The Art of Decluttering

That Kitchen Drawer Nov 17, 2024

Does your kitchen have THAT drawer in it? The one where the potato masher makes it hard for the drawer to close and where you keep your melted egg flips just in case you might one day need it? Does it have broken tongs, unused egg cups and gadgets that you thought you'd use... but definitely don't?

Today I encourage you to join me in the kitchen to do some decluttering with me. I go through and declutter many items from that kitchen drawer in my house, and wonder what you might find in yours...

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Stocktake

Kitchen 101

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Old Tech Nov 10, 2024

Does the thought of getting rid of old phones, laptops, hard drives, USB's or other tech send you into overwhelm? Are you worried about what photos or files you might lose? Are you hesitant to even get rid of old cords in case you then can't check through an old laptop or phone? Are you stuck in paralysis of how to declutter your old tech? Well you're definitely not alone!

If you're keeping tech that is outdated and you no longer use I can almost guarantee you that these questions challenges gone through your mind...

Where is the charger so I can turn it on?
Once I turn it on, what information or data do I actually need to transfer?
How will I transfer the data from this device to the cloud?
Where will I store the data once I transfer it? How will I know where to find it?
What do I do with the old tech once I'm done with it?
Should I keep it just in case one day I need 5 back up phones or 3 back up laptops which don't charge?

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Replace vs Accumulate

Letting Go

Technological Replacement

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I'm Stuck Nov 03, 2024

Eekk... I'm stuck on the decluttering in a few areas around my home - join me as I share what they are and the dilemmas I'm facing. You'll find out why I'm stuck on Tupperware, clothes, camping gear and picnic supplies!

I'm stuck because I might use in the future, because I need to sell something, because it's out of sight out of mind... all things our clients tell us EVERY DAY! It's important to be honest that my decluttering journey isn't linear and straight forward - nobody's is!

So if you have advice for me after listening to the episode then jump into the Facebook community and let me know... I'm here for it 🙂

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What's Your Problem?... Quantity

Making Changes

Might As Well

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Comfort vs Inconvenience Pt 2 Oct 27, 2024

Whenever you declutter, you are internally weighing up the balance between comfort and inconvenience. Every item has both comfort and inconvenience to consider when you think about whether to keep or go. If you keep it, you have the comfort of having it available in the future, but the inconvenience of having to store, maintain and have the item take up the space.

There are so many things to think about that this has become a 2 part series!

Living a life free from clutter brings a level of comfort because the positive impacts are you have a more welcoming home, you save money and you save time too. But it does come at the cost of inconvenience of not having instant gratification of having something the minute you desire it. At every step, you have a choice to make, and you need to consider the cost and responsibility of each decision.

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Item or Space?

Bigger Living, Smaller Space

Replace vs Accumulate

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Comfort vs Inconvenience Pt 1 Oct 20, 2024

Whenever you declutter, you are internally weighing up the balance between comfort and inconvenience. Every item has both comfort and inconvenience to consider when you think about whether to keep or go. If you keep it, you have the comfort of having it available in the future, but the inconvenience of having to store, maintain and have the item take up the space.

There are so many things to think about that this has become a 2 part series!

Living a life free from clutter brings a level of comfort because the positive impacts are you have a more welcoming home, you save money and you save time too. But it does come at the cost of inconvenience of not having instant gratification of having something the minute you desire it. At every step, you have a choice to make, and you need to consider the cost and responsibility of each decision.

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Item or Space?

Bigger Living, Smaller Space

Replace vs Accumulate

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PO Life with Rebecca Mezzino Oct 13, 2024

To celebrate my 10 years as a Professional Organiser I wanted to chat to other Professional Organisers who have also been in the industry for 10 years or more to glean wisdom from them as well as hear their top tips for achieving freedom from clutter.

Rebecca is an incredible Declutter Coach and is a veteran of our industry, it's such an honour that she was able to make time to share her wealth of experience with us.

Bec shares what Professional Organising looks like for her, including how working with complex cases has become her speciality.

If you're looking for a Declutter Coach in Adelaide, check out Rebecca Mezzino Declutter Coaching

Rebecca Mentions:

Organizing from the Inside Out

Bec is also a key lecturer in our brand new accredited course - it's the foundations of Decluttering and Professional Organising and expected to quickly become a required learning for entry into the Professional Organising industry. Whether you're in Australia or abroad, you can access this course as a brilliant first or next step in your professional development in our emerging and growing industry.

Learn more: https://aces.edu.au/courses/decluttering-course/

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Become A Professional Organiser

What's Your Problem?... Maintenance

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Organiser Life with Kristina Duke Oct 06, 2024

To celebrate my 10 years as a Professional Organiser I wanted to chat to other Professional Organisers who have also been in the industry for 10 years or more to glean wisdom from them as well as hear their top tips for achieving freedom from clutter.

Kristina is an incredible Professional Organiser it's such an honour that she was able to make time to share her wealth of experience with us.

We chat about what type of organiser she is and what running a Professional Organising business has looked like over the years.

If you're looking for a Professional Organiser in Sydney, check out Decluttering Diva online

Kristina Mentions:

Mental Health First Aid

Boundaries Book

Ever considered a career as a Professional Organiser?

Our brand new course is accredited and ready to go - it's the foundations of Decluttering and Professional Organising and expected to quickly become a required learning for entry into the Professional Organising industry. Whether you're in Australia or abroad, you can access this course as a brilliant first or next step in your professional development in our emerging and growing industry.

Learn more: https://aces.edu.au/courses/decluttering-course/

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Spring Cleaning Co Sep 29, 2024

Do you get overwhelmed with the array of cleaning products available to you?

Do you feel nervous about cleaning with chemicals?

Do you wonder if you're even cleaning things properly?

Todays guest Laura from Spring Cleaning Co helps us make simple work of cleaning our homes! When it comes to cleaning, I personally need things to be as simple as possible so I can successfully get the job done.

She shares how her two cleaning products can deal with the everyday cleaning from showers to kitchens to windows and kitchen tables as well as stubborn organic stains like blood, urine and beetroot juice. Her everyday multipurpose cleaner and her enzyme cleaner have revolutionised the way I clean my house!!

Join Laura’s ‘Clean Smarter, Not Harder Challenge’ and get more time in your day! Simply DM Laura on Instagram the word ‘SMARTER’. It starts on Oct 1 so join now!

Links Mentioned:

Clean Smarter, Not Harder Challenge - DM 'SMARTER' to join

Spring Cleaning Co Instagram

Spring Cleaning Co Website

Morgans Microfibre Cloths (Bunnings)

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Organiser Life with Bonnie Black Sep 22, 2024

To celebrate my 10 years as a Professional Organiser I wanted to chat to other Professional Organisers who have also been in the industry for 10 years or more to glean wisdom from them as well as hear their top tips for achieving freedom from clutter.

Bonnie is a friend of the show and it's such a pleasure to welcome her back to share her wealth of experience with us.

We chat about what type of organiser she is and what running a Professional Organising business has looked like over the years.

If you're looking for a Professional Organiser in SE QLD, check out Little Home Organised online

Ever considered a career as a Professional Organiser?

Our brand new course is accredited and ready to go - it's the foundations of Decluttering and Professional Organising and expected to quickly become a required learning for entry into the Professional Organising industry. Whether you're in Australia or abroad, you can access this course as a brilliant first or next step in your professional development in our emerging and growing industry.

Learn more: https://aces.edu.au/courses/decluttering-course/

To receive $50 off, simply enter DART50 at checkout

Course covers:

An introduction to Professional Organising
Understanding the Professional Organising Industry
An introduction to Hoarding Disorder
An introduction to mental health care
Trauma informed care
Psychological safety
Client care and support
Self care
Risk management
Environmental risks
Manual handling
Step by step how to declutter
What you need in your toolkit
Case study videos of decluttering sessions in action

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Making Do

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Become a Professional Organiser Sep 15, 2024

Ever considered a career as a Professional Organiser?

Our brand new course is accredited and ready to go - it's the foundations of Decluttering and Professional Organising and expected to quickly become a required learning for entry into the Professional Organising industry. Whether you're in Australia or abroad, you can access this course as a brilliant first or next step in your professional development in our emerging and growing industry.

Learn more: https://aces.edu.au/courses/decluttering-course/

To receive $50 off, simply enter DART50 at checkout

Course covers:

An introduction to Professional Organising
Understanding the Professional Organising Industry
An introduction to Hoarding Disorder
An introduction to mental health care
Trauma informed care
Psychological safety
Client care and support
Self care
Risk management
Environmental risks
Manual handling
Step by step how to declutter
What you need in your toolkit
Case study videos of decluttering sessions in action

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Environmental Hazards

Stocktake

Renovating and Building

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Poop Test Sep 08, 2024

If you get stuck on the idea of if something sparks joy or not... here is a new test you can use to decide if you want to declutter something or keep it. It's the poop test. Ask this question when trying to decide if something should be decluttered or kept... "if it was covered in poop, would you clean it off or throw the item away?"

If you picked up your running shoes and they were covered in poop, would you clean them, scrape off the poo, take the laces out, soak the shoes and then wash and dry them. Would you do that? Or would you just throw them in the rubbish?

The fundamental idea is that if you create a framework for decision making, it will make it easier for you to make decisions. And the framework needs to fit your values.

If you're someone who wants to be surrounded by items that bring you incredible joy, use the spark joy framework

If you're more of a practical person, use the need it, use it, love it framework

If you're someone who needs to visualise poo on an item to decide if it's worth cleaning to keep... them use that framework!!

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Need It

Use It

Love It

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What's Your Problem?...Maintenance Sep 01, 2024

Today is the final week of our 3 week series called "What's Your Problem?" Discover 3 core clutter problems and the solution for each also!

Week three is all about a MAINTENANCE problem... solved by HABITS

Championing my favourite catch phrase of "don't put it down, put it away", if you're struggling to keep your decluttered and organised home maintained, the habits you put into practice are going to be game changing for you. Reduce procrastination and just do it... you can do it!

Explore today how to solve a maintenance problem through building your habits in your home.

I invite you to join my Head, Heart and Home Decluttering Course to further develop the habits needed to maintain a decluttered and organised home

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Close the Loop

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What's Your Problem?... Systems Aug 25, 2024

Today is week 2 of our 3 week series called "What's Your Problem?" Learn 3 core clutter problems and learn the solution for each also!

Week two is all about a SYSTEMS problem... solved by ORGANISING

A great question to ask to start solving this problem is, "where does it belong?" Every item in your home (once decluttered) should have a home, somewhere it belongs.

A great organisational system is simple and functional. It doesn't need to be complicated and perfect! Learn the top tips for organisational success in todays episode.

Explore today how to solve a systems problem through organising your home.

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Out or Away

Location Location Location

Logical Organising

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What's Your Problem?...Quantity Aug 18, 2024

Sometimes wonder if while you slept someone picked up your house and shook it like a snow globe leaving unidentified clutter everyone?

Today we begin a 3 week series called "What's Your Problem?" and provide you with 3 core clutter problems and provide you the solution for each also!

Week one is all about a QUANTITY problem... solved by DECLUTTERING

A quantity problem is almost always the base of a clutter problem, even if you discover other problems along the way, quantity is usually the first domino to knock over to reach freedom from clutter.

You just have too much stuff.

Quantity isn't a fixed metric... it's not like there is a magic number of dinner plates and after that number you have a quantity issue. Your quantity is relative to the size of your family, the capacity of your storage and the reality of you circumstances.

Explore today how to solve a quantity problem through decluttering in your home.

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Enough

Might As Well

Letting Go

FOTO: Fear of Throwing Out

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Comparison Aug 11, 2024

Comparison is the thief of joy... I like to remind myself that just because someone has what I want, doesn't mean they're happy. And it's unlikely that becoming like someone else is going to make me happy either.

Comparison traps you in the future and you miss out on all the joy of today

Today in the podcast explore what is beneath comparison and you may even find some tips to align your desires to your values rather than what someone else has ☺️

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Enough

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Because. Really. And

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Breathing Space Aug 04, 2024

Have you ever muttered the words, "I just need some breathing space", or when you've entered a cluttered room, "I can't even breathe in here", or when you're busy doing all the things, "I can't catch my breath"?

And equally, when you walk into a spacious and decluttered space, "I can finally breathe again".

Explore how being intentional and seeking to create space without guilt can change how you feel in your home. Whether it's space to relax on the weekend or space to put the clean dishes away, space to breathe is crucial.

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Enough

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Making Changes Jul 28, 2024

This week I've made some organisational changes in our house and they've shifted the feeling and flow of the spaces I've made changes in. We moved some furniture around, updated our kitchen plastics and reassessed the storage in the boys wardrobes.

Do you need to reassess and change an area of storage in your home? Start small and you may find that the flow on effect impacts many areas in a positive way!

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Cardboard Boxes Jul 21, 2024

Do you have a cardboard box problem? Do you see POTENTIAL in every 'good' box and keep it 'just in case you need it?' Today we're learning to break free from this source of clutter!

Whether it's delivery boxes, mailing boxes, gift boxes, product boxes... boxes seem to multiply in every home our team visit. Some boxes just seem 'too good' to throw away and instead they clutter up our homes and wardrobes and garages and spare rooms.

It's time to release our hold on cardboard boxes, if you don't have an immediate use for the box, let it go! I also chat through some alternative options for using boxes as well as creative ways to enjoy them before letting them go.

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Mary Poppins Part 2 Jul 14, 2024

It's Part 2 of our Mary Poppins mini series. In this two part mini series explore the world of Mary Poppins with me as we glean some wisdom from the pages and screen of her delightful and practically perfect in every way character.

This week we explore the below characteristics of Mary Poppins (listen to last weeks episode for the first 4 lessons)

5. She has natural talent

6. She is a problem solver

7. She empowers those around her

8. She comes and goes as needed

I hope you're inspired to look at getting organised in a whole new light with these lessons from an iconic character.

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Mary Poppins Part 1 Jul 07, 2024

Just a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down. This and many other lessons on tidying/ organising and decluttering can be learnt from Mary Poppins. In this two part mini series explore the world of Mary Poppins with me as we glean some wisdom from the pages and screen of her delightful and practically perfect in every way character.

This week we explore these characteristics of Mary Poppins

1. She makes light of heavy work

2. She has a positive attitude in dreary work

3. She does the right thing

4. She is comfortable being herself

Make sure you tune in next week for the final 4 characteristics and how you can embody them to have greater success in your journey to minimalism and intentional living.

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2 Factor Authentication Jun 30, 2024

Today we explore how you can reduce impulse buying and remain intentional in your purchasing.

Think of it like adding 2 Factor Authentication (2FA) to your purchases. Basically you're making it just a little inconvenient for you to purchase things that might just end up as clutter quicker than you'd like.

Some ideas that might act as your 2FA

- Have a time delay on purchases over a certain amount of money

- Have someone else keep your Amazon password (not to control, but to make purchases somewhat inconvenient for yourself)

- Unsubscribe from marketing emails so you're not being enticed to buy things you don't need

- Uninstall shopping apps from your phone

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Delaying Purchases

Opportunity Cost/ Cost Benefit Analysis

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The Minimal Mom - Dawn Madsen Jun 23, 2024

Today I'm joined by guest Dawn Madsen, also known as the Minimal Mom. Dawn embraced minimalism 9 years ago when her children were young and this decision has had radical flow on effect for their families happiness, satisfaction and connection.

We explore what minimalism look like when you embrace it as a family. What the benefits are and what it looks like to start this journey yourself. We even explore what it's like when your minimalism leads to you being able to live debt free and the freedom that brings with it.

Dawn reaches over 1 million women each month with her message of minimalism, follow her online to learn from her amazing videos and podcast

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Close The Loop Jun 16, 2024

There is a special overwhelm that is caused by open loops in your mind. Open loops are things that are mid-undertaking, halfway done, nearly finished, almost there, just need this final thing etc.

If you think of every task as having a start, middle and end - and it's not until you actually finish the task that you can close the loop.

One of the HUGE barriers to organisation with our clients are open loops. Often these loops are things like "I want to sell that item rather than donate it" and so the item sits for literally months and months because the loop is open but the overwhelm of the steps required to close it are too hard.

Learn today what an open loop is, why they're sabotaging your success and importantly how to close them (oh and the incredible benefits of closing your loops).

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Stocktake Jun 09, 2024

When was the last time you got genuinely excited about doing a stocktake in your home? Oh man, it's one of my FAVOURITE things to do, especially in the kitchen.

In my house, we call a kitchen stocktake EAT YOURSELF OUT OF HOUSE AND HOME and the concept is we use up as much as we can from our fridge, freezer and pantry over the month of June. One year we saved $1000 in groceries by cooking and eating food which we'd already purchased!

The best place to start with a stocktake is your kitchen, but you could do it with clothes, toys, business supplies, office supplies, kitchen plastics... wherever you keep inventory (so basically everywhere) you can do a stocktake for the purpose of knowing exactly what you have and then deciding exactly what you think you'll need in the future.

Learn how to do a stocktake in your home, how it can help you save time money and energy (new word... monergy!!)

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Pareto Principle Jun 02, 2024

Today we explore Pareto's Principle. Also known as the 80/20 rule or law of the vital few.

For example, you wear 20% of your clothes, 80% of the time.

Kids play with 20% of their toys, 80% of the time.

In any given category in your home, are you using just 20% of what you have? does your 20% work hard for you so that the 80% is unnecessary?

Practically...

could you reduce your wardrobe by 80%

could you reduce your kids toys by 80%

could you reduce your shoes by 80%

could you reduce your serving wear by 80%

could you reduce your make up by 80%

could you reduce your ornaments or nick knacks by 80%

Its also a helpful principle when you're wondering why it's so hard to be a minimalist in an area in your home (or everywhere in your home). it's not that you'll never need the 80%... it's just that you don't need it very often. And that for something you'll need 20% of the time - boy you're keeping A LOT OF THINGS IN THAT CATEGORY.

What's wrong with the 80% that they're not making the cut?

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Consumerism

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Might As Well May 26, 2024

Kick procrastination to the curb with todays organisational hack... MIGHT AS WELL.

It doesn't need motivation. It doesn't need conviction. It doesn't need perfection. It's a lazy girl way of doing things that you'll be glad you did without having to think about them in advance.

For example:

🤷🏽‍♀️While I'm here I might as well take out the rubbish from the car

🤷🏽‍♀️While I'm here I might as well take out the jeans I don't wear

🤷🏽‍♀️While I'm here I might as well go through my bathers

🤷🏽‍♀️While I'm here I might as well empty the dishwasher

🤷🏽‍♀️While I'm walking past I might as well hang up those clothes

🤷🏽‍♀️While I'm think of it I might as well text my friend to let her know I have baby clothes for her

🤷🏽‍♀️While I'm walking past might as well pick up the rubbish

🤷🏽‍♀️While I'm here I might as well put the blankets away

🤷🏽‍♀️While I'm think of it, I might as well re-order the medications

🤷🏽‍♀️While I'm here I might as well wipe down the bath

🤷🏽‍♀️While I'm here I might as well restock the toilet paper

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Because. Really. And

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Out or Away May 19, 2024

How do you decide if an item is going to be put away or you're going to leave it out?

Do you need to see something to remember to use it?

Or do you need to put things away so they don't feel like they're cluttering up your space?

I'm sure you, like me, have different rules for different items. Toothbrushes - definitely away. Phone charger - definitely out.

Consider convenience, regularity of use, who uses items, how easy it is to find them, trip hazards, time spent tidying up etc as you make decisions for items around your home.

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Imperfection May 12, 2024

It's time to stop aiming for perfection and embrace IMPERFECTION when you're thinking about organising/ decluttering/ setting standards/ creating systems for you and your family.

The imperfection you EXPECT is the imperfection you ACCEPT.

Are there areas in your home where you can LOWER the standard so it's achievable and maintainable?

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You Need To May 05, 2024

Have you ever stopped to think about what agenda your items might have?

If your items talked... how would your item finish this sentence

You need to...

Wear me

Fill me

Play with me

Read me

Cook me

Create with me

Organise me

Use me

Clean me

Maintain me

Sell me

Value me

Assess if you have the same agenda as your possessions (do you really want to read the book/ wear the jeans/ use the juicer/ ride the skateboard/ clean the outdoor furniture). Allow yourself to be challenged, think differently about your stuff.

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Enough Apr 28, 2024

"Enough is enough"

"That's enough"

"Leave good enough alone"

"Close enough is good enough"

It's amazing how one simple word can relate so deeply to our relationship with clutter and our satisfaction with our stuff and life in general.

This week we talk about how some enough statements can really make you take stock of where you are at and where your satisfaction lies.

You Are Enough - Stuff won't make you enough. More stuff, less stuff... you are enough regardless of your things.

You've Done Enough - Do what you can with what you have. Every step forward is a step forward (I know... profound!)

What Is Enough - What do you need to be happy? How many of something do you need to have enough?

I've Had Enough - When you reach peak frustration with clutter it's a good thing as it drives you to make changes

When Is Enough Enough - How do you know when you've done enough decluttering? How do you know when to stop? At what point do you reach the equilibrium of satisfaction and enough

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5 Home Truths Apr 21, 2024

Todays episode focuses on 5 Home Truths about clutter and it's impact on your home and life. They're harsh... but true.

They're not meant to bring any condemnation, they're for you to meditate on and find freedom in how small actions of intention and decluttering can bring such freedom to your life.

1. Most of the stuff you buy is a waste of money

2. Stuff can't make you happy

3. You'll regret living a life impacted by clutter

4. Your clutter is worse than you think

5. Everything you love will one day be lost

Today is a great day to join my Head, Heart and Home Decluttering Course! Experience true freedom from clutter by learning all the skills you'll need to create and maintain an organised home.

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Memories

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Object Permanence

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Environmental Hazards Apr 14, 2024

How can you keep yourself safe while decluttering? Even in your own home, decluttering can stir up dust or mould particulates and aggravate asthma. Naturally when you're moving items that have been in place for a long time, you'll disrupt dust!

Learn from Amy's experience of being bitten by a spider and ending up in hospital, to keep yourself physically safe while decluttering. Give consideration to trip hazards, falls risk, insects and pests and do what you can to keep yourself physically safe.

Bit of a Public Service Announcement episode today from the trenches :)

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Mould

Hoarding Disorder

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Time Will Tell Apr 07, 2024

If you've got items you'd really LIKE to declutter but you're a bit nervous... why not give a Time Will Tell Box a go.

Pop items you need just a little bit more time to decide on into a box to assess again in a few months. Seal it up and write the date on the box. See what you think in a few months... hopefully once you've experienced living without the items you'll then be ready to donate the items in your Time Will Tell Box.

Before you open the box, try to think what might be in there that you've missed. You might be surprised that you forget what you put in... in which case send it off for donation!

Remember to declutter as much as you can and then only put the items in the time will tell box if you absolutely need to. It's a backstop, not a full stop.

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Running Out

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Returns Box

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Garage 101 Mar 31, 2024

How is your garage faring? Is it struggling under the weight of clutter and disorganisation?

If your garage has become where items go to semi-retire, where tools and hobby equipment accumulate it's time to both declutter as well as set up functional organisational systems in your garage.

You are invited to join the free course for this series where you'll receive access to decluttering checklists and organising cheat sheets (as well as some surprise bonuses), all so you can declutter and organise like a pro!

This week we're doing our GARAGE.

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Sports Equipment

Bulky Sports Equipment

Cars

Garage & Shed

Garages

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Home Office 101 Mar 24, 2024

How cluttered is your home office? Or if you don't have a home office, maybe your study nook/ spare room or wherever you keep your

stationery and admin. You are definitely going to want to look at this space in your home with fresh eyes and follow along with the check list and cheat sheet.

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Toys 101 Mar 17, 2024

How is the toy situation in your home? Do you feel like it's a never-ending game of tidying up? It doesn't need to be this way!

Remember when you were growing up kids had toy boxes? And now kids have toy rooms? No wonder it's harder and harder to keep toys organised. And with marketing targeting our kids with toys to collect rather than toys to play with collections are getting out of control.

Today explore what types of toys you want to keep, where and how to keep them and top tips for engaging your kids in decluttering and organising their toys from as young as 3 years old.

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Links to articles about less toys being beneficial for children

https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/singletons/201712/study-underscores-why-fewer-toys-is-the-better-option

https://raisetoddlers.com.au/how-less-toys-can-lead-to-a-better-quality-play/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2023/12/20/kids-fewer-toys-better-play/

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Living Room 101 Mar 10, 2024

If the kitchen is the heart of the home, the living room is the heart beat... I've found over the years that the state of a living room is a good

indicator of how a home is tracking along. A living space is where high rotation items tend to live, where people congregate, where community happens and resting and relaxing happen also. It's also one of the first rooms in any home to become cluttered and overwhelming.

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Board Games & Puzzles

Room to Bloom

Behind Cupboard Doors

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Wardrobe 101 Mar 03, 2024

Did you know that most people wear 20% of their clothes 80% of the time?

There are a few keys to keeping your wardrobe organised.

Sneak peak... "Keep what you DO wear, not what you WILL wear"

Here is the Decluttering Playlist on Spotify - the songs themselves are less about decluttering than the titles... but enjoy!

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This week we're doing our WARDROBE.

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Magic Wardrobe Number

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Bedroom 101 Feb 25, 2024

Does your bedroom look anything like the ones you see on Instagram or Pinterest?

Are your floors perfectly clear and bedside tables dust free and clutter free? No? Then this weeks challenge is for you! (And if you already have a picture perfect bedroom then enjoy a week off!)

Learn why it's so important to have a tidy and calm bedroom

Discover how to keep your bedroom organised and your floor clear

Declutter your bedside table so you can find things more easily

Understand what hacks can help you reclaim your bedroom as a place of rest and restoration

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Bathroom 101 Feb 21, 2024

Bathrooms can be tricky to keep organised as they are different in every home 🚿

🛁 Some homes have one bathroom... others have 4 or more

🛁 Some bathrooms service 6+ people in a family or household, other homes have a bathroom reserved exclusively for guests

🛁 Some bathrooms have ample storage, others have absolutely none

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Laundry 101 Feb 18, 2024

The laundry might just be my favourite spaces to organise... so functional and efficient when organised!! When your laundry is working well you see the benefits in your washing cycle, cleaning routine and you'll save both money and time.

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Cleaning Products

Laundry

Towels

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Pantry 101 Feb 11, 2024

Reduce your food waste, save money, make meal planning easier and enjoy the beauty of your pantry being in peak form!!

It's week 2 of Decluttering and Organising 101

Learn my key criteria for picking pantry storage containers and ways to organise even if you have a deep pantry where things tend to get lost at the back.

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Pantries in Isolation

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Kitchen 101 Feb 04, 2024

Welcome to the first episode of our newest series - Decluttering and Organising 101 where over 8 weeks we'll go through each area of your home and I'll share my top organising and decluttering tips for that area.

You are invited to join the free course for this series where each Monday you'll receive access to a new podcast episode, decluttering checklist and organising cheat sheet (as well as some surprise bonuses), all so you can declutter and organise like a pro!

This week we kick off with KITCHEN - the heart of the home.

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Location Location Location

Lunch Boxes

Drink Bottles

Jars, Bottles and Containers

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Swedish Death Cleaning Jan 28, 2024

Join me as I unpack the newest and greatest decluttering show on TV... The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning!! If you're in Australia you can watch it via SBS On Demand, you simply must - it's AWESOME.

My big take aways from the show (which is based on the book) are around the fun and honesty the hosts bring to each declutter session and interaction with their clients. They're not trying to make everyone vanilla, creating homes that could be in a magazine. Instead they embrace the character and life of each person, celebrating who they are in life and in death.

There is a hysterical honesty that is woven throughout each episode. Nothing is held back, honesty is spoken and humour is used to defuse and encourage people in their progress.

You may also like to listen to these episodes:

Deathbed Reflections

Object Permanence

Letting Go with Peter Walsh

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Because. Really. And Jan 21, 2024

When you're decluttering and you come across something you decide to keep... sometimes it can be hard to know if you're keeping it because you do use, love or need it... or if you're working hard to convince yourself on a reason to keep it.

Try answering this out loud to yourself, "I'm keeping this Because..." Answering yourself out loud can help you articulate something that maybe is otherwise a vibe/ feeling or fear.

Next answer this question, "Really?" Out loud, be honest, is your answer true? Are you being honest with yourself?

And finally answer the question, "And... what would happen if you didn't have it?"

The aim of these questions isn't to convince you to declutter everything, but rather to help you investigate why you're keeping things and the simple act of saying things out loud to yourself may surprise you with it's effectiveness.

I invite you to come and join my Free Wardrobe Challenge, declutter and organise your wardrobe over 5 days with video coaching. Did I mention it's FREE?

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Obligation

Women's Clutter

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Opportunity Cost/ Cost Benefit Analysis Jan 14, 2024

* Alright... just putting it at the top that I may use Opportunity Cost and Cost Benefit Analysis interchangeably or in the wrong context a bit today... but I know that you'll be able to follow along and see exactly what I mean when it comes to decluttering and organising *

When you're making decisions about what to bring into your home, or what to declutter from your home, it's helpful to acknowledge there is a cost to every decision. There is a cost of time, energy, decisions to be made, possible storage solutions, conferring with people you live with, rubbish removal, processing donations. There is also the opportunity cost of the space you take up and the money you spend.

And then there are clear benefits to decluttering in time, productivity, mental health, finances and general enjoyment.

Mentioned in the episode is our Paperwork Course - check it out and if you need a paperwork system that will work for you without being hard to keep up with or difficult to set up - this is for you!

Paperwork Course

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Item or Space

Letting Go with Peter Walsh

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Memories Jan 07, 2024

Memories. Does the Maroon 5 song come to mind?

Memories play a more significant role in decluttering and organising than we often recognise.

Creating Memories: ultimately the reason and motivation behind decluttering and organising is to create life memories. Whether it's the memory of a peaceful and relaxed home or space to leave the house and create memories of travel, adventure, creativity and experiences, it's important to live a life of treasured memories.

Storing Memories: how you store your memories (aside from in your mind!) will help you keep both a home that is organised and not overrun with items relating to the memories of your life. It's also important to curate what you keep and the incentive for the curation is so that you can tell stories and recall memories.

Recalling Memories: there is no point storing your memories in tubs, hidden away forever forgotten, never remembered and shared. Instead being intentional about how you pick and choose what to display, what to use to recall memories and creating tools for storytelling and long term generational memory.

You may also like to listen to these episodes:

Comparison and Happiness with Peter Walsh

Letting Go with Peter Walsh

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Replace vs Accumulate Dec 31, 2023

Do you feel like your home has accumulated WAY TOO MUCH over the last few weeks?

This week on the podcast, explore the difference between replacing and accumulating.

When something new comes into your home, is it to replace an existing item, or is as an accumulation? There will be occasion for both, but if you accumulate more than you replace you will inevitably end up overwhelmed by clutter.

Do new items you accumulate add value? Make life easier? Or bring you joy? If none of these, why is it coming into your home?

Consider if items are entering your home by choice, obligation or mindlessly.

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Tackling Christmas Extravagance

Rejecting Busy

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Keeping Company Dec 24, 2023

🎄Merry Christmas!!🎄

Today whether you're running from one event to the next or you're having a quiet day at home alone, I want to take a moment to wish you a very Merry Christmas.

Today I've dropped a quick episode called Keeping Company. Many people have reached out over the years to say that podcasts are sometimes the only human interaction they have on Christmas day and so I wanted to say I see you and I'm here to keep you company today.

Others of you will be escaping the chaos for a walk/ blocking out the sound of children in a long car drive and to you, I hope I'm also able to keep you company.

And finally I talk briefly about how you can be good company on a day as big as today and how you can care for yourself and your loved ones.

https://www.theartofdecluttering.com.au/podcast/

Praying you all have a Peace-Filled Christmas xx

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Tackling Christmas Extravagance

Rejecting Busy

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Christmas Hacks Dec 21, 2023

Today is a BONUS episode with my Christmas hacks!

Discover my tried and true hacks for food, transport, gifts, rubbish, hungry and tired kids and so much more!

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Running Out Dec 17, 2023

Does the idea of running out of something cause you untold anxiety? Could you learn to use the moment of running out to embrace making do? Or learn to live with less?

I've found the most natural way to declutter is to use what I already have in my home. Use things up before buying a replacement. Think about how we so often shop - it's retailers and companies that often dictate when we purchase, how many items we purchase and how much money we spend. We are unknowing slaves to their marketing agendas.

Be challenged on the concept of 'running out'. How does it feel to you to run out of something? Does it make you stressed? Or does it actually create more space in your home, less to keep track of?

Often if you have more of an item than you need, it's actually harder to keep track of it (think the more pairs of glasses you have the harder it is to find a pair).

It's also easier to keep track of things, you're not constantly trying to work out if that's the 'good one' or one that only has a few wears/ uses left in it. Make sure you listen today as this hack has the potential to change the way you store and use items in your home.

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Tackling Christmas Extravagance

Making Do

Limiting Choice

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Tackling Christmas Extravagance Dec 10, 2023

How do you firmly and sensitively impose limits on others in regards to Christmas gifts.

Todays episode is in response to a listen question: "My children are 3 and 5 and the only grandchildren for my and my husband’s parents. The number of gifts we receive at Christmas is overwhelming and quite stressful. I’ve had a frank conversation with my parents about sticking to a limited number of presents. This has worked pretty well.

My mother-in-law is a bit harder. I don’t feel the freedom to be as frank with her. She loves giving gifts, and has taken offense in the past to the suggestion of experience gifts.

Please help! For many reasons I don’t want to continue having an outlandish Christmas celebration at her house that results in a packed car and a very stressed out mama.

In this episode I share my response to this email with my top tips and tricks to enjoying a less stressful/ less extravagant Christmas.

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Christmas Blender

Christmas Functions

Christmas Gifts and Wrap

Christmas Decorations

Christmas Schedule

Christmas Holidays

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Renovating and Building Dec 03, 2023

When you're planning to renovate or build a new house, how you tackle decluttering before you begin is critical to reducing the clutter when you move back in and for any period you need to move out of the house.

Today Amy is the guest (in her own podcast) and Frances from My Forever Home podcast is the interviewer - we initially recorded this episode for Frances' podcast and knew straight away it would be perfect to share with you too.

Whether you're renovating/ building... or that's the last thing on your mind, the tips and tricks shared in this episode are going to help you to create a home that you love, free from clutter and all while reducing the mental load of managing a household.

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Deathbed Reflections

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Bigger Living, Smaller Space

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12 Days of Christmas Nov 29, 2023

December is a prime decluttering month on your calendar… out with the old before it’s in with the new.

You are invited to join my 12 Days of Christmas Declutter Challenge!

Making space is such a great practice before the silly season really ramps up.

It’s amazing the freedom that comes when you take the time to intentionally declutter your home.

Christmas time can be crazy busy and overwhelming and so this challenge is designed to put you back in the drivers seat, back in control and taking positive steps towards your decluttered home.

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Making Do with Bonnie Black Nov 26, 2023

The art of making do is a bit of a lost practice of common sense in our current culture.

We buy gadgets that perform just one task (melon baller or rice cooker...) and in our attempt to find quicker and easier ways to do things, we often unnecessarily complicate our homes with clutter. A product is only as good as your ability to access and use it.

We unpack what it means to 'make do' and what areas we've both been making do with positive outcomes.

No cake server... can you use an egg flip?

No salad servers... can you use tongs or cutlery?

No microwave... can you reheat food on your stovetop?

The benefits of making do are that you will save money, reduce waste, increase your creativity and problem solving skills, and save time.

