The Art of Decluttering

This week's episode was recorded on RUOk Day, so we took the opportunity to check in on each other and to have a little chat about how this never ending lockdown is going for us. As you may have noticed our topic for today is self-sabotage. After this theme popped up in a few virtual sessions recently, we decided it was worth a whole episode. We look at lots of good ideas and tips on how you can interrupt this pattern of behaviour, as well as delving into what actually is self-sabotage, what does it look like and why on earth we do it?! We hope you find today's episode to be helpful and empowering.In this episode we:● Discuss what self-sabotage is and what it can look like;● Ask why we do self-sabotage and how often do we engage in it;● Emphasise the importance of learning more about yourself;● Chat about using The Four Tendencies as a helpful tool;● Discuss self-sabotage in the context of decluttering;● Highlight the importance of building habits and putting supports in place;● Encourage you to set realistic expectations and be gentler with yourself;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:● Mindtools.com definition● The 4 Tendencies Quiz● The Four Tendencies Chart● Dylan Alcott audiobook● Head, Heart and Home● Facebook Community GroupSpecial thanks to lashtonz and ms.cnr for your reviews!! We'd love it if you could leave us a review; we love love LOVE hearing from our listeners!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.

Jacqui Cousins has worked as a community mental health nurse for over 15 years. She is also a Mental Health First Aid Trainer and does all the mental health first aid training with our staff. Jacqui loves professional organisers and is as passionate as we are about helping people create a calming environment in their homes, that supports bringing an equilibrium back into their lives. She is so full of passion and wisdom and we are really excited for you to listen in as she shares from her wealth of knowledge and experience as a mental health clinician.In this episode we:● Find out from Jacqui what is mental health first aid and how she became a mental health first aid trainer;● Learn that the decluttering process can often uncover what's going on underneath;● Discuss rituals and the impact they have on your mental wellbeing;● Highlight that we see a correlation between clutter and mental health;● Share some tips on where to go and what to do about taking the first steps if you are struggling with your mental health;● Encourage you to try something to see if it works for you and if not then try something else!;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● John 10:10b - I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full..● Inside out movie● Jacqui's Business Nursing the Mind● R U OK - community program● Brene Brown● Jackson Galaxy● Beyond Blue●Nurse on CallSpecial thanks to Jac for giving us your time to chat and for sharing all your wisdom and advice with our listeners. Thank you for your support!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.

Guest interview time - today you get to meet Katie! Katie is Kirsty's friend and client and they get chatting about all things decluttering and moving. Katie and her family have moved a few times and are preparing to move yet again, so she knows a little something about how helpful decluttering can be. Be encouraged and uplifted as Katie shares how she went from feeling overwhelmed and uncomfortable in her own home, to her and her husband Cam becoming decluttering superstars resulting in a calmer more organised space that Katie is now proud of. Katie's story is one of amazing transformation and loads of hard work - we know you'll be inspired.You may notice that it's just Kirsty with us today - but don't worry Amy is fine and will be back with us next week!In this episode we:● Find out a bit about Katie, her family and her experience as a client;● Discuss the difference areas that Katie worked on in her home;● Hear how Katie went from feeling overwhelmed to being able to pack up her house with her husband in 2 days!;● Share advice and tips for dealing with sentimental items;● Learn some of the mindset shifts and lessons that Katie and her husband have experienced;● Highlight how the incredible teamwork of Katie and her husband Cam has impacted their decluttering journey;And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!Special thanks to Katie for giving us your time to chat and share part of your story with all our listeners. Thank you for your support!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.

Rounding out our mini series is this week's episode 'Love It'. Asking yourself 'Do I love it' can grant you the permission to keep or let go of an item you have been umming and aaahing over. How many things do we keep because we feel that we HAVE to, not because we actually LOVE them? Spoiler alert: It's ok to keep things that you absolutely love!! We also tackle some of the big issues like what to do when you love everything and can I still love the person that gave me something I don't love? We hope you have enjoyed this mini series and that you are feeling more equipped in your decluttering journey!In this episode we:● Discuss all the ways you can use the question "Do you love it?" to help with the decision making process;● Challenge you that you can love an item AND still let it go;● Highlight the circumstances where asking "Do you love it?" can be challenging;● Give advice on what to do when you love everything!;● Encourage you to wear or use the good stuff!!;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:● Doritos AdSpecial thanks to Renee for your review!! If you're feeling 'ragey' like Renee then we'd love you to channel that rage and leave us a lovely and honest 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 use it? Following on from last week’s episode, today we are posing to you this question - Do you use it? We often buy things with good intentions or ideas in mind (we call this aspirational you) but often end up with an overflowing cupboard or room filled with said items. Get ready to clear the clutter by asking yourself some hard hitting questions to get some clarity on what is actually being used in your home.Don't forget to come over to our Facebook community to let us know what you use and how that has changed as part of your decluttering journey AND what have you let go of that you used to think you used it but realised that you actually didn't.In this episode we:● Discuss how seeing the potential in an item and the reality of actually using it are two different things;● Challenge you to ask - 'What could I instead?;● Highlight that it's harder to let go of it once you've already purchased it;● Hear how asking 'do you use it' has changed the way the Revell's and Farrugia's buy clothes for their kids;● Encourage you to look at your possessions with fresh eyes;Special thanks to Lacidia for your 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 need it? Need is such a subjective thing, only you can truly know what you need but sometimes figuring that out can be a little tricky! We love questions (as you all know!) so this week we suggest adding this one to your decluttering toolkit to pull out when you need it (pun totally intended!). Today is the first of a 3 part series over the next couple of weeks where we'll be looking at questions that can serve you well on your decluttering journey. Join us as we share laughs - cue Amy's YES button, tips, advice and our feelings as we check in with each other about how lockdown is going. Sending love to all of you experiencing a hard time xxIn this episode we:● Define and distinguish 'need' from 'want';● Share the importance of timing when making purchases;● Highlight that efficiency and effectiveness is a great way to determine a need;● Remind you to be a thoughtful and conscious consumer;● Encourage you to check yourself - are you buying to numb your feelings or do you need it?;● Hear the return of Amy's Yes button;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:● Sunrise TV Segment● The Endowment EffectDon't forget we offer virtual sessions - that means we can help you in your home all over the world!Special thanks to Jayne92 and RJW for your reviews!!If you are a pregnant Canadian or you laughed at Amy's joke 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.

