Although I have been working as a professional organiser for 4 years, and many of my colleagues have been in the industry over 12 years, people still have no idea what a professional organiser does. In this series of case studies, I’ll shed some light on the people I work with and how the work Read More
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Space and Time Case Study – an energising weekly routine
My clients come from lots of places. Many of them are supported by NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme), some are older clients recovering from illness, some are younger with challenges with their time or their stuff. I love working with them all. But when it comes down to it, my ideal clients are professional working Read More
Five things to do instead of aimless scrolling on Facebook to be more productive
Do you reach for Facebook as soon as you wake up in the morning? Pick it up again multiple times in the day? Do you check it last thing before you go to bed? Do you feel low or just blah after scrolling and scrolling and comparing yourself to everyone you see on Facebook? Facebook Read More
Add school dates to an electronic calendar to avoid tears and tantrums
Have your kids come home in tears because they’ve missed a school dress up day? Or have YOU ended up in tears because you’ve taken the kids to school on a curriculum day? Reduce the chance of these distressing occurrences happening by adding school dates to an electronic calendar now! Schools often release important dates Read More
Easy steps to declutter your wardrobe, kitchen, paperwork and kids toys
I held another successful decluttering workshop on Friday night showcasing the 6 steps of the Space and Time Organising S.Y.S.T.E.M. My first time at the Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre; a great venue and turnout. I always start my workshops with introductions. I introduce myself, explaining what a Professional Organiser does and how I came to Read More
At home with a Professional Organiser
For most of my adult life I’ve been an overthinker. I’ll blame it on my perfectionist Mum. I’m always weighing up the pros and cons of things, the smartest option, the best way to use my time . Thinking in this way for everything that I do can be exhausting. I’ve created lots of routines Read More
No more odd socks
Sick and tired of odd socks!? Try these top 10 tips. Tip 1 – Laundry bag – Give each child a mesh washing bag to hang in their room for dirty socks. Once a week, collect all the bags, toss them in the wash and the pairs will stay together. Kmart – $6 for set of Read More
Organise my junk drawer!
My workshop attendees often ask, “where is a good place to get organised at home?”. The first thing I reply is the kitchen junk drawer. Follow these 6 easy steps to turn your junk drawer into a utility drawer and find anything you need within a few seconds. 6 steps to organise a junk drawer Read More
5 home organising hacks
Try out these organising hacks to get you organised and free up your time. 1. Paperwork Pay all your bills automatically via direct debit to save time. Eg: Electricity, telecommunications, insurance. Stop the mail coming into the snail mail box in the first place. Arrange for statements to be emailed to you. Unsubscribe from subscriptions you just Read More
How to: Speed cleaning is so easy
The term Speed Cleaning was coined a few years ago in a book of the same name by Shannon Lush and Jennifer Fleming . Page 5 reads “The approach can be summed up in one word – systems. Having systems in place will mean your house will run more smoothly and efficiently. The best news is Read More