When you next need to solve a problem in your home, is there a 'make do' option that you could try out before you purchase something new?

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The Vacuum Effect

Confirmation Bias

Fresh Eyes

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Peter Walsh: Letting Go Nov 19, 2023

Peter talks this week about being an advocate for people when you are invited into their homes. How Professional Organisers are there to help you achieve the life you want, and how he is committed to doing everything in his capacity to help you, even when you feel unable to help yourself.

Our lives are stages, and the stuff we hold onto are representations of those seasons. Even though it's hard to let go of things from our past, it frees us up to live today and celebrate the past without having it hold us back.

We also discuss the power of empathy, how to work with clients without judgement, and what it looks like to be a 'hope bringer' to those we work with.

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Peter Walsh

Bigger Living, Smaller Space with Judy Granlee Gates

Engaged or Entertained

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Peter Walsh: Comparison and Happiness Nov 12, 2023

Peter Walsh is an internationally recognised Declutter Guru, who has been decluttering heads, hearts and homes for over 20 years. Peter has been on our screens most recently on Space Invaders in Australia, but you'll also know him from The Oprah Show, The Living Room and Clean Sweep.

Season 4 of Space Invaders will be hitting our screens in Australia early 2024 so keep an eye out for Australia's favourite decluttering show!

Today we unpack some of the underlying reasons we accumulate in the first place, and how comparison is the thief of joy and happiness. The impacts of clutter on our lives is significant and freedom from that clutter is life changing.

Today's episode is part one of a two part series so make sure you subscribe and don't miss part two!!

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Peter Walsh

Bigger Living, Smaller Space with Judy Granlee Gates

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Limiting Choice Nov 05, 2023

When does limiting choice actually bring greater freedom?

When your head is already full, too many choices or options can be incredibly overwhelming.

Your capacity on any given day can be increased when you put some limits on your own choices. You might create a framework that you can overlay on decisions so you have a natural default and then you have the freedom to change, or you might create systems in your life to simplify decision making.

This week think about how you already limit choices for yourself to free up much needed mental space, and come and share them with our podcast community on Facebook - allow us to learn from you and you might pick up some tricks for yourself!

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Creative Outsourcing

Technological Replacement

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Logical Organising

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Location Location Location Oct 29, 2023

Today's episode is not about buying property, it's about where you keep items within your home. Location of where items are kept and stored is super important when you're setting up your home. Not all locations are created equal... even when they are equal in shape, size and capacity.

Prime real estate in your home should be used for items you're accessing more often, and the location should be logical to where you will look for and use the item.

Totally practical episode today which will make you see how you use your space in a new way and maybe inspire a bit of a rearrange within your home.

Little rabbit hole about why Amy loves living on a main road... hint... it's all about efficiency!

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FOTO: Fear Of Throwing Out Oct 22, 2023

Do you have FOTO? Fear of Throwing Out... it's a real thing!

How many digital storage devices/ old tech do you have in your home purely because you are not sure if there are important documents/ photos on them?

Old laptop, old phone, old tablet that you totally don't need (and maybe can't even find the charger for)... make a decision today if it's worth investing the time to recover those files, or if you need to bite the bullet and send your device to a recycling depot.

If you have memory cards/ CD's/ camera storage cards, gather them together and make a plan.

Hot tip... you can take those digital devices to somewhere like Officeworks/ Staples/ Office Depot and use their kiosks to find out what photos are on your devices :)

Free yourself from the fear of throwing out... especially when it comes to digital storage!

Check out my Paperwork Course to learn an easy and simple way to manage your paperwork, both digitally and physically. Just $97aud!!

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Digital Photos

Devices

ADHD Series: Process Improvement, Optimising and Efficiency

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Creative Outsourcing Oct 15, 2023

Outsourcing can be a bit daunting when your scope of what it means is that you need to be wealthy enough to employ someone to help you out. However today expand your mind about outsourcing in 3 different ways and think creatively about how you might be able to use the power of outsourcing in your life.

Outsourcing within your household
Outsourcing to independent contractors
Commercial outsourcing

If you live with anyone else, you might just call it 'sharing responsibilities' but if one person cooks dinner and the other washes up, that's outsourcing and making more efficient use of time and resources than both people cooking and cleaning for themselves. If you live with children, you may see it as 'chores' but what you're doing is outsourcing... while also teaching children the skills required for adult life and the value of cooperation and service. If you are carrying the entire mental load of running your household, it might be time to consider what areas can be outsourced.

Then there is what we probably naturally think of as outsourcing, hiring someone to do a task for us. For us, we hire my Dad to cook for us which is outsourcing the decision making and meal planning, shopping, meal prep and cooking. We also pay a gardener to mow our lawns and maintain our yard. We pay a tutor to help one of my sons who has a learning disability and we pay an exercise physiologist to train our family once a week. As we've gotten older and taken on more responsibility in our jobs, we've come to realise we can't do it all and so have strategically bought people onto our team for different seasons.

And lastly there is commercial outsourcing that we all engage with every day but don't even think about. For instance, I outsource servicing my car. I take this for granted, but only one generation ago it was common for people to service their own cars. I outsource the baking of bread to my local bakery. I could do it myself, but it's more efficient and honestly yummier if I outsource that job to the baker.

Article from the newspaper mentioned:

https://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/should-grandparents-be-paid-to-help-out-around-the-house-20230918-p5e5nz.html

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Mental Load

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Three Times A Day

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Room to Bloom Oct 08, 2023

Do you need to declutter a space or room in your house so that an area in your life can bloom?

Do you want space to pursue a creative project, engage in an activity that brings you joy or maybe you have a priority of health, business, study or foster care that requires room in order to bloom.

Bring a fresh outlook to how you use your space and how you prioritise that which you want to bloom.

Here are some areas you might like to bloom in that require room created for them

exercise
painting, sewing, craft
music, gaming, puzzles
home office or business
airbnb space or foster care
dressing room
playroom

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Fresh Eyes

Engaged or Entertained

The Vacuum Effect

Themed Decluttering

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Broad vs Narrow Oct 01, 2023

When you're thinking about tackling an area in your home to declutter, you can use a broad or narrow approach (or a combination as is needed).

Broad decluttering is about using a birds eye view and thinking in broad categories. This might look like working on some easy wins, large items that are rubbish or are to be decluttered. It might be about consolidating half full boxes of items so you can clear some space for future narrow decluttering.

Broad might look like creating space by going through and getting rid of rubbish or donations as a starting point.

Broad might also look like sorting into categories before decluttering so you can see what you have.

Narrow decluttering is about touching every single item in a category and making a decision about each item. This might be where you want to start, or maybe you want to start broad and then focus on narrow.

Use these tools to enhance your decluttering success!

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Fresh Eyes

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The Vacuum Effect

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Rejecting Busy Sep 24, 2023

I would quite like to remove the word busy from my vocabulary. It doesn't actually reflect the way that I value my time, calendar, energy, schedule, finances and home. Busy implies rushed, frantic, distracted, unapproachable and like you are kind of living out of control.

Explore what intention might look like. What lingering looks like and what being approachable and having space for people and things that you love looks like in your life.

When you declutter your home, calendar and time you'll open space in your world for connection and creativity. Go on... give it a go!!

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Returns Box Sep 17, 2023

If you've been listening to this podcast for any length of time you've probably heard me talk about the 'returns box' in our house.

Today I delve into what a Returns Box looks like, how we use it, what specifically is in it and how it might look in your home. No more borrowing something and forgetting to give it back or the embarrassment of losing something someone lent you.

If you're stuck on where to put library books when you're ready to return them, where to put the casserole dish to give back to your friend or where to put the dress you need to return to the shops, maybe it's time for you to create a returns box in your home!

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Doom Boxes

Women's Clutter

Quitters Day

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Vacuum Effect with Bonnie from Little Miss Organised Sep 10, 2023

Have you ever noticed that when you clear a space in your home, you instinctively want to fill it with something else? We call this the vacuum effect. A space will draw things into it unless you set an intention for the space you've created.

Today I chat with Bonnie from Little Miss Organised about the Vacuum Effect as well as other areas of decluttering we can't help but discuss!

Think of your kitchen table... you clear it off and then 24 hours later a new pile of random clutter has accumulated. Or you empty out a cupboard and it just doesn't stay empty, random things are magnetised into the space, almost like it's a crime to have empty space in your home.

The vacuum effect is strong - and it's only nemesis is INTENTION. If you create intention of what the empty space is for (say actually leaving empty) then the vacuum effect is neutralised.

The vacuum effect also happens when you declutter and a room/ cupboard/ wardrobe/ pantry etc. When you've reduced the quantity, you might instantly have a compulsion to go and purchase things to 'fill the space'.

You declutter 40% of your clothes, because honestly you just don't wear them... but even though you know you don't need it, you start searching online for new clothes. Instead... make the decision and intention that you're going to experiment living with less clothes for the next month and see how that goes. Be OK with the space you've created and resist the draw of the vacuum effect.

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Confirmation Bias

Anti Goals

Obligation

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Doom Boxes Sep 03, 2023

Do you have one {or multiple} doom boxes around your home full of random clutter that you're not quite sure what to do with, where to put, or you're procrastinating making decisions about the items inside?

You may be surprised to find that in some situations, a doom box can actually assist your decluttering success rather than be an organising 'no-no'.

Need to have a place for decisions you need to check with someone else?

Quick tidy up needed so you can prepare for guests or the cleaner?

Pick up the toy room and throw it all in a box rather than pack up?

Garage full of doom boxes that you promised yourself you'd go through?

Does your doom box contain both rubbish and important documents as well as random drink bottles and hair ties?

Top tips today on how to go through your doom box and remove it... but also times when a doom box might serve your needs for a short time... with limits.

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Logical Organising Aug 27, 2023

How do you decide where items should live in your home? Do you put things where you think everyone else would put them? Do you put them in what you think is the 'right' place?

If you're struggling to work out the home for an item, where it should live, ask yourself, "where would I go to look for this item?" That might give you a good indication of where to store it.

When you have to search for something in your home, don't put it back where you found it, put it back where you first looked. Counter intuitive as you think, "Oh I'll remember that for next time" but really... the first place you looked might be the most logical place to keep something. No use having things organised, but you still can't find them!

Be intentional about your organising, think about where you use an item, how you use it, what you use it with (think scissors and sticky tape for gift wrapping). Then work to see if you can create a logical home for that item where you'll know where to find it when you next need it.

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Themed Decluttering Aug 20, 2023

When my kids were little we had a zoo membership and used to try to visit every few weeks. The challenge was the zoo was too big for us to see everything, every time. So we created themes for each visit.

Australian animals... animals that are bigger than we are... animals that live in water... white animals. It made an otherwise potentially overwhelming zoo visit into a fun themed visit.

In your decluttering you might play this game on your own, or with your kids... "let's see if we can declutter 3 red things". Or you might set yourself a theme of just decluttering broken toys in the backyard, or 5 novels you've already read, or large pieces of unused furniture.

Instead of just seeing decluttering as a room by room, or space by space job, get creative and see what categories you can use to see your home with fresh eyes and tackle decluttering from a new perspective.

You're invited to join my Free 5 Day Wardrobe Declutter Challenge!

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Confirmation Bias Aug 13, 2023

"Murphey's Law says as soon as I declutter this thing, I'm going to need it"

"I knew it would happen that I needed this once I got rid of it, that's why I keep everything"

Confirmation bias is processing information by looking for, or interpreting information consistent with your beliefs. So even though you got rid of 100 items in your big declutter and you haven't needed 99 of them, the one that you could have used a week later is the one you focus on and confirms what you've always believed, which is if you get rid of something you'll need it.

It's also biased by the fact that even owning that item is fresh in your mind. Had you not handled it and made a decision about it, you might have completely forgotten that you owned it and been able to solve your current need in an alternative way.

Instead of leaning into confirmation bias in your decluttering, use these questions to help you realise that just because you 'could' have used it doesn't mean you 'should' have kept it.

- What is a possible alternative solution?

- Is there an alternative item I could use?

- Could I borrow it from someone?

- What is the cost of not having this item anymore? Is it catastrophic or just annoying?

Solutions might look like using an alternative item that you already own, it might be that you genuinely need to purchase the item again (rare but possible) or maybe the thing you're trying to do doesn't actually need to be done and you can let the task/ job go completely.

When you're tempted to keep things just in case, or you've decluttered something you could use, think about the full picture of your decluttering rather than through the lens of confirmation bias.

You're invited to join my Free 5 Day Wardrobe Declutter Challenge!

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Fresh Eyes

Consumerism

Object Permanence

ADHD Series: Adult Diagnosis and Managing a Household

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Deathbed Reflections Aug 06, 2023

Last week I attended the funeral of a client who had become a friend. I had the privilege of visiting with her in palliative care in her final days and during our short time together she shared some reflections on her relationship with her 'stuff'.

After a lifetime of struggle with severe clutter, what she shared with me was so insightful and I believe will be helpful for many others.

An episode you don't want to miss!

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Technological Replacement Jul 30, 2023

There’s no doubt the digital revolution has changed we way we store, keep and access information in our homes. If you think about all the physical ways we kept information only 30 years ago, so many have been replaced digitally… but have you also decluttered the outdated physical items in your home?

Today explore some things in your home that have been replaced by technology and be challenged to declutter the physical items which are no longer needed because you're now using an app or device for the same purpose.

Think things like street directories, business cards, paper calendars and much more.

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Fresh Eyes Jul 23, 2023

Whether you've lived in your home for 4 months or 40 years, stepping back and seeing your home with fresh eyes will help you make decluttering decisions from a new perspective

Have you ever decided to list your house for sale then all of a sudden started to see your home with fresh eyes? You may start to notice all the things you’ve happily lived with for years: the grout in the bathroom is dirty, the gutters need replacing and the concrete driveway is falling apart. It’s the reason so many people do up their house for sale then wish they could stay living there themselves – but you don’t have to move to start afresh, you can do some simple improvements instead. Begin by seeing your home with fresh eyes.

Use the principle of 'fresh eyes' to see things you've become so used to you don't even notice. Is there a piece of furniture in your lounge room that is superfluous? Do you have items on your bench or countertop that just make it feel cluttered and could easily live in a cupboard? Maybe there are old photos or art you no longer love cluttering up the walls. Are there broken kids toys in the backyard or a washing line you don't use? How can you use fresh eyes to create a home that you feel great in now, and not just one day when you prepare your house for sale.

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Object Permanence

Lisa Woodruff from Organize 365

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Garages Jul 16, 2023

How full is your garage? Are you running out of floor space? Do you feel like the garage walls are closing in on you? Is it hard to find items in your garage?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, it might be time to declutter your garage.

The garage is a space that can easily attract clutter. Sometimes it’s easier to put things away in a place where we don’t spend much time. But over time, items pile up, making it impossible to access your space, let alone move around without knocking things over.

In todays episode learn the 5 steps to decluttering your garage and organising it like a pro. Tips around storage, how to use the space and the benefits of storing your car in your garage (novel I know!) If you are someone who has managed to fit your car in the garage as a result of decluttering, make sure you let us know in our Facebook group!

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Consumerism Jul 09, 2023

Ever been struck by the complete opulence of consumerism? Like smacked in the face by it to the point where it makes you feel sick in the stomach?

Consumerism is "a social and economic order that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts". Consuming and purchasing things you don't need in compounding quantities... will not make you happy or satisfied or fulfilled. It will cause you stress as you have to earn the money to pay for these things, then store them in your already full home.

Today explore the traps of consumerism as well as some alternatives that don't require you to completely give up buying things but allow you to be intentional in how you consume with you being the boss, without consumerism dictating your choices.

What else could you do with the time and money you mindlessly spend on the ever-increasing acquisition of goods?

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Obligation

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Iron Anniversary Jul 02, 2023

This week marks 6 years of The Art of Decluttering podcast!!

To celebrate we use the traditional gift of iron (the metal, not the home appliance) to learn more about decluttering.

Iron has 5 primary properties, each allows insight into the world of Professional Decluttering and Organising.

Lustrous "reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle"

At The Art of Decluttering we serving all clients equally without judgement. We don't aim to bring glittery perfection, but practical freedom from clutter

Ductile (of metal) "the capability of being easily modified to suit other conditions, needs, or uses"

We change to suit client needs. Sometimes tough love in a session is needed, sometimes a soft gentle touch, sometimes slow, other times fast.

Malleable "capable of being changed so as to fit new uses or situations : flexible, adaptable."

Flexible and adaptive to the types of sessions our clients need. We provide services for overwhelmed parents, downsizers, clients moving house, hoarding, busy professionals, physical and psycho-social disabilities.

Silver Grey "Grey is a flat colour and silver often has a reflective property to it"

We bring a special touch to all we do, we want to leave you free from clutter but also with renewed purpose, increased capacity, more time, freed up money, excitement about the future

Magnetic "iron can form magnets or be attracted to magnets"

We connect with you - we understand you. Whether through the podcast, newsletter, social media, book, sessions, courses, we want you to know you’re not alone and we’re here to help however we can.
Remember too that clutter is magnetic so creating homes for items will stop piles appearing and flat surfaces attracting things that don't belong on them.

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Organising with Pre-Schoolers Jun 25, 2023

Do you sometimes pick up your kids from childcare or kinder and wonder how the educators managed to get 32 three year olds to tidy up, clean their own plates and put the blocks away before moving on to playing with something else?

Today I chat with one of my team Freya, who as well as being an exceptional decluttering and organising expert is an early childhood educator. Freya shares the tricks of the trade that you can implement at home or in your own childcare setting. Freya has run a family day care program in her home as well as working in childcare and now is a kindergarten educator. Her kids are now in primary school and she's reaping the rewards of her implemented wisdom and experience.

From storage and organisational ideas to tips around engaging pre-schoolers and using routine and setting expectations I guarantee there is something in this episode for everyone.

If you don't have pre-schoolers in your life, make sure to share this episode with a friend who does, they'll be so grateful!

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Engaged or Entertained Jun 18, 2023

A bit of a philosophical episode today - when we purchase things are they for our engagement or our entertainment? How can we be intentional in choosing engagement or entertainment to meet our needs and align with our values?

Engagement requires thought, encourages intention, is purposeful, sparks creativity, creates memories

Entertainment is often single-use, requires your passive attention, is done for you, and requires someone else's creativity

There is a season for both, today be encouraged to be intentional about when you need engagement and when you need entertainment. Do you sometimes buy something or spend your time and energy on entertainment, but what you really need is engagement and then end up feeling empty and unsatisfied.

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Object Permanence

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Object Permanence Jun 11, 2023

Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget developed Object Permanence theory. Object permanence, put simply, is the ability to understand that an object continues to exist, even though it can no longer be seen, heard or touched.

Think of it like out of sight, out of mind. When you forget something because you can no longer see it... like the glasses on top of your head, the phone you put down on the bench, or the gifts you bought for the kids and forgot about because you hid them in the top of the wardrobe.

Today explore how being conscious of Object Permanence can help you with decluttering, and how you can organise your home to capitalise on either your lack of object permanence or your strong object permanence.

Understanding our relationship with our stuff and how our minds work can bring such freedom from clutter!

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Grief & Gratitude

Obligation

Welcome Back to The Art of Decluttering

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ADHD Series: Amy Shares Jun 08, 2023

Today is the final episode of our ADHD and decluttering/ organising series. And today, Amy shares her reflections on the series and shares some things she's learned over the last few months as we've deep-dived into ADHD.

If you've found this series to be helpful or you're had an ah-ha moment, please take a minute to leave a review on your podcast app, in our Facebook community or share it with a friend. This is the best way for others to find the show and it's super encouraging for us to read your reviews too and know what you love in particular about the show.

Thanks to all our guests in this series, each voice has bought something unique to share and we value your time and generosity.

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ADHD Series: Managing Time, Energy and Attention

ADHD Series: Being a Professional Organiser with ADHD

ADHD Series: Adult Diagnosis and Managing a Household

ADHD Series: Understanding ADHD with Psychologist Joanna Bailey

ADHD with Joanna

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ADHD Series: PS from Jess Jun 07, 2023

In true ADHD style, this week we'll be dropping mini episodes into your feed of things our guests forgot to say in their main episode!!

Today Jess shares her PS hacks of things she does that makes her life just that bit easier.

Keeping a pack of hair ties in the car/ nappy bag/ handbag so she doesn't spend time searching for them when she needs them when out and about
Instead of signing and having school forms sent back to school, Jess scans and emails them as she's signing them so they don't get lost in their journey back to the classroom
Labelling the washing machine to make it easier for the kids to help with putting on loads
Having a second dishrack for rinsed but not washed dishes
And using the mindset hack of 'just do one thing' even if that one thing is moving a fork from the kitchen table to the sink. How to manage when you are in complete overwhelm and feel stuck

Another ADHD/ Decluttering/ Organising episode that will have you thinking of ways you too can create the life you want.

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ADHD Series: Lisa Woodruff from Organize 365

ADHD Series: Corporate Career & Knowing Your Strengths

ADHD Series: Managing Time, Energy and Attention

ADHD Series: Being a Professional Organiser with ADHD

ADHD Series: Adult Diagnosis and Managing a Household

ADHD Series: Understanding ADHD with Psychologist Joanna Bailey

ADHD with Joanna

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ADHD Series: PS from Carly Jun 06, 2023

In true ADHD style, this week we'll be dropping mini episodes into your feed of things our guests forgot to say in their main episode!!

Today Carly shares how routines and supports in her childhood helped her cope with the affects of her (then undiagnosed) ADHD. She credits her mum who has strong executive functioning skills for providing the scaffolding to support her in her early years.

She also shares about the importance of accepting help!

Another ADHD/ Decluttering/ Organising episode that will have you thinking of ways you too can create the life you want.

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ADHD Series: Lisa Woodruff from Organize 365

ADHD Series: Corporate Career & Knowing Your Strengths

ADHD Series: Managing Time, Energy and Attention

ADHD Series: Being a Professional Organiser with ADHD

ADHD Series: Adult Diagnosis and Managing a Household

ADHD Series: Understanding ADHD with Psychologist Joanna Bailey

ADHD with Joanna

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ADHD Series: PS from Sylvia Jun 05, 2023

In true ADHD style, this week we'll be dropping mini episodes into your feed of things our guests forgot to say in their main episode!!

Today Sylvia shares her PS thoughts.

How when people say to 'just' do something it feels like it's meant to be easy, but it just isn't
Some examples of lazy vs efficient
Divorcing the thinking from the doing
Being your own declutter fairy and giving yourself the gift of action
and some hacks their family have tried over the years to engage the kids in decluttering and organising.

Another ADHD/ Decluttering/ Organising episode that will have you thinking of ways you too can create the life you want.

You may also like to listen to these episodes:

ADHD Series: Lisa Woodruff from Organize 365

ADHD Series: Corporate Career & Knowing Your Strengths

ADHD Series: Managing Time, Energy and Attention

ADHD Series: Being a Professional Organiser with ADHD

ADHD Series: Adult Diagnosis and Managing a Household

ADHD Series: Understanding ADHD with Psychologist Joanna Bailey

ADHD with Joanna

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ADHD Series: PS from Jodie Jun 04, 2023

In true ADHD style, this week we'll be dropping mini episodes into your feed of things our guests forgot to say in their main episode!!

Today Jodie shares her ADHD hacks in a few areas:

Meal prep - what she prepares in bulk ahead of time and how she does meal prep over time rather than when it's the push to get dinner ready

Pantry organisation - how Jodie has changed the way she organises her pantry from categories like the supermarket, to keeping items that are used together, together. Instead of tins of tomato with tins of corn, the tinned tomato lives with the pasta and lentils because they're used together.

Managing the never ending cycle of washing and dishes - how doing something is better than nothing.

Intentional duplicates - when duplicates aren't clutter, but make life easier. This one will give you the freedom to think how your family works and organising to set you up for success.

Another ADHD/ Decluttering/ Organising episode that will have you thinking of ways you too can create the life you want.

You may also like to listen to these episodes:

ADHD Series: Lisa Woodruff from Organize 365

ADHD Series: Corporate Career & Knowing Your Strengths

ADHD Series: Managing Time, Energy and Attention

ADHD Series: Being a Professional Organiser with ADHD

ADHD Series: Adult Diagnosis and Managing a Household

ADHD Series: Understanding ADHD with Psychologist Joanna Bailey

ADHD with Joanna

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ADHD Series: Lisa Woodruff from Organize 365 May 28, 2023

Lisa Woodruff is the Founder and Owner of Organize 365, in this episode she brings all her enthusiasm and energy for sharing about the intersection of ADHD and organising. Lisa is even doing her PHD on the topic (did I mention she's amazing!).

We chat about executive functioning in relation to organisation, specifically around working memory, planning and monitoring... all of which are essential parts of achieving and maintaining an organised home.... which is MUCH easier said than done for those of us with ADHD.

Lisa to the rescue with creative ideas/ hacks/ systems that will support you “to do what you have to quickly and efficiently so you can focus on the things you love and share your unique gifts with the world”

Find Lisa Online

Lisa's book: How ADHD Affects Home Organization

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Organize 365 Website

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ADHD Series: Process Improvement, Optimising and Efficiency

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ADHD Series: Being a Professional Organiser with ADHD

ADHD Series: Adult Diagnosis and Managing a Household

ADHD Series: Understanding ADHD with Psychologist Joanna Bailey

ADHD with Joanna

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ADHD Series: Process Improvement, Optimising and Efficiency May 21, 2023

Sylvia Campbell is a friend of the show, she's also a chemical engineer working in the water industry as a process improvement lead. She was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and in this episode we hear how her amazing mind works in terms of engineering, problem solving, process improvement, home optimisation and developing efficiency.

Learn some strategies for identifying what the actual problem is when trying to improve an area in your home so you can maximise your results. Ask questions like, "why do we do it this way", "what about this isn't working", "what is best for you" and other questions that enable you to get creative in how you optimise areas in your home.

Another ADHD/ Decluttering/ Organising episode that will have you thinking of ways you too can create the life you want.

You may also like to listen to these episodes:

ADHD Series: Occupational Therapy, Strategies and Tools

ADHD Series: Corporate Career & Knowing Your Strengths

ADHD Series: Managing Time, Energy and Attention

ADHD Series: Being a Professional Organiser with ADHD

ADHD Series: Adult Diagnosis and Managing a Household

ADHD Series: Understanding ADHD with Psychologist Joanna Bailey

ADHD with Joanna

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15 Things I'm Doing in Covid Isolation May 17, 2023

Today is a super quick bonus episode for you... I've got covid and I'm isolating from my family so I don't make them sick. I've got a pretty mild case this time round which is a huge relief... and I've had the energy to do a few things during the day as well as doing lots of resting and sleeping.

So here are 15 things I've been doing in isolation. You may not have covid, but you may have an injury, be recovering from surgery or just find that you need an idea of things to do when you've got some time to kill (just kidding, who ever had random time to kill!)

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ADHD Series: Occupational Therapy, Strategies and Tools May 14, 2023

Tricia Lerk is the Director and Occupational Therapist from Planted Parenting. Trish shares her wealth of experience in working with kids with ADHD and we chat about tools and strategies to help with decluttering and being organised.

I didn't know until after I invited Trish to join me on the podcast, that she too has been diagnosed with ADHD so this episode is a perfect blend of us sharing our common experience, as well as the professional experiences we have as practitioners working with ADHD clients.

Discover some great tools you can utilise to help with executive function, from the benefit of lists, how to work with our dopamine levels, and breaking up tasks to reduce overwhelm.

Another ADHD/ Decluttering/ Organising episode that will have you thinking of ways you too can create the life you want.

Find Tricia Online

Planted Parenting Website

Planted Parenting Instagram

Planted Parenting Facebook

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ADHD Series: Managing Time, Energy and Attention

ADHD Series: Being a Professional Organiser with ADHD

ADHD Series: Adult Diagnosis and Managing a Household

ADHD Series: Understanding ADHD with Psychologist Joanna Bailey

ADHD with Joanna

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ADHD Series: Corporate Career & Organising Around Your Strengths May 07, 2023

Carly is a high achiever, has a successful federal government career, has two young children, and is learning to create a life that works for her family and to the strengths of her ADHD.

Carly shares what it was like doing a double engineering degree at university, working part-time, and taking flying lessons... all while being unaware she had ADHD. Her ambition and success have led her to a fulfilling and stimulating corporate career where over time she's been able to negotiate for workplace flexibility that accounts for and capitalises on her strengths.

We also hear what tools Carly and her husband use to manage their time, schedules, home duties as well as manage motivation and productivity.

Another ADHD/ Decluttering/ Organising episode that will have you thinking of ways you too can create the life you want!

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ADHD Series: Managing Time, Energy and Attention

ADHD Series: Being a Professional Organiser with ADHD

ADHD Series: Adult Diagnosis and Managing a Household

ADHD Series: Understanding ADHD with Psychologist Joanna Bailey

ADHD with Joanna

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ADHD Series: Managing Time, Energy & Attention Apr 30, 2023

Carolyn Verhoef is a certified ADHD coach and shares incredible insights into the management of time, energy and attention, which are notoriously challenging for ADHDers.

Carolyn has her origins as a Professional Organiser and has shifted into specialising as an ADHD coach. In this episode, she shares some mic-drop insights into why it seems so hard to manage these finite resources for ADHDers, and what we can do to capitalise on the strengths of our neurotype.

Be encouraged to discover more about yourself, to understand yourself and hear as Carolyn coaches Amy through the podcast too.

No matter your relationship with ADHD, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Make sure you share it with your friends too.

Find Carolyn Online:

Outside the Box Coaching Website

Outside the Box Coaching on Facebook

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ADHD Series: Being a Professional Organiser with ADHD

ADHD Series: Adult Diagnosis and Managing a Household

ADHD Series: Understanding ADHD with Psychologist Joanna Bailey

ADHD with Joanna

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ADHD Series: Being a Professional Organiser with ADHD Apr 23, 2023

When you have ADHD and you're also a Professional Organiser there are so many hacks that you have up your sleeves and today Jess shares them with us!

She shares what it's like living with ADHD, working as a Professional Organiser and we deep dive into parenting and staying organised with ADHD, through pregnancy and in the newborn phase as well as parenting older children. How can you manage a household when you have ADHD and how in the world do you do it when you have to go off your ADHD medication while pregnant and breastfeeding??

No matter your relationship with ADHD, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Make sure you share it with your friends too.

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ADHD with Psychologist Joanna Bailey

Becoming a Professional Organiser (Jess's first episode on the podcast)

ADHD with Joanna (first episode Joanna did)

Mental Health Care

Mental Health

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ADHD Series: Adult Diagnosis and Managing a Household Apr 16, 2023

Jodie Garth is an OG member of The Art of Decluttering community. Jodie reached out to us when her kids were little for help with decluttering and organising in her home. What she didn't know at the time, was that in the years that followed, she like many many women, would be diagnosed with ADHD as an adult.

In this episode Jodie shares what it was like having a late diagnosis, processing the stories she'd told herself for 38 years, and labels others had put on her.

Jodie shares some INCREDIBLE hacks that she uses in her home to manage the household tasks that fall on her plate. These hacks will help you whether you have ADHD and 3 kids like Jodie or if you're in a completely different life stage but love finding ways to make complex tasks more simple.

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Understanding ADHD with Psychologist Joanna Bailey

ADHD with Joanna

Mental Health Care

Mental Health

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ADHD Series: Understanding ADHD with Psychologist Joanna Bailey Apr 09, 2023

By popular request this week we are diving into our ADHD series where we talk to ADHDers, Professionals who work with ADHDers and explore the relationship between decluttering, organising and ADHD.

Our first episode in this series is with Joanna Bailey from Bluebird Psychology who helps us define ADHD and how executive functioning can impact our journey to a clutter-free and simplified lifestyle. Today's episode is brilliant as a foundation for the rest of this series, learn with us what ADHD is and how it presents in different people.

Whether you are living with ADHD or don't know anyone with ADHD I know this episode is going to have ah-ha moments for you with tips and hacks for decluttering, understanding shame, learning about neurodiversity and seeing decluttering and organising through a different lens.

Find out more about ADHD:

Bluebird Psychology Resources

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ADHD with Joanna (first episode Joanna did)

Mental Health Care

Mental Health

Three Times A Day

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Filling Your Bucket Apr 02, 2023

Each of us has an invisible bucket and when others poke holes in our bucket, it's important to have bucket fillers and hole pluggers in our lives. When our bucket is full, our overflow is encouragement, resilience, kind words, wise choices, enthusiasm, drive, purpose and freedom for ourselves and others.

When people around us speak harsh words, exclude us, spread rumours, lie, put us down, give labels or even just don't understand us... a hole gets poked in our buckets

Freya, one of our team encouraged me this week when someone tried to poke holes in my bucket, that when we have the right people around us, they will plug our holes or when we have a full bucket we are more able to repel negativity around us. Her words, encouragement, and wisdom filled my bucket!!

All that to say that as Professional Organisers we aim to fill your bucket and help you identify where there might be holes and help you plug those pesky holes up as it relates to your freedom from clutter.

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Grief & Gratitude

Welcome Back to The Art of Decluttering

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Anti Goals with Rebecca Mezzino Mar 26, 2023

Are you avoidant of all the things you need to do to reach a goal? What about if instead you focus on what NOT to do?

What are the habits, situations, things, behaviours, characteristics that you don't want in your life anymore? Anti goals is about eliminating these things from your life!!

Rebecca talks us through how to work through an anti goal by focusing on what you want to eliminate to improve the quality of your life. How can you nurture your environment and have break through in areas you've been stuck in.

Do you find that motivation to achieve lofty goals wears off quickly? Focus instead on what you're going to stop doing that is holding you back.

You may also like to listen to these episodes:

Self Sabotage

Care by Brooke McAlary

Quitters Day

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Read the blog that inspired this episode

Clear Space Website

Rebecca Mezzino Declutter Coaching

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Values with Laurie Palau Mar 19, 2023

What are your values? What is your fundamental belief system. What is important to you? What drives you?

Knowing your core values is a superpower to helping you life your life with purpose. They will be the filter for decision making about your stuff, your time, your energy, your money... everything!

If you're struggling to live an intentional life, overwhelmed with decluttering, or the clutter keeps creeping back in, then identifying your values will be the rock to which you can hold all decisions against. Your values will reduce your calendar clutter, your emotional clutter, and your physical clutter.

Learn to ask: "How does this item fit with my core values"

Access the Clarify Your Core Values worksheet that Laurie recommends and uses herself.

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Self Sabotage

Care by Brooke McAlary

Quitters Day

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Women's Clutter Mar 12, 2023

I have noticed that there are some areas of clutter that are more relevant to women. So I've asked myself why is this the case. Not all women, not no men... but generally speaking it's what I find when I see clients. So WHY is this the case?

Often women carry the mental load. For ourselves, our households, and our communities. We account for unseen situations (many women keep Band-Aids in their handbags, not because they’re clumsy but for that moment when someone else needs one). Women are traditionally the storytellers, the carers, the nurturers, and the gatherers. And boy can we gather!!

This episode is all about exploring the why behind our clutter, and asking ourselves if we really need to continue keeping all the things, or if it's time to shed the expectations we put on ourselves and society puts on us.

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Mental Load

It's all my Husband and Kids Fault

Offloading

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Three Times a Day Mar 05, 2023

Remembering to do ANYTHING 3 times a day is a huge effort, requiring mental load that frankly, most of us don't have. And when you do have to do something 3 times a day (like tidying up toys, clearing the kitchen bench, washing dishes) it kind of feels like you spend all day doing it because every time you look around, it is messy again or needs your attention.