**trigger warning** - things mentioned into day's episode such as death, road accidents and divorce may be triggering for some listeners**And the amazing guests just keep on coming! Get ready to meet Ruth. Ruth is a treasured member of our community, she belongs to our Head, Heart & Home Course and moderates it's Facebook group. You'll also see her around our regular Facebook Community being her encouraging self and now you get to hear her on the podcast! She has two older children; one with diagnosed hoarding disorder and both who are very sentimentally attached to things, especially when they have been inherited from deceased estates of family members. This episode is jam packed with insight, wisdom and so many practical takeaways and tips. So go get comfy and enjoy all the gems that the wonderful Ruth has to share with us!In this episode:● Ruth tells us a little bit about herself and her background and how it has influenced her decluttering journey;● Ruth gives some insight into decluttering with children dealing with attachment to sentimental items and hoarding disorder;● Ruth hares some of her experience of inheriting many, many things from family members who have passed;● We encourage you to examine and question your reasoning for keeping personal or sensitive information;● Ruth shares her way of hacking time and how it's helped her decluttering;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:● Book - 9 Things You Simply Must Do by Henry CloudThank you to Camilla for your podcast review! We love love love reading your reviews and it helps others to find us as well. Special mention to the person who left us a 1 star review - thanks for the laughs!An extra special thanks to Ruth, thank you for giving us your time - we really appreciate all you do for our community - we think you're just wonderful!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.

Meet Owen. Owen is an avid Art of Decluttering podcast listener and just happens to be one our oldest friends. Owen is a man of many talents and interests - he is an osteopath, leads a very active lifestyle and loves to travel. You may have seen Owen in our Facebook community being encouraging or asking (and answering) great questions. Today we get to ask him the questions and uncover more about the awesome man that he is.In this episode Owen:● Tells us a little bit about himself and his decluttering journey;● Highlights what minimalism and intentional living mean to him;● Shares where he gets his inspiration from - decluttering and otherwise;● Tells us about his recent experience of downsizing from a house to an apartment;● Gives some tips for single people and those living with housemates;Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Project 333● Carson Cresley - Off the Cuff book● Mari Kondo Books● Joshua Becker● The Minimalists podcast● Kim Thomas - Simplicity: Finding Peace by Uncluttering Your Life bookThank you to Erin M. G. for you podcast review! We love love love reading your reviewsJoin 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.

**language warning - some mild language in today's episode - so not suitable for little ears**It's part 2! We are back with more Maz Compton today. Maz is a real kindred spirit and we are so excited to bring you more of her wisdom and truth bombs. So come join us as we hear more of Maz's story and the amazing life lessons she has has learnt. Oh and make sure to catch up on Part 1 from last week if you missed it - (we've linked last week's ep below to make it easy for you to find).In this episode;● Maz shares about planning for the future and goals;● Maz tells us how giving up drinking changed her life;● We discuss the power of saying NO and why it's so important;● Maz shares her passion for empowering kids through choices;And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face!Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Maz's podcast - The Wellness Rebellion● Maz's Book - The Social Rebellion● The Wellness Rebellion with Maz Compton - Part 1 Episode● Love & Logic● Loving our Kids on PurposeThank you so much Maz for your time!! We had the most amazing time with you and are so excited by all you have to share with the world!We'd love it if you could take a moment to rate and review us on Apple Podcast.Join our community ● Are you looking for decluttering services near you in Sydney or Melbourne, we would love to help you?● Our website The Art of Decluttering● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly support makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Support can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to our sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Surprise! We've got a bonus episode for you!!Today we are bringing you a quick episode packed with everything you need to know about our totally REVAMPED Head, Heart & Home Course! If you want the secrets to keeping your home organised without having to spend hours everyday tidying up, then this episode is for you! And yes you did hear correctly we will be on Sunrise (Aussie morning tv) and will let you know the details of when to tune in!Come join the course here to start experiencing your freedom today!!https://www.theartofdecluttering.com.au/course/In this episode we;● Share The 6 modules that we cover in the course;● Highlight that it is packed with resources;● Tell you about our live rounds and how the work;● Explain the format of the course;● Give you all the info about how to join and how much it costs;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.