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Letting Go of Sentimental Items: How to Preserve Your Memories Without the Clutter

We all have them—those boxes filled with our children’s artwork, university notes, and other sentimental items that have accumulated over the years. These items hold memories and emotions, making them difficult to let go of. But as time goes on, these collections can become overwhelming, cluttering our homes and weighing us down. How do we Read More

Letting Go of Paperwork: A Fresh Start for Your Mind and Space

In our journey through life, paperwork often becomes a repository of our past—past memories, relationships, bank accounts, and more. While some documents are necessary, others serve only as reminders of times we might rather forget. Holding onto these papers can clutter not just our physical space but also our minds, often stirring up emotions we’d Read More

The Psychology of Sentimental Clutter: Letting Go of Emotional Baggage

Understanding Why People Hold Onto Items with Emotional Significance Humans are naturally inclined to form attachments, not just with people but also with objects. These attachments are often rooted in our memories and emotions. An old photograph, a childhood toy, or a piece of jewelry can evoke strong feelings because they are linked to significant Read More

The Psychology of Clutter

How Decluttering Can Boost Your Mental Well-being In today’s fast-paced world, clutter can sneak into every nook and cranny of our lives, wreaking havoc and messing with our mental state. But fear not, because in the midst of all that chaos lies a simple solution: decluttering. As members of the team here at Space and Read More

Declutter Hacks for Busy Professionals: Slay the Schedule Monster

Feeling like your overflowing schedule is a monstrous time-suck? You’re not alone. Busy professionals everywhere struggle with jam-packed calendars and the constant feeling of being behind. But fear not! Here are 5 simple declutter hacks to transform your schedule into a productivity powerhouse and reclaim control of your time. Conquer Time with These Declutter Hacks Read More

Tips and Strategies to Reduce Stress While Planning Family Events

Navigating the Challenges of Family Event Planning Planning family events can be a joyful experience, but it often comes with its fair share of stressors. From coordinating schedules to managing expectations and budgets, the process can quickly become overwhelming. However, with the right strategies in place, you can minimise stress and maximise enjoyment for both Read More

Managing Fatigue with Decluttering: The 6 P’s Approach

Are you facing significant health challenges such as cancer treatment, ongoing disabilities, or conditions like lymphedema? At Space and Time, we understand the importance of managing fatigue in such situations. In this blog we’ve tweaked the Occupational Therapy 6 P’s to Managing Fatigue to create Managing Fatigue with Decluttering: The 6 P’s Approach. Prioritise Start Read More

Simple ways to reduce clutter

Living in an uncluttered home is a great feeling. Reduce clutter filled with stuff that isn’t meaningful to you. It can make you feel anxious. This clutter can also distract you from living life to the fullest. Do you have stuff lying around your home that you should get rid of but can’t bring yourself Read More

10 Tips to a tidy backyard

There’s nothing like a tidy backyard to make you feel at peace. “Tidy” is simply a state of being — a condition of simplicity, organisation and completeness. A tidy backyard is one that should elicit feelings of freedom, love and happiness. There’s no reason why your backyard shouldn’t be completely tidy! Have you ever considered Read More

7 Easy Decluttering Ways to Help You Start Organising Your Home

An organised home can help you do more with your time and feel calmer day-to-day. Cleaning out and organising is a great first step to getting your life into balance (and we mean that in the nicest way). It’s not just about decluttering, but also important to make sure you are adding stuff back as Read More