Explore the idea of reducing anything you're doing 3 times a day into incidental habits rather than a big task that you have to remember to do and might seem overwhelming. Instead of clearing the bench 3 times a day, can you get into the micro habit of putting things away instead of on the bench? Instead of tidying up a messy playroom 3 times a day, can you get into the micro habit of helping your child pack up one activity before moving onto another?

Simplification is the key!

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Micro Declutter

Is it cleaning, tidying or decluttering?

Fatigue

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Physical Photos Feb 26, 2023

As a follow on from last weeks episode all about digital photos, today we explore how to best keep, store, enjoy, share and display our physical photos. Whether you're the keeper of family history or completely unsentimental, there are tips here for you.

We chat about a listener dilemma on how to manage creating photo books and also chat about why it's harder to declutter physical photos than digital.

Chantal shares her tips around scanning physical photos and we issue a challenge - to walk around your house noticing with fresh eyes what photos you have displayed and whether you do still want to display them. Do you have any current photos? Jump into our Facebook Community to share how you went and if you decluttered any displayed photos or went and got some printed to upgrade the frames around your house.

Find Chantal on her website or listen to her podcast DIY Photo Organising

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Digital Photos

Photo Organising with Chantal Imbach

Photos

Sentimental Items

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Digital Photos Feb 19, 2023

What's your number? 9,000... 90,000? How many digital photos to you have on your phone? Do you have them backed up? Are they categorised? Could you find a specific photo within a few minutes?

Today I have a conversation with Chantal Imbach from Photos in Order and discuss everything to do with digital photos. We cover the best way to store and back up photos and some options on how to enjoy your photos instead of hoarding them on a hard drive.

We also answer a listener dilemma about how to minimise the risk of losing photos when you sync devices and how to have everything together rather than on multiple drives around the house.

Find Chantal on her website or listen to her podcast DIY Photo Organising

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Photo Organising with Chantal Imbach

Photos

Sentimental Items

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Obligation Feb 13, 2023

Why do we say yes to things we really should say no to? Where does that sense of obligation come from and how can we manage our response when we're offered free stuff?

Do you see potential in everything? Do you want to say yes just to avoid potentially hurting someone's feelings? Do you have a scarcity mindset or is there even a sense of greed in your decision making?

Today learn from my son Jesse in how he honestly and graciously says no when offered something he doesn't need or want. Have your mind blown, your mindset challenged and become a more intentional giver and receiver.

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Bigger Living, Smaller Space with Judy Granlee Gates Feb 05, 2023

If you've ever looked around your house and thought, "if only our house was a bit bigger or the storage was better, that would solve our clutter problem", then this episode is for you. And it's also for those of you who love smart design, and are interested in making the most of the space you have.

Judy is an author, an award winning custom builder and remodeller who also helps overwhelmed clutter bugs create beautiful and peaceful homes. This last week Judy published her book, Bigger Living, Smaller Space and we chat today about generational clutter, design and building tricks to think about when building as well as how clutter reduces your housework (by a staggering 40%!) and what rightsizing your home might look like.

Find Judy on her website or on Facebook and purchase her new book on amazon

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Downsizing

Top Tips for Downsizing

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Extra Curricular Activities Jan 29, 2023

With the school year starting in Australia and extra curricular activities returning you may be starting to feel overwhelmed with all the running around, equipment to keep track of, sports uniforms to wash etc.

Do you have multiple activities, multiple children or pre-schoolers to entertain? There are tips today for everyone!

Today be encouraged to help your kids take responsibility for their own equipment for extra curricular activities and see what organising tips would work well for your family from where you keep the bags to making sure some simple habits help the family run more smoothly.

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Bulky Sports Equipment

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School Books & Lockers Jan 26, 2023

Hand up if you've discovered long lost library books or school readers under a child's bed years after they bought them home and been too embarrassed to return them to the school...

Hands up if you've paid a lost book fee at the library because you're sure someone broke into your house during the night, purely to steal 2 of your kids library books...

Hands up if your teenager has managed in the course of 12 months to take a mint condition $100 text book and turn it into a barely recognisable collection of ripped and barely strung together pages...

Today is about some hacks to help develop the love of reading along with removing the stress of losing books, ruining books or turning up to school without the books you need for the day. Whether the kids are in their first or last year of schooling there are ideas for everyone today.

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Lunch Boxes Jan 24, 2023

Did you like me, put yourself under enormous pressure to find the 'perfect' lunch box for your kids when they first started school? Do you have parts of random lunch boxes in drawers and at the back of cupboards? Join in and question what type of lunchboxes will work best for you and your family depending on the season of life you are in.

Be encouraged to think about the routine of washing/ packing lunch boxes as well as habits of unpacking bags after school and work. Maybe you can even encourage your kids that it's their responsibility to pack their own lunches (yep, I've never ever made a school lunch!)

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Tupperware

Back to School

Return to School

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Drink Bottles Jan 22, 2023

If you had to take a guess at home many drink bottles were rattling around your house, how many would you guess? 10? 17? More?

Today I share my top tips for managing drink bottles in your house. I share some questions to ask when trying to find the right drink bottles and my favourite solutions for drink bottle storage.

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Tupperware

Back to School

Return to School

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School Uniforms Jan 20, 2023

School uniforms - love them or hate them, if your kids go to a school that has a uniform, the start of each year can be overwhelming as you make sure that the right kids have the right size uniforms.

Listen in to this episode for some tips on getting uniforms sorted, keeping track of them and learn some top tips for keeping school uniforms organised so that kids can always (or mostly!) get themselves ready for school without stress.

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Magic Wardrobe Number

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School Bags Jan 18, 2023

If you dare... it's that time of the year when you pull the kids school bags from under their beds and discover if there is a liquified banana or shrivelled mandarin in there from the last week of school!! In this episode be encouraged to think about habits and routines to make school mornings less stressful and afternoons more organised.

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Devices Jan 16, 2023

Todays episode excludes NOBODY... because we ALL have an old device, old cords, chargers, adapters etc hanging around that either we are too scared to throw out because we're not 100% sure what they're for or we're keeping the device, "just in case". I challenge all of us today to gather all unused electronics, be honest about what you do and don't need and use, clear out what can be recycled through e-waste and then donate things which someone else can use.

It's time to relieve ourselves of the tangled box of cord doom!

Mobile Muster: https://www.mobilemuster.com.au/ is a great company in Australia who will take your old mobile phones and recycle them, Officeworks also collects them.

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Media

Cords & Cables

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Jars, Bottles & Containers Jan 14, 2023

Do you have a stash of glass jars and bottles and plastic take away containers that you're keeping in the corner cupboard, under the laundry sink or in the cupboard above the fridge? Now, be honest... how many do you ACTUALLY need and use? Maybe it's time (OK... it's definitely time) to fill your recycling bin with the jars, bottles and containers that you can part with.

Today be encouraged to declutter these items and also get top tips on how to organise them so you can set limits to how many you're going to keep.

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Containers

Tupperware

Recycling Holding Zone

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Quitters Day Jan 12, 2023

Happy Quitters Day! Today I share an update on the diet coke experiment as well as share the world of quitters day. We explore 4 strategies for staying the course on things you don't want to quit, and what to do if you fall off the wagon.

And then to celebrate quitters day declutter style, I unpack 7 things to quit in 2023.

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Micro Declutter

Perfectionism

Peter Walsh

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Hats & Glasses Jan 10, 2023

Today we talk all things hats and glasses... it's time to assess how many you have, what are your favourites, what are you realistically never going to wear again and can get rid of... and how best to organise them so you can find what you need when you need it.

I commit to decluttering glasses that I no longer wear or aren't the right prescription and I hope you too can declutter while you listen to this episode and experience the freedom of loving the hats and glasses you are left with.

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Clothing

Handbags

Shoes

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Gift Cards & Vouchers Jan 08, 2023

If you had to take a guess... how many gift cards or vouchers do you currently have that are yet to be redeemed? I share in this episode how many I currently have... and I make a plan to redeem them (I've already used 2 since recording the episode).

Gift cards and vouchers are great presents as they can show you know someone by what voucher you buy them but also allows freedom for the recipient to decide what they would like to spend it on. Decluttering them isn't about making space in your wallet (although it will), it's about clearing the mental load of knowing you have them and trying to remember to use them. Enjoy some activities and gifts that you've been given and make sure you use those vouchers that are sitting around your home.

I also float an idea for a 'Return to Sender' amendment where if a voucher is purchased and never redeemed, after 3 years the voucher is returned to the original buyer.

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Gifts

Christmas Gifts & Wrap

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Empty Your Freezer Jan 06, 2023

As you come out of a busy season like Christmas or holidays it's so good to have some easy meals to eat, that require little preparation. This is a great chance to eat your way through your freezer, whether it's frozen meals, frozen veggies or half tubs of icecream, by decluttering your freezer (ideally by using what is in there) you'll avoid food wastage (frozen food still expires) and create space for you to organise your freezer to best suit your needs.

Today hear about two different types of freezer decluttering... hot tip... my favourite is 'just add carbs and cheese'. I hope you can have a night off cooking as past you froze a meal for future you to enjoy!

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Fridge

Meal Planning

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Luggage Jan 04, 2023

A few weeks ago I decided to declutter a big purple suitcase that was over 20 years old, we just didn't need it anymore, we travel pretty light and have found that for any holiday we've been on in the last 15 years we've been fine with one large suitcase and everyone just having one carry on piece of luggage (if we're flying).

Today be challenged to gather all your luggage in one place and do a true assessment of what you do and don't need. Op shops and charity donation businesses will happily take your luggage that still works so no use you keeping it stashed away in a cupboard or under the stairs taking up precious real estate.

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Bikes & Scooters Jan 02, 2023

Today be challenged and inspired to declutter any unused bikes and scooters that you or your kids have lying around. Instead of having excess sitting around - have the ones you do want to use easy to access and remove the barrier to going for a bike ride.

Also, think about where you keep helmets, locks, spare tubes, lights and other accessories so that when something needs fixing or you decide to go for a ride, you can quickly repair or grab what you need.

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Health Supplements Jan 01, 2023

It's the first of January and instead of making a HUGE new years resolution to drastically change your life... how about making one small change that you will be able to keep and stick to? Today learn some quick and easy ways to both declutter and organise your vitamins/ minerals and health supplements. Use what you have already invested in, declutter what is out of date or doesn't really suit your needs.

No surprises that just keeping vitamins or health supplements in the bottles isn't going to have the desired effect... so be inspired to habit stack your routine so you remember to have the supplements you need and don't end up with bottles and bottles of vitamins/ powders etc that you've paid for but never used.

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Grief and Gratitude Dec 21, 2022

What is the relationship between grief and gratitude? How do you manage to balance both of these emotions and experiences when you are decluttering? What about in everyday life and when specific to this season, when you're finishing one year and heading into another?

Be equipped with tools to deal with grief and hunt for gratitude as you enjoy the FREEDOM that living a decluttered life brings... in your head, heart and home.

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Welcome BACK to The Art of Decluttering Podcast! Dec 12, 2022

Welcome to the first episode of season two of The Art of Decluttering Podcast!

Make sure you subscribe to this new feed as this is where you'll find all The Art of Decluttering podcast episodes going forward.

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Top Episodes - Overwhelm Dec 04, 2022

This week we chat all about the most common word we hear from people we work with: Overwhelm. We all feel it at times so we give you some suggestions and strategies on how you can reduce this feeling when it comes to dealing with clutter in your home. We give tips like start small, KISS, make sure you are fed and hydrated, the Power of 15 minutes and the Micro Declutter. We also chat about how sometimes something else going on that is causing the overwhelm and you are feeling stuck because of that issue. So we suggest sitting with those feelings and by working out what is really going on, it will help you be able to deal with the clutter over the long term. As always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

Our iTunes review this week was from SilverTP!

Links mentioned in this episode:

Episode 85: Mental Load www.theartofdecluttering.com.au/085-mental-load

Micro Declutter/ Declutter Bingo www.theartofdecluttering.com.au/bingo

Our Online course www.theartofdecluttering.com.au/course

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Top Episodes - Minimalism Nov 27, 2022

Minimalism is something we talk about ALL the time but until now had not dedicated an entire episode to. Minimalism has and always will be a huge part of our lives and one of our favourite things to share about – clearly as we go on about it a lot! Both of us identify as minimalists, but we have decided that ‘intentionalism’ (did we just make up a new word?!) really is a better word to describe this type of lifestyle. There is so much gold in this episode so sit back relax and take it all in!

In this episode we:

● Discuss what minimalism is and what does it really look like;

● Share our own journeys into minimalism;

● Highlight what minimalism isn’t;

● Discover that minimalism is really about freedom;

● Challenge you to be intentional about what comes into your home and what goes out;

● Remind you that minimalism is more than just about having less stuff;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Head, Heart & Home Course

● The Minimalists

● Brooke McAlary book ‘Slow’

● Joshua Becker

● Tsh Oxenreider

● Leo Babauta

● The Minimalist Mom

● Andy Stanley – Margin

● Simply Organised book

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Top Episodes - Judgement Nov 20, 2022

Today Amy and Kirsty have a conversation around judgement. Get ready to have your eyes and minds opened to new ways of thinking... Enjoy!

In this episode we:

● Challenge you have a whole lot of grace and forgiveness for yourself;

● Encourage you to let go of others judgements of yourself;

● Give you some tips for how to go about letting go of self judgement and others judgement of you and using it to motivate you;

● Have some tears flow as we show you our heart for you;

● And so much more...

We hope the conversation inspires you to make a small change and puts a smile on your face!

● Thank you 'MrsPiperitis' for your Apple Podcast review and our clients for being so willing to grow and learn always!

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Top Episodes - 7 Ways to Make Your Life Easier Nov 13, 2022

Today, be encouraged as you listen to some of our tips on how to make your life so much easier!

There is nothing worse than not being able to find what you need when you need it! We cover 7 key items in your home that we feel by having them organised will make your life so much easier!! With a bit more of focus on organising rather than decluttering, today we delve into encouraging you to find homes for your:

Batteries

Lightbulbs

Umbrellas

Spare Change

Basic Tools

Bandaids

Old Towels

If you have suggestions on other things you'd like help with organising then please let us know! We'd love to give you more organising tips to make your life easier.

In this episode we;

● Help you find homes for important items in your house;

● Remind you that having homes for everything is the key;

● Encourage you to keep the right amount of items to suit your needs;

● Highlight the importance keeping all medication and first aid supplies together on one place;

● Offer tips on how to keep dead batteries separate from the new ones;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Houzz Article that inspired the episode

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Top Episodes - To Do Lists Oct 30, 2022

Today, be inspired to create a do to list that works FOR you!

To do lists...Do you love them or do you hate them?!

We cover all the things today, how they can be helpful, do you even need them and most importantly how to declutter them!

Come join us for some laughs and giggles as we suggest swapping your to do list for a 'ta-da list' (thanks to Lauren from our community for that idea a few years ago) and help you uncover that maybe what you want out of life is to do less.

Big shout out to Rachel Hickingbotham for suggesting this topic!

In this episode we:

● Share what we call our to do lists;

● Offer suggestions on how to declutter your to do lists;

● Emphasise you don't HAVE to have a do to list!;

● Highlight why to do lists can be helpful;

● Encourage you to keep all your to do lists in one place;

● Challenge you to question yourself - does what's on your to do list really need to be there?;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Paperwork course

● Kiki K

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Top Episodes - Repetitive Clutter Oct 24, 2022

Today, enjoy learning about repetitive clutter and all the tips on taming it.

Amy and Kirsty get passionate about what they call 'repetitive clutter'. You know those spaces you've decluttered but for some reason it's groundhog day...again!

We explore the four major issues that contribute to clutter reappearing and share what to do about them.

In this episode the four major issues we cover that contribute to clutter reappearing are:

● You might have too much - it’s a quantity problem

● You might not have a suitable way to keep things - it’s a storage problem

● You have systems but you’re not sticking with it - it’s a habit problem

● You actively chose to ignore the problem - it’s a vision problem

● And so much more...

We hope the conversation inspires you to make a small change and puts a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode:

● Head, Heart & Home Course

Thank you Kt Day for your Apple Podcast review and Megan Borgelt for the topic suggestion!

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Best of Guests - ADHD with Joanna Oct 18, 2022

Joanna is a psychologist and director of Bluebird Psychology in Castle Hill, Sydney. Tune in as Joanna shares her insights and experience as someone who has ADHD and who works professionally with those who do in her practice. Be inspired and empowered as you take in all the wisdom and tips packed into today’s episode. Make sure you scroll to the bottom of the show notes for all of the additional resources that Joanna has provided us with.

In this episode we:

● Chat about what is ADHD and how it can manifest in different people;

● Learn what executive functioning is and how it is affected by ADHD;

● Find out from Joanna why she contacted Kirsty to come into her home;

● Explore the benefits and challenges of ADHD in relation to decluttering and how a Professional Organiser can help;

● Share lots of tip and tricks for decluttering with ADHD;

● Highlight the importance of self awareness and how that brings freedom;

● Provide you with plenty of resources for you to access to discover more about ADHD;

And so so so so much more…

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

.

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Bluebird Psychology Website

● Bluebird Psychology Facebook

● Bluebird Psychology Instagram

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Best of Guests - Rosella Street Oct 09, 2022

Rosella Street is a marketplace and platform that helps people lower their consumerism and connects them together in a safe and sustainable way.

Brought together by their passion for the planet co-founders Sammy, Mick and Dilyar, decided to create a platform that could provide solutions to many of the current problems we see in the world of online buying/selling. We love how beautifully Rosella Street's values align with ours here at The Art of Decluttering and know that you will love, love, LOVE this episode!

In this episode we;

● Find out what Rosella Street is and how it came to be;

● Define how Rosella street is different from Marketplace;

● Learn how the platform works and the positive environmental impact it is having on communities;

● Highlight the donate and rental features available on the Rosella Street platform;

● Discuss all the benefits of a circular economy;

● Get an exclusive sneak peak at their plans for the future;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Rosella Street Website

● Rosella Street Instagram

● Rosella Street Facebook

● Canberra Innovation Network

Thank you so much to Sammy for your time!! We are so excited to be on this journey with you and think what you are doing for the environment and communities is just incredible!

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Best of Guests - Your Color Guru Oct 02, 2022

Jeannie is the founder and owner of Your Color Guru. She is obsessed with helping real women look and feel amazing in their clothes. We learnt so much in our chat with Jeannie as she shares about the process of doing someone's colours and how it aligns so beautifully with living an intentional life. We also had the pleasure of having our colours done so tune in to find out what that experience was like.

In this episode we:

● Uncover what knowing your colours has to do with decluttering;

● Learn about the process of figuring out someone's colours;

● Highlight why knowing your colours is important;

● Share what some of Kirsty and Amy's colours are;

● Encourage you as always to be intentional with your purchases;

● Find out what happens if you change your hair colour like Kirsty did;

● And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Wardrobe Challenge

● Your Color Guru Website

● Your Color Guru Facebook

● Your Color Guru Instagram

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Big thanks to Jeannie for your time and for doing our colours for us!! We loved learning about the whole process.

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Best of Guests - Clare Press Sep 25, 2022

Back in Nov 2019 Kirsty had a great conversation with the extraordinary Clare Press from Wardrobe Crisis. Clare is also the Sustainability Editor of Vogue Australia and an incredible author among many other talents.

She is truly inspirational and we hope that you learn something new and are inspired by what she has to share about fashion and it's impact on the environment.

In this episode we:

● Talk about fashion and the effect that our insatiable desire for fast fashion has on our planet;

● Highlight some of the alarming statistics around fashion and the environment;

● Discuss the idea of a shopping detox and the unexpected benefits;

● Dream and hope for a more ethical and sustainable future for fashion;

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face.

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Shopping Questions

● Wardrobe Crisis Podcast

● Clare Press

● Clare's books, Wardrobe Crisis & Rise & Resist

● UK Parliaments' Fixing Fashion Report

● GuppyFriend Bag

Thank you again to Clare Press for your time!!

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Becoming an Artist with Nic Bryan Sep 18, 2022

Nic Bryan is a wife, mum, teacher, artist and one of our Head, Heart and Home course members. When she shared recently in our Head, Heart and Home Community about the impact decluttering has had on her ability to get creative and produce incredible artworks out of second hand and recycled materials, we just knew we had to find out more!

Amy caught up with her recently and got to hear Nic's journey about how experiencing freedom by decluttering lead her to unlock a whole new part of herself and step into becoming an amazing artist with a passion for the environment.

In this episode we;

● Learn who Nic is, what she does and a little bit about her decluttering journey;

● Hear some of Nic's tips to other artists and creatives for getting re inspired;

● Find out what led Nic to using and becoming so passionate about recycled items in artwork;

● Highlight the importance of utilising natural limits and containerisation (is that a word?!) to your advantage when organising art supplies;

● Give practical examples of how families with kids can store their art and craft supplies;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Jeannie Baker - Children's Author mentioned by Nic

● Lids 4 Kids

● The Dump - Bluey episode about recycling Episode

● Nic's Facebook

● Nic's Instagram

● Nic's Website

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Dealing with Doubt Sep 11, 2022

Today, for something different, Belinda joins Kirsty and we chat all about doubt.

We all experience doubt in our lives either from well meaning friends or family trying to look out for us or from that unhelpful inner voice that likes to tell you you can't. Doubts will come and go but being equipped to navigate them and get your motivation and momentum back is the key.

So come along with us as we get chatting all about how doubt can show up, where it comes from and some practical tips on what to do to deal with it and share lots of giggles along the way.

We hope that this episode brings some sunshine into your day.

In this episode we;

● Talk about what doubt is and share some examples of possible doubts that can come up;

● Discuss what to do when others have doubts about your decluttering journey;

● Suggest ways to combat your own doubt fill thoughts;

● Highlight the importance of creating a vision and using it to come back to give you hope and move away from the doubts;

● Dig into identity and explore the link between knowing who you are and shifting from doubt to hope and freedom;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

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Minimalism at Work with Chris Lovett Sep 04, 2022

The remarkable Chris Lovett is back! If you don't know who we are talking about don't worry because you are in for a real treat!

Chris is an author, executive & simplicity coach, speaker, career mentor and minimalist. He tells it as it is, with a cracking sense of humour, he has a way of disarming you and getting into your head. We last spoke to Chris in May 2021 only weeks before he launched his first book The Discovery of Less. Since then he's given a TedX talk and is even working on a 2nd book (woo hoo!)

Kirsty had the absolute pleasure of catching up with him recently to find out all about his TedX talk experience and to hear about everything else he has been up to.

If you have a desire to make a greater impact by doing less, especially at work, then you are absolutely going to love this episode!

In this episode Chris;

● Shares what he has been up to since we last caught up with him;

● Tell us all about his TedX talk experience;

● Shares what kind of impact his book The Discovery of Less has had;

● Tells us a bit about his research for his new book into why people like being busy;

● Highlights his thoughts around doing less at work and having more of an impact;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Chris TedX talk

● Chris' Website

● Chris' book The Discovery of Less

● Get the first chapter free here

● Chris' Instagram

● Chris' Facebook

● Jamil Qureshi

A huge thank you to Chris for giving us your time! We loved having you on the podcast and can't wait to read your next book!

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Collections Aug 28, 2022

As promised in Part 2 of our mini series How to Organise..., here is an episode all about collections.

We cover lots! We have a chat about why people collect/create collections, explore what is driving the need to collect, how to know when it’s time to declutter some or all of your collections and some of the reasons why you might come up against specific challenges. We also touch on what to do it your collections are impacting your relationships with people and money.

We hope that you come away with some tips, insights & lots of grace on how to declutter and mange your collections.

In this episode we;

● Discuss some possible reason why people might collect;

● Learn a little bit about Amy's collections as a child;

● Remind you to have loads of grace for your past self (and of course you right now!);

● Ask what does freedom look like;

● Encourage you to come back to your vision to help you when you feel it's getting out of hand;

● Challenge you not to find the perfect solution, but to just find A solution;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Pop Toys

● Shadow Boxes

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Now What?! Aug 21, 2022

If you have ever decluttered anything and want it to stay that way but don't quite know how?

Then this episode is for you!

Today we are going to take you through some key steps for maintaining the progress you have made on your decluttering journey.

Whether you have finished decluttering your entire house or you have just started with a few boxes here and there, we hope that you come away feeling equipped to keep your house clutter free!

In this episode we;

● Equip you with tips and tools to for maintaining your decluttering progress;

● Suggest that doing a deep dive is critical for maintaining progress and determining the level of clutter you want to be living with;

● Encourage you to keep practising habits as they do get easier;

● Highlight the importance of being conscious of what you’re bringing into your home;

● Say it again - be intentional!;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

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● Diamond Dotz - Amy's new hobby

● Join our Facebook Community here

● Virtual Sessions

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Enneagram and Clutter Aug 14, 2022

We love the Enneagram here at The Art of Decluttering so when our beautiful friend and college developed an Enneagram and Clutter Course, we just had to catch up and hear all about it!! The amazing Laurie Palau is with us today! She is the author of the book HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized, host of the weekly podcast, This ORGANIZED Life, and founder of simply B organized where she speaks, teaches and works one-on-one with clients to help them reduce clutter and increase productivity. It has been way too long between chats with this incredible lady, we promise not to leave it so long next time Laurie!

In this episode we;

● Tell you what the enneagram is and how it can positively impact your relationships with people and clutter;

● Share a brief overview of each enneagram type including the core motivation for each number;

● Highlight certain challenges each type can encounter when decluttering;

● Give real life examples of how knowing your enneagram type can help you understand yourself and others more;

● Dig into why some find particular areas more challenging than others - hint it's connected to your enneagram type!;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Amy and Kirsty on Laurie's Podcast

● Summer of Enneagram Series on Laurie's Podcast

● Laurie's Website

● Laurie's Course

Use the code DECLUTTER20 at the checkout when you purchase Laurie's Enneagram & Clutter Course :)

Thank you so much Laurie for giving up your time to spend with us. We absolutely think the world of you and can't wait to catch up again.

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Out of the Box Aug 07, 2022

Are you struggling with lack of storage in your home? Maybe your home is an older style and lack the inbuilt storage of more modern homes? Or perhaps you just don't have much storage and are at a bit of a loss as to what to do with all your stuff?

Well dear listeners if that's you, this episode was made with you in mind!

Inspired by a recent discussion in our Facebook Community and a request from past podcast guest Katie Smith (check our Katie's episode here), today we talk you through some options for creating more storage in your home and give you ideas on how to re work things to give yourself the gift of more space and possible solutions.

Packed with loads of suggestions and practical advice we hope you get a lot out of this episode and have fun thinking out of the box.

In this episode we;

● List the 3 options to consider when you don't have adequate storage in your home;

● Discuss how to decide if you need to add more storage;

● Give you lots of suggestions of out of the box ways to use the storage you already have;

● Highlight that if what you have set up is working, then there is no need to change it;

● Encourage you to give it time to adjust when you change something around;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Bunnings - Australian hardware store mentioned by Amy

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How to Organise... Part 2 Jul 31, 2022

Over the years we have received many requests from our beautiful listeners about how to organise very specific areas. As some of them are a little more niche in nature we have been storing them up with the idea of creating a special How to Organise episode.

We hope you loved part 1 from a few weeks ago - (if you haven't had a listen we highly recommend you pop over and do that) and are looking forward to sharing part 2 with you today!

A quick recap for you - last time we covered these outside spaces/items - excess materials, tradie utes/tools/work supplies/farm supplies, swimming pool mess & gardening stuff.

For this episode we are heading indoors and giving you suggestions on How to Organise various spaces and items around your home. We cover everything from collections to toys and even those recipe cards that come with meal kit subscriptions.

Enjoy!

In this episode we;

● Share with you some general organising principles that can be applied to everything and anything;

● Help you try to get to the bottom of what is driving your need to keep collections;

● Inspire you (as always) to ask yourself why to help you during the decision making process;

● Encourage you to let go of what you no longer love!;

● Challenge those of you with kids or grandkids, to rethink how many toys you want to keep for current and future grandchildren;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Freddo frogs that Amy used to collect the wrappers of

● Harry Potter store Kirsty took her daughter to - Quizzic Alley

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Frugal Friends Jul 24, 2022

We have guests again!!! It has been such a long time since we have had guests on the podcast and now we have had 2 in a row :)

Today, joining us all the way from Florida are fellow podcasters; hosts of The Frugal Friends Podcast, Jen and Jill! We’ve had many requests to chat about money from listeners so we leapt with joy when we came across their podcast and just knew we had to set up an interview.

We feel these girls are like the American Amy and Kirsty so you get double the awesomeness today!! They are passionate about living an intentional life, understanding how habits work and discovering your core values to create better spending habits. We are always talking about habits and being intentional with what we bring into our homes and being a conscious consumer so we are really excited about bringing you this interview.

We hope you enjoy their wisdom and expertise, we could have talked forever so keep an ear out for more episodes with our new podsisters Jen and Jill. Oh and go check out their podcast Frugal Friends - its a good one!

In this episode Jen & Jill;

● Tell us a little bit about themselves, their podcast and they passion for frugality;

● Redefine frugality for us and explain how it is a really helpful tool;

● Share how to work out what your core values are;

● Discuss shifting from a scarcity (limited) mindset to a growth mindset;

● Highlight the importance of understanding the link between your thought life and your behaviours;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Frugal Friends Podcast Website

● Frugal Friends Podcast Facebook

● Frugal Friends Podcast Instagram

● The enneagram

Thank you so much to Jen and Jill for your time!! It has been an absolute pleasure meeting you and sharing our mutual love of living intentional lives. We can't wait to do it again soon!

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Eden Update with Michelle Jul 17, 2022

*Trigger warning - this episode talks about sexual exploitation and human trafficking - this episode is not suitable for children*

A few weeks ago Kirsty had the opportunity to chat with the lovely Michelle Kerr from This is Eden.

The last time we chatted was March 2021 and a lot has changed. Michelle shares with us the impact that Covid and operating under a coup in Myanmar has had on This is Eden as well as amazing stories of rescue and hope.

If you haven't heard our previous episodes we encourage you to go back have a listen to gain a greater understanding of what this incredible organisation does and why we love partnering with them.

We hope you appreciate this update and are encouraged by the impact they are having by rescuing and rehabilitating girls and women out of sex slavery and human trafficking.

Did you know that every time you book a session with our staff, buy a book, listen to an ad on the podcast or even join one of our courses, money from every single way you support us goes straight to Eden. So thank you a million times over!!

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and are encouraged that even in incredibly dark times there is always hope.

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● This is Eden Website

● World Day against Traffiking in persons

Thank you so much to Michelle for your time!

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How to Organise... Part 1 Jul 10, 2022

Over the years we have received many requests from our beautiful listeners about how to organise very specific areas. As some of them are a little more niche in nature we have been storing them up with the idea of creating a special How to Organise episode.

Today is the day as we do our best to tell you how we think you should organise these unique spaces!

We had so many requests that we have split them across 2 episodes and this is part 1, with a bit of an outdoor theme.

Make sure to look out for part 2 to see where we go next...

In this episode we;

● Share with you some general organising principles that can be applied to everything and anything;

● Remind you to always check what you have before you buy more of anything;

● Encourage you (as always) to ask yourself lots of questions;

● Highlight the use of clear containers to make sure you are aware of what you have;

● Give lots of practical tips on how to organise various of different outdoor areas;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

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Travel - Part 2 Jul 03, 2022

It has been a looooong time since either of us have travelled but over the last little while we've had a few requests for some travel related episodes. So today is part 2 of our travel episodes focusing on getting you to and from your destination without all the stress.

So you made it out the door - now what?! We give you loads of advice and tips today to help you have a smooth and organised trip. We also talk a lot about passports, making sure they are up to date, checking them before you plan your trip and making sure you know where they actually are!! See if you can count how many times we bring this up - it's a lot!.

If you haven't listened to part 1 we strongly encourage you to go back and do that. We hope you feel more organised and excited about your next trip - even if it's for work.

In this episode we;

● Give our tips on how to be organised at your accommodation;

● Remind you to check your passports and know where they are!;

● Suggest nominating a point person to be in charge of coordinating the schedule;

● Challenge you to unpack our suitcase as soon as you get home;

● Encourage you to notice what it is about being on holidays that feels better and consider incorporating some of those things into your own home/life;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

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5th Podcast Anniversary Jun 26, 2022

We can't believe it's been 5 years! Today we take the opportunity to look back over the years and reminisce about how and why we got started and all the things that have happened along the way.

Be prepared for some self indulgence as we share some of our favourite moments and how proud we are to have such a successful podcast bringing decluttering joy to all of you where ever you are in the world!

So grab a cuppa and come join us for a trip down memory lane...

In this episode we;

● Reminisce about our beginnings of recording via skype;

● Share our favourite moments;

● Share our favourite guests;

● Highlight our listener growth over the past 5 years;

● Ponder where to now?;

For the full list of episode links we mentioned check it out here.

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Travel - Part 1 Jun 19, 2022

It has been a looooong time since either of us have travelled but over the last little while we've had a few requests for some travel related episodes. So today is the day we are bringing you part one of two episodes about travel with this one focusing on packing.

Now we understand that you may not love the packing part as much as we do so we have filled this episode with tonnes of packing tips. From making a list, to making sure your travel stuff has a home when it's not being used - we cover it all!

We hope after today you feel more confident about packing for travel and maybe, just maybe that you hate packing a little bit less!

In this episode we;

● Give our tips on how to be light packers;

● Share how we love packing and the different ways we each pack;

● Suggest ways to make sure you don't forget anything;

● Discuss packing to come back home again after your trip;

● Chat about packing for kids;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

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Setting Up a New House Jun 12, 2022

Setting up a new house can be fun, exciting and the possibilities feel endless. But it can also be a little overwhelming, especially after the moving house process! So today, thanks to a request by Amy's sister (we think it was Sarah?!) and inspired by one of our dear listeners (shout out to Nerys!) we have created an episode full of advice and tips to help you feel more equipped when you are setting up your new house.

In this episode we;

● Highlight that preparation is key for setting yourself up in your new home;

● Remind you that moving is a big trigger for decluttering so to take advantage of that;

● Encourage you to as always, be INTENTIONAL;

● Tell you that it's ok to change your mind about where items/furniture should go;

● Suggest that you have a plan;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● This is an Oodie

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Balance Jun 05, 2022

Balance - what is it, how does it relate to decluttering and organising and how can we use it as a tool to achieving an intentional life.

We have some thoughts on balance and we don't hold back! Constantly having to assess and make continuous adjustments is exhausting and a huge drain of energy - we are not a fan!!! We attempt to tease out the heart behind what balance is and how that can help us shift our focus onto the what we are trying to engage in and enjoy, and away from the from the actual balancing act itself.

Join us as we get into the nitty gritty today as we come at balance from many different aspects.

In this episode we;

● Define what balance is and how it relates to decluttering;

● Tell you how the word and concept of balance makes us feel;

● Ask where is the grace when we don't get it all right?;

● Highlight the importance of being aware of the season you are in and working out balance in community;

● Explore other ways to talk about balance that allows us more freedom and flexibility;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

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Time Management May 29, 2022

Are you always on time or are you always running late? Today we explore the concept of time (we get a bit philosophical) and how all of us use it in different ways. We touch on how executive functioning plays a huge part in your ability to manage your time and some of the hurdles it's impact has - like our ability to get distracted! Understanding that time management is definitely more challenging for some, we chat about and offer some practical tips on how to improve it. Hopefully from this episode you can take away some tips to understand what to do for your unique brain in relation to time management.

