There are lots of benefits to decluttering and seasonal storage and, with May upon us, I’m about to get started into swapping in and out some clothes in my wardrobe. Read more here.
Posts Categorized: PERSONAL DECLUTTER TIPS
I recently took part in an online detox. It had been in my head for ages to look at my diet – too much chocolate, not enough water and a lack of the pure, healthy stuff… you know the drill. Although I’m probably not so much into the traditionally-Irish “meat and two veg” dishes I
The female figure is best flattered by creating the illusion of the figure-of-eight or hourglass shape through clothing. Technically, a lady is considered “hourglass” if her bust and waist are of equal proportion and there is at least a 10″ difference between her bust and the waist and again between her hips and the waist.
I’ve watched many films and documentaries about the Women’s Institute (WI) over the years (who hasn’t enjoyed Calendar Girls?) and have always found this group of women very strong and inspiring. The WI has been in full force internationally since 1897 and the UK WI, founded during World War I, celebrated an incredible 100 years
As “The Declutter Therapist” it’s no surprise that I get asked a lot about how decluttering wardrobes, homes or lives has benefitted those with whom I’ve had the privilege of working over the past number of years. Of course, due to the sensitive nature of my Declutter Therapy work my clients are mainly anonymous, and
It’s really interesting to see how themes tend to play themselves out amongst the people around us, and at the moment the issue of Personal Power seems to be a big one for both clients and friends. If we don’t stand into our Personal Power we’ll never allow ourselves the freedom and joy of the
One question that seems to be coming up a lot is whether it’s better to declutter alone or with friends and family. As decluttering can be quite time-consuming and physically demanding this is a really valid query, and I wanted to revisit my thoughts on the subject. Those closest to us generally mean very well,
I’ve written lots over the years about the challenges and struggles so many of face with decluttering, and I was once in this boat myself! We may or may not be aware of what’s holding us back, and these blocks include lack of information, lack of self-belief, impatience, perfectionism, overwhelm, sadness, guilt and shame. We
I can’t believe that Christmas is upon us, and the wind-down has begun! 2015 has been a fast-paced year with the updating of www.thedecluttertherapist.ie, the development of the new www.decluttertherapy.com, the launch of my 6-month Declutter Your Life Programmes and Professional Decluttering Courses and some great features on TV, radio and print media. I’ll never
The Christmas jumper (or “geansaí, as we say in Irish) has become somewhat of an institution, and with the rapid descent into December I decided to have a look around to see what’s on offer. Here are five cute Christmas jumpers that I would be very happy to wear. Reindeer Snowflake Christmas Sweater, €27 from