Decluttering advice for those that just can’t do it
I hit the ABC news desk early January to give everyone a head start on decluttering tips 2023.
Where to start, how to declutter your own stuff and importantly – your partner’s stuff. And why “Does it Spark Joy?” doesn’t work for everyone.
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“Where can I start?” I hear you ask. Well here are 28 things you can declutter today.
Space Invaders Season 4 sees Peter Walsh, Cherie Barber and Angie Kent decluttering homes, families and relationships in the Sydney suburbs.
There are 2 types of Swedish Death Cleaning – decluttering before you die, and decluttering after someone else’s death. Both are confronting, but very rewarding.
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning tackles a new decluttering project every episode, with a good dose of heart. Because it’s never just about the stuff. The people’s stories are compelling.
Organising in general, is not one-size fits all practice, and neither is organising for people with disability and illness. But there are some things to consider, including decluttering, organising and more.
19 ADHD home organisation hacks you may not have heard of ADHD affects executive function, which includes planning, task initiation, organising and completing tasks. This
These questions were developed by the Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD), and have been used in several studies linking decluttering and organising to higher levels of function and well-being.
13 items professional organisers never buy – and neither should you 1. Souvenirs and ornaments Trinkets with no purpose will become clutter in your home
Organising for busy parents – 15 hacks to make life easier It’s commonly believed that organising for busy parents is impossible because time and energy
Clutter accumulates over time – through your own shopping habits, stuff from other people, and the failure to appropriately declutter.
Decluttering is hard, and stressful, and … what if we need it one day? There are lots more decluttering hurdles, but check out these fresh new perspectives to keep you on track.
Decluttering to move house can be stressful, but the deadline of shifting means motivation is guaranteed. Start early, be ruthless, think about your process and categories, get the family involved, and take it room by room.
Decluttering doesn’t have to be a wasteful exercise. We can minimise environmental impact by donating and recycling thoughtfully. And if something you own is truly landfill, living with it doesn’t make it any more useful.
Two full days can seem like a lot, but check this guide for how to use your time effectively to declutter your home in a weekend. Starting with the most important zones, we will talk you through hotspots and hiccups.
It’s not just you – managing clutter is getting harder. Consumerism, mass production, marketing, less time and more stuff means we can hardly keep up.
Do you stock up on containers before you start? Not have a plan or process? Create Doom Boxes which will haunt you later? Avoid these decluttering mistakes and more.
Keeping up with the Jones’ means looking over the fence and wanting what your neighbour has. The neighbours – and the stuff – are more accessible than ever, so is inevitable that keeping up with the Jones’ leads to clutter.
Now that I have your attention, ‘someone who hoards’ is a more respectful way to address them. Be mindful of your language AND your actions. Decluttering behind their back can actually make the problem worse. Take baby steps and let them retain control.
Van life organising – or sorting out a caravan, campervan, mobile home or RV – follows similar principals to arranging a home. However space is
Have you ever kept a nice bottle of wine, or a cute notebook, or a scented candle – for a special occasion that never arrives?
Sometimes bite-sized decluttering sessions are the best. You don’t have to assign an entire week or use your holidays. Just squeeze in a quickie after
Marie Kondo the queen of clean let slip that since the birth of her third child, shit has gotten real at home. She has had to reprioritise her time, which is totes understandable.
Space Invaders Season 3 features Peter Walsh, Cherie Barber and Angie Kent waving their magic wands on cluttered homes across Sydney, and transforming lives in the process.
Why does your house seem to descend into chaos? Why do problems pop up on their own, while solutions demand effort and energy? Murphy’s Law
Grouping Like with Like helps with decluttering, so you know what you can safely cull. It helps with organising, so you can find things easily and intuitively. And it helps with maintenance, so you don’t keep buying duplicates.