In this episode;

● We chat about lots of the components that make up time management;

● We discuss how world views and different cultures impact our view off time;

● We share lots of practical tips for managing your time better;

● Amy shares her insights about how she uses time post her ADHD diagnosis;

● Encourage you to examine your own time management and how you could improve on it;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

● Dax Shephard Podcast

● Suits quote - if you’re not an hour early you’re late

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Great Expectations May 22, 2022

Does expectation drive you into action or do you feel it sets you up for disappointment?

Can your expectations daunt you or spur you on?

Today we explore these and more when it comes to how we respond to the expectations we put on ourselves. Get ready to ask yourself 'why' A LOT in an effort to help you better understand what kinds of stories you are telling yourself that then lead to the creation of your expectations. It's not easy when missed expectations cause discouragement or disappointment, so we hope that you come away from this episode with a greater understanding of how to set yourself up for success with your great expectations.

In this episode we;

● Follow on from last week's episode and chat about happiness vs joy;

● Challenge you to go after joy rather than chasing after happiness;

● Suggest having an open mind when it comes to expectations can reduce our ability to be disappointed;

● Highlight the importance of questioning yourself and where your expectations have come from;

● Give suggestions of how to adjust to having more realistic expectations;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Brene Brown

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Jealousy vs Contentment May 15, 2022

Do you feel the need to keep up with the Jones's? Has your house become overrun with stuff that you purchased to bring you happiness but instead it just brought you more stuff? Come join us as we explore the impact jealousy can have on our lives (and our stuff!) and how practising gratitude could be answer to stopping the green eyed monster...

In this episode we;

● Define jealousy, envy and contentment;

● Explore how jealousy and contentment fit into the world of decluttering;

● Encourage you to practise gratitude as a way of shifting out of jealousy;

● Challenge you to unsubscribe from those emails as marketing plays into jealousy and lack of contentment;

● Ask you to think about what it would take for you to be content?;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● When Harry Met Sally Movie (this scene is not appropriate for children!!)

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Top Tips for Downsizing May 08, 2022

Moving to a smaller home can be stressful especially when you’ve collected a lifetime of memories and belongings. Today we are revisiting our downsizing topic but with much more detail and even more practical advice!

Focusing more on those at the retirement/empty nester stage of life we take you through our top tips to make your downsizing experience a smoother one.

We believe that EVERYONE is unique and every SITUATION is unique - what will work for you may not even work for your partner!

So get ready for an episode chock full of practical tips to get you set up and living your best new season of life!

In this episode we;

● Share that decluttering plays a key role in any downsizing process;

● Remind you that having a clear vision for your new home that you can come back to will help you when things get bumpy;

● Give suggestions for ways to honour sentimental items and preserve the memories;

● Suggest enlisting the help of professionals during the downsizing process;

● Emphasise having grace for yourself and those around you - packing up a life time of possessions is BIG!;

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Zones May 01, 2022

Zones are super handy. They are particularly useful when dealing with multipurpose areas such as a rumpus room or garage. Everyone has a unique way of using their space, by using zones you can tailor a room or area to your specific needs. Today we take you through how to create zones in your home that add to it's function and flow. We also chat about how having clearly defined zones can help other family members/housemates when it comes to tidying up or finding things. Following on a little from last week's episode we also discuss how creating zones can help you free up more space in your home.

In this episode we;

● Define what we mean by zones;

● Give loads of ideas and examples of what zones can look like;

● Talk about by using zones to create better function and flow in the home;

● Suggest that zones can highlight when things are out of place;

● Encourage you to look around at areas of your home that are cluttered or out of control and consider creating some zones to bring back order;

● Get an update on Kirsty's pool progress;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

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Item or Space? Apr 27, 2022

We love using binary decisions as a tool when you have so many decisions to make.

One in particular that we wanted to highlight is today's episode.

Item or Space?

This can look like a few different things

- deciding whether to keep an item or let it go and gain back some of the physical space it was taking up,

- choosing to rearrange/reorganise the area you're focusing on and create more space by changing the layout,

- having a look at your calendar, weighing up your schedule and making adjustments for more white space in your day/week/month.

Asking item or space can basically be used in any area of your life where you need to make decisions!

We hope you gain some tips today that help you feel more empowered in your decision making.

In this episode we;

● Explain what we mean by item or space;

● Remind that every time you make a decluttering decision you are choosing between keeping the item or claiming back the space;

● Highlight the benefits of having space;

● Encourage you to walk through your home and look at everything with fresh eyes;

● Talk about the types of intangible space that can get cluttered;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Get Organized (The Home Edit Tv Show on Netflix)

● 100 Day Dream Home (Reno show Kirsty mentions)

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Mindful Noticing Apr 24, 2022

Hey amazing listeners! It's Amy going solo today dropping you a fun little bonus episode. We do have our regular episode coming up but due to some technical issues it has been delayed until later in the week, so watch this space!

We still wanted to deliver a little something into your ears so Amy has put together a quick mindfulness exercise that you can do to help you view your space with fresh eyes.

Inspired by a mindfulness exercise by Osher Gunsberg on his podcast "Better than Yesterday" Amy takes us on a journey as she intentionally notices everything in the space around her.

If you are someone that may have become blind to clutter, doesn't know where to start or finds it tricky to prioritise and make a strategy for decluttering then you will absolutely love this episode.

Have a great week and enjoy stopping and noticing!

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All or Something Apr 17, 2022

Usually we think of the saying 'All or Nothing', unfortunately this is often entirely unhelpful when it comes to being motivated, so we want to flip it around to say 'All or Something'. Kirsty saw an ad recently that used this phrase and she just new there was an episode in it! We often give up on an idea because we can't get it ALL done. Have you ever thought about what could happen if you replaced that 'all', with what if I just do something? Today we explore just how a whole lot of little somethings impact the 'all' and actually get you to your goals. So join us as we get into what we mean by 'All or Something'..

In this episode we;

● Define what we mean by 'All or Something';

● Give you lots of tips of what something can look like;

● Discuss how paralysis analysis impacts your progress;

● Highlight that somethings is better than nothing;

● Encourage you that all the somethings get you to the all;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Kung Fu Panda Theme Song "Legends of Awesomeness"

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Momentum Apr 10, 2022

Momentum. It's so great when you are riding that wave of momentum but what do you do when you get stuck?!

Today we dig into how momentum can really work in your favour when decluttering. We also spend a bit of time focusing on what to do when you run out of steam or feel that your momentum may have taken you in the wrong direction.

Oh and don't worry we cover what to do when you just can't get started!

This episode is jam packed with all the tips and advice you could image to get you moving towards your decluttering goals again.

In this episode we;

● Define momentum;

● Tell you why we think momentum is important and how it relates to decluttering;

● Emphasise that momentum builds, it doesn't just happen;

● Discuss what happens when you run out of steam;

● Highlight that hitting a brick wall can help you reassess and/or course correct;

● Give tips on how to help build momentum and get started after hitting a wall;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Emotional Momentum Article

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Top 3 Things Apr 03, 2022

This week's episode is the kind of episode where you can put it on and play along! We are naming the top 3 things from 7 different spaces in your home to declutter. A big thank you to Owen Gray for the suggestion of this topic. So come along with us as work our way through a few rooms of the house decluttering as we go.

In this episode we;

● Identify items in your home & explain why it would be beneficial to let them go;

● Challenge you to switch to streaming services for music and movies/tv shows;

● Encourage you to donate your unopened in date products to shelters or organisations like Share the Dignity;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● 5 Day Wardrobe Declutter Challenge

● Paperwork Course

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Helping Others Declutter Mar 27, 2022

Have you been asked to help a friend or family member declutter?

How did it go?

Did you wish you had a few extra tips up your sleeve?

Well today's your lucky day!

Thanks to a request by our friend Owen Gray we share our thoughts and advice about helping others declutter, in particular how to offer help, what to expect and what are some of the big no no's.

In light of the recent floods here in NSW and QLD we also spend a bit of time discussing tips for helping others after they have lost everything in a natural disaster.

We hope you enjoy today's episode with all it's jam packed advice and tips on how to honour and come along those around us on their unique decluttering journey.

In this episode we;

● Suggest donating money rather than items can be more helpful in extreme circumstances like a natural disaster;

● Emphasise ALWAYS being respectful of people's stuff, trauma and feelings;

● Share 6 things that can trigger people getting their back up when decluttering;

● Highlight the importance on NEVER assuming we know what's best for other people;

● Empower you to empower others to make wise choices;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

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7 Ways to Make Life Easier Mar 20, 2022

There is nothing worse than not being able to find what you need when you need it! Today we cover 7 key items in your home that we feel by having them organised will make your life so much easier!! With a bit more of focus on organising rather than decluttering, today we delve into encouraging you to find homes for your:

Batteries

Lightbulbs

Umbrellas

Spare Change

Basic Tools

Bandaids

Old Towels

If you have suggestions on other things you'd like help with organising then please let us know! We'd love to give you more organising tips to make your life easier.

In this episode we;

● Help you find homes for important items in your house;

● Remind you that having homes for everything is the key;

● Encourage you to keep the right amount of items to suit your needs;

● Highlight the importance keeping all medication and first aid supplies together on one place;

● Offer tips on how to keep dead batteries separate from the new ones;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Houzz Article that inspired the episode

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Invisible Decluttering Mar 13, 2022

Today we bring to you our thoughts on invisible decluttering.

Decluttering isn't always about the stuff, there is a LOT that goes on internally too. If you're not quite sure what we mean, stay with us!

We give you loads of examples of what we mean by 'invisible decluttering' and share some of our own invisible decluttering experiences such as letting go of being that crafty mum or a professional pianist and what the flow on effect into the physical decluttering can look like as a result.

Seasons in life change and with that can come new dreams, ideas, expectations - decluttering the old ones is important but we understand it can be challenging.

We hope that you can take something away from today as you move forward on your unique journey into more freedom!

If you like our lovely reviewer wish you could show us what you've been doing in your home then come on over to our Facebook community and post your photos and share your wins with us.

Don't for get about the promotion we are running for all of March, April and May 2022 to celebrate hitting 3 million downloads of our podcast!!! Take advantage of the offer with the link below in the show notes below.

In this episode we;

● Explain what we mean by 'invisible decluttering';

● Remind you to ask yourself why? when weighing up decisions;

● Explore and share what it can look and feel like to declutter people from our lives;

● Highlight that getting stuck van be a sign there is some internal decluttering to do to allow you to let go of items;

● Encourage you to reflect on some invisible decluttering you might need to do;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

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Are you an Amy or a Kirsty? Mar 06, 2022

You may have noticed that Amy and Kirsty make a good team BUT are crazy different!! Well, buckle up as we delve into what exactly are those differences while asking you guys the question, "So are you an Amy or a Kirsty?" Do you love matching containers like Amy? Do you have a sweet tooth like Kirsty? Maybe you're a bit of a combo or completely unique and couldn't be more different! As usual the episode is filled with many laughs with a few decluttering tips sprinkled throughout. So whether you're an Amy, a Kirsty, a Brenda or a Dave (you get the idea!) we hope you enjoy learning a little bit more about this lovable duo.

In this episode we;

● Highlight lots of the ways that make Amy and Kirsty different;

● Remind you to do whatever works for your unique family;

● Challenge you to just do it now;

● Find out if anything is done similarly in the Farrugia and Revell households;

● Ask you to tell us your enneagram number (if you know what we are talking about!);

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Online Selling Course

● Paperwork Course

● Head, Heart & Home Course

● Christmas Course

● Decluttering Sessions (Virtual and in person)

● The Enneagram

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Gamifying Decluttering Feb 27, 2022

Have you ever thought about making a game out of decluttering?

Gamification is a way of attempting to enhance everyday activities by turning them into a game or adding fun elements to engage the user; it is a great tool that can be used in every realm of life.

Today we explore how it can make your decluttering experience more fun and interesting and give you lots of examples on how to achieve this.

Enjoy laughing along with us today and we'd love if you have discovered any gamifying hacks that you love to use to come and share them in our Facebook community.

In this episode we;

● Define what we mean by gamifying something, in particular decluttering;

● Give loads of examples of ways to put this into practice;

● Share stories and examples of how we gamify decluttering with our clients;

● Tell you about a decluttering game one of our Head, Heart & Home members has created for her family;

● Emphasise that the whole point is to make it fun and distract you from the task at hand by incentivising it;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Declutter Bingo

● Peter Walsh

● Space Invaders

● Patty Mills

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Loss Aversion Theory Feb 20, 2022

Today we attempt to explain Loss Aversion theory. Now, neither of us are economists or behavioural therapists but we try our best to explain what it is and how we see it's impact on the decluttering process. We also chat Wordle, and how Amy has an awe inspiring ability to listen to so many different podcasts! Make sure to listen to the end as we share a couple of the ones we love to listen too.

In this episode we;

● Define loss aversion theory and give examples of what loss aversion theory looks like;

● Share how loss aversion theory relates to decluttering;

● Give suggestions how to hack your brain to make it easier;

● Encourage you that you WILL gain momentum and be able to make really quick decisions;

● Remind you to be mindful and intentional about what you bring into your home in the first place;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Head, Heart & Home Course

List of podcasts we recommend checking out:

● A Country Podcast

● Better than Yesterday Podcast - Osher's podcast episode with Johann Hari

● No Filter Podcast - Mia freedom interview with Johann Hari

● The Squiz Podcast

● Conversations Podcast

● Mamamia Outloud Podcast

● A Podcast of One's Own with Julia Gillard

● The Stuff you Should Know Podcast

● Too Peas in a Podcast

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Sentimental Partners Feb 13, 2022

Today we tackle one of the big decluttering hurdles - sentimentality. What happens when you live with someone who has a different level of sentimentality? We received and email this week from the lovely Tarren requesting tips and tricks for getting her very sentimental husband on board with the decluttering journey. So get ready Tarren and listeners we have filled this episode with practical tips and advice on how to navigate through the memories and sentimentality that can get brought up when you are decluttering. Whether you are the sentimental one or it's your kids, parents, friend or partner, we hope that in Amy's words we can show you there is nothing wrong with being sentimental, we just want to help you find the freedom within it!

In this episode we;

● Discuss how sentimental each person in the Farrugia and Revel Families are;

● Highlight that a person might not be sentimental about everything thing but in fact just one particular area;

● Offer advice to Tarren and suggest great questions to ask to dig a little deeper;

● Share how to set up limits and systems for those sentimental items you are intentionally keeping;

● Remind you that memories aren't in the item and suggest some ways you can keep the memories alive and let go of the clutter;

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Checking In Feb 06, 2022

It's our first time back together recording in 2022! This year we want you to tell us what to talk about on the podcast. If you have themes and topics that you'd love us to cover, please email, DM, PM, carrier pigeon it so we can get planning. We want to give a huge shout out to all of you who loved our '100 things to declutter' series over January! We had a record 91,000 downloads in the last 30 days! Grab a cuppa and giggle along with us as we share what we each got up to over January, give you some updates on our team of rapidly growing Professional Organisers and tell you about some fun stuff coming up in Feb, including another live round of our much loved Head, Heart & Home Course.

In this episode we;

● Share what we got up to over January;

● Update everyone on the business growth and some podcast plans;

● Highlight some upcoming webinars and our Head, Heart & Home Course launch;

● Ask you to tell us what you want to hear on the podcast this year;

● Challenge you to get all that stuff that you've been decluttering over christmas/new year out of your house today!!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Muster Dogs

● Head, Heart & Home Course

Make sure to send us an email, DM on Instagram or PM on Facebook to tell us what you want to hear this year.

Thank you to Jmccartney2009, Princephillip69 (extra thanks for the good giggle!!), Mooj58, April in washington state, kate833 for your podcast reviews!! We absolutely love to hear what you think and how your lives have been impacted.

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100 things you can declutter today - Part 5 Jan 30, 2022

We know that a new year brings fresh motivation to declutter your home, so over January 2022 we will be bringing you 100 things you can declutter today.

Today we have our last list, 20 pieces of paper you don't need, you will find a helpful downloadable guide here.

Here is the full 100 things list.

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● Our Decluttering services around Australia & the world

● Podcast episode on our Paperwork course

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100 things you can declutter today - Part 4 Jan 23, 2022

We know that a new year brings fresh motivation to declutter your home, so over January 2022 we will be bringing you 100 things you can declutter today.

Today we have divided the list into two, 10 things that you can donate to a women shelter and 10 things you can borrow from a neighbour, you will find a helpful downloadable guide here.

Here is the full 100 things list.

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● Our Decluttering services around Australia & the world

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100 things you can declutter today - Part 3 Jan 16, 2022

We know that a new year brings fresh motivation to declutter your home, so over the month of January 2022 we will be bringing you 100 things you can declutter today.

Today we have 20 things that your kids have outgrown, you will find a helpful downloadable guide here.

Here is the full 100 things list.

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● Our Decluttering services around Australia & the world

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100 things you can declutter today - Part 2 Jan 09, 2022

We know that a new year brings fresh motivation to declutter your home, so over the next 4 weeks we will be bringing you 100 things you can declutter today.

Today we have 20 things that go out of date, you will find a helpful downloadable guide here.

Here is the full 100 things list.

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● Our Decluttering services around Australia & the world

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100 things you can declutter today - Part 1 Jan 02, 2022

We know that a new year brings fresh motivation to declutter your home, so over the next 5 weeks we will be bringing you 100 things you can declutter today.

Today we start with 20 things you have kept but don't use, you will find a helpful downloadable guide here.

Here is the full 100 things list.

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Our Decluttering services around Australia & the world

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Best of Guests - Maz Compton Dec 26, 2021

**mild language warning for today's episode - not suitable for little ears**

Every December we take a little break from recording and bring you some of our favourite episodes to listen to. Over the last 4 Monday's we have brought you our favourite famous guest episodes.

Up this week and rounding out our series is the awe inspiring Maz Compton!!

Maz is a media personality who's been working in the industry for two decades. She's spent her life on tv and radio interviewing celebrities (on the red carpet), flying around the world for MTV and hosting awards shows! In 2016 she experienced a change in her life that was a huge catalyst that started her on a journey of fitness, decluttering and self discovery. She has so much goodness to share that we decided to split it over 2 whole episodes!! So sit back and enjoy - we know you will love it!

In this episode;

● Maz shares about planning for the future and goals;

● Maz tells us how giving up drinking changed her life;

● We discuss the power of saying NO and why it's so important;

● Maz shares her passion for empowering kids through choices;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Maz's podcast - The Wellness Rebellion

● Maz's Book - The Social Rebellion

● The Wellness Rebellion with Maz Compton - Part 1 Episode

● Judgement Episode

● Love & Logic

● Loving our Kids on Purpose

Thank you so much Maz for your time!! We had the most amazing time with you and are so excited by all you have to share with the world!

Make sure you check out part 1 for more Maz!!

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Best of Guests - Gretchen Rubin Dec 19, 2021

Every December we take a little break from recording and bring you some of our favourite episodes to listen to. For the month of December we will be bringing you our favourite famous guest episodes!

Up this week we have the incredible Gretchen Rubin!!

Gretchen is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She’s known for her ability to distill and convey complex ideas with humour and clarity, in a way that’s accessible to a wide audience.She’s the author of many books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers Outer Order, Inner Calm, The Four Tendencies, Better Than Before, and The Happiness Project. She has an enormous readership, both in print and online, and her books have sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide, in more than thirty languages. We love her top-ranking, award-winning podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin where she discusses happiness and good habits with her sister Elizabeth Craft.

We thoroughly enjoyed this interview and know you will too!

In this episode Gretchen;

● Shares with us the Four Tendencies framework and how these tendencies (Upholder, Obliger, Questioner & Rebel) impact our ability to declutter and maintaining a decluttered home;

● Chats to Amy & Kirsty about their own tendency and how their differences impact their business;

● Gives tips on how each tendency can maximise their potential to actually get the decluttering (or anything!) done;

● Encourages us with some tips on how to find happiness during this Covid season;

● And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and it put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Four Tendencies Quiz

● Four Tendencies Course

● Better App - Apple - Android

● Happier 911 on Spotify

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Best of Guests - Peter Walsh Dec 12, 2021

Every December we take a little break from recording and bring you some of our favourite episodes to listen to. For the month of December we will be bringing you our favourite famous guest episodes!

Up this week we have the awesome Peter Walsh!!

Last year while Peter was quarantining after returning to Australia from the USA, we managed to steal some of his time and pick his brain with all our questions. You may know him from his days as Oprah's Decluttering Guru, or TV shows such as The Living Room, The Rachel Ray Show and Space Invaders.

Peter is a legend and pioneer in the Professional Organising industry and it was such a joy and delight to have this time with him.

There is SO much gold in this episode that we know you'll get a lot out of it even if you've heard it before!

In this episode we;

● Learn Peter's story from being a teacher in Australia to sharing the TV screen with Oprah;

● Hear his heart for deep understanding of people and not just superficial tidying;

● Glean from his wisdom what changes happen in peoples heads, hearts and home when they do the deep work of decluttering;

● And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Hoarding Disorder episode

● Autism episode

● Space Invaders episode

● Peter Walsh - You Tube

● Peter Walsh - Facebook

● Peter Walsh - Instagram

● Peter Walsh - Website

● Buried in Treasure book

● Head, Heart and Home Course

Thank you Peter for giving us your time to be on our podcast!

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Best of Guests - Courtney Carver Dec 05, 2021

Every December we take a little break from recording and bring you some of our favourite episodes to listen to. For the next few Monday's we will be bringing you our favourite famous guest episodes!

Up this week we have the fabulous Courtney Carver!!

You may have heard of Courtney, either from her blog Be More With Less, or her Project 333 and if you haven't - you're about to!! Courtney shared with us some great wisdom around getting curious and advice on shifting our self talk to be more positive, along with a few details about her decluttering journey.

We know that you are all going to love today's episode as much as we did recording it (we could have chatted for ages!!).

In this episode we:

● Learn a little bit about Courtney and how she was inspired to start her blog;

● Find out why Courtney now makes decisions more quickly and with greater clarity;

● Highlight why Courtney loves experiments and how she loves to get curious;

● Challenge you to shift your self talk to be more positive;

● Encourage you to check out all of Courtney's resources;

● Share a bit about social media and it's impact on our lives;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Be More With Less Blog

● Books & Courses

● Soul & Wit Podcast

● Project 333

● Courtney's Instagram

● Courtney's Facebook

● Byron Katie

● Brooke McAlary

A massive thank you to Courtney for making time to chat with us! It has been such an honour to spend time with you.

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Best of Guests - Brooke McAlary Nov 28, 2021

Every December we take a little break from recording and bring you some of our favourite episodes to listen to. For the next 5 Mondays we will be bringing you our favourite famous guest episodes!

Up this week we have the wonderful Brooke McAlary chatting to us about her brilliant book 'Care'. Brooke is a beautiful friend of ours and we very much enjoyed this catch up. We hope you enjoy the episode and are inspired to schedule in some downtime in the midst of the holiday chaos.

Oh and if you haven't already got Brooke's book, then we highly recommend you add it to your Christmas list!

In this episode we;

● Catch up on what Brooke has been up to since we last spoke;

● Remind you who Brooke is for those who may not have heard from her before;

● Ask Brooke to share how writing 'Care' came about;

● Highlight the importance of down time and it's impact with and without it;

● Dig into rest and what it truly means and looks like;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Brooke McAlary Episode

● Brook McAlary Listener Questions Episode

● Brooke's Instagram

● Brooke's Website

● The Slow Home Podcast

● Care

● Get Curious Episode

Thank you so much Brooke for your time!! We absolutely adore spending time with you, thank you for coming on our podcast (again!) and sharing so much gold with all our listener.

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Mr Monkeyjocks Nov 21, 2021

Who doesn’t love Bluey!? If you don't know what we are talking about we'll try to bring you up to speed. This Aussie kids show about a family of dogs has taken the world by storm in creating such a buzz for its wholesome, beautiful storylines containing simple, yet powerful life lessons. One of those being about decluttering, so when Amy had one of her clients sit her down and make her watch it we knew we just had to talk about it! We are not the target market so forgive us as we call characters by the wrong names or forget their names all together! (Can you count how many times Amy forgets Bandit's name or how many times we call Bingo, Banjo?) What we do hope is that you come along with us today and have a giggle as we share the gold in the Bluey episode titled Mr Monkeyjocks - because in the words of Bluey's mum Chilli - 'When you have everything you want, nothing feels special anymore.'

In this episode we;

● Give you a rundown of the episode and share our observations;

● Discuss empowering our children to make the decisions that are right for them;

● Remind you it's ok for things to go in the bin;

● Encourage you to make wise and intentional decisions about what you choose to spend your money on;

● Highlight the importance of learning how to decide what to donate and what to bin;

● Suggest what you can do when you find something that is special to you but not to your kids;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Mr Monkeyjocks TV episode

Where to watch Bluey:

● Australia - ABC Kids App or ABC iview

● USA - Disney Junior or Disney+

● UK - BBC or Disney+

● International - Disney+

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Treasure Hunting Nov 14, 2021

Do you love to treasure hunt? We love treasure hunting with clients! There's nothing quite like the look on a client's face when they find that missing passport or birth certificate or that lost earring they thought was long gone. Some of our clients also love to treasure hunt outside the home - hands up if you too love finding a treasure on the side of the road?! Today we encourage you to look for the gold in your homes when you are decluttering by picking out the treasures and letting go of the rest. We share stories about helping clients find their treasures and coaching them in asking the hard questions when it comes to those roadside treasures too. If you've found yourself with a pile of projects that you've not quite got to yet or you're always losing things then make sure you tune in for all the gold in today's episode.

In this episode we;

● Define what we mean by treasure hunting in relation to decluttering;

● Encourage you to look for the gold in your home and how it can motivate you in your decluttering;

● Learn about the time Amy thought she had a priceless antique in her possession and what she learnt from the experience ;

● Talk about roadside 'treasures' and give advice on how to be intentional with these;

● Highlight that important stuff can get lost amongst the clutter especially paperwork;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Free Wardrobe Challenge

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Recovering from Fire Nov 07, 2021

*Trigger warning - today we chat about losing your home to a fire, some listeners may find this triggering and choose to skip this episode or listen at another time*

Nomes is a longtime listener, passionate member of the Head, Heart & Home Course and all round wonderful person. In March 2018, Nomes tragically lost her home in a fire. Today almost 4 years on from that traumatic experience she tells us what her journey has been like thus far. She has incredible insight to share and lots of wisdom and advice to offer to others on how to navigate such a dark time. So come with us and hear how Nomes' decluttering journey and relationship with stuff was impacted by the fire and how the Head, Heart & Home Course changed her life!! There is so much gold in today's episode that we know you will be touched by Nomes story.

In this episode Nomes;

● Tells her story and reflects on the aftermath of the fire;

● Gives her thoughts around developing a strong connection to stuff due to suffering a tragic loss;

● Shares how she was eventually able to let stuff go again;

● Offers advice to others on having to declutter after a traumatic experience;

● Highlights that some positives came out of the losing everything;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Head, Heart & Home Course

TV shows mentioned

● Only Murders in the Building

● CSI

Where to get help in an crisis

● The Salvos

● The Australian Red Cross

To Nomes - thank you so much for sharing your experience with us and our listeners. We love you and thank you for always being supportive and encouraging of us and those in our community.

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Estate Planning Oct 31, 2021

**Trigger warning - things mentioned briefly in today's episode such as domestic violence, divorce, separation and death may be triggering for some listeners**

When we received a request from one of our listeners (thanks Owen! - go check out his episode 'Sea Change' from earlier this year) to do an episode on estate planning, we knew just who to turn to! Anna Hacker is the National Manager of Estate Planning for Australian Unity and today we give her permission to take over the podcast and share her wealth of knowledge and experience about estate planning. She is passionate about making it easier for loved ones to find the important documents they need and for you to have your wishes for the future carried out in the way that you want.

There is so much packed into this episode, so grab a pen and paper as you take it all in.

In this episode we;

● Discuss what estate planning is;

● Explain the roles of wills and power of attorney;

● Give examples of documents and how to organise them;

● Emphasise that documents need to be easily found and share tips of how to achieve that;

● Highlight the importance of getting legal advice;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Paperwork Course

● Australian Unity

● Amy on Anna's Podcast

● SAS Australia TV Show

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Shopping Bags Oct 24, 2021

Did you know that shopping bags don't have to take over your house and that they can actually be nicely organised?!

Over a week ago Amy posted a video to our socials showing us all her hack for folding reusable plastic shopping bags - well it created quite a stir! We even had our friend and fellow podcast host Mandy from Too Peas DM us on Instagram with her own questions after seeing it. So thanks Mandy, today's podcast was inspired by you!

Since grocery stores phased out single use plastic shopping bags a few years ago, people all over the country have been unintentionally hoarding reusable bags. It is very common for us to find said bags stuffed into multiple cupboards and drawers when in our clients homes. We get it, we've all been there, you get to the checkout and the realisation sets in....you forgot your bags! Faced with the choice of becoming a pack horse laden with groceries or buying a new bag most pick the more convenient latter option.

Get ready as we delve into what we think about this and how to stop it by putting some helpful steps in place! Enjoy some laughs and giggles with us in your ears today.

Oh and if you are a super human and have managed to maintain the condition of those little black plastic bases that come with the green fabric bags please jump into our Facebook Community and show us - we need to know!

In this episode we:

● Discuss the different types of bags we use and for what;

● Ask how do we stop acquiring more shopping bags;

● Share ideas on where and how to keep your bags;

● Tell you what you can do with the ones you don't need anymore;

● Give advice to Mandy (and you) on what to do with those blue freezer bags and how to contain them;

● Challenge you to question if you really do need freezer bags and suggest alternate uses for them;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Too Peas in Podcast Podcast

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Return to School Oct 17, 2021

With NSW out of lockdown (and Victoria not far behind - we hope!) restrictions are easing for many and the kids are finally heading back to school!!!! This episode is an old one that dropped back in January 2020 - so please forgive past Amy and Kirsty for not knowing what was coming!!! We are bringing it to you as a helpful refresher with getting back to some kind of normal, re-establishing routines and setting up new ones. During this time of massive transition we also strongly encourage you to look after your own mental health.

In this episode we;

● Highlight that there may be anxiety around returning to school;

● Discuss how understanding how your kids is a key to calmer mornings;

● Offer lots of suggestions for creating calmer morning routines;

● Share our tips for getting out of the house on time;

● And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Head Heart and Home

● Download our form for your kids to fill out

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To Do Lists Oct 10, 2021

To do lists...Do you love them or do you hate them?! We cover all the things today, how they can be helpful, do you even need them and most importantly how to declutter them! Come join us for some laughs and giggles as we suggest swapping your to do list for a 'ta-da list' (thanks to Lauren from our community for that idea a few years ago) and help you uncover that maybe what you want out of life is to do less. Big shout out to Rachel Hickingbotham for suggesting this topic!

In this episode we:

● Share what we call our to do lists;

● Offer suggestions on how to declutter your to do lists;

● Emphasise you don't HAVE to have a do to list!;

● Highlight why to do lists can be helpful;

● Encourage you to keep all your to do lists in one place;

● Challenge you to question yourself - does what's on your to do list really need to be there?;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Paperwork course

● Kiki K

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Circular Economy with Rosella Street Oct 03, 2021

We are ridiculously excited to have Sammy from Rosella Street with us today! Rosella Street is a marketplace and platform that helps people lower their consumerism and connects them together in a safe and sustainable way. Brought together by their passion for the planet co-founders Sammy, Mick and Dilyar, decided to create a platform that could provide solutions to many of the current problems we see in the world of online buying/selling. We love how beautifully Rosella Street's values align with ours here at The Art of Decluttering and know that you will love, love, LOVE this episode!

In this episode we;

● Find out what Rosella Street is and how it came to be;

● Define how Rosella street is different from Marketplace;

● Learn how the platform works and the positive environmental impact it is having on communities;

● Highlight the donate and rental features available on the Rosella Street platform;

● Discuss all the benefits of a circular economy;

● Get an exclusive sneak peak at their plans for the future;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Rosella Street Website

● Rosella Street Instagram

● Rosella Street Facebook

● Canberra Innovation Network

● Sharing & Borrowing Economy Episode

Thank you so much to Sammy for your time!! We are so excited to be on this journey with you and think what you are doing for the environment and communities is just incredible!

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Self-Sabotage Sep 26, 2021

This week's episode was recorded on RUOk Day, so we took the opportunity to check in on each other and to have a little chat about how this never ending lockdown is going for us. As you may have noticed our topic for today is self-sabotage. After this theme popped up in a few virtual sessions recently, we decided it was worth a whole episode. We look at lots of good ideas and tips on how you can interrupt this pattern of behaviour, as well as delving into what actually is self-sabotage, what does it look like and why on earth we do it?! We hope you find today's episode to be helpful and empowering.

In this episode we:

● Discuss what self-sabotage is and what it can look like;

● Ask why we do self-sabotage and how often do we engage in it;

● Emphasise the importance of learning more about yourself;

● Chat about using The Four Tendencies as a helpful tool;

● Discuss self-sabotage in the context of decluttering;

● Highlight the importance of building habits and putting supports in place;

● Encourage you to set realistic expectations and be gentler with yourself;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Mindtools.com definition

● The 4 Tendencies Quiz

● The Four Tendencies Chart

● Dylan Alcott audiobook

● Head, Heart and Home

● Facebook Community Group

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Mental Health Care Sep 19, 2021

Jacqui Cousins has worked as a community mental health nurse for over 15 years. She is also a Mental Health First Aid Trainer and does all the mental health first aid training with our staff. Jacqui loves professional organisers and is as passionate as we are about helping people create a calming environment in their homes, that supports bringing an equilibrium back into their lives. She is so full of passion and wisdom and we are really excited for you to listen in as she shares from her wealth of knowledge and experience as a mental health clinician.

In this episode we:

● Find out from Jacqui what is mental health first aid and how she became a mental health first aid trainer;

● Learn that the decluttering process can often uncover what's going on underneath;

● Discuss rituals and the impact they have on your mental wellbeing;

● Highlight that we see a correlation between clutter and mental health;

● Share some tips on where to go and what to do about taking the first steps if you are struggling with your mental health;

● Encourage you to try something to see if it works for you and if not then try something else!;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● John 10:10b - I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full..

● Inside out movie

● Jacqui's Business Nursing the Mind

● R U OK - community program

● Brene Brown

● Jackson Galaxy

● Beyond Blue

●Nurse on Call

Special thanks to Jac for giving us your time to chat and for sharing all your wisdom and advice with our listeners. Thank you for your support!

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Life Changing Transformation Sep 12, 2021

Guest interview time - today you get to meet Katie! Katie is Kirsty's friend and client and they get chatting about all things decluttering and moving. Katie and her family have moved a few times and are preparing to move yet again, so she knows a little something about how helpful decluttering can be. Be encouraged and uplifted as Katie shares how she went from feeling overwhelmed and uncomfortable in her own home, to her and her husband Cam becoming decluttering superstars resulting in a calmer more organised space that Katie is now proud of. Katie's story is one of amazing transformation and loads of hard work - we know you'll be inspired.

You may notice that it's just Kirsty with us today - but don't worry Amy is fine and will be back with us next week!

In this episode we:

● Find out a bit about Katie, her family and her experience as a client;

● Discuss the difference areas that Katie worked on in her home;

● Hear how Katie went from feeling overwhelmed to being able to pack up her house with her husband in 2 days!;

● Share advice and tips for dealing with sentimental items;

● Learn some of the mindset shifts and lessons that Katie and her husband have experienced;

● Highlight how the incredible teamwork of Katie and her husband Cam has impacted their decluttering journey;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Special thanks to Katie for giving us your time to chat and share part of your story with all our listeners. Thank you for your support!

