The OHIO method of decluttering
OHIO – only handle it once – was devised for managing emails. The nifty acronym dictates that opening and dealing with an email in one
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Decluttering and fear of regret
When we declutter, we let the fear of regret get in the way of progress. How can we overcome this?
How much kitchenware do I need?
Whether you are decluttering or setting up a kitchen from scratch, here is a handy guide of the essentials.
Decluttering and the Endowment Effect
The Endowment Effect is a cognitive bias whereby people value their own belongings higher than they value someone else’s. Our mere ownership of something inflates its perceived value. Weird, right?
Household items retirees should declutter
There are no rules about what you should do or own. But at retirement, do you really want to be tripping over your kids’ old memorabilia when they have moved out long ago?
What is a Doom Box? Hint: It’s NOT just for ADHD people.
What is a Doom Box? DOOM stands for Didn’t Organise, Only Moved. It’s the equivalent of a junk drawer – full of the miscellany of
Clutter creep – the progression from order to chaos
Clutter creep happens to all of us. One minute we have a storage place for everything and the next, our stuff lives on the benchtops.
Decluttering a Storage Unit
Self-storage units are useful for transitional periods like renovating and travelling. But many people use them to keep unnecessary excess items and waste thousands of dollars per year.
The Swedish philosopy of Lagom – yes you can have too much.
Lagom (pronounced “la-gum”) means “just enough”. It is the Swedish encapsulation of Goldilocks – not too much, not too little, just right. Or in more
17 big mistakes people make when organising their home
If you are going to declutter and organise, do it right. Avoid these common pitfalls like trying to do it perfectly, starting too big, and keeping too much.
