Letting go of stuff can be difficult. We hold an item in our hands and remember a person or past experiences and can’t seem to move on. Letting go of an item is particularly difficult if it was a gift or you paid a lot of money for it (especially if the tags are still Read More
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How to get stuff done when you don’t feel like it
Do you have a list of tasks, or one particular task, that you don’t feel like doing and it’s weighing you down? Try these tips and figure out which technique works for you. Suck it up Princess This is the technique I personally use the most. Growing up on a farm I learnt the work Read More
5 Organising strategies for your new home
Are you moving house soon or have done so recently and you’re keen to start afresh and stay organised in your new home? Follow these five tips so everything is at your fingertips to make life simpler. Give considerable thought to what you take with you Have a good think about how you want your Read More
Working with adults with challenges with executive functioning skills such as ADD and ADHD
The article The DESIRE to Manage Your ADHD on additudemag.com says, “Lack of structure is a major problem for people who have ADHD. For most people with ADHD, there seems to be no internal system of organization”. I have a number of clients with challenges with their executive functioning skills which present themselves in ADD, Read More
7 tips to keep your home office organised
Is your office in a mess? Can’t find anything and it’s stressing you out? Or are you setting up a new office from scratch? Follow these tips to keep your home office organised. Items every office should have Desk Your desk should be large enough for your computer, yourself and a diary. Keep only the Read More
5 ways to set up a paper filing system
Paper filing is a big deal for many people. Although much of what we do these days is online or electronic, many people still use, print and file paper. Here are 5 paper filing systems you can tailor to suit your needs at home. 1. Good old alphabetised paper filing system Use the the alphabet Read More
Case study: How being organised has lead to less stress for this family
An ongoing client showered me with thanks recently as we started our session. We have been working together once a week for quite a few months and it seems the fruits of our labour are resulting in less stress for this exhausted Mum. It’s a long list, but here is the success she acknowledged. Decluttering Read More
10 benefits of having less stuff
Do you have too much stuff in your home leaving you feel overwhelmed? Are you attached to keepsakes such as kids toys and gifts leaving you feel guilty and unable to part with them? Here are 10 benefits of having less stuff to inspire you to take the plunge and let go. 1. Easier to Read More
Clear goals make priority setting easy
Do you find that the days just whiz by and you only just get a chance to get the basics done leaving the big things behind in the dust? Set clear goals and watch the priority setting fall into place and allow you to tackle things that matter. Set aside 10 minutes thinking about goals Read More
Teach your kids to get organised for their sport activities
Weekend or extra curricular sport can be busy, stressful and exhausting. Get to the game and you forgotten the mouth-guard; preparing to go to the game and the uniform’s not washed and sometimes there’s multiple events to go to on the weekend leaving you feel rushed and anxious. Here are a few tips to teach Read More