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Love It Sep 05, 2021

Rounding out our mini series is this week's episode 'Love It'. Asking yourself'Do I love it' can grant you the permission to keep or let go of an item you have been umming and aaahing over. How many things do we keep because we feel that we HAVE to, not because we actually LOVE them? Spoiler alert: It's ok to keep things that you absolutely love!! We also tackle some of the big issues like what to do when you love everything and can I still love the person that gave me something I don't love? We hope you have enjoyed this mini series and that you are feeling more equipped in your decluttering journey!

In this episode we:

● Discuss all the ways you can use the question "Do you love it?" to help with the decision making process;

● Challenge you that you can love an item AND still let it go;

● Highlight the circumstances where asking "Do you love it?" can be challenging;

● Give advice on what to do when you love everything!;

● Encourage you to wear or use the good stuff!!;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Doritos Ad

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Use It Aug 29, 2021

Do you use it? Following on from last week’s episode, today we are posing to you this question - Do you use it? We often buy things with good intentions or ideas in mind (we call this aspirational you) but often end up with an overflowing cupboard or room filled with said items. Get ready to clear the clutter by asking yourself some hard hitting questions to get some clarity on what is actually being used in your home.

Don't forget to come over to our Facebook community to let us know what you use and how that has changed as part of your decluttering journey AND what have you let go of that you used to think you used it but realised that you actually didn't.

In this episode we:

● Discuss how seeing the potential in an item and the reality of actually using it are two different things;

● Challenge you to ask - 'What could I instead?;

● Highlight that it's harder to let go of it once you've already purchased it;

● Hear how asking 'do you use it' has changed the way the Revell's and Farrugia's buy clothes for their kids;

● Encourage you to look at your possessions with fresh eyes;

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Need It Aug 22, 2021

Do you need it? Need is such a subjective thing, only you can truly know what you need but sometimes figuring that out can be a little tricky! We love questions (as you all know!) so this week we suggest adding this one to your decluttering toolkit to pull out when you need it (pun totally intended!). Today is the first of a 3 part series over the next couple of weeks where we'll be looking at questions that can serve you well on your decluttering journey. Join us as we share laughs - cue Amy's YES button, tips, advice and our feelings as we check in with each other about how lockdown is going. Sending love to all of you experiencing a hard time xx

In this episode we:

● Define and distinguish 'need' from 'want';

● Share the importance of timing when making purchases;

● Highlight that efficiency and effectiveness is a great way to determine a need;

● Remind you to be a thoughtful and conscious consumer;

● Encourage you to check yourself - are you buying to numb your feelings or do you need it?;

● Hear the return of Amy's Yes button;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Sunrise TV Segment

● The Endowment Effect

Don't forget we offer virtual sessions - that means we can help you in your home all over the world!

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Inherited Clutter Aug 15, 2021

**trigger warning** - things mentioned into day's episode such as death, road accidents and divorce may be triggering for some listeners**

And the amazing guests just keep on coming! Get ready to meet Ruth. Ruth is a treasured member of our community, she belongs to our Head, Heart & Home Course and moderates it's Facebook group. You'll also see her around our regular Facebook Community being her encouraging self and now you get to hear her on the podcast! She has two older children; one with diagnosed hoarding disorder and both who are very sentimentally attached to things, especially when they have been inherited from deceased estates of family members. This episode is jam packed with insight, wisdom and so many practical takeaways and tips. So go get comfy and enjoy all the gems that the wonderful Ruth has to share with us!

In this episode:

● Ruth tells us a little bit about herself and her background and how it has influenced her decluttering journey;

● Ruth gives some insight into decluttering with children dealing with attachment to sentimental items and hoarding disorder;

● Ruth hares some of her experience of inheriting many, many things from family members who have passed;

● We encourage you to examine and question your reasoning for keeping personal or sensitive information;

● Ruth shares her way of hacking time and how it's helped her decluttering;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Book - 9 Things You Simply Must Do by Henry Cloud

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An extra special thanks to Ruth, thank you for giving us your time - we really appreciate all you do for our community - we think you're just wonderful!

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Sea Change Aug 08, 2021

Meet Owen. Owen is an avid Art of Decluttering podcast listener and just happens to be one our oldest friends. Owen is a man of many talents and interests - he is an osteopath, leads a very active lifestyle and loves to travel. You may have seen Owen in our Facebook community being encouraging or asking (and answering) great questions. Today we get to ask him the questions and uncover more about the awesome man that he is.

In this episode Owen:

● Tells us a little bit about himself and his decluttering journey;

● Highlights what minimalism and intentional living mean to him;

● Shares where he gets his inspiration from - decluttering and otherwise;

● Tells us about his recent experience of downsizing from a house to an apartment;

● Gives some tips for single people and those living with housemates;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Project 333

● Carson Cresley - Off the Cuff book

● Mari Kondo Books

● Joshua Becker

● The Minimalists podcast

● Kim Thomas - Simplicity: Finding Peace by Uncluttering Your Life book

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The Wellness Rebellion with Maz Compton - Part 2 Aug 01, 2021

**language warning - some mild language in today's episode - so not suitable for little ears**

It's part 2! We are back with more Maz Compton today. Maz is a real kindred spirit and we are so excited to bring you more of her wisdom and truth bombs. So come join us as we hear more of Maz's story and the amazing life lessons she has has learnt. Oh and make sure to catch up on Part 1 from last week if you missed it - (we've linked last week's ep below to make it easy for you to find).

In this episode;

● Maz shares about planning for the future and goals;

● Maz tells us how giving up drinking changed her life;

● We discuss the power of saying NO and why it's so important;

● Maz shares her passion for empowering kids through choices;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Maz's podcast - The Wellness Rebellion

● Maz's Book - The Social Rebellion

● The Wellness Rebellion with Maz Compton - Part 1 Episode

● Love & Logic

● Loving our Kids on Purpose

Thank you so much Maz for your time!! We had the most amazing time with you and are so excited by all you have to share with the world!

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Head, Heart & Home Jul 28, 2021

Surprise! We've got a bonus episode for you!!

Today we are bringing you a quick episode packed with everything you need to know about our totally REVAMPED Head, Heart & Home Course! If you want the secrets to keeping your home organised without having to spend hours everyday tidying up, then this episode is for you! And yes you did hear correctly we will be on Sunrise (Aussie morning tv) and will let you know the details of when to tune in!

Come join the course here to start experiencing your freedom today!!

https://www.theartofdecluttering.com.au/course/

In this episode we;

● Share The 6 modules that we cover in the course;

● Highlight that it is packed with resources;

● Tell you about our live rounds and how the work;

● Explain the format of the course;

● Give you all the info about how to join and how much it costs;

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The Wellness Rebellion with Maz Compton - Part 1 Jul 25, 2021

**mild language warning for today's episode - not suitable for little ears**

We've got a third mic today!! The amazing Maz Compton is with us. Maz is a media personality who's been working in the industry for two decades. She's spent her life on tv and radio interviewing celebrities (on the red carpet), flying around the world for MTV and hosting awards shows! In 2016 she experienced a change in her life that was a huge catalyst that started her on a journey of fitness, decluttering and self discovery. She has so much goodness to share that this is only part 1 of the interview!! So sit back and enjoy - we know you will love it!

In this episode;

● Find out a little bit about who Maz is and the exciting experiences she's had;

● Maz tells us about her decluttering journey and shares some pivotal moments;

● Maz shares she what she was surprised to learn about herself;

● Maz reminds us that your worth is so much more that your stuff;

● Maz highlights the importance of valuing your family around the you in the decluttering process;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Maz's podcast - The Wellness Rebellion

● Minimalists documentary

● Minimalists Book

● Head, Heart and Home Course

● Serendipity movie

● Michelle Obama book

Thank you so much Maz for your time!! We had the most amazing time with you and are so excited by all you have to share with the world!

Make sure you tune in next week for more Maz!!

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Care by Brooke McAlary Jul 18, 2021

She's baaaack! Yes lovely listeners, the fabulous Brooke McAlary is with us today! It's been way to long since we have caught up with Brooke so make sure you tune in today as we check in and see the McAlary clan have been up to AND hear all about her latest book 'Çare'. Of course there will be much fan girling and giggles - so what are you waiting for?! Grab that cuppa or pop on those sneakers and get listening! Oh and don't to buy Brooke's book - we'd love you to come share in our FB community if and when you do.

In this episode we;

● Catch up on what Brooke has been up to since we last spoke;

● Remind you who Brooke is for those who may not have heard form her before;

● Ask Brooke to share how writing 'Çare' came about;

● Highlight the importance of down time and it's impact with and without it;

● Dig into rest and what it truly means and looks like;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Brooke's Instagram

● Brooke's Website

● The Slow Home Podcast

● Care

Thank you so much Brooke for your time!! We absolutely adore spending time with you, thank you for coming on our podcast (again!) and sharing so much gold with all our listener.

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Travel Bags Jul 11, 2021

We love our Facebook Community!! Especially when members request specific topics. So this week you can thank Jodi Mine for our chat about travel bags! It might seem like a bit of an odd time to be talking about travelling but even if we can't really go that far at the moment wouldn't it be great to be able to find what you need when you need it when that time comes again (yes we are holding out hope!). Get ready for tips and tricks galore in today's episode - enjoy!

In this episode we:

● Suggest you gather all your travel bags together to make a fair assessment of what you have;

● Share the suitcase situation for the Revell & Farrugia families;

● Encourage you to keep you travel bags empty of possessions not specific to travelling;

● Give you ideas of where travel bags can be kept;

● Offer suggestions of what to do with your decluttered bags;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Packing cubes or pods

Special thanks to takeapagefrommybook for your review!!

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Behind Cupboard Doors Jul 04, 2021

Today's episode has been inspired by our amazing Facebook Community. A request came in asking us to talk about when at first glance your house looks tidy and organised but when you start opening up the cupboards you're hit by a tidal wave of stuff. Get ready for loads of tips, tricks and advice about why this happens and how to do something about it. So what’s behind your cupboard doors?

AIso - our 4 Year Podversary!!! Thank you to all of our amazing listeners who have tuned in (and continued to do so!) over the last 4 years - we couldn't have done it without you!! Come over to our Facebook Community and share with us when you started listening.

In this episode we:

● Tell you how we think cupboards get chaotic and disorganised;

● Share how to start organising your cupboards and how to stop them becoming cluttered again;

● Highlight cupboards are like opaque boxes - out of sight out of mind!;

● Remind you how to declutter;

● Encourage you to use clear containers and to label everything;

● Debut Amy's new YES button;

Special thanks to byhisgrace92 for your review!!

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Apartment Living Jun 27, 2021

Yay another guest interview and this time it's another one of our amazing staff members!! Here's Marion! Marion is part of our team of Professional Organisers in Melbourne. Today she shares with us a little bit about her life, family and decluttering journey. Marion brings wisdom, creative solutions and a compassionate caring heart to our team (just to mention a few!). Her clients love her and so do we - get ready to be inspired and encouraged today as you listen. If a few of the topics that Marion covers sparks an interest then make sure to check out the rest of the show notes for links to past episodes to explore further.

In this episode we:

● Learn a little bit about Marion and her journey into minimalism;

● Reveal how Marion explained to her kids what she does when she 'helps people';

● Share how Marion came to work with us;

● Highlight the importance and freedom of having your lifestyle align with your values;

● Hear what Marion loves about her job as a Professional Organiser;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Minimalists

● Joshua Becker

Here is the quote that Marion shared - Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. is quoted as having said, “I would not give a fig for the simplicity this side of complexity, but I would give my life for the simplicity on the other side of complexity.”

Special thanks to Renee (Momof4midwest) for your amazing review!

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Binary Decisions Jun 20, 2021

Today's episode is a good one!! We bring you a concept that you can use as a tool to help make the decluttering process that little bit easier. Breaking things down into binary decisions is a great way to take a step back when things get hard or overwhelming and make it plain and simple to get you back into your decluttering groove. Sometimes reducing the options to yes/no black/white type decisions can help you to refocus your energy in the midst of trickiness or when you can't see the forest for the trees. Enjoy our conversation today as we share loads tips and advice for you. Come over to our Facebook community and let us know your experiences with using binary decisions to help you achieve your goals in all areas not just decluttering.

In this episode we:

● Define and discuss what we mean by binary decisions;

● Share how to use this concept as a tool to help simplify the decluttering process;

● Highlight yet again our differences!;

● Encourage you at every point to split your decisions down into binary ones;

● Challenge you to use Amy's fav decision making tool when you get really stuck making decisions;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Paperwork Course

Special thanks to CrazyJarLady for your review!!

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NDIS Decluttering Jun 13, 2021

Guest interview time! Tanya is a mum of 3, a wife and a teacher. Tanya was excited to learn that she could access our services through NDIS funding so she booked us in ASAP! We hope you enjoy hearing her perspective as a mum of a child with additional needs and how having us in her home has made a difference. Also shout out to Mandy & Kate from Too Peas in a Podcast for recommending us!

In this episode we:

● Find out how Tanya found us and why called us to come to her home;

● Share lots about what working with us and the NDIS looks like;

● Highlight when the whole family is working well, it benefits every single family member;

● Uncover what shifted in Tanya's mindsets allowing her to let things go;

● Hear the amazing impact working with us to declutter has had for Tanya and her whole family;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Special thanks to TheKidsCanCallYouHoju for your review!!

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Control Jun 06, 2021

Don't let the title of today's episode put you off. Yes we are talking about control but in relation to freedom, grace and self agency (now there's a fancy new term for you!). Come along for the ride today as we toss around a whole bunch of our thoughts on how we are in control of our minds, bodies and emotions, how trying to control others generally results in resentment and Kirsty's hatred of the word 'should' just to name a few. Get ready to go deep and reflect on your own mindset around control.

In this episode we:

● Explain and define what we mean by control vs what the world says;

● Remind you that you have the authority to determine what life looks like for you;

● Highlight the importance of knowing that you are in control of your own life;

● Discuss self agency and how that relates to control;

● Challenge you to acknowledge that you don't need to be given permission;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Willie Nelson quote ‘freedom is control in your own life'

● The book Kirsty was reading 'The Midnight Library' by Matt Haig

● The Serenity Prayer mentioned by Amy

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Renovating May 30, 2021

Tossing up whether to do a reno or sell your house can feel overwhelming. This week we are posing loads of questions to get you thinking and sharing lots of our advice (along with our usual giggles and banter!) to help you feel more prepared when it comes to renovating. From enlisting the help of professionals, to reducing your costs by decluttering first are just some of the many things we cover. So get ready to absorb all our renovating tips!

In this episode we:

● Remind you to always declutter first;

● Give you loads of advice about decluttering and renovating;

● Share Amy's proudest reno moment;

● Encourage you to look at your home with fresh eyes;

● Highlight that there are ALWAYS options;

Special thanks to elsa8771 for your lovely review!!

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Rehome May 23, 2021

Do you ever walk into a room and think, 'what on earth is that doing there?!' Well you aren't alone - in today's episode we tackle what to do with all the stuff that is out of place around the home. Grab a cuppa and get ready to take some notes as we take you through some really practical ways of rehoming items and clearing the clutter.

In this episode we:

● Explain and define what we mean by rehoming items;

● Remind you that clutter attracts clutter - it's like a magnet;

● Share lots of the random out of place things we have seen;

● Highlight the importance of habits, especially 'Don't put it down put it away!!;

● Share loads of advice on how to rehome the out of place items you come across;

● Challenge you to put everything you use today back in their homes!!;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Head, Heart & Home Course

● Paperwork course

● Courses

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Decluttering with Older Adults May 16, 2021

Time for another get to know our staff episode!! Today meet Trudi. We have both known Trudi for a loooooong time and love that she is now part of our Melbourne team of professional organisers. She loves making a difference in people's lives and is an amazing problem solver. We hope you enjoy getting to know her; we know you'll think she's as wonderful as we do!

In this episode we:

● Share how we all know each other;

● Learn about all the different jobs Trudi has done and all her amazing skills;

● Hear how she found us and came to work with us;

● Uncover Trudi's passion for working with older adults;

Special thanks to JojoSober for your amazing review!

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Know Your Colours May 09, 2021

It's another guest episode!! We have the lovely Jeannie Stith-Mawhinney with us today. Jeannie is the founder and owner of Your Color Guru. She is obsessed with helping real women look and feel amazing in their clothes. If you would love to have a more streamlined wardrobe, be able to shop for clothes quicker and more simply then you will love, love, LOVE this episode! We learnt so much in our chat with Jeannie as she shares about the process of doing someone's colours and how it aligns so beautifully with living an intentional life. We also had the pleasure of having our colours done so tune in to find out how different we are yet again! Be sure to listen all the way to the end as there is a special Discount Code for our listeners to use! Happy Listening!

In this episode we:

● Uncover what knowing your colours has to do with decluttering;

● Learn about the process of figuring out someone's colours;

● Highlight why knowing your colours is important;

● Share what some of Kirsty and Amy's colours are;

● Encourage you as always to be intentional with your purchases;

● Find out what happens if you change your hair colour like Kirsty did;

● And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Wardrobe Challenge

● Your Color Guru Website

● Your Color Guru Facebook

● Your Color Guru Instagram

Special thanks to frances in san francisco for your review!

Big thanks to Jeannie for your time and for doing our colours for us!! We loved learning about the whole process.

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Discovery of Less May 02, 2021

Have you ever started doing something and then later found out there was a word for that very thing you were doing?! Well that is how today's guest found out what minimalism was! Meet Chris Lovett: author, speaker and simplicity coach (how cool is that title!). One day Chris decided something in his life had to change, he wanted money to travel so looked around his home and decided to try selling a bunch of stuff to make that happen. Little did he know it was going to be the start of a journey into a simpler lifestyle for himself and his partner. Chris is also a longtime listener of The Art of Decluttering and has written a book that is due to come out really soon!! We had such a great time chatting with him that we know you will absolutely love this episode!

In this episode;

● Learn who Chris is and what he does;

● Find out how Chris discovered minimalism;

● Hear about his passion for sharing with others how to have a simpler work life;

● Chris highlights the importance of being authentic in relation to minimalism;

● Chris shares a few stories from his new book;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Chris' Website

● Packing Habits Article

● 30 days of less challenge

● Coaching

● The Discovery of Less Book

● Joshua Becker

● Minimalism on Netflix

● Getting to the Heart of Business Podcast Burnout Episode Part 1

● Getting to the Heart of Business Podcast Burnout Episode Part 2

● Saved by the bell

● Rhyming slang

Special thanks to marieescapesinbooks for your review!

A huge thank you to Chris for giving us your time! We loved having you on the podcast and wish you all the best with your upcoming book!

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Emotions Apr 25, 2021

This week on the podcast we talk about emotions. How to know when to ask more questions of yourself, how to acknowledge your emotions and how to work through them are just some of the things we cover. This episode is jam packed with advice and tips to help you navigate the trickiness of your emotions when decluttering at home or with a friend. We also share our experiences with holding space for our clients as the full range of emotions come out in decluttering sessions. We hope that this episode helps you to dig a little deeper and equips you with tools to achieve your decluttering goals. Make sure to check out the rest of the shownotes in your podcast app or on our website for links to many of our other episodes that cover some of the specific emotions mentioned.

In this episode we:

● Discuss how clutter vs decluttering can make you feel;

● Highlight the importance of recognising how clutter makes us feel;

● Encourage you to dig into your feelings to see what's really going on;

● Share loads of advice for decluttering on your own at home;

● Challenge you to NOT use your emotions as the basis for making decisions;

Special thanks to thegigglingili for your lovely review!!

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Functional Spaces Apr 18, 2021

Do you find yourself getting frustrated in your home? Maybe you have mobility issues and needing clear spaces is not just a nice idea but a necessity. In today's podcast we tackle it all! Having functional spaces in our homes allow us to live better, have a better flow through our home and so much more! We share lots of ideas today to get you thinking about how you could switch up a few things in your home to bring you greater freedom and get your home serving you (and not the other way around!). Get ready to be inspired to create functional spaces in your home for you and your family.

In this episode we:

● Discuss the importance of having functional spaces in the home;

● Remind you NOT to put stuff down for later - Don't put it down, put it AWAY!! ;

● Highlight how important it is to consider how you and your family function in the home;

● Encourage you to create the spaces you can be your best self in - not just what's instagram worthy!;

● Challenge you to break from societal norms and think differently about how you can use the spaces in your home;

Special thanks to pseudo pea for your lovely review!!

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Deceased Estates Apr 11, 2021

*trigger warning - today we cover topics such as death, wills and all that goes with losing a loved one. We have used humor in places to lighten the heaviness of the topic but we hope that we have done this in a way that still treats the subject matter with honour and sensitivity*

Today we bring you an episode tackling a bit of a heavy yet important topic. Dealing with a deceased estate and managing that whole process yourself can be super challenging and overwhelming, so we wanted to offer our expert advice, tips and suggestions for making it less so. We are so passionate about helping people with deceased estates and love that we can be a support and help to families during this season. We understand that every situation is unique so we have tried to cover a few different examples to give you an idea of how to manage and deal with it. Please don’t skip over this episode!! At some point it will be applicable in your life so we hope that you can learn something new and be better prepared for when the time may come. Make sure to join us in our Facebook community to continue the conversation.

In this episode we;

● Explain what a deceased estate is;

● Teach you a new word;

● Strongly encourage you to enlist the help of professionals throughout the entire process;

● Offer loads of suggestions and advice;

● Highlight some hurdles and tricky spots that can pop up along the way;

● Share some of our experiences of dealing with clients and deceased estates;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Podcast 'What Happens When I Die' - episode with Amy

● Chattels

Special thanks to dolcevitaonearth for your review all the way from Norway!

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Space Invaders Apr 04, 2021

Gosh are we excited for today's episode!! Not only do we have a guest, but we are also talking all things Space Invaders!!! No, not the computer game...the new decluttering TV show that everyone is talking about. Our beautiful friend and collegue Sarah Cottman sat down with us to answer all our questions of what goes on behind the scenes and when the cameras aren't rolling. Sarah is a Professional Organiser who has had the privilege of working with Peter Walsh over the years on the Living Room TV show as well as currently on Channel 9's Space Invaders. If you are a fan of the show then this episode is a must!! If you haven't seen it yet, we highly recommend checking it out as we feel it is such a great representation of our industry. So sit back and enjoy our chat with wonderful the Sarah.

In this episode we;

● Learn who Sarah is and how she came to work with Peter Walsh;

● Find out exactly what Sarah's role is on the show;

● Hear Sarah's heart for long term solutions not quick fixes;

● Ask Sarah a whole lot of questions about what happens behind the scenes;

● Share our thoughts on Space Invaders;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Watch Space Invaders on 9Now (for Australian residents only)

● You may be able to watch Space Invaders on Youtube (for our international listeners)

Special thanks to BJ for your review!

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Eden Update Mar 31, 2021

*Trigger warning - this episode talks about sexual exploitation, human trafficking and the current coup in Myanmar - this episode is not suitable for children*

This week we have a bonus episode for you. We are giving you a much needed update on This is Eden - the organisation we as The Art of Decluttering support. Back in November we spoke with Michelle from the Australian Team of This is Eden (please go back and listen to that episode it was very eye opening and powerful!) and she shared with us about the amazing work they do in Myanmar. Not sure if you have seen the news lately but the current situation in Myanmar is pretty horrific, so Amy checked in with some of the team over the weekend so we could update you all on the situation.

We also wanted to say a massive thank you to all of YOU!! Every time you book a session with our staff, buy a book, listen to an ad on the podcast or even join one of our courses, money from every single way you support us goes straight to Eden. So thank you a million times over!!

In this episode we:

● Share how much $$ we have already donated to Eden this financial year;

● Update you on what’s been happening in Myanmar and the training centre there that we support;

● Tell you all the ways that you are supporting Eden by supporting us;

● Remind you that every time you listen to the podcast and hear an ad, or book a decluttering session or support us in anyway you are also supporting freeing women and girls from sexual slavery;

We hope from this update we all realise that we CAN do something to help in this seemingly helpless situation.

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● This is Eden Website

● Head, Heart & Home Course

● Paperwork Course

● Decluttering Sessions

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Decluttering Passion Mar 28, 2021

Meet Catty!! Catty has recently joined us here at the Art of Decluttering and is part of our Sydney team of Professional Organisers. We love her gentle and calm approach with clients and of course her gorgeous smile that will brighten anyone’s day! Catty is so passionate about decluttering and organising - her excitement is contagious!! So grab that coffee, pop on those sneakers and headphones and get listening. Oh and Sydney peeps, when you book in for an in home session you might just be lucky enough to have Catty come to visit you!

NB: You might notice Amy missing from today’s episode - we are sending healing vibes her way as she has been unwell but will be back with us before you know it.

In this episode we:

● Learn about Catty’s decluttering journey and how she got started;

● Hear how she found us and came to work with us;

● Find out what else Catty does when she’s not busy decluttering with clients;

● Ask Catty to share what has surprised her about being a Professional Organiser;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Paperwork course

● Head Heart and Home Course

Special thanks to Dtwdoddle for your review!

If you love musical theatre then it's your turn this week to leave us a review!!

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Paperwork Course Mar 21, 2021

Today's episode is special - we are bringing to you the much anticipated Paperwork Course!! Hooray! We have been working hard on developing and refining this baby for ages so we are super excited to finally share it with the world! We've had so many requests over the years to bring you a course dedicated to organising and maintaining your paperwork in a simple and easy way. So tune in and then make sure you check out the course!!

Are you sick of feeling like your paperwork is never done?

Have you ever incurred late fees or lost important documents you really needed?

Tired of spending time searching for documents in an overflowing filing cabinet?

Do you want a paperwork system that is simple to start and easy to maintain?

If you answered yes to these questions, then we think it’s time you know the secret to experiencing freedom from the burden of paperwork.

https://www.theartofdecluttering.com.au/paperwork/

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Favourite Things Mar 14, 2021

These are a few of our faaaaavourite thiiiings!! Today we are delighting your ears with (you guessed it!) a few of our favourite things. From containers we love to use in clients homes to our favourite food and apps. There is much laughter and fun in this episode so if you were after serious - then you are probably listening to the wrong podcast! Grab your headphones and settle in for a giggle and chuckle along with us as we have a good time sharing a little bit more of ourselves with you. Oh and make sure to come over to our Facebook Community to see a photo of Kirsty's new hair...

In this episode we:

● Share a few of our favourite things - personal and client related;

● Randomly break into song;

● Find out what Kirsty's family think of her new hair;

● Encourage you to check out some of our past episodes (all listed below);

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● The Iconic

● Castbox podcast app for android

● Spotify

● Squiz Podcast

● The Sound of Music

● The Princess Bride

Special thanks to Angie & assuredlyblessed for you lovely reviews!

If you have ordered anything online from Kmart this week then you're up for writing us a review!! Please tell us what it was you ordered in your review too!!

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Just One More Mar 07, 2021

Happy Podcast Day! Today we let you in on a little secret that we Professional Organisers like to use. We like to pull out this question at the end of a session to see if we can encourage our clients to dig a little deeper - even when they are tired, annoyed and ready to be done! Asking is there 'Just One More' spoon or bowl you can let go of can also inspire creativity and problem solving as you think through the alternatives and what ifs. Tune in to find out how you too can dig a little deeper by asking ''Just One More'...

In this episode we:

● Share a trick we use as Professional Organisers ;

● Discuss when we use this trick and what it looks like when we do;

● Highlight the benefit of asking 'Just One More';

● Encourage you to ask yourself 'Just One More' when decluttering at home;

● Challenge you to do a Mandy Deep Dive;

Special thanks to penguin_loz for your review!!

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Moving Overseas Feb 28, 2021

Most of you would know by now just how much we love, love, love are amazing staff members. Well today we have a guest and she just happens to be one of them! Get ready to meet Fiona. Fi came to join us about 5 months ago and has been busy servicing our Melbourne clients with so much love and compassion. We absolutely adore her, especially her heart and desire to see people step into freedom and fullness of life. Fiona shares a little bit about herself, her passion for travel and her decluttering journey (part of which involved packing up her life to live on the other side of the world!) We know you will love today's episode - so get comfy and enjoy!

In this episode we:

● Learn a little bit about Fiona and what she loves to do (other than work for us!);

● Hear how Fiona found us and became part of our Melbourne team;

● Are inspired by Fiona and what she loves so much about being a professional organiser;

● Ask Fiona what she has learnt while working with us;

● Get Fiona to share advice with those who are planning an international move;

● Highlight that you don't need to live in Melbourne to work with Fi as she has taken over the role of doing virtual sessions for clients;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Stuff You Should Know - Podcast

● Amy’s audiobook Simply Organised

● Michelle Obama's Audiobook 'Becoming'

● Bridgerton Audiobook

Special thanks to Lyn_M_ and yourcousinepo for your reviews!

If you have lived in a city other than your own for more than 3 months then it's your turn this week to leave us a review!!

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Nuts & Bolts Feb 21, 2021

Are you the keeper of the tools in your house? Maybe it's your partner or housemate? Regardless of who's in charge of them, if they aren't easily accessible or you can never find them when you need them - this episode is for you!! Today (as our cleverly chosen episode title may have already tipped you off) we are talking all things tools! From power tools, to hand held tools; even down to all those nuts, bolts and screws that might be rolling around the garage floor... Tune in for all our tips and tricks for decluttering and organising your tools in the way that best serves your family!

In this episode we:

● Discuss the main categories of tools and fasteners and who is in charge of these in the Revell and Farrugia households;

● Encourage you to borrow or hire large tools that you might need only once or infrequently;

● Suggest many different places for passing along those tools that are still in great working order but you no longer need;

● Remind you to practice habits!! In particular one of our favourites - Don't put it down, put it away!;

● Highlight how much easier it is to return items to their homes when you are living with less;

● Challenge you to think about how you look for things when creating storage solutions;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Ikea tool set mentioned by Amy

● Men's sheds

● Steiner/Montessori

● Homeschooling groups

● Facebook market place

Special thanks to Bree Waterson & Guyovccchu for your lovely reviews!!

If you live in Michigan or we’ve transformed your life then you're up for writing us a review!!

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Becoming a Professional Organiser Feb 14, 2021

It's podcast day and boy do we have a treat for you!! This week we interviewed the amazing Jess Gimm from Managed Mayhem Professional Organiser. Jess is one of our long time listeners, fans and community members. We absolutely love her to bits and can't wait for you to fall in love with her too! Get ready to be inspired, moved and smiling from ear to ear as she shares her journey to becoming a professional organiser.

In this episode Jess:

● Tells us a bit about herself and how she found us;

● Shares the incredible story of how she joined our Head, Heart & Home Course and how it changed her life;

● Inspires us with how she got started with Managed Mayhem and the challenges of being a PO in regional Queensland;

● Reveals some of her experience with situational depression;

● Gives advice for those wanting to start out as a Professional Organiser;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Managed Mayhem Facebook

● Managed Mayhem Instagram

● Heart, Heart & Home Course

Special thanks to Jessica Fortuna Winnell for your review!

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Like with Like Feb 07, 2021

Yay it's podcast day! Today we are discussing 'like with like' - why it's important and why it's such a helpful strategy when decluttering and organising. Have you heard us say this phrase before? We hope so as we say it a LOT! Tune in to hear what it's all about and why we say it sooooo often - see if you can count just how many times we say it in this episode! We also have a few updates for you on a couple of things that have been happening behind the scenes here at the Art of Decluttering - including a brand new Paperwork Course that will be launched this year! So grab those headphones and happy listening!

In this episode we:

● Discuss what 'like with like' means and why its a catchphrase in our industry;

● Remind you to ask 'is this everything' when decluttering and sorting a category;

● Share some helpful tips for successful decluttering at home by yourself;

● Encourage you to be intentional and realistic with your storage solutions;

Special thanks to J Rowley, Mary and our listener from the mountains of North Carolina for your wonderful reviews!

If you live in NSW, North Carolina or Canada it's your turn to leave us a review!! If you've left us one already then why not leave us a 2nd review!!

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Minimalism Jan 31, 2021

It's a miracle - we have found a topic where we BOTH agree! Thanks to some discussions we had with our amazing Head, Heart & Home Course Community during our last live round - (come join the course!!) today's episode is all about minimalism. Minimalism is something we talk about ALL the time but until now had not dedicated an entire episode to. Minimalism has and always will be a huge part of our lives and one of our favourite things to share about - clearly as we go on about it a lot! Both of us identify as minimalists, but we have decided that 'intentionalism' (did we just make up a new word?!) really is a better word to describe this type of lifestyle. There is so much gold in this episode so sit back relax and take it all in!

In this episode we:

● Discuss what minimalism is and what does it really look like;

● Share our own journeys into minimalism;

● Highlight what minimalism isn't;

● Discover that minimalism is really about freedom;

● Challenge you to be intentional about what comes into your home and what goes out;

● Remind you that minimalism is more than just about having less stuff;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Head, Heart & Home Course

● The Minimalists

● Brooke McAlary book 'Slow'

● Joshua Becker

● Tsh Oxenreider

● Leo Babauta

● The Minimalist Mom

● Andy Stanley - Margin

● Simply Organised book

● time orientation

Special thanks to our listener from Gladstone QLD for your review!!

If you are living in rural Australia it's your turn to leave us a review!!

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Capsule Wardrobe with Courtney Carver Jan 24, 2021

We have a special guest with us today... THE Courtney Carver!! Most of you may have heard of Courtney, either from her blog Be More With Less, or her Project 333 and if you haven't - you're about to!! We know that you are all going to love today's episode as much as we did recording it (we could have chatted for ages!!) Courtney is so lovely and full of wisdom, so pop in those earbuds and enjoy as shares parts of her decluttering journey with us and how it all began with a blog about 10 years ago.

In this episode we:

● Learn a little bit about Courtney and how she was inspired to start her blog;

● Find out why Courtney now makes decisions more quickly and with greater clarity;

● Highlight why Courtney loves experiments and how she loves to get curious;

● Challenge you to shift your self talk to be more positive;

● Encourage you to check out all of Courtney's resources;

● Share a bit about social media and it's impact on our lives;

Review time - if you live in the USA it's your turn to write us a review!! Remember we love to read some out on the podcast and we try to publish as many as we can on our social media platforms, so keep an eye out you may just see yours!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Be More With Less Blog

● Books & Courses

● Soul & Wit Podcast

● Project 333

● Courtney's Instagram

● Courtney's Facebook

● Byron Katie

● Brooke McAlary

A massive thank you to Courtney for making time to chat with us! It has been such an honour to spend time with you.

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Kids Outsourcing Jan 17, 2021

Are you wondering how to keep the kids busy, fight the boredom AND remove some things from the metal load you carry for your family?? Then this is the episode for you! Tune in to hear a wide variety of tips and advice for getting the kids on board with sharing the responsibilities around the home. Kids are way more capable than we give them credit for so sit back, relax and soak up all the tips and advice for helping empower the small humans in your life.

Also don't forget if you have a watch on your left arm please jump on to apple podcast/facebook/etc to leave us your review!!!

In this episode we:

● Share about how to run a household and how to not be stressed by it;

● Highlight that it is worth the investment of your time to train your kids up;

● Delve into how our upbringing can impact how we set up our future home;

● Challenge you to empower your kids and give freedom;

● Encourage you to review your standards/expectations;

● Provide you with ideas on how pocket money can work for your kids;

● Reveal how different the Farrugia and Revell families are! (If you weren't already aware!);

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Thanks to MKB’s Daughter for your review!!

