doesn't know where to start or finds it tricky to prioritise and make a strategy for decluttering then you will absolutely love this episode.Have a great week and enjoy stopping and noticing! 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.

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 somethings impact the 'all' and actually get you to your goals. So join us as we get into what we mean by 'All or Something'..In this episode we;● Define what we mean by 'All or Something';● Give you lots of tips of what something can look like;● Discuss how paralysis analysis impacts your progress;● Highlight that somethings is better than nothing;● Encourage you that all the somethings get you to the all;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:● Kung Fu Panda Theme Song "Legends of Awesomeness"Thank you to sweetsou for your podcast review all the way from France!! If you listen to our podcast from France or while you are travelling around France 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.

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 towards your decluttering goals again.In this episode we;● Define momentum;● Tell you why we think momentum is important and how it relates to decluttering;● Emphasise that momentum builds, it doesn't just happen;● Discuss what happens when you run out of steam;● Highlight that hitting a brick wall can help you reassess and/or course correct;● Give tips on how to help build momentum and get started after hitting a wall;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:● Emotional Momentum ArticleThank you to BusyOzyMum for your podcast review!! If you have listened to all 300 of our 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.

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 shows;● Encourage you to donate your unopened in date products to shelters or organisations like Share the Dignity;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:● 5 Day Wardrobe Declutter Challenge● Paperwork CourseThank you to Babygirljodie and Mel81 for your podcast review!! If you have an artwork in your space that you love - it's your turn to leave a review!! Oh and make sure to tell us what the artwork is!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.

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 everything in a natural disaster.We hope you enjoy today's episode with all it's jam packed advice and tips on how to honour and come along those around us on their unique decluttering journey.In this episode we;● Suggest donating money rather than items can be more helpful in extreme circumstances like a natural disaster;● Emphasise ALWAYS being respectful of people's stuff, trauma and feelings;● Share 6 things that can trigger people getting their back up when decluttering;● Highlight the importance on NEVER assuming we know what's best for other people;● Empower you to empower others to make wise choices;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 CKeel2 for your podcast review!! If you love chocolate bullets or liquorice like Amy 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.

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:BatteriesLightbulbsUmbrellasSpare ChangeBasic ToolsBandaidsOld TowelsIf you have suggestions on other things you'd like help with organising then please let us know! We'd love to give you more organising tips to make your life easier.In this episode we;● Help you find homes for important items in your house;● Remind you that having homes for everything is the key;● Encourage you to keep the right amount of items to suit your needs;● Highlight the importance keeping all medication and first aid supplies together on one place;● Offer tips on how to keep dead batteries separate from the new ones;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:● Houzz Article that inspired the episodeThanks to Sharmircos and lukardbri for your reviews!! Don't forget to jump onto Apple Podcast and leave us a review :)For more details on how to connect with us head to our website.For details on becoming a Patreon supporter take a look here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 in life change and with that can come new dreams, ideas, expectations - decluttering the old ones is important but we understand it can be challenging.We hope that you can take something away from today as you move forward on your unique journey into more freedom!If you like our lovely reviewer wish you could show us what you've been doing in your home then come on over to our Facebook community and post your photos and share your wins with us.Don't for get about the promotion we are running for all of March, April and May 2022 to celebrate hitting 3 million downloads of our podcast!!! Take advantage of the offer with the link below in the show notes below.In this episode we;● Explain what we mean by 'invisible decluttering';● Remind you to ask yourself why? when weighing up decisions;● Explore and share what it can look and feel like to declutter people from our lives;● Highlight that getting stuck van be a sign there is some internal decluttering to do to allow you to let go of items;● Encourage you to reflect on some invisible decluttering you might need to do;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 Mistally for your podcast review!! Did you you know by leaving us a review it helps other people find us AND helps them decide if they want to give us a listen?? So come one over and leave us one today, you might just hear it read out on the podcast!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.