Just wanted to wish you a Happy New Year for 2016. Whatever has happened cannot be changed – decisions were made, consequences happened. New Years can be a great time to clean the slate – look ahead, make plans and set new goals. I love it when people say “I want to live a declutteredContinueContinue reading “Happy New Year 2016 from Decluttering Diva – it’s time to be a Smartie!”
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Did you know there is another way to cut an avocado?
I didn’t till I did a little research. I found a blog sharing all the benefits of slicing width ways – less browning, easier portion control, same aesthetic result… Image from featured blog : http://food52.com/blog/15044-the-other-smarter-way-to-cut-an-avocado Slicing your avocado differently can be the start of changing your mindset about clutter. I like to help peopleContinueContinue reading “Did you know there is another way to cut an avocado?”
Life is a journey, not a competition
( image credit : heartcentredrebalancing.com) Fantastic quote! Working with a client today I reminded her that she need not compare her clutter to other mums – they are all in a different place – different storage, purchasing habits, family support, time etc. It’s important to first establish a vision for your space and work towardsContinueContinue reading “Life is a journey, not a competition”
Variety is the Spice of Decluttering.
Looking over my week ahead and I am helping a lady empty her 40 foot shipping container that has been storing stuff for over 15 years; I’m helping a gentleman sort through a storage unit with his deceased mums things; I’m rescuing a frazzled mum who needs to gain control of her home after neglectingContinueContinue reading “Variety is the Spice of Decluttering. “
Feeling proud as punch
Sometimes when you get your mail you get a surprise ( and not a bad one like a huge bill!) Here’s today’s mail… Thanks to those who voted for me, whoever you are. As they would say at the Oscars… It’s an honour just to be nominated.
Helping People to Achieve More Than the Picket Fence Life.
Before I even started Decluttering Diva I started my education into all things mental. I embarked on my Psychology degree in an effort to understand some of the ways that we think and why we are all so different. I’m fascinated about how the similar experiences can evolve into such different responses. It amazes meContinueContinue reading “Helping People to Achieve More Than the Picket Fence Life.”
Why do we make new habits so hard to achieve?
After reading this great article Houzz – More free time with helpful habits I had to share my thoughts. Sometimes I think people just think if they declutter and organise their space it will magically stay that way. That I’m like a magic fairy who will make all their clutter problems go away… Forever. No, itContinueContinue reading “Why do we make new habits so hard to achieve? “
It’s NOW!
Decluttering Diva and friends from AAPO have been busy spreading the word that this week is NOW – National Organising Week. Today we were in the North Shore Times, last week we had press on North Shore Mums (http://wp.me/p3OrMD-7UH) and more. I just love spreading the news about the Professional Organising industry and howContinueContinue reading “It’s NOW!”
Lets REALLY turn off when we go to bed…
This article is a little different than my regular posts but it challenges you in the same way. I want people to think about why they do things, how does it affect them and their household. This articles challenges you to rethink a habit that I’m sure many of you have been guilty of. ChangingContinueContinue reading “Lets REALLY turn off when we go to bed…”
Time to Have a Spring Fling and Beat Those Bathroom Blues
Spring is approaching and its time to get out of hibernation and freshen up. Lets start with inside your bathroom cabinets. I’ve seen it before – a face powder covered makeup bag cluttered with your favourite lipsticks… some since high school, a cabinet full of 101 different half used bottles of lotions and potions, drawers littered withContinueContinue reading “Time to Have a Spring Fling and Beat Those Bathroom Blues”