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Rural Decluttering Jan 10, 2021

Happy Podcast Monday (or Sunday if you live in above the equator!) We have a special guest interview today! Joining us is one of our listeners and Facebook Community members - Sue Martin. Sue participated in our 2 Million Listener Online Party back in November and won the prize of her very own interview on the podcast!!! Grab a cuppa and enjoy getting to know Sue and how the podcast has impacted and changed life.

In this episode we:

● Learn a little bit about Sue, where she comes from and how she found us;

● Highlight Sue's favourite podcast episodes;

● Challenge you to practice the habit of returning items to their homes rather than making piles for 'later';

● Encourage you to push through when it gets a bit tricky - you can do it!;

● Share some helpful tips about managing donations when you live rurally;

And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● 'Becoming' by Michelle Obama

● The Minimalists podcast

● Flylady

● Joshua Becker

A huge thanks to Sue for you time, support and enthusiasm for what we do here at The Art of Decluttering!

Thank you to Jo for your social story we can't wait to see you published!!

Stay tuned for our brand new Paperwork Course coming in 2021...

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Reset Jan 03, 2021

It's 2021 - The year that took FOREVER to get here! For our first podcast of 2021 we chat about how to press the reset button and mentally prepare for the new year. For most of us the last 12 months were a time we care not to remember...so after such a difficult year, how do we pick ourselves back up and get going again? Grab a cuppa, pop in those earbuds and enjoy all the wisdom and truth bombs packed into this episode!

In this episode we:

● Share our worst and best of 2020;

● Discover if the word 'bajillion' is an actual word in the dictionary;

● Encourage you to set a vision for the year;

● Discuss how to reset and what rest looks like;

● Remind you that this year is filled with nothing but possibilities;

● Highlight some great tips and habits you can implement right now;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● The Enneagram

● Declutter Bingo

● Head Heart & Home Course

Thank you to Chantelle Griffin for your lovely review!

If it's raining while you are listening to this then it's your turn to leave us a review

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Staff Spotlight - About Us Dec 27, 2020

We hope that you have all loved our Christmas Series showcasing are amazing staff members! It has enabled us to have some much needed time to recharge and spend time with families whilst still bringing you something interesting to listen to each week.

As the year draws to a close, we decided to finish 2020 off by sharing a bit more about ourselves too! We've had so many new listeners join us this year that we'd love to take the time for you all to get to know us (Kirsty and Amy) that little bit better. We first aired this episode back in April (it was recorded pre covid) and the idea originally came from Heather Hoffman who is part of our Facebook Community. Heather along with some other members came up with questions for us to answer about ourselves - plus we've thrown a few curly ones in for good measure too! So sit back and enjoy the final Art of Decluttering episode for 2020!

In this episode we share;

● What inspires us;

● Our favourite podcasts we love to listen to;

● Who we follow on Social Media;

● What books we read;

● What our guilty pleasures are;

● And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Too Peas in a Podcast

● The Squiz Podcast

● Chat 10 look 3 Podcast

● A Podcast of Ones Own

● With All Due Respect Podcast

● Typology Podcast

● Slow Your Home Podcast

● Mamia Out Loud

● Better than Yesterday

● ABC Conversations

● Casefile Podcast

● The West Wing Weekly Podcast

● Outlander

● Brene Brown

● The Enneagram

● Suits

● The Good Place

● Vera

● Midsomers's Murders

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Staff Spotlight - Downsizing into Freedom Dec 20, 2020

This year (again) we wanted to practice what we preach for this busy season. So just for now we are pressing pause on creating new podcast material and enjoying some white space in our lead up to Christmas 2020. But because we love you all so much we didn't want to leave you without exciting episodes to listen to! So...this December we are so excited to bring you our special Christmas series highlighting our amazing staff members! Earlier in the year we chatted with these incredible ladies and loved it so much we are bringing the episodes to you again! Over the coming weeks you'll be hearing from Jac, Carly, & Belinda. These beautiful women service our Melbourne and Sydney clients so listen closely as you may here a familiar voice or two! Tune in and get to know them as they share parts of their stories, declutter journeys and how they connected with us at The Art of Decluttering.

Finishing off the series this week is Belinda. Since recording this episode back in July, Belinda has come on board as our Admin Guru in Head office as well as a PO joining Kirsty servicing our Sydney clients. At the time of recording she had been a participate of our Head Heart and Home course and a client of Kirsty's. Tune in to hear more about her experiences with both of these things and find out how her decluttering took the whole family on a journey to set them up for the future. She is full of wisdom and love and we are so grateful for her!

Also if you are wanting some tips and tricks for the Christmas season have a listen to our original Christmas Series we recorded back in 2017. There are 5 episodes covering all things Christmas!! Make sure you check out the shownotes below for the links to all 5 episodes.

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Christmas Schedule Episode

● Christmas Decorations Episode

● Christmas Gift Episode

● Christmas Functions Episode

● Christmas Holidays Episode

● Head, Heart and Home Course

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Staff Spotlight - From Client to Organiser Dec 13, 2020

*Disclaimer: This episode was recorded during the bushfires in Australia of last summer. We reference and chat about this towards the beginning of the episode*

This year (again) we wanted to practice what we preach for this busy season. So just for now we are pressing pause on creating new podcast material and enjoying some white space in our lead up to Christmas 2020. But because we love you all so much we didn't want to leave you without exciting episodes to listen to! So...this December we are so excited to bring you our special Christmas series highlighting our amazing staff members! Earlier in the year we chatted with these incredible ladies and loved it so much we are bringing the episodes to you again! Over the coming weeks you'll be hearing from Jac, Carly, Belinda & Fiona. These beautiful women service our Melbourne and Sydney clients so listen closely as you may here a familiar voice or two! Tune in and get to know them as they share parts of their stories, declutter journeys and how they connected with us at The Art of Decluttering.

Up this week is Carly. Carly first came to us as a client of Amy's. After sharing her passion for decluttering and organising - she joined our Melbourne team! She is incredibly compassionate, excellent at setting up systems and has loads of emotional intelligence; we love her so much!!! Have a listen as Carly shares about her own journey and what she has learnt from and loves about serving her clients.

Also if you are wanting some tips and tricks for the Christmas season have a listen to our original Christmas Series we recorded back in 2017. There are 5 episodes covering all things Christmas!! Make sure you check out the shownotes below for the links to all 5 episodes.

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Christmas Schedule Episode

● Christmas Decorations Episode

● Christmas Gift Episode

● Christmas Functions Episode

● Christmas Holidays Episode

● Head, Heart and Home Course

● Slow your Home podcast with Kirsty

● Back to School episode

● Mental Load episode

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Staff Spotlight - From Teacher to Organiser Dec 06, 2020

This year (again) we wanted to practice what we preach for this busy season. That means just for now we are pressing pause on new podcast material and enjoying some white space in our lead up to Christmas 2020. But because we love you all so much we didn't want to leave you without exciting episodes to listen to! So...this December we are very excited to bring you our special Christmas series highlighting our amazing staff members! Earlier in the year we chatted with these incredible ladies and loved it so much we are bringing the episodes to you again! Over the coming weeks you'll be hearing from Jac, Carly, Belinda & Fiona. These beautiful women service our Melbourne and Sydney clients so listen closely as you may here a familiar voice or two! Tune in and get to know them as they share parts of their stories, declutter journeys and how they connected with us at The Art of Decluttering.

First up we have Jacqui or Jac as she much prefers! Jac has been working with us in Melbourne for about 5 years. She is compassionate, generous, completely non-judgmental and we just think that she is the best! Hear as she shares how she came to work for us, what she loves about being a Professional Organiser, how much she loves to travel and so many more interesting things about her own journey.

Also if you are wanting some tips and tricks for the Christmas season have a listen to our original Christmas Series we recorded back in 2017. There are 5 episodes covering all things Christmas. Make sure you check out the shownotes below for the links to all 5 episodes.

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Christmas Schedule Episode

● Christmas Decorations Episode

● Christmas Gift Episode

● Christmas Functions Episode

● Christmas Holidays Episode

● Head, Heart and Home Course

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Christmas Blender Nov 29, 2020

How is Christmas just around the corner?!! Are you hanging out to go OTT on Christmas this year? Or are you wishing you could just forget it and move along into 2021? Tune in this week as Amy and Kirsty chat about the year that got mashed up in the blender without the lid on and then spat back out at us all!! Get ready for some helpful suggestions for how to make this Christmas special even though it may look different. Oh and see if you can count how many times Amy plugs the 12 Days of Christmas challenge!

In this episode we:

● Challenge you to think differently and be open to fostering some new traditions;

● Learn about our 12 Days of Christmas challenge;

● Highlight that we’ve been confronted with the reality of our stuff more than ever this year;

● Encourage you to support small businesses for your gift purchases;

● Share some tips on how to get creative and explore new types of experience ideas;

Review time! If you have the letter 'R' in your first name then you're up; its your turn to give us a review!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● 12 Days of Christmas Challenge

● Simply organised book

● Dash & Lilly on Netflix

Thanks to Awesomeperson34567891011121314 and Matilda for you reviews! We love love love getting them!

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ADHD Nov 22, 2020

This week's episode is one that has been requested right from the beginning and again and again over the last few years!! Today we chat all things ADHD with Kirsty's beautiful friend and client Joanna Bailey. Joanna is a psychologist and director of Bluebird Psychology in Castle Hill, Sydney. Tune in as Joanna shares her insights and experience as someone who has ADHD and who works professionally with those who do in her practice. Be inspired and empowered as you take in all the wisdom and tips packed into today's episode. Make sure you scroll to the bottom of the show notes for all of the additional resources that Joanna has provided us with.

In this episode we:

● Chat about what is ADHD and how it can manifest in different people;

● Learn what executive functioning is and how it is affected by ADHD;

● Find out from Joanna why she contacted Kirsty to come into her home;

● Explore the benefits and challenges of ADHD in relation to decluttering and how a Professional Organiser can help;

● Share lots of tip and tricks for decluttering with ADHD;

● Highlight the importance of self awareness and how that brings freedom;

● Provide you with plenty of resources for you to access to discover more about ADHD;

Review time!! If you or someone in your family has ADHD it's your turn to leave us a review wherever you listen to us.

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Bluebird Psychology Website

● Bluebird Psychology Facebook

● Bluebird Psychology Instagram

Books & Audiobooks

● ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life: Second Edition Strategies That Work from an Acclaimed Professional Organizer and a Renowned ADD Clinician.

By: Judith Koldberg, Kathleen G. Nadeau PhD

● Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD, 2nd Edition-Revised and Updated

By Susan C. Pinsky

● Women with Attention Deficit Disorder. Embrace Your Differences and Transform Your Life

By: Sari Solden

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Eden Nov 15, 2020

*Trigger warning - this episode talks in depth about sexual exploitation, human trafficking and forced marriages, this episode is not suitable for children*

This week we have the incredibly passionate Michelle Kerr from Eden Ministries with us. Michelle is the county manager here in Australia for Eden. Get ready to have your heart broken and then stirred into action (and have some tissues handy!) as Michelle shares story after story about the powerful work Eden are doing in 6 key cities across Asia.

In this episode we:

● Share who Eden Ministries are and why we partner with them;

● Raise awareness about modern day slavery and human trafficking;

● Challenge you to make intentional and ethical purchases;

● Learn how you can support Eden;

● Encourage you to take action because every little thing makes a difference;

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and we can partner together in putting a stop to human trafficking!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Eden Website

● Eden Jewellery

● Eden donations & gifts

● Committed Necklace

● Eden Women

● Facebook

● Instagram

● Youtube

Thank you so much to Michelle for making the time to chat with us! Your passion is contagious and we are so honoured to partner with you on this journey.

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Listener Questions 2.0 Nov 08, 2020

It’s listener question time!! After their Today Extra interview, the girls inspired themselves to ask everyone to send in their questions. So this week's episode is for you, our amazing listeners!! There is SO much gold just waiting to be found!! Sit back, relax and enjoy as Kirsty and Amy once again blow us away with their incredible wisdom and excellent advice.

In this episode we:

● Encourage you to be intentional about what comes into your home;

● Remind you that you are never alone;

● Invite you to come and join our Head, Heart & Home Course;

● Challenge you to be intentional about how you are using your time;

● Identify the power of 'NO' and using healthy boundaries;

● Find out why Kirsty loves The Enneagram so much;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● The Enneagram

● Head, Heart & Home Course

Special mention to Stacey Avila and Rachel for becoming our newest patreon members!

Special mentions also go to Rachel, Owen Gray, Nina Bishop, Laurie, Jess Gimm and ALL of our amazing listeners who took the time to send in their questions. A huge thank you from us!

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Share the Dignity Nov 04, 2020

*Trigger warning - this episode covers topics including homelessness, fleeing or living in crisis, foster care, domestic violence*

After chatting about Sanitary Products earlier in the week, Kirsty and Amy then had the pleasure of interviewing the beautiful Rochelle Courtenay CEO of Share the Dignity. Be inspired as she shares the story of how this amazing charity was started. Have you heard about the It's in the Bag Campaign and wondered where it came from? Make sure you tune in to find out! Have your tissues ready as you listen to this incredibly passionate CEO who is a true champion for women and their dignity.

In this episode we:

● Share about the impact COVID has had on homelessness and Share the Dignity;

● Highlight the horrendous conditions of period poverty and what we can do to help;

● Challenge you to jump on board and join the It's in the Bag Campaign;

● Learn what to (and what not to) include when making up your bag;

● Encourage you to take action and have a conversation;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Share the Dignity Website

● Share the Dignity Facebook Page

● Share the Dignity Instagram

● It's in the Bag Campaign

● Donate to Share the Dignity

● Dignity Vending Machines

● Drives and Collections

● FAQs

● Sanitary Products Episode

Don't forget to use a yellow ribbon for a teen bag and purple ribbon for a mum & bub bag

Thank you so much to Rochelle for taking the time to chat with us.

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Sanitary Products Nov 01, 2020

*Disclaimer - this week the theme covers all things period related. If you feel this topic is not for you then tune in next week instead.*

Join us this week as Kirsty and Amy chat about intentionalism when it comes to sanitary products. Remember that experience of rummaging through the bottom of your handbag/drawer/coat pocket hoping to find that random tampon or pad that you desperately need? Just imagine how incredible it could be to be able to access exactly what you need when you need it. Pop in those earbuds/headphones and take in all of the amazing yet practical tips to get more organised.

In this episode we:

● Encourage you to be more intentional with your purchases;

● Highlight that by being organised you can save money;

● Discuss the reusable options available that help reduce the clutter in your home;

● Suggest you donate or pass along your sanitary items if you switch products;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Share the Dignity

● It's in the bag campaign

● Review time! Do you drive a red car?? If the answer is yes then it's your to leave us a review on Facebook or in your fav podcast app

Thank you to 'My name is Jane' for your review!!

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Sleep Oct 25, 2020

This week on the podcast Amy and Kirsty discuss the relationship between sleep and clutter. They share some findings from clinical research and a few of their own client experiences about how decluttering positively impacts our sleep. The girls have some great tips in this episode that you will not want to miss! So grab a cuppa and get ready to clear the clutter and enjoy better sleep.

In this episode we:

● Share our passion for creating restful sanctuaries for our clients;

● Explain the importance of having a decluttered bedroom;

● Highlight the link between clutter and quality of sleep;

● Learn some tricks that Amy uses to help her sleep;

● Encourage you that it is possible to have a peaceful sanctuary in your home too!;

● And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● New York St Lawrence University Sleep Study

● Blog from Organised Interiors

● Article with quote by David Daniel Kennedy

● Mandy Hose She Knows Sleep Consultant

● Richard Fidler

● Review time! This week if you like to listen to us as you drift off to sleep then its your turn to leave us a review on Facebook or in your fav podcast app

Big thanks to Mandy Hose from Mandy Hose She Knows for her amazing wisdom and advice!

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Today Extra Oct 18, 2020

Did you catch Amy and Kirsty on morning TV last week?! They appeared on Today Extra on Channel 9 in Sydney. Their interview got cut a little short leaving viewers wanting more, so they decided to take matters into their own hands to complete the interview by interviewing each other! Tune in this week as the girls share all of their amazing wisdom and clever tips along with the usual laughs and giggles... Also don't forget to please send us your questions - Kirsty and Amy can't wait to see what you all want to know!

In this episode we:

● Explain the importance of having an organised routine in your life;

● Share our key steps for how to get started with decluttering;

● Highlight our top tips for having an organised and decluttered workspace at home;

● Reveal our approach to decluttering your wardrobe;

● Encourage you to join our 5 Day wardrobe declutter challenge;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Today Extra clip on Facebook

● Article '5 Tips For Decluttering Your Work-From-Home Space'

● Head over to our Facebook Community to check out Amy's facebook live

● Further Back in Time for Dinner watch it here on iview

● Send your questions to hello@theartofdecluttering.com.au

● Wardrobe Declutter Challenge

● Review time! If your favourite colour is purple its your turn to leave us a review on Facebook or in your fav podcast app

Thanks to Erin M G for your beautiful podcast review!

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Online Selling Oct 11, 2020

Do you have a 'gunna' (going to get to) pile or piles? Those items that you want to sell but aren't quite sure where to start? Well then this episode is for you! Pop in those earbuds/airpods/headphones and soak up all the wisdom that Kirsty and Amy have to share about all things online selling. Despite the absence of their love, love, love for it, there are many gems to take away this week. Don't forget to head on over to our Facebook Community and share the biggest sized or highest priced item you have ever sold.

In this episode we:

● Challenge you to outsource your online selling;

● Identify the many hurdles and challenges associated with selling items online;

● Highlight that when you book an in home session with Kirsty or Amy they will take your donations away for you;

● Encourage you to use our Facebook Community for accountability and motivation;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● If you do pilates it's your turn to give us a review this week!

● Simple Safe & Successful Online Selling Course

● eBay

● Gumtree

● Facebook Marketplace

Thanks to nashvilleneedsyou for you review!

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Magic Wardrobe Number Oct 04, 2020

This week's episode is thanks to our Facebook Community. Tune in as Kirsty and Amy discuss their guidelines for creating a functional wardrobe, with more of a focus on kids wardrobes. As always enjoy a laugh as the girls give their helpful tips and share differing opinions!

In this episode we:

● Discover the many factors involved in how much clothing you need;

● Identify the impact your washing/laundry routine has on your wardrobe;

● Highlight kids wardrobes

● Encourage you to use natural limits when organising;

● Remind you it always helps to declutter;

● Find out if there really is a magic number;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Wardrobe Challenge

● How to find the podcast on the website

● Romper room clip

● Check out our Facebook Community group for the itemised lists mentioned in this episode

Special mention to Stephanie R for becoming our newest patreon member!

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Lost in Translation Sep 27, 2020

This week's episode is one our Northern hemisphere listeners have been waiting for! Enjoy having a giggle along with Kirsty and Amy as they share your experiences and a few of their own about getting Lost in Translation, all the while hopefully bringing some clarity to your confusion. This is a funny one so be prepared for much laughter!!

In this episode we:

● Attempt to translate some confusing Australian terms into American and British English

● Encourage you to ask questions and make suggestions in our Facebook community;

● Learn what Amy keeps in her boot;

● Remind you that you can book a virtual session with Amy or Kirsty

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Links for American/Australian glossary websites https://www.fionalake.com.au/info/translations/australian-american-words , https://www.aussieontheroad.com/lost-in-translation/

● To book a virtual session email hello@theartofdecluttering.com.au

Big thanks to Nina for her speakpipe and email that inspired the episode and to all of the other listeners who sent emails or gave suggestions in the Facebook community;

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The Home Edit Sep 20, 2020

This week we were inspired to chat about the new Netflix show 'The Home Edit'. We really enjoyed it and wanted to share with you the ways in which we are similar and how we differ.

In this episode we;

● Encourage you to use this show as inspiration for decluttering;

● Challenge you to prioritise function over perfection ;

● Remind you just how different Kirsty and Amy are from each other;

Thanks to Stephanie R for your patreon support!!

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Room to Improve Sep 13, 2020

This week we were inspired to chat about the things that we need to improve upon personally. It was inspired by a comment one of Kirsty's clients made to her about how relieved she was to realise just how imperfect Kirsty was ;-)

In this episode we;

● Encourage you to consider what your strengths are and what areas do you have room to improve;

● Challenge you not to beat yourself up about your room for improvement and have a laugh along with us;

● Remind you that we are just like you, more real than insta-worthy;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Join our Facebook group to see photos of our artwork this week

Thanks to Nina Bishop for the patreon support and your podcast review!!

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R U OK Day Sep 09, 2020

We have a bonus episode for you today being R U OK day here in Australia!

In this episode we:

● Encourage you all ask a friend or family member if they are ok;

● Provide plenty of resources you can access if you or someone you know isn't ok;

● Chat about how Mental Health first aid has grown our knowledge and understanding of Mental Health and how we would recommend it to everyone;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Mental Heal First Aid website

● R U Ok website Find Help page

● Beyond Blue website

● Lifeline Australia website

● 1800 Respect website

● Beyond Now app

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The Four Tendencies with Gretchen Rubin Sep 06, 2020

This week we chat to the incredible Gretchen Rubin! Gretchen is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She’s known for her ability to distill and convey complex ideas with humour and clarity, in a way that’s accessible to a wide audience.She’s the author of many books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers Outer Order, Inner Calm, The Four Tendencies, Better Than Before, and The Happiness Project. She has an enormous readership, both in print and online, and her books have sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide, in more than thirty languages. We love her top-ranking, award-winning podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin where she discusses happiness and good habits with her sister Elizabeth Craft.

In this episode Gretchen;

● Shares with us the Four Tendencies framework and how these tendencies (Upholder, Obliger, Questioner & Rebel) impact our ability to declutter and maintaining a decluttered home;

● Chats to Amy & Kirsty about their own tendency and how their differences impact their business;

● Gives tips on how each tendency can maximise their potential to actually get the decluttering (or anything!) done;

● Encourages us with some tips on how to find happiness during this Covid season;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Four Tendencies Quiz

● Four Tendencies Course

● Better App - Apple - Android

● Happier 911 on Spotify

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Art Aug 30, 2020

This week we were inspired to chat about artwork thanks to a post in our Facebook community started by Robyn Christie!

In this episode we;

● Encourage you to consider donating or selling any artwork that you no longer love or need;

● Challenge you to take a look at the art in your home with fresh eyes;

● Get expert advice from our friend, Frances Cosway from White Pebbles Interior;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Join our Facebook group to see photos of our artwork this week

● Gloria Petyarre – Kirsty’s favourite artist

● Cath Knijnenburg – Amy’s favourite artist

Thanks also to N Books for the podcast review and Belinda Woodward for your donation!

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Cleaning & Homeschooling Aug 23, 2020

This week we chat to another one of Kirsty's clients, Lois North! Lois is a wife, mum of 4 adult kids, cleaner and previous home-schooler among many other roles and talents she has. She is a wealth of wisdom and inspiration to us and we know you will be inspired by her too.

In this episode Lois;

● Shares how she found The Art of Decluttering;

● Hear what her experience with working with Kirsty was actually like for her;

● Challenges you to invest in decluttering so as to save you money on a cleaner;

● Encourages homeschooler to be intentional about what they invest their time and money on for their children's learning

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● This Organized Life podcast episode that Lois first heard about The Art of Decluttering

Thank you Lois for giving us your time to be on our podcast! Thank you also to Kerry Hogan-Ross for all your shout outs on Chatters FB page!

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The Trauma Cleaner Aug 16, 2020

***Disclaimer this week, there is swearing and talk of trauma and squalor***

This week we chat to the formidable Sandra Pankhurst! You may have read Sandra's biography by the brilliant Sarah Krasnostein, The Trauma Cleaner, which so lovingly depicts Sandra's incredible life story. Today we focused in on Sandra's work as a cleaner for people who live in squalor and cleaning trauma scenes in houses. She is so fascinating and exemplifies her motto that 'excellence is no accident'.

In this episode we;

● Hear Sandra's heart of gold for her clients;

● Glean from her wisdom in dealing gently and kindly with her clients;

● Learn how she started her business and how she niched into trauma cleaning;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● STC Services - Sandra's business

● Other interviews with Sandra - Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie & Emily Webb, Criminal

● Clutter Rating Scale images

Thank you Sandra for giving us your time to be on our podcast!

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Busy Aug 09, 2020

This week feels like another Iso with Kirst & Ames episode! We chat about the concept of busy - we know - ironic in this season hey!

In this episode we;

● Encourage you to put your needs closer to the top of your priorities;

● Ask you to consider what a full life loos like for you and your unique family;

● Challenge you to take lessons from animals;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Brooke McAlary book Slow

Thanks also to N Books for the podcast review and Belinda Woodward for your donation!

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Repurposing Spaces Aug 02, 2020

This week we chat about repurposing spaces and rooms for what you actually need rather than being frustrated by the lack of function

in your home.

In this episode we;

● Encourage you to prioritise functionality over supposed purpose of any given space or room;

● Ask you to think about what room would you add to your house if you could (inspired by Gretchen Rubin);

● Challenge you to say no as much as you can;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Our Head Heart and Home course episode

Thank you to a beautiful Facebook community member for inspiring this episode. Thanks also to "Everynicknameihavetriedistaken" for the podcast review and Leanne Sheean for your Patreon support!

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Peter Walsh Jul 26, 2020

This week we chat to the legendary Peter Walsh! Peter was so incredibly generous in his time with us and dropped so much GOLD, we know you will love it as much as we do.

In this episode we;

● Learn Peter's story from being a teacher in Australia to sharing the TV screen with Oprah;

● Hear his heart for deep understanding of people and not just superficial tidying;

● Glean from his wisdom what changes happen in peoples heads, hearts and home when they do the deep work of decluttering;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Peter Walsh - You Tube

● Peter Walsh - Facebook

● Peter Walsh - Instagram

● Peter Walsh - Website

● Buried in Treasure book

● Head, Heart and Home Course

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Your Stories Jul 23, 2020

This week we hear the stories of transformation from some of our Head, Heart and Home course participants

Thank you to Karen, Deb, Felicity, Ruth, Sally & Mandy for sharing your heart for others transformation too.

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful .links:

● Head, Heart and Home Course

You won't regret it, your future self will thank you

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Downsizing into Freedom Jul 19, 2020

This week we chat to Belinda and glean her wisdom of someone who has done our Head, Heart and Home course as well as having Kirsty come in and help her daughter declutter her room.

In this episode we;

● Learn Belinda's story, how she came to become a client of The Art of Decluttering;

● How she felt investing in her daughter by having Kirsty do a kids session with her;

● Hear what changes have happened in her family because she's participated in the Head, Heart and Home course;

● And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Head, Heart and Home Course

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Journals Jul 12, 2020

This week we chat about journals, especially as we got lots of people confused after our Old Diaries and Calendar episode a few weeks ago.

In this episode we;

● Talk about how different we are in our approach to journal keeping;

● Encourage you to acknowledge if you are indeed an aspirational journal keeper;

● Challenge you dig into the real reason you are keeping your journals;

● Remind you all that who you are now is evidence of the things you've learnt more than the contents of your journals;

Thank you to Jodes87 for the podcast review and Leanne Sheean for your Patreon support!

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Free Webinar Jul 10, 2020

We are hosting a free webinar on Wednesday 15th July 2020 at 8pm AEST where we'll share the 6 Keys to Your Decluttering Success. You'll find out everything you need to master in order to have lasting success in decluttering and organising your home.

We'd love you to attend live if you can, but even if you can't, sign up and we'll send you a recording of the live webinar.

Register today: https://meetinglab.zoho.com/meeting/register?sessionId=1047514352

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Get Curious Jul 05, 2020

This week we chat about getting curious and what a powerful tool it can be for self discovery on your decluttering journey.

In this episode we;

● Talk about how curiosity actually helps to transform us;

● Encourage you to become a toddler again with 'but why?';

● Challenge you to come up with your own "Pufferfish" moments and dig into why they occur;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Hannah Gatsby show Douglas on Netflix

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Old Diaries & Calendars Jun 28, 2020

This week we chat about old diaries and calendars and if and when we might need to keep them.

In this episode we;

● Talk about the many reasons our clients have kept their old diaries and old calendars;

● Encourage you to only keep them (as a whole) for tax or legal purposes and what to do with sentimental parts of diaries and calendars;

● Challenge you to transfer the important details to somewhere you can always access them;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Gregorian Calendar

● Time and Date - Where to find out what day of the week an occasion occured

Thank you to Kylie for your podcast review.

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3 Year Anniversary Jun 28, 2020

Just a quick bonus episode to celebrate our 3 year anniversary of podcasting!!

We share some of our highlights so enjoy this little extra in your ears

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Your Forever Home Jun 21, 2020

This week we chat to the incredible Frances Cosway from White Pebbles Interior about designing and creating clever and functional spaces in our homes.

In this episode we;

● Talk about planning the purpose and potential purposes of spaces before thinking about storage;

● Encourage you to consider functionality before you start designing;

● Chat about kitchens and laundries (there might or might not be a rant about laundry chutes)

● Challenge you, if you are building or renovating, to use all available spaces on the floorplan for additional storage.

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Your Forever Home Podcast

● Book a chat with Frances

Thank you to Anna from Canberra for your Apple Podcast review and of course Frances for being our guest today!

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200th Celebration Jun 17, 2020

This bonus episode is a celebration of our 200th episode

In this episode we;

● Talk about our favourite episodes;

● Encourage you that just like us, your voice matters!;

● Show our gratitude to all of our listeners and the people who help us to get this and every episode out to you all;

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Is it cleaning or tidying or decluttering? Jun 14, 2020

This week we chat about the difference between cleaning, tidying and decluttering.

In this episode we;

● Talk about what those three look like in our homes;

● Encourage you to consider which area you spend the most time;

● Challenge you to consider if you need to further declutter to help with the tidying or if it is the case of not having homes for things that will help reduce your tidying time;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Our Head, Heart and Home course

Thank you to Sherri Cameron for your Facebook review, Keone Rohatensky for your support via Patreon and VD for the topic suggestion!

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Downsizing Jun 07, 2020

This week we chat about downsizing and how anyone can downsize if they want!

In this episode we;

● Talk about the different clients we are working with who are currently downsizing;

● Encourage you to consider if downsizing might be something to consider;

● Challenge you to consider downsizing just the space you occupy in your current home by decluttering;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Our Head, Heart and Home course

Thank you to Blue Mountains Mum for your podcast review.

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Wallets vs Purses May 31, 2020

This week we chat about wallets and purses how we organised them.

In this episode we;

● Talk about the official difference between a wallet and a purse;

● Encourage you to to declutter your wallet/purse of all the odds and ends that have somehow made their way into yours;

● Challenge you to consider if you even need one;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● 3 Differences between a purse and a wallet article

●Stocard app for storing loyalty cards

● Our 5 Day Wardrobe Declutter Challenge

● Our Head, Heart and Home course

● Monster Threads - Where Amy bought her wallet/purse from

Thank you Katherine & Julia for the gorgeous Don't put it down song. Thank you too to Love Organizing for your podcast review.

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Business & Loyalty Cards May 24, 2020

This week we chat about business and loyalty cards and how we do (or do not) organised them.

In this episode we;

● Talk about how we store business and loyalty cards;

● Encourage you to be creative in how you keep businesses details instead of taking business cards;

● Challenge you to consider different ways to be loyal to your favourite businesses;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Stocard app for storing loyalty cards

● Medicare app for storing your Medicare card digitally (Australia)

● Digital NSW Drivers Licence app

● Our 5 Day Wardrobe Declutter Challenge

● Our Head, Heart and Home course

● Monster Threads - Where Amy bought her wallet/purse from

Thank you Sharon in Brissy for your podcast review & Jennifer Harrison for your episode request!!

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Decluttering Sessions May 17, 2020

** Disclaimer, we are still recording at home thanks to Covid-19 **

This week we chat to about the different types of decluttering sessions we do with clients.

In this episode we;

● Discuss the different types of sessions we do;

Clean out sessions
Set up sessions
Change of function for a space sessions
Change of life sessions
Setting up Systems session
NDIS sessions;

● Discuss the different type of people we help from those who have a clear vision and work alongside us all the way through to those people who have no idea where to start and physically cannot do the decluttering alone;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Trashmagination - Carla Brown podcast and blog

● Head, Heart and Home course

● NDIS sessions

● Love in Lockdown TV show

Thank you Ms CNR our podcast review. Thank you to Janet Hale & Melissa Kim for supporting us via Patreon!!

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Tiny Living with Sarah Taylor May 10, 2020

This week we chat to the inspirational Sarah Taylor about tiny, off-grid, intentional living.

In this episode Sarah;

● Shares her journey of building a bus for tiny living as well as her latest adventure of living off grid in Queensland;

● Tells some truths about the ups and downs of adjusting to intentional living;

● Encourages us to be thoughtful and conscious consumers and disposer of everything we use;

● Challenges us to questions the stories we are told and the stories we tell ourselves;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Sarah Taylor 's website

● Living big in a tiny house - You Tube channel

● Exploring Alternatives - You Tube channel

● Nature's Head composting toilet

● Youtube video of woman who doesn't talk

● Hinterland on Netflix

● Shetland on Netflix

● Vera - the other TV show Kirsty mentions

Thank you Emma Ray for your podcast review & Jane Webster for supporting us via Patreon!!

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The Hold Back May 04, 2020

This week we chat about things that clutter is holding you back from!

In this episode we;

● Give you our thoughts on just some of the things you might be doing if clutter was cleared from your house;

● Encourage you to set vision for what it is you want to use your house for;

● Challenge you make clearing the clutter a priority by investing time or money achieving your vision;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Head, Heart and Home course

Thank you Roxfox83 for your podcast review!

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Soulful Sunday May 02, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we get excited and sad all in the one episode! Excited because our Melbourne team are heading back to work this week. Sad because Kirsty is exhausted from this season and needs to have a break from daily podcasts. It has been such a honour and pleasure to be in your ears daily over the last six weeks. We will be back tomorrow with our regular Monday episodes.

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The Kids Show May 02, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we interview Kirsty's kids, Oliver and Amelie, Amy's son Elijah and Amy's nephew, Ezekiel. We ask them how they are coping in Covid-19 as well as things they have taught themselves in isolation and how much they love The Art of Decluttering ;-). We hope you can giggle along with us today.

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● Piano learning app that Oliver & Kirsty has been using

● Josh Horton You Tube juggler

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Rural Life Apr 30, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we interview Amy's sister, Sarah. She shares with us what it is like to live in rural Queensland and how they deal with waste and decluttering. We also learn anew how intertwined the Thompsons & the Georgio's histories are. We hope you can giggle along with us today.

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Kirsty's Mum Apr 30, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we interview Kirsty's Mum, Nerida. She gives us insight into Kirsty's childhood and we get to learn where her wisdom comes from. We hope you can giggle along with us today.

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Amy's Dad Apr 29, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we interview Amy's dad, John. He gives us insight into Amy's childhood and we get to witness their great love for each other. We hope you can giggle along with us today.

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Simon Apr 28, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we finally interview Kirsty's husband Simon. He gives tips for husbands, encouragement for partnerships and parenting and was filled with truth bombs! We hope you can giggle along with us today.

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Let It Go Apr 27, 2020

This week we chat about letting things go and why that can be harder for some of us more than others.

In this episode we;

● Give you our thoughts on future orientation, present orientation and past orientation and how that relates to our things;

● Encourage you to be intentional about the purpose for any item you are wanting to keep;

● Challenge you to assess why you want to keep something;

● Give great tips about how to let things go;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Enneagram test

Thank you Bthommo for your podcast review and Owen Gray for the episode suggestion!

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Reading Apr 25, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today in our soulful Sunday episode we chat about reading and how good it is to chill out with a good book. We hope you can giggle along with us today.

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● Simply Organised - Amy's book

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Glassware Apr 25, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today in our Kitchen mini-series, we chat about glassware and mugs and encourage you to get in and declutter what you can in these areas. We hope you can giggle along with us today.

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● Cake in a Mug recipes

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Cutlery & Crockery Apr 24, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today in our Kitchen mini-series, we chat about cutlery & crockery and encourage you to get in and declutter what you can in these areas. We hope you can giggle along with us today.

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Kitchen Appliances Apr 22, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today in our Kitchen mini-series, we chat about appliances, big and small. There are many tangents and laughs along the way. We also chat about what we are enjoying eating this week. We hope you can giggle along with us today.

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Pantry Apr 21, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today in our Kitchen mini-series, we chat about Pantries. It is not too dissimilar to our original one ;-). We also chat about what we are enjoying eating this week. We hope you can giggle along with us today.

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● Healthy Chocolate Crackle Slice

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Fridge & Freezer Apr 20, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we chat how we are feeling, what we love eating at the moment and most importantly we start our mini-series on Kitchens with this iso episode on Fridge/Freezers We hope you can giggle along with us today.

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Delaying Purchases Apr 19, 2020

This week we chat about being thoughtful and intentional in your purchases and we even encourage you to delay them to take the time to decide if you really do need it, or will it just be adding clutter to your home?

In this episode we;

● Give you our experiences with delaying purchasing decision and when we haven't;

● Encourage you to be intentional about the purpose for any item you buy and some reasons why it can help;

● Challenge you to assess why you want to buy something;

● Give great tips about how to delay your purchasing decision along with some timing guidelines;

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Call Someone Apr 18, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we chat about calling our friends and family. We hope you can giggle along with us today.

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What Do You Need? Apr 18, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we chat about figuring out what it is you need when making a decision, is it money, time or creativity? We hope you can giggle along with us today.

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Lego Apr 17, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we chat about selling Lego (or playing with it instead). We hope you can giggle along with us today.

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Make Up Apr 16, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we chat makeup, monopoly and of course what we are grateful for! Have a giggle along with us today.

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Walking Apr 14, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. We hope you can giggle along with us today.

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Inside Your Car Apr 13, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we chat decluttering the inside of your car! Have a giggle along with us today.

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From Teacher to Organiser Apr 12, 2020

*Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before Covid-19 took hold of the world, so we just ask for your grace if you find any comments insensitive given the current climate.*

This week we chat to Jac and glean her wisdom of someone who has gone from being Amy's sons teacher to being one our staff members:

In this episode we;

● Learn Jacs story, how she came to be working foThe Art of Decluttering;

● What she loves now about working as a Professional Organiser;

● Hear of her love of travelling and we all discuss whether travelling for work is actually a holiday;

● And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Head, Heart and Home Course

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Gratitude Apr 12, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we chat about gratitude and we hear from a few of our Facebook community members of what they are grateful for! Happy Easter people and we hope you have a giggle along with us today.

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Towels Apr 10, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we chat about towels, beach and bath ones. We also give you a little bit too much information about our bathing habits, you have been warned! Have a giggle along with us today.

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Thanks Cal for your amazing song and video!

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Simply Organised Chapter 11 Apr 09, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we give you a special treat of a chapter from Amy's book Simply Organised. We haven't forgotten our gratitude so make sure you giggle along with us today.

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Virtual Sessions Apr 09, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we chat about what our Virtual sessions look like and how they can help you feel less overwhelmed in your home in this season. Have a giggle along with us today.

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● Brene Brown's new podcast episode

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Garden Organising Apr 07, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we are encouraging you to get out into your garden and take time to breath the goodness in. We rang up our good friend Steven Wells to chat to you about an area that we have little expertise in. Have a giggle along with us today.

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Baking Apr 07, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we are encouraging you to declutter any baking ware that you haven't used during this season. Have a giggle along with us today.

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● Thank you Megan for your amazing lullaby of "Don't put it down, put it away"

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About Us! Apr 05, 2020

This week we were asked by Heather Hoffman to chat about ourselves. So Heather and others in our community came up with some questions and we threw some curveball ones in for good measure! So along with our daily podcast at the moment, you are sure to learn more about us than you might care to know ;-)

In this episode we share;

● What inspires us;

● Our favourite podcasts we love to listen to;

● Who we follow on Social Media;

● What books we read;

● What our guilty pleasures are;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Too Peas in a Podcast

● Chat 10 look 3 Podcast

● A Podcast of Ones Own

● With All Due Respect Podcast

● Typology Podcast

● Slow Your Home Podcast

● Mamia Out Loud

● Better than Yesterday

● ABC Conversations

● Casefile Podcast

● The West Wing Weekly Podcast

● Outlander

● Brene Brown

● The Enneagram

● The Good Place

● Vera

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Growth Zone Apr 05, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today is Soulful Sunday and we chat about a model we say titled 'Who do we want to be in Covid-19'. We loved it and thought you might enjoy it too!

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Flat Surfaces Apr 03, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we are encouraging you clear off any and all flat surfaces today as they are clutter magnets. Have a giggle along with us today.

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● Shannon's post in our Facebook community

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New Tricks Apr 03, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we are encouraging you learn a new trick or new skill while you are in isolation. Today we have many giggles at each other, so come join us!

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Magazines Apr 02, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we are encouraging you read, get creative use from and then let go of your magazines! Have a giggle along with us today

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Godspell Day by Day song

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Don't Put It Down, Put It Away Apr 01, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we are encouraging you to listen to Shannon's song and be inspired to not put things down but to put them away instead. There are lots of laughs today!

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● Shannon's post in our Facebook community

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Slipping Backwards Mar 30, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we are talking about how you might feel like you took one step forward in getting your home decluttered and organised and now you are two steps backwards. We have some encouragement for you today!

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Twin life with Mandy Hose Mar 29, 2020

This week we chat to Mandy Hose from Too Peas in A Podcast about being a Mum of twins and the impact that has had on her

decluttering.

In this episode Mandy chats about;

● 'Real' Mandy and 'twin mum' Mandy;

● The implications of working in childcare and seeing the potential usefulness of everything for imaginative and creative play;

● How she was weighed down but the heaviness of clutter;

● Her clutter nemesis;

● Advice she gives to twin mums with her 20/20 hindsight;

● And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face!

Thank you so much Mandy, as you said, Womens work at it's best is bringing people together and we are so thankful for how you do this so well in your life and for extending that to us!

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● Mandy & Kate's brilliant podcast Too Peas in a Podcast

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Meditation Mar 28, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today is Soulful Sunday and we are talking about how we meditate and ask you to share in our Facebook Community what you've been up to.

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Utensils Mar 27, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we are talking about how to get creative in this season in decluttering and repurposing your kitchen utensils.

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Games & Puzzles Mar 26, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we are talking about how to get creative in this season in decluttering and sharing games and puzzles.

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Working From Home Mar 25, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we are talking about the joy and challenges of working from home!

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Hope Mar 25, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health. Today we are being real, honest and hopefully inspire hope!

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Grace Mar 24, 2020

This is our new mini series to help us all during the Covid-19 season. We hope it helps to serve and support you. Inspires you to be productive in your decluttering and encourages your mental health.

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Storage Units Mar 22, 2020

This week we chat about storage units, which is a $1.1 Billlion p.a industry, and when is a good time to use them and how to declutter them!

In this episode we;

● Give you lots of reasons why you might have a storage unit;

● Encourage you to be intentional about the purpose for a storage unit;

● Challenge you to know your heart and check your heart when you are decluttering deceased estates;

● Give great tips about how to organise your storage unit;

● Chat about how having a Professional Organiser can really help you declutter and organise your storage unit;

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From us to you! Mar 19, 2020

This is just a quick bonus episode to say that we see you and we are here with you in this challenging season of unchartered waters! We also wanted to let you know how we can serve you in this time. We are doing a Lightening round of our Head, Heart and Home Course, starting Wednesday 26th March 2020 to help those of us who are stuck in isolation over the coming weeks. We would love to journey with you and help lift your spirits at this time.

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● Head Heart and Home course

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Types of Clutter Mar 15, 2020

This week we chat about the major types of clutter we see in the homes of our clients!

In his episode we;

● Encourage you to use this episode and the linked episodes to help you diagnose what type of clutter is bothering you at the moment in your home;

● Challenge you dig into why these types of clutter hang around;

● Inspire you to listen to the episode where we deep dive into specific areas or type of clutter;

● And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face!

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Bargain Clutter Mar 08, 2020

This week we chat about bargain clutter and whether it really is a bargain. It is following on from last week's episode on Freebie Clutter!

In this episode we;

● Encourage you think about where you are going to store 'bargain' clutter when you bring it home;

● Challenge you to question the marketing and why businesses are offering things at a bargain;

● Question our own buying habits;

● Chat about how op shops can be a bargain hunters trap!

● Give you questions to ask yourself when you are tempted by 'bargains'

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Shopping Questions

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Freebie Clutter Mar 01, 2020

This week we chat about the freebie clutter and what it actually costs you!

In this episode we;

● Encourage you to look around and see what 'freebie' clutter you can see around your home;

● Get fired up about the waste that happens with free stuff you get from businesses;

● Understand why you want to say yes to free stuff;

● Challenge you to say no as much as you can;

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Sharing Economy Feb 23, 2020

This week we chat about the sharing and borrowing economy, it's a good one!

In this episode we;

● Encourage you to reduce your consumerism and think of alternatives to buying new;

● Share some statistics on this booming industry;

● Challenge you to continue to be a conscious consumer

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Camplify - hire your neighbours camper!

● Street Library

● Little Free Library

● The Sharing Map - a map of loads of sharing resources in Sydney

Thank you Emily Batchelor for the episode request and Troubled Clef for your review!

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From Client to Organiser Feb 16, 2020

This week we chat to Carly and glean her wisdom of someone who has gone from being a client of Amy's to being one our staff members:

In this episode we;

● Learn Carly's story, how she came to become a client of The Art of Decluttering;

● How she felt investing in herself and her home;

● What she loves now about working as a Professional Organiser for us;

● And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Slow your Home podcast with Kirsty

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Fatigue Feb 09, 2020

This week we chat about fatigue, more than just really tired, chronic illnesses and reasons why fatigue might slow you down or affect your decluttering.

In this episode we;

● Discuss how we help people with chronic diseases and illnesses;

● What are some things we’d do differently for people that suffer from fatigue;

● Give tips for people who can only manage short bursts of energy;

● And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face!

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● How we can work with NDIS

● Head Heart and Home Course

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Head, Heart and Home Feb 04, 2020

Bonus episode: Today we chat about our Head, Heart and Home course!

Are you sick of nagging people to put things away?

Tired of feeling like you spend the day picking up after others?

Is your home constantly messy and your mind always muddled?

Do you want more clarity in your thoughts and simplicity in your life?

If you answered yes to these questions, then we think it’s time you know the secret to experiencing freedom and joy.

In our course we will show you the secrets to keeping your home organised without having to spend hours every day tidying up.

Join us now to experience this freedom in YOUR home.

https://www.theartofdecluttering.com.au/course/

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Your Team Feb 02, 2020

This week we chat to Lex who is Amy's client and a participant of our Head, Heart and Home course:

In this episode we;

● Learn Lexs' story, how she came to become a client of The Art of Decluttering;

● How she felt opening the door to Amy;

● What she found the hardest part of working with a Professional Organiser;

● Lex challenges you to build a team to help you;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Simply Sage Learning

● Twinnings Double Mint Tea

● Head Heart and Home Course

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Command Centre Jan 26, 2020

This week we chat about having all your family admin paperwork and tasks in one place, the Command Centre:

In this episode we;

● Question who needs a command centre and why;

● Give you lots of possibilities of what could be included in your command centre and where it should live;

● Encourage you to think about the functioning of your current command centre and whether it is the system that needs an overhaul or your habits;

● Challenge you to keep it simple sweetheart (KISS) instead of going all Insta/Pinterest over it;

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● Ikea Magazine Holder

● Amy's Simply Organised book

● Head Heart and Home Course

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Photo Organising Jan 19, 2020

This week we chat to Chantal Imbach from Photos In Order about how to declutter and organise your photos.

In this episode Chantal;

● Encourages us to back up our photos regularly in a few different ways;

● Challenges us to be thoughtful and intentional about taking photos in the first place with the end in mind as well as to be ruthless in the deleting and archiving process as well;

● Gives us tips for disaster preparation such as fire or floods;

● Inspires us to give honour to precious memories;

● Shares her five golden rules;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Momento Photo Books

● DIY Photo Organising Podcast

● Head Heart and Home Course

Thank you Harrison Adams and Maria Hetom for the reviews

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Landfill Diversion Jan 15, 2020

We’ve had an episode on having a recycling holding zone as some of our listeners and clients are passionate about diverting all they can from landfill and feel a significant burden to find the right solution for all of their consumption and decluttering efforts, so this week we have created another bonus episode where we chat to Charlotte from 1800-Got-Junk.

In this episode Amy and Charlotte:

● Chat about how 1800-Got-Junk do their best to find solution to challenging items to recycle and reuse;

● Discuss some unique situations that 1800-Got-Junk have been presented with;

● Encourage us to all be more thoughtful and intentional about where our purchases will eventually be disposed to;

Be sure to check out 1800-Got-Junk for your decluttering and diverting from landfill needs. You can even get a discount for a limited time by heading here: https://www.1800gotjunk.com.au/au_en/declutter50-2019

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Back to School Jan 12, 2020

This week we chat about having the kids go back or start school here in Australia:

● Encourage you to think the different ways your children approach the morning, do they jump out of bed eager or do they take a long time to wake up;

● Challenge you plan out your week so that people get to where they need to get to and food gets into hungry bellies after all the after school activities

● Give tips and tricks to help mornings and afternoons run more smoothly;

● And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Download our form for your kids to fill out

● Head Heart and Home Course

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2020 Vision Jan 05, 2020

This week we chat about setting your vision for 2020.

In this episode we:

● Talk about the difference between resolutions and setting vision;

● Challenge you to cast vision for 2020;

● Encourage you to think about where you currently are, where do you want to be, what you need to do/be/change to get to your vision and think about who you need to bring alongside you to achieve success;

● Discuss our model of success that leads to freedom;

● Give you some great questions to ask yourself

● And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face!

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● Head Heart and Home Course

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Our Organised Life Dec 29, 2019

This December we again wanted to practice what we preach and have some white space in our lead ups to Christmas this year. We decided to showcase some of the podcast where we have been the guests!

In 2017 we recorded 5 episodes around Christmas themes, Schedules, Decorations, Gifts and Wrapping, Christmas Functions and Christmas holidays and we repeated these again last year so if you are wanting some tips and tricks for the Christmas season have a listen to episode 22 through to 26, we will link to them in the show notes.

This week, we are sharing This Organized Life podcast and our conversation with Laurie Palau. We have a chat about starting the new year well and even though it was recorded for 2019 we think you’ll love it as you start 2020. If you want to hear more from the three of us then listen to episode #94 as we interview Laurie on the on 4 Types of Clutter, we will link to it in the show notes.

And as this episode was recorded for earlier this year we just wanted to remind you all that Amy & Kirsty have now joined their individual organising businesses into The Art of Decluttering so you’ll find both of us at The Art of Decluttering everywhere!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Simply B Organized

● Homeschooling Episode

● Christmas Schedule

● Christmas Decorations

● Christmas Gifts

● Christmas Functions

● Christmas Holidays

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Growth & Grace Dec 22, 2019

This December we again wanted to practice what we preach and have some white space in our lead ups to Christmas this year. We decided to showcase some of the podcast where we have been the guests!

In 2017 we recorded 5 episodes around Christmas themes, Schedules, Decorations, Gifts and Wrapping, Christmas Functions and Christmas holidays and we repeated these again last year so if you are wanting some tips and tricks for the Christmas season have a listen to episode 22 through to 26, we will link to them in the show notes.

This week, we are sharing Grace & Growth podcast and Kirsty’s conversation with Amber-Lea Gray. Kirsty shares all about The Art of Decluttering and gives some great tips on reducing procrastination. So after you have listened to this episode then our episode 107 Repetitive Clutter as it touches on some of the same ideas.

If you want to give us a Christmas present then we would love you to leave us a review in whatever app you are using or on our FB page.

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Amber-Lea Gray website and show notes for the original episode

● Christmas Schedule

● Christmas Decorations

● Christmas Gifts

● Christmas Functions

● Christmas Holidays

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Organising Your Finances Dec 15, 2019

This December we again wanted to practice what we preach and have some white space in our lead ups to Christmas this year. We decided to showcase some of the podcast where we have been the guests!

In 2017 we recorded 5 episodes around Christmas themes, Schedules, Decorations, Gifts and Wrapping, Christmas Functions and Christmas holidays and we repeated these again last year so if you are wanting some tips and tricks for the Christmas season have a listen to episode 22 through to 26, we will link to them in the show notes.

This week, we are sharing Cocktails and Containers podcast and Kirsty’s conversation with Christy Lingo. Kirsty shares about finances which is perfect for this time of year.

And as this episode was recorded earlier this year we just wanted to remind you all that Amy & Kirsty have now joined their individual organising businesses into The Art of Decluttering so you’ll find both of us at The Art of Decluttering everywhere!

If you want to give us a Christmas present then we would love you to leave us a review in whatever app you are using or on our FB page.

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Simple Solutions Organizing blog and original episode

● Christmas Schedule

● Christmas Decorations

● Christmas Gifts

● Christmas Functions

● Christmas Holidays

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Entrepreneurship Dec 08, 2019

This December we again wanted to practice what we preach and have some white space in our lead ups to Christmas this year. We decided to showcase some of the podcast where we have been the guests!

In 2017 we recorded 5 episodes around Christmas themes, Schedules, Decorations, Gifts and Wrapping, Christmas Functions and Christmas holidays and we repeated these again last year so if you are wanting some tips and tricks for the Christmas season have a listen to episode 22 through to 26, we will link to them in the show notes.

This week, we are sharing The Ambitious Entrepreneur podcast and Amy’s conversation with Anne-Marie Cross. Amy shares about our in home client work with individuals and also about creating podcasts. This is a look behind the curtain of creating a podcast and some of the why behind how we choose to do things.

And as this episode was recorded earlier this year we just wanted to remind you all that Amy & Kirsty have now joined their individual organising businesses into The Art of Decluttering so you’ll find both of us at The Art of Decluttering everywhere!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● The Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast

● Christmas Schedule

● Christmas Decorations

● Christmas Gifts

● Christmas Functions

● Christmas Holidays

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Secrets of Professional Organisers Dec 01, 2019

This December we wanted to again practice what we preach and have some white space in our lead ups to Christmas this year. We decided to showcase some of the podcast where we have been the guests!

In 2017 we recorded 5 episodes around Christmas themes, Schedules, Decorations, Gifts and Wrapping, Christmas Functions and Christmas holidays and we repeated these again last year so if you are wanting some tips and tricks for the Christmas season have a listen to episode 22 through to 26, we will link to them in the show notes.

This week we are giving you an episode of Slow Your Home Podcast, one of our favourite podcast! In this episode Brooke interviews Kirsty, just a few months after we started our own podcast. We love Brooke so much that we had her on to celebrate our 100th episode so make sure you go and listen to episode 100 & 101 as well (we will give you a link to those too in the show notes).

Kirsty shares with Brooke the misconception of decluttering being the solution to every problem when really it’s often just one of the steps in creating an intentional life. She shares her history of being a messaholic and how practising grace with yourself will help you to declutter. Brooke described it as ‘big, honest and vulnerable chat that definitely peels back a couple of onion layers around decluttering and professional organising’.

We know so many of our listeners have come to this podcast via Slow Your Home, so we hope you enjoy this conversation again with Brooke McAlary. And as this episode was recorded nearly two years ago we just wanted to remind you all that Amy & Kirsty have now joined their individual organising businesses into The Art of Decluttering so you’ll find both of us at The Art of Decluttering everywhere!

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Original Slow Your Home Podcast with Kirsty Farrugia

● Christmas Schedule

● Christmas Decorations

● Christmas Gifts

● Christmas Functions

● Christmas Holidays

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Perfectionism Nov 24, 2019

This week we chat about Perfectionism. Neither of us identify as perfectionist, that was until we did this episode. So if you too, don't resonate with this topic, we still recommend you listen! If you do have perfectionist tendencies, this will be a helpful conversation.

In this episode we:

● Give 9 characteristics of perfectionism;

● Talk about if we display of of those characteristics;

● Discuss how perfectionism relates to decluttering and organising;

● Give some antidotes to those 9 traits

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face.

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Perfectionist article

● The Art of Decluttering online selling course

● Osher Gunsberg's Better Than Yesterday Podcast

● Thanks to Faibuples & Karli78 for your Apple Podcast reviews!

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Wardrobe Crisis with Clare Press Nov 17, 2019

This week Kirsty had a great conversation with the extraordinary Clare Press from Wardrobe Crisis. Clare is also the Sustainability Editor of Vogue Australia and an incredible author among many other talents.

In this episode we:

● Talk about fashion and the effect that our insatiable desire for fast fashion has on our planet;

● Highlight some of the alarming statistics around fashion and the environment;

● Discuss the idea of a shopping detox and the unexpected benefits

● Dream and hope for a more ethical and sustainable future for fashion

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face.

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Shopping Questions

● Wardrobe Crisis Podcast

● Clare Press

● Clare's books, Wardrobe Crisis & Rise & Resist

● UK Parliaments' Fixing Fashion Report

● GuppyFriend Bag

● Thank you again to Clare Press!!.

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Lessons From Our Clients Nov 10, 2019

We love that when we work with our clients it's not about a student/ teacher relationship - it's about being a team and solving problems together and working together for their future of freedom. This means that we learnt some awesome things from our clients. We share heaps of those in our episode this week and how they've impacted how we do our everyday lives as well as how it's helped evolve our business.

In this episode we:

● Encourage you to be open to learning from others;

● Talk about shoe boxes, recycling and so much more;

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face.

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● Thank you Binwood85 for the Apple podcast review and Jacqueline Renee for the topic idea.

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Firewood Nov 03, 2019

This week we chat firewood at Joanna Strybosch's request! Amy has a fireplace and while Kirsty loves a fire, she has never had a home with a fireplace.

In this episode we:

● Challenge you to declutter and organise your firewood;

● Encourage you to consider if your fireplace is used regularly or if it attracts more aspirational clutter instead;

● Give you some tips on how to store and move your firewood around;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Rainforest Trust

● IKEA Blue Bag

Thanks to Jabes1122 for the Apple Podcast review!

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Discouragement Oct 27, 2019

This week we chat about discouragement and what it looks like when it comes to decluttering.

In this episode we:

● Challenge you to remind yourself that you are worth it;

● Encourage you to trust the process;

● Talk about different ways discouragement can occur;

● Discuss the different ways we get discouraged as Professional Organisers;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

Thank you Lauren Osborne for the podcast idea and Tracey for the Apple Podcast review

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Zero Co Oct 23, 2019

We love Osher Gunsberg's podcast 'Better than Yesterday' and last week we heard the innovative Mike Smith, who else heard that interview? Amy got the chance to chat to him so we thought we would give a little bonus episode with that chat today!

In this episode we:

● Encourage you all to join Zeroco's Kickstarter campaign which is a win/win/win for our planet and for us;

● Challenge our ideas on single use plastics;

● Chat about how Zeroco are doing radical transparency;

● And so so so so much more...

We hope from this conversation we all learn something and puts a smile on your face.

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● http://zeroco.com.au

● Osher Gunsberg podcast

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Mould Oct 20, 2019

This week we chat to Nicole Bijlsma from Building Biology about mould and all things healthy homes.

In this episode we:

● Challenge your thinking around what makes a healthy home ;

● Encourage you to be more aware of mould in your home;

● Give you some tips on how to reduce the impact of mould and dust in your home;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Australian College of Environmental Studies

● 10 Top tips for a Healthy Home

● What is a Hygrometer?

Thanks to Troubled Clef for the Apple Podcast review!

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Hoarding Disorder Oct 13, 2019

This week we chat to Angela and Wendy from Hoarding Home Solutions about Hoarding Disorder.

In this episode we:

● Give you a definition of what Hoarding Disorder is;

● Encourage you to get curious when people use the word "Hoarding";

● Give you some idea of the varied way Hoarding Disorder can manifest itself;

● Talk about the difference between Hoarding Disorder and Chronic Disorganisation;

● Wendy and Angela give lots of great advice for family members who are concerned about a loved one;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Resources from Hoarding Home Solutions

● Dr Chris Mogan - Psychologist

● Definition of Hoarding Disorder

● Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

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Responsibility Oct 06, 2019

This week we chat about responsibility and how to deal with frustrations around the home when you feel others aren't contributing to household work load.

In this episode we:

● Ask who is responsible for share areas;

● Encourage you to have discussions with people you share the house with;

● Talk about different ways to frame the issues;

● Discuss the difference between being responsible for an area and being the person to do the work;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Kids Chore Training infographic

● Thank you Leeleeche for the Apple podcast review and Vickie Mahoney for the topic idea.

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Recycling Holding Zone Sep 29, 2019

This week we chat to one of our beautiful listener Sylvia about all the things you can recycle and how you can repurpose things before they go to landfill or recycling plant.

In this episode we:

● Challenge you practice reusing things at least once more before it gets recycled;

● Encourage you have grace for yourself as you are learning about how to recycle more and more things;

● Give you some tips for where you can recycle things to;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Envision Hands - recycling bottle tops

● Officeworks - recycling services

● Ikea - recycling services

● Aldi - recycling services

● Terracycle - so many helpful initiatives (they are global too!)

● Recycling Near You - so many useful resources of where you can recycle things

● War on Waste - fantastic TV series

● Sheridan - linen recycling program

● Return & Earn - NSW container deposit scheme

● Container Deposit Scheme - for QLD

● Container Deposit Scheme - ACT

● Container Deposit Scheme - SA

● Container Deposit Scheme - NT

● Big Group Hug

● Reverse Art Truck

● Share Waste App

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Are We There Yet? Sep 22, 2019

This week we chat about why there is no destination: Decluttered but rather how the decluttering process is an ongoing life-giving journey.

In this episode we:

● Challenge you to not be disheartened by the ongoing process;

● Encourage you that as you progress in this decluttering journey there comes freedom from overwhelm and freedom to focus on living a more purposeful and intentional life;

● Give you some tips for when the struggle is real;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● 5 Day Wardrobe Declutter Challenge

● Our Head, Heart & Home Course

● Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

● Thank you Bambett for the Apple podcast review.

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Bulky Sports Equipment Sep 15, 2019

This week we chat about bulky sports equipment and how you declutter, organise and store all those awkward items.

In this episode we:

● Challenge you to be honest and reflective about the your real needs;

● Encourage you to ask helpful questions to help you declutter and assess your needs;

● Give you some tips for storage solutions and sentimental sports items;

Thank you Megan Gasgoigne for the episode request and Adri Gallagher for the Apple podcast review.

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Soft Toys Sep 08, 2019

This week we have a conversation about kids and their love of soft toys and how challenging it can be to declutter and organise them.

In this episode we:

● Chat about the difference between toys that kids use to sleep with and those that aren't used very often;

● Encourage you to help your kids distinguish those soft toys they can move onto other homes;

● Give you some tips for where to pass those stuff toys onto;

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Arnold The Prickly Bear

● Collapsible Laundry Basket from Kmart, Ikea Laundry Basket

● Ikea Drona Boxes

● Display Shelves

● Hanging Storage

● Underbed Storage

Thank you Vickie Mahoney for the episode request and Robin Harrison for the Apple podcast review.

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Offloading Sep 01, 2019

This week we have a conversation about what to do when you've been given things you just don't love or have space for, aka; offloading

In this episode we:

● Challenge you be thoughtful about what you bring into your home as one day it has to leave your home too;

● Encourage you to do the deep work to untangle yourself from obligation;

● Give you some tips for how to approach people when you want to sell or give away items that were given to you by others;

● Get you to think about why we are so attached to free stuff;

Thank you Susan Pinkerton for the episode request, Yvette O'Dowd for your Patreon support and Shellyk25 for the Apple podcast review.

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Trigger Warning Aug 25, 2019

This week we have a conversation around areas in your home that might cause you to come unstuck because of memories or issues that rise to the surface when you go to declutter and organise these spaces. It is yet another episode that Kirsty cries and Amy holds space for her as we both hold space for you, our gorgeous listeners, in these harder areas.

In this episode we:

● Cover issues of death, loss & divorce;

● How you might find issues when dealing with your wardrobe, bathroom, bedroom, hobbies and kids stuff;

● Let you know that you aren't alone in being triggered by

● Challenge you to build your decluttering muscles;

● Encourage you to be gentle with yourself

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Cords & Cables Aug 18, 2019

This week we have a conversation around decluttering and organising your cords and cables!

In this episode we:

● Challenge you to stop procrastinating decluttering this area! If this area of your home typically belongs to someone else, ask them to listen with you;

● Encourage you to label cords and cables when they come into your home to make it easier to locate them now and to declutter them when it is time to;

● Give you some tips for how to organise them now and how to let go of them;

● Get you to think about disposing of them in an environmentally friendly way;

Things mentioned in this episode:

● DIY Photo Organising Podcast

● Filing Fairies

Where to find replacement cords and cables:

● Jaycar

● Battery World

● Kogan

● Ebay - just make sure they are a reputable seller and the voltage is correct

Some of the many places you can recycle e-waste:

● Australia wide E-Waste drop off points

● https://www.electronicrecyclingaustralia.com.au (Adelaide)

● Mobile Phones

● Recycling Near You

● OfficeWorks Recycling Progr am

● Thank you Kerrie Dorman for the episode request and OneCandace from the US for your Apple Podcast review.

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The Experiment Aug 11, 2019

This week we have a conversation around an accidental experiment that Amy conducted when she was sick a few months ago which we found fascinating and thought we would share our learnings from it.

In this episode we:

● Encourage you to consider what rest looks like to you and which of your tanks empty first; mental, emotional or physical;

● Share how this experiment grew our empathy and compassion for our clients;

● Challenge you to think about what you might be resisting in your decluttering journey;

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Big Books Aug 04, 2019

This week we have a conversation around big books, think reference books, text books, recipe books, encyclopaedias, dictionary etc.

In this episode we:

● Challenge you to critically assess whether you need to keep outdated reference books;

● Encourage you to use other mediums to access the same information;

● Give you some tips for how you can keep just part of the information contained in the books;

● Get you to think about where you can store the books if you do decide to keep them;

Things mentioned in this episode:

● Museums to contact to see if they could use your old big books:

https://museumsvictoria.com.au/ask-us/donate-an-object-to-our-collections/

https://maas.museum/join-support/donate/donate-an-object/

● Thank you Heather Hoffman for the episode request and Nati Balla from the US for your Apple Podcast review.

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Judgement Jul 28, 2019

This week we have a conversation around Judgement!

In this episode we:

● Challenge you have a whole lot of grace and forgiveness for yourself;

● Encourage you to let go of others judgements of yourself;

● Give you some tips for how to go about letting go of self judgement and others judgement of you and using it to motivate you;

● Have some tears flow as we show you our heart for you;

● And so much more...

We hope the conversation inspires you to make a small change and puts a smile on your face!

● Thank you 'MrsPiperitis' for your Apple Podcast review and our clients for being so willing to grow and learn always!

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House Guests Jul 21, 2019

This week we chat about house guests whether they stay for one night or one year!

In this episode we:

● Challenge you to think critically about how often you actually have house guests and you need a whole room dedicated to this function;

● Encourage you to treat guest how they like to be treated;

● Give you some tips for what to do provide for your guests;

● Have lively discussions about whether using your "guest towels" for yourself!

Things mentioned in this episode:

● Thank you 'rachelilly monbulk' for your Apple Podcast review and Susan for the topic suggestion!

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Women Against Waste Jul 14, 2019

This week we get passionate with Tania Goranitis, from Women Against Waste. Tania is a Professional Organiser from regional Victoria and the founder of the movement we know will be embraced by so many of you!

In this episode we learn:

● What inspired Tania to start Women Against Waste;

● How her community has changed their behaviour;

● How you can get involved;

● Changes that we can all make in our homes;

● And so much more...

We hope the conversation inspires you to make a small change and puts a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode:

● Women Against Waste: https://www.womenagainstwaste.com.au/

● The Art of Decluttering Online Course: https://artofdecluttering.com.au/course/

● Thank you Procrastinator1 for your Apple Podcast review.

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Repetitive Clutter Jul 07, 2019

This week we get passionate about repetitive clutter, you know those spaces you've decluttered but for some reason, it is groundhog day again!

In this episode we talk about the four major issues that contribute to clutter reappearing:

● You might have too much - it’s a quantity problem

● You might not have a suitable way to keep things - it’s a storage problem

● You have systems but you’re not sticking with it - it’s a habit problem

● You actively chose to ignore the problem - it’s a vision problem

● And so much more...

We hope the conversation inspires you to make a small change and puts a smile on your face!

● Thank you Kt Day for your Apple Podcast review and Megan Borgelt for the topic suggestion!

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Board Games and Puzzles Jun 30, 2019

This week we get passionate about board games and puzzles!

In this episode we:

● Challenge you to declutter this area of your home regularly, like in the upcoming school holidays.

● Encourage you to donate preloved games and puzzles to your local preschool, school, op shop or nursing home and more!

● Give you some tips for organising these often awkwardly shaped items.

● Have lively discussions about whether you can donate a puzzle if it has a piece missing :-)

● And so much more...

We hope the conversation inspires you to make a small change and puts a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode:

● Hire Giant Games : https://sydney.yardparty.com.au/

● Thank you Mochelle199 for your Apple Podcast review and Amy Kelman for the topic suggestion!

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The Holding Zone Jun 23, 2019

This week we get passionate about the holding zone! The what? So you have started decluttering and you want to move your things onto their next home (op shop, specialty space, reselling) but you just haven’t gotten there yet, what do you do? You create a holding zone of course! But where?

In this episode we:

● Challenge you to move things on from the holding zone to their next home by making frequent trips to your local op/thrift shop.

● Encourage you set space and time limits for the 'holding zone' and not to give into declutter's remorse.

● Give you some tips for actually moving these items along to their next home.

● And so much more...

We hope the conversation inspires you to make a small change and puts a smile on your face!

Things mentioned in this episode:

● Book a donation pickup from Salvos : https://salvosstores.com.au/free-collection-request

● Book a donation pickup from Vinnies :https://www.vinnies.org.au/page/Donate/Donate_Goods/

● Book a donation pickup from Diabetes Australia :https://www.diabetesvic.org.au/collection-business

● Purple People Eater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9H_cI_WCnE

● Thank you "DFDA10" for your Apple Podcast review and Olivia McMullin for the topic suggestion!

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Tupperware Jun 16, 2019

This week we chat all things Tupperware (& other plastic containers!). We explain why we are like toddlers in more ways than one when we come into your home to help you, especially in this section of your home. We challenge you to critically assess what you do need in terms of plastics containers, we give you some great questions to ask yourself and helpful ways of organising your plastic containers. As always we hope you learn and have a few giggles along with us and enjoy the conversation!

Thanks Katherine Milham for requesting this topic and "Oneinseven" for the Apple Podcast review.

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Autism Jun 09, 2019

This week we speak to Amy's best friend, Jess Winnell, about Autism. Jess has kids on the spectrum and also works for an organisation that helps families living with Autism. We chat about routines, caring for yourself as a parent of kids on the spectrum and loads more. We also chat about how being decluttered and organised can help your whole family and that sometimes it is great to call for some extra help. We do have a few giggles as we do have two combinations of besties in this weeks episode so please extend your grace to us! As always we hope you learn with us and enjoy the conversation!

Thanks for the Apple Podcast review LessisMoreLeah!

Things mentioned in this episode:

Autism Awareness Centre: www.Autismawarenesscentre.com

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is an insurance scheme provided by our Australian Government for people and families living with a wide range of (dis)abilites: https://www.ndis.gov.au/

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Junk Room Jun 02, 2019

This week we get very passionate about Junk Rooms! This episode is filled with #truthbombs and #micdrops, like "Rooms without a purpose look like a room without a purpose". We challenge the idea that it is indulgent to have a room dedicated to hobby and hopefully inspire you to value yourself and your dreams. We encourage you to evict procrastination from your home by getting in clearing out your junk room/basement/attic. We also give you some tips for decluttering along with the pros and cons of going at it fast or slow. As always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

Thanks for the Apple Podcast review Lisha1986!

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Brooke McAlary Listener Questions May 26, 2019

This week we continue the conversation with the incredible Brooke McAlary (so if you haven't listened to last weeks episode, do yourself a favour and go listen!). Brooke is a podcaster, author, minimalist and this week answers your questions for her. You wonderful people came up with some fantastic questions around photos, community, their next home, slow travel, her kids schooling while they travelled, how to encourage others in the declutter journey, what she missed why travelling, running a business and who she'd invite to a retreat! This is another stellar conversation in which Brooke oozes wisdom and grace on this slow road she is travelling. As always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

Thank you Carly, Sophie, Mara, Karen, Jaymee, Amy, Rebecca, Rebecca, Kate, Jen & Erika for your wonderfully thoughtful questions!

Thanks for the Apple Podcast review Rateburger!

Connect with Brooke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slowhomepod/

Listen to Brooke's podcast: https://slowyourhome.com/the-slow-home-podcast/

Things mentioned in this episode:

Kirsty's interview on Slow Your Home: https://slowyourhome.com/226/

Your Why: Why start with Why? : https://slowyourhome.com/150/

Brooke's Eulogy: https://slowyourhome.com/152/

Brooke's books: https://slowyourhome.com/books/

Core Values list: https://jamesclear.com/core-values

Jack Johnson's foundation : http://www.johnsonohana.org/

Jamila Jamil iWeigh campaign: https://www.instagram.com/i_weigh/?hl=en

Jane Goodall: https://www.janegoodall.org.au/

Jonathon Van Ness: https://www.instagram.com/jvn/?hl=en

Getting Curious with Jonathon Van Ness podcast: https://www.earwolf.com/show/getting-curious-with-jonathan-van-ness/

Forest App: https://www.forestapp.cc/

Slow Your Home Social Media experiment (Facebook) episode: https://slowyourhome.com/206/

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Slow Your Home with Brooke McAlary May 19, 2019

This week we celebrate our 100th episode by interviewing the incredible Brooke McAlary! Brooke is a podcaster, author, minimalist and shares with us what the catalyst for her change in lifestyle was and how that has evolved over the years.

We hear about how their family was able to sell the family home and move overseas for 15 months and go on a book tour and family road trip.

Brooke shares about what is on her heart at the moment and what is coming up for her.

As always we hope you have a giggle with us (is swapping your possessions for iTunes reviews a good business plan?) and enjoy the conversation!

Thanks for the iTunes review Kmilha!

Connect with Brooke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slowhomepod/

Listen to Brooke's podcast: https://slowyourhome.com/the-slow-home-podcast/

Things mentioned in this episode:

Zen Habits: https://zenhabits.net/

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Containers May 12, 2019

This week we chat about containers! We know so many of you love to dream of and buy containers to store all your things so we wanted to have a conversation around why containers are not the solution to all of your problems. Just by getting the right container you are not magically going to fix your clutter issue. We always recommend decluttering first and organising second; to never organise what you can discard. The great thing about containers is that by storing items correctly you can keep those items in good condition and it’s easy to find what you are looking for when you need something quickly. We firmly believe that if storage isn’t purposeful, functional and utilised then it is not adding value to you or your home. This episode really highlights Kirsty & Amy's differences and preferences when it comes to repurposing, containers and labels. We give you tips on what to think about when deciding what type of containers you need around your home. As always we hope you have a giggle (especially when we talk about Romper Room!) with us and enjoy the conversation!

Thanks for the iTunes review Mintyminx!

Things mentioned in this episode:

Amy's book "Simply Organised" Ebook & Audio: https://www.amazon.com.au/Simply-Organised-experts-guide-decluttering-ebook/dp/B01LYGRPK2

Sistema: https://sistemaplastics.com/

Tupperware: https://www.tupperware.com.au/index

Decor: https://www.decor.com.au/

Ikea Samla Range: https://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/categories/series/12553/

Ikea Variera range: https://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/categories/series/24984/

Ikea Drona: https://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/10219282/

Tubs from Bunnings: https://www.bunnings.com.au/search/products?q=plastic%20tubs&redirectFrom=Any

Romper Room: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ThNqFmtLAA

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Lego May 05, 2019

This week we chat about the joy of LEGO! We talk about ways of decluttering it, from selling it to donating it and the quandary of missing pieces! We also give loads of tips and questions to ask yourself when you are trying to decide on the best way of storing and organising Lego. We chat about the way we declutter, store and organise in our own homes and how we have helped others in different ways. We both love Lego and know that so many of you do too. As always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

We are so thankful for our review this week from Wendy Richdale!

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Cancer Apr 28, 2019

We had a request to do an episode on cancer and so we decided to interview our friend and course participant Amy Kelman, who coincidentally was the person who requested the topic (under another name ;-)) You can tell from this episode that we are friends as there are lots of smiles and giggles mixed into this serious topic! Amy K is so vulnerable and honest as she shares her journey as a survivor of breast cancer. She gives some fantastic tips for when you receive a diagnosis, during treatment and as a survivor as well as tips for decluttering during the process. Amy K is super inspirational and we hope that as a community we can all take on the challenge of #dailylovelies as well as valuing the relationship you have with yourself! As always we hope you're inspired and enjoy the conversation!

Our Facebook review this week was from Milly Anderson!

Links mentioned in this episode:

Amy's blog https://accordingtoamynet.ipage.com/

Our Online course www.theartofdecluttering.com.au/course

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Overwhelm Apr 21, 2019

This week we chat all about the most common word we hear from people we work with: Overwhelm. We all feel it at times so we give you some suggestions and strategies on how you can reduce this feeling when it comes to dealing with clutter in your home. We give tips like start small, KISS, make sure you are fed and hydrated, the Power of 15 minutes and the Micro Declutter. We also chat about how sometimes something else going on that is causing the overwhelm and you are feeling stuck because of that issue. So we suggest sitting with those feelings and by working out what is really going on, it will help you be able to deal with the clutter over the long term. As always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

Our iTunes review this week was from SilverTP!

Links mentioned in this episode:

Micro Declutter/ Declutter Bingo

Our Online course www.theartofdecluttering.com.au/course

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Share Houses Apr 14, 2019

This week we chat all about living in share houses! We chat about the challenge of only having that one room to store all of your things in and different ideas around this concept. We encourage you to make the most of the space you do have, think creatively and vertically about where and how to store your things. We chat about the role that storage units can play for short term storage and the concept of renting out your belongings to others if you end up having multiples of common use items in the one home. There is so much joy and learning to be had in a shared home so we hope that those of you who are living this will enjoy and others can reminisce the time in your lives when this was your reality. As always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

Thanks Elly Unicomb for the topic request and Jjjodynz for our iTunes review this week!

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4 Types of Clutter with Laurie Palau Apr 07, 2019

This week we have our first international guest, Laurie Palau! She is our great friend and fellow Professional Organizer from the USA (yes we are using Z where we normally use S's today in homage to our guest today ;-)) Laurie is the author of the book HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized, host of the weekly podcast, This ORGANIZED Life, and the founder of simply B organized where she speaks, teaches and works one-on-one with clients to help them reduce clutter and increase productivity. We chat about the three categories she sees as causing clutter in our lives, her partner program and what she struggles within her home. We love that Laurie has the same philosophy as us that we want people to live in organised homes so that they can have the freedom to do the things they love to do and that brings them life. We absolutely adored having Laurie with us and as always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

The many things that were mentioned in this episode:

Here is Laurie's quiz to figure out what area of clutter is your biggest nemesis: https://simplyborganized.lpages.co/clutter-quiz/

Here is where you will find our Partner's around the world: https://www.simplyborganized.com/find-a-partner/

Laurie's episode where she interviewed us : https://www.simplyborganized.com/2019/01/03/ep-108-2019-goal-setting-with-special-guests-kirsty-farrugia-amy-revell/

Laurie's article about being the CEO of your home: https://www.simplyborganized.com/2016/12/17/home-organizing-expert/

Laurie's podcast about being the CEO of your home: https://www.simplyborganized.com/2017/02/01/podcast-ep007-are-you-the-ceo-of-your-home/

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Picnic Mar 31, 2019

This week we chat all about decluttering and organising your picnic gear, thanks to the request made by Geraldine Van Oord! We laugh about getting older and needing cushions and chairs to go on a picnic! We discuss our opinion that as a culture we have moved from a picnicking culture to a cafe culture and how we are so incredibly middle class! We chat about big heavy old style picnic baskets and menopause! We give tips on where to store your picnic things, plastic versus metal utensils and question just how many napkins you need to store just in case! As always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

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Home Office Mar 24, 2019

This week we chat about home offices! We have two each in our homes so we share what they look like and how they have changed over time. We encourage you to set a vision for your home office and challenge you to consider the amount of furniture you actually need in your office space. What storage do you need for your office? We ask you to think about the function of your office, what is frustrating you in the processes and in the layout of your home office? We chat about how a decluttered and organised home office will help you increase your creativity and productivity and this space is where the KISS principle is essential! As always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

Thanks to LizInBriz for the iTunes review :-)

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Can you declutter too much? Mar 17, 2019

This week we answer a question we were asked by Jarred, can you declutter too much? Our answer is no, but perhaps yes! We do talk briefly about obsessive behaviours and that people can get the bug for decluttering and can possibly remove things that they regret. However in our professional experience we find the opposite is more the case. We often find that people can't remember what they have in boxes and we discover long lost loved items. The power of decluttering is that you will find things that you thought was lost and you will find things that you hadn't remembered you had and know you no longer need. We also ask if you can declutter too slowly or too quickly? We believe intentionality and wisdom are key in all things decluttering. Sometimes we even have to slow our clients down! Our heart for you to work on your habits and mindsets to stop the yo-yo dieting effect of splurging and then decluttering. As always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

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Master Bedroom Mar 10, 2019

What is your favourite room in your home? Is it your Master Bedroom? Why? Why not? Do you know the difference between a pillow or cushion? (Listen out for Kirsty's mistake when she chats about them.) We challenge you to make it a priority this week to reclaim the serenity and peace of your bedroom by decluttering it. Our antidotal evidence is that you will sleep better if your room is decluttered, no matter what your age. Our master bedrooms can become the dumping room because we close the doors and people aren't often invited into this space. We encourage you to create a vision for this room this week and decide on the purpose, especially if it needs to serve more than one purpose. We give you some really easy steps to declutter your room, reclaim it as yours and honour yourself in the process. As always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

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Professional Mistakes Mar 03, 2019

This week we are open, honest and vulnerable as we share with you the mistakes we have made as Professional Organisers. We ask each other the following questions; Have you ever walked into a space and realised that this job was not for you? Have you worked with anyone we regretted? Do we have any disgruntled clients? Have we ever thrown out something by mistake? Have we had clients unhappy with the process or with us? Have you ever organised a space and the client hated it? We also give a huge apology to anyone we have hurt unintentionally. We also encourage you to come over to our Facebook group and ask any questions of our clients if you want honest reviews from them. As always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

This weeks topic was requested by Teresa Boughton, thanks lovely! Chantelle Griffin was our itunes review this week!

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It's all my husband and kids fault Feb 24, 2019

This week Amy and Kirsty come with love to question some of your beliefs challenge you thinking about YOU! We recommend going for a walk, or run or walk the dog to processes some of your frustration at us as we deliver some truth bombs in love and grace because we want the best for you! Is there clutter in your home that it is always someone else fault? If only your kids or partner or housemate dealt with their clutter, your house would be a instagrammable home, right? We want to challenge you that maybe you are also responsible for some of the clutter in your home? Maybe you are also a bit of a clutter bug but manage to hide your clutter better? Maybe you need discipline because you know things are clutter but you also know you will get to it one day and you have the mental tab is still opened by you just haven't made it a priority. We want to give you tips to help and empower those around you as well as to know what you can change so you aren't constantly frustrated by the people you live with. We want to encourage you that you are a leader in your home and you can set the standard for a clutter-free home. We absolutely love you all and want you to live in the freedom that a clutter-free home brings. As always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

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Social Media Feb 17, 2019

This week we chat about the Social Media, perfect thing to declutter after last week's episode on the Mental Load! Does the thought of decluttering your social media life terrify you or is it your dream? We really want you to encourage you this week to be thoughtful and intentional about what you engage with and what you let influence your life. Do you procrastiscroll? Yes it is a thing! Do you suffer from comparintintis (yes again it is a real thing ;-)) We want you to ask yourself some questions; Why do you use the platform? What value does it add to your life? What is the purpose of the social media channel for you? What are you using it for? Did you know that The Art of Decluttering would not exist without Facebook? We hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

This topic was requested by Joanne Cassidy! And thanks Jess Gimm for the FB review!

Things mentioned in this episode:

Slow Your Home Podcast

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Micro Decluttering Feb 10, 2019

This week we chat about Micro Decluttering! We know that many of you don't have hours and hours each week to dedicate to decluttering and organising your home so we created the idea of a Micro Declutter! The idea is you take a small pocket of time, 2 minutes, and choose an area to quickly declutter. You could be waiting for the microwave to bing or the kettle to boil, any small pocket of time, grab the Bingo sheet and get decluttering! We created a Bingo Game to go along with today's episode and as always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

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Mental Load Feb 03, 2019

This week we chat about the Mental Load! We all carry it in one form or a thousand. We chat about how the division of labour & mental load is carried in our home and how that has changed over the years particularly for Amy. We give tips on how to reduce your mental load by asking for help from others in your home and how having a decluttered home can help everyone! We get interrupted by Kirsty's watch and as always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

This topic was requested by Bridge from Birth, thanks!

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We're Not But We Do Jan 20, 2019

This week we chat with about our jobs! What we do and what we don't do in our profession. This is particularly timely as Marie Kondo's Netflix sensation "Tidying Up" is taking the world by storm. We talk about our ideal clients and some of the preconceived ideas people have of our job. We have a conversation around some of the things that we aren't but we do. For instance, we aren't cleaners but we do clean, we are furniture removalist, but we do move furniture. We aren't rubbish removalist but we do help you to get rid of rubbish and donations. The list goes on...it is a fun episode and as always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

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Sports Equipment Jan 13, 2019

This week we chat about decluttering your sports equipment. What are you still using? Do you have sport equipment for a sport you haven’t played in 20 years? Should it be moved on to a memorabilia box or donated rather than taking up real estate in your cupboards/garage. Do you have a treadmill that makes you feel guilty every time you look or can you not even see it anymore because it has become a clothes horse? In this episode we encourage you to clear all the clutter off the treadmill and use it or let it go! You also get to hear all about the many different sports and exercise activities of Amy (& Kirsty) and we give you great tips on how to store your equipment and where to donate good condition used items to. As always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

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Do you still love it?

Do you still use it?

Are you just holding onto the dream of using it again in the future?

Is it in good condition still?

Could someone else get more joy from it?

Thanks to Owen Gray for the requesting this weeks topic.

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Teenagers Jan 06, 2019

This week we chat with about decluttering your teenagers ;-) No, we chat about helping teenagers and parents learn to declutter and stay organised through the fun years! So it is the perfect one to listen to on your smart speaker where the teenager can hear ;-) We give helpful questions to ask yourself and we encourage everyone to value maintaining relationships as a priority over fighting over messy rooms. We know that teenagers intrinsically want to belong and add value beyond themselves so we encourage parents to draw that out of them by encouraging experiences with them. We chat about organising study spaces and encouraging teenagers to research and watch Ted talks on the benefits of a clutter free space while studying. We also have a rant on having food in your bedroom :-) Such a fun and funny episode. As always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

Questions to ask yourself:

Do you still love it?

Do you use it?

Does it fit with your vision for your space?

When was the last time you used it?

Could someone else get more joy from it?

Minimalist Documentary : https://minimalismfilm.com/

Thanks to Felicity Douglas for the requesting this weeks topic.

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Memorabilia Dec 30, 2018

This week we chat about memorabilia (think: newspapers, magazine, ticket stubs, autograph books, order of services from weddings/funeral/christenings, play booklets, brochures from tourist sites, school awards, sports awards, restaurant brochures, anything that reminds you of an event or a person.) We give you tips on how to declutter, how to store it and where to donate some items. We also have a great definition of clutter that will help you discern if an item is clutter or should be honoured by displaying it or storing it well As always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

Thanks to Jarred Doueal (our sound engineer) for the topic suggestion!

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Musical Instruments & Equipment Dec 23, 2018

This week we chat about musical instruments and equipment with our Sound engineer Jarred Doueal! We chat about what instruments all of us can play or at least attempt to play. We hear lots about how Jarred declutters and organises his studio as well as when he is gigging. We give some tips on where you can donate your old instruments to and how you can now use technology to help you let go of physical sheet music. We really loved having Jarred on the other side of the studio glass with us this week and as always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

Thanks to Jarred Doueal for the requesting this weeks topic and to Livvy j mm for the iTunes review.

Things mentioned in the episode:

http://acmf.com.au/ - where you can donate instruments.

http://www.musicswopshop.com.au/ - where you can sell your equipment and instruments.

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Our Kids Dec 16, 2018

This week we chat with our kids, Jesse & Elijah Revell and Oliver & Amelie Farrugia! We each quizzed our own kids and each others about what it is like to live in an organised and decluttered home and we asked them if they had any advice for other kids and parents. We also asked our listeners for some questions! Such a fun and funny episode. As always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

Our episode this week is bought to you by Planted Parenting, an educational platform run by a Tricia Mauger, a paediatric occupational therapist who helps parents negotiate behavioural challenges with their children.

Planted Parenting Website

Planted Parenting on Instagram

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Planted Parenting on YouTube

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Christmas Functions Dec 09, 2018

This Christmas season, we are practising what we preach and making this season a bit slower for us by revisiting last years episodes as we had such a great response to them last year. The great thing about re-listening to podcasts is that you'll take away different tips and you'll learn things you don't even remember hearing last time. So as you prepare for the Christmas season this year, we hope it is one of peace, love, feeling organised and being inspired to declutter.

Do you love hosting Christmas functions and being generous with your time, money and home? Or do you feel overwhelmed at the idea of inviting others to your home to celebrate?

Here is another episode where you can laugh at and with Amy and Kirsty, where they share their tips and tricks for decluttering your Christmas functions and give great ideas on how to host, cater, serve and clean up all things Christmasy. We hope you enjoy it!

Recipe's mentioned today:

Summer Pudding :

http://allrecipes.co.uk/recipe/171/grace-s-easy-summer-pudding.aspx

Pumpkin, Kale and Quinoa Salad:

http://fraichenutrition.com/roasted-pumpkin-kale-quinoa-salad-gluten-freeaz/

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Christmas Gift & Wrap Dec 02, 2018

This Christmas season, we are practising what we preach and making this season a bit slower for us by revisiting last years episodes as we had such a great response to them last year. The great thing about re-listening to podcasts is that you'll take away different tips and you'll learn things you don't even remember hearing last time. So as you prepare for the Christmas season this year, we hope it is one of peace, love, feeling organised and being inspired to declutter.

Are you a gift giver? Do you love receiving gifts at Christmas time? Have you done all your shopping already? Do your kids get overwhelmed by all the toys they receive on Christmas Day?

Here is another episode where you can laugh at and with Amy and Kirsty, where they share their tips and tricks for decluttering your Christmas gifts and give great ideas on how to wrap your gifts as well as choose gifts that don't add clutter to your friends and families homes. We hope you enjoy it!

Things mentioned in the podcast:

Something to wear, something to love, something to read and something they need!

Kiva.org

World Vision Gifts

Useful Gifts from Tear

Masterclass.com

Only Just

Slow Your Home Podcast

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Christmas Decorations Nov 25, 2018

This Christmas season, we are practising what we preach and making this season a bit slower for us by revisiting last years episodes as we had such a great response to them last year. The great thing about re-listening to podcasts is that you'll take away different tips and you'll learn things you don't even remember hearing last time. So as you prepare for the Christmas season this year, we hope it is one of peace, love, feeling organised and being inspired to declutter.

Do you love putting up Christmas decorations? Do you have a roof full or a shed full of decoration? Or are you a minimalist Christmas-er like us?

Here is another episode where you can laugh at and with Amy and Kirsty, where they share their tips and tricks for decluttering your decorations and give great ideas on how to store all things Christmasy. We hope you enjoy it!

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Christmas Schedule Nov 18, 2018

This Christmas season, we are practising what we preach and making this season a bit slower for us by revisiting last years episodes as we had such a great response to them last year. The great thing about re-listening to podcasts is that you'll take away different tips and you'll learn things you don't even remember hearing last time. So as you prepare for the Christmas season this year, we hope it is one of peace, love, feeling organised and being inspired to declutter.

Do you love Christmas season? Do you put your Christmas tree up the first chance you can? Or are you a grinch? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the invitations to event and all the shopping you need to get done or are you excited for all that this season brings? Do you have family traditions that you do every Christmas season?

Here is another episode where you can laugh at and with Amy and Kirsty. You will be inspired to be thoughtful and intentional about what you say Yes to in this season and you can hear how Kirsty and Amy do life with their families for Christmas. We hope you enjoy it!

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Homeschooling Nov 11, 2018

This week we chat to Narelle and absolute amazing woman who homeschools 5 out of her 6 kids (#6 is too young still) and gives us some amazing #parentingtips! Even if you have no interest in homeschooling, if you're a parent, you will find some incredible tips in this episode on how to do self care and also teaching your kids how to do chores around the home. If you are a homeschooling family Narelle shares her unique experience and we are sure you'll enjoy this conversation as much as we did. We both end the episode with #girlcrushes and #parentingcrushes on Narelle and we are sure you will too! Narelle is incredible in how honest she is about being a parent and juggling being pregnant, breastfeeding and teaching her kids. As always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

Big shout out to Mackenzie and Amelia some of our youngest engaged listeners!

Thanks also to our very many homeschooling listeners for the episode request.

Here is the infographic for chores training we mentioned in the episode:

Chore Training Infographic

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Unfinished Projects Nov 04, 2018

This week we chat about our Unfinished Projects! What have you started but left unfinished? Do you have feelings of guilt or shame over that project? Is it is a craft project or a home reno project or have you just not got round to hanging up pictures in your new home? Our heart for you is to either complete the project or lovingly let go of it. Kirsty and Amy get open, honest and vulnerable as they share some of their projects that they have left unfinished and they coach each other in ways to move forward. As always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

Thanks to Jocelyn Green for the requesting this weeks topic. Thanks to Jess for the iTunes review!

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Celebration | 500K Party Nov 02, 2018

Today we celebrate hitting 500,000 listens to our humble podcast! We recorded a quick episode to say a HUGE thank you to each and everyone of you for tuning in each and every week! We share with you some exciting presents from us and we ask for your help to continue to bring value and fun to even more people as we head into 2019! Thank you again for such a magnificent ride thus far!

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Bedside Tables Oct 28, 2018

This week we chat about our Bedside Tables! Do you even have a bedside table? Does your bedside table have drawers or is it open shelves? What lives on the top of your bedside table and what lives in the drawers? What random things have found their way into your bedside table? We laugh a lot about having water on our bedside table and the need to go to the toilet in the middle of the night! We also have a few 80's references for you to reminisce with us over. We chat about kids bedside drawers and hint at the stuff we might keep in our bedside drawer that would be embarrassing if your kids pulled out in front of friends. As always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

Thanks to Catherine Midwood for the requesting this weeks topic. Thanks to Nathan & Nicki for the iTunes review!

Products mentioned in this episode:

Skubb boxes for drawer dividers

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Listener Questions Oct 21, 2018

This week we answer some listener questions! We had questions on under the kitchen sink, small apartments, garage laundries, kids and clutter, what is the most common item we declutter. We also chatted about the biggest declutter we have done, how to keep cables organised and our favourite icecream! This episode has lots of quick tips and suggestions from us and as always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

Thanks to Katie, Owen, Rebecca, Sa & Courtney for the questions. Thanks too to Teresa Boughton for the Facebook review!

Ben & Jerry's The Tonight Dough Icecream

Ikea's Algot system

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Makeup Oct 14, 2018

This week we chat about makeup! We confess that neither of us are huge makeup wearers, consumers, keepers or storers. We have however decluttered many a bathroom and we can attest to how long some people keep their makeup for and how a bargain can suck you in! We chat about how Amelie was not allowed my 'used' makeup to play with (until I decluttered just recently!) and how Amy's father was also had the same rule in their house growing up. We realise that neither of our Mums are big makeup wearers which clearly had an effect on us! As usual we give you tips and tricks on how to decide what needs to get binned, what can be donated and what you should keep. We also give you some tips on how to store your makeup. As always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

Thanks to Narinder K Pannu for the requesting this weeks topic.

Products mentioned in this episode:

Kmart storage solution:

https://www.kmart.com.au/product/cosmetic-organiser---medium/133809

Ikea storage solution:

https://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/90400268/

https://www.vanitycollections.com.au

Great ideas for makeup storage (you can get them here or search for them for cheaper options.)

www.zuca.com.au - great makeup storage bags

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Handbags Oct 07, 2018

This week we chat about Handbags! We compare how many we have and what we need to swap out of bags. We chatted about reducing the need for so much in your bag and purse by getting you to think about what is essential. We encourage you to go through old bags looking for money and lost jewellery and challenge you to support Share the Dignity with the bags you choose to donate. We also have a competition this week. Listen up and then be in it to win! As always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

Thanks to Roseanne Hammond for the requesting this weeks topic.

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Cleaning Products Sep 30, 2018

This week we chat about cleaning products! You'll find them in the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry and garage/sheds. We talk about what cleaning products we use and how we store them. We talk about moving towards a low/no tox life and how we both really want to learn more about this topic. Kirsty raves about DoTerra Essential Oils and we chat about chemical free cleaning. We encourage you to go shopping in your own home before you head to the shops or before you buy that cleaning product that is on sale. As always we hope you have a giggle with us and enjoy the conversation!

Thanks also to Jo Cassidy-Chronis for the episode request.

Links mentioned in the episode:

Disposal of Household Chemicals -

Australia wide - https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/

NSW - https://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/your-environment/recycling-and-reuse/household-recycling-overview/household-chemical-cleanout

QLD - https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/pollution/disposal

SA - http://www.greenindustries.sa.gov.au/hazwaste

http://www.recycleright.sa.gov.au/

WA - http://www.wasteauthority.wa.gov.au/programs/funded-programs/household-hazardous-waste/

NT - https://www.darwin.nt.gov.au/live/waste-recycling/household-waste/other-household-waste

Low-Tox Cleaning

Low Tox Life Podcast https://www.lowtoxlife.com/podcast/

7 Easy Home Made Cleaning Product https://www.lowtoxlife.com/keep-your-cleaning-toxin-free-with-these-7-easy-home-made-cleaning-products/

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Adult Children Sep 23, 2018

This week we chat about Adult children! Adult children that still live at home, adult children that have moved out of home and still have their contents at their parents and also to the parents of adult children who are frustrated or enabling their kids tendencies to sponge off them. We chat about giving your adult children time frames to collect their stuff. We chat about charging your adult children board and other alternatives to "adulting". This is a fairly no-holds bar, tough-love conversation with Kirsty and Amy, so get your big girl/boy pants on, have a giggle with us and enjoy this fun conversation!

Thanks to Owen Gray for the episode request.

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Husband Onboard Sep 16, 2018

This week we chat to a long time listener and friend of both of ours, James Garth! He gives us his unique perspective on being a husband, father and busy professional while also trying to learn and grow in the area of home organisation. In this interview James shares what he has learnt over the years to help his family run smoother and some fun life hacks. This is a great one to encourage your male friends, partners and organisationally challenged friends to listen to as James shares some gold with us with vulnerability and grace. So come have a giggle with us and enjoy this fun conversation!

Thanks to James for loving our podcasts, encouraging us and coming in to record an episode with us. Thanks too to Belinda for lending us James for the day!

Things we mention in this episode:

Kallax Series

https://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/categories/series/27534/

Drones Box

https://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/60263593/

Bag for Aerial Drones

https://www.camerastore.com.au/manfrotto-aviator-hover-25-backpack-grey.html

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Hidden Clutter Sep 09, 2018

This week we chat about Hidden Clutter! The fruit bowl, front of the fridge, on top of the fridge, the junk drawer and some more. We give you great tips on how to declutter them and also how to keep them declutter for life! We know that delayed decisions equal clutter so we suggest that you don't put things down instead you put them away in their home. We encourage you to just do it now, to find a home for everything and to use the power of 15 minutes to put things away. We also give you a few storage solutions to boot. So come have a giggle with us and banish your hidden clutter forever!

Thanks to Bree Chaplin for suggesting this topic!

Things we mention in this episode:

Variera Range from Ikea

https://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/categories/series/24984/

Note Holder for Fridge

https://www.kitchenwaresuperstore.com.au/dreamfarm-gripet-note-tidy-silver.html

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Sentimental Papers Sep 02, 2018

This week we chat about Sentimental Papers, so important documents like Birth, Death, Marriage, Citizenship certificates and Passports along with sentimental cards and letters. We chat about how to help others who are not as sentimental as you are, how to have grace with them and how you might keep it instead of encouraging them to. We talk about keeping things from people who have passed away or might soon and those mammoth letters you wrote to your bestie in High School.

We will be talking about Memorabilia in a few months time so get excited for that episode too.

Thanks to Faith Ossevoort for suggesting this topic and Catherine from Bristol for the email review!

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Clothing Aug 26, 2018

This episode is dedicated to clothes, oh how we love clothes! We give you great tips on how and when to declutter. When you should let go of clothes and send them to the bin or donate them. We also chat about how to store different items of clothing. We have a few giggles and you learn our dressing habits as well as those of some of our clients!

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Teachers Aug 19, 2018

This episode is dedicated to all the great teachers in the world. Teaching is a calling and we're so grateful for the teachers from our own childhoods and those that educate our munchkins today.

Along with teaching also comes a lot of resources, material, books, stationery and it seems to breed year on year.

So this week we share our top tips for our teacher friends on how to declutter and organise their professional lives.

Thanks to Ashleigh Newman for the episode request!

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Our Online Course Aug 14, 2018

Do you find your home is constantly messy and your mind is always muddled?

Do you long for more clarity in your thoughts and simplicity in your life?

If you answered yes to these questions, then we think it’s time you know the secret to experiencing freedom and joy.

Join us as we unpack all the things that create clutter in our lives and learn the key to living a decluttered and organised life that you can embrace and enjoy.

Together, we will explore what it takes to have a home that is welcoming and well-organised – where you are free to focus on living freely and abundantly.

www.theartofdecluttering.com.au/course

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Mental Health Aug 12, 2018

Are you living with a Mental Health disruption? Have you recognised in your own life the connection that clutter has with Mental Health? We totally get it! We have both worked with many people who have anxiety, depression, OCD, ADD, ADHD, BiPolar, and other mental health disruptions. We know how brave you are to reach out to get help from us and other professionals. We chat today about how we can be part of an integrative team of professionals helping you to live well with disruptions. Amy chats about her own struggles with Mental Health and how she uses some techniques to help her. Our Professional Organising industry is full of caring, non-judgmental, kind, loving, gentle individuals who are committed to helping all people to live with less clutter and more organisation.

Thanks to Lauren Osborne for the episode request!

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Toddlers Aug 05, 2018

Are you living with a Toddler? Are you overwhelmed by all the toys and paraphernalia that comes with parenting a Toddler? We totally get it! We have both been through this stage of parenting and have lived to tell the tales! We give you heaps of tips and tricks on how to declutter with your toddler, how to teach them how to pack up their toys, how to teach them to be generous in passing things on that they no longer play with and how to help them and you to stay organised during this fun but hard season!

Thanks to Natalie Kuhlman for the episode request!

Article to read further on Minimalism with toddlers:

https://www.becomingminimalist.com/kids-need-minimalism/

https://zenhabits.net/minimal-kids/

https://www.becomingminimalist.com/how-to-become-minimalist-with-children/

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Shoes Jul 29, 2018

Are you a shoeaholic? Are shoes the ONE thing you dread to declutter?

This week we share our best tips on how to declutter and organise your shoe collection.

You will hear how Amy comes from a shoe importing family and how she could have 900 shoes if she wanted and how Kirsty is learning to adult when it comes to shoes. We also throw down the gauntlet to each other to further declutter our show collections!

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Old Professional Life Jul 22, 2018

Have you had a career change? Moved from full time work to looking after kids or semi-retired? Have you kept papers from your old career or study?

This week we share our best tips on how to declutter from your old professional life.

We also share about our prior professional lives and what we did before we became professional organisers.

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Moving House Jul 15, 2018

Our most requested topic is finally here - MOVING HOUSE!

So whether you've got a move planned or you'd just like to hear how we manage to fully unpack on moving day, we hope you enjoy this episode. We give you tips to declutter before the move, tips for the day of move and interstate moves.

So if you are about to move or have recently moved make sure you pop over to our Facebook page and Instagram page to let us know how you handled your move.

This weeks episode was sponsored by iTrak Real Estate who have a great blog about moving here.

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Death Jul 08, 2018

This week we chat about Decluttering after losing a loved one. This is an awesome episode however we wanted to give a trigger warning for those of you who this episode might hit close to home. We have an amazing guest in the studio today, Mandy, who lost her husband, both parents and both step-parents all within a few years of each other whilst juggling early motherhood! She shares some fantastic tips on how to honour your loved ones without holding onto everything and also how to deal lovingly with step families. It was such an honour to have Mandy in the studio sharing her heart with us for you listeners.

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Pets Jul 01, 2018

This week we chat about Pets, their paraphernalia, we don't want you to declutter your pets! We have a special guest in our studio today, Pebbles, a beautiful black lab, so if you're listening with your dog, be warned ;-) We chat about what to do with stuff that your animal has outgrown, how to store food, what to do with sentimental items and a whole lot more. We also have loads of giggles with Pebbles! So if you have animals from mice to horses, you will be sure to love this episode.

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Small Business Jun 24, 2018

This week we chat about Small Business! This is the episode for all of you who run market stalls, MLM business or work from home with products! What to do with your stock, how to store it, how to be more inspired by your products by making sure you can clearing find what you need! We chat about the flow of your work, stocktake, packaging and marketing materials. We also have a good laugh!

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Divorce Jun 17, 2018

This week we chat about Divorce. We wanted to honour how hard divorce can be for all involved and to share some tips on how to create that new life with a decluttered twist! We give tips on what to do when you have stuff that belonged to your ex, their family of origin and when to ask for help from family or professionals. We know that your number one priority in the aftermath of separation is self-care and caring for your children so we completely understand when your house becomes overwhelmed with clutter so we hope that this episode along with our back catalogue help you to reclaim your home when you are ready.

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Wedding Jun 10, 2018

This week we chat about Weddings! What ours were like and how much has changed and how much has stayed the same. We chat about how to not buy into consumerism when it comes to weddings and how you can look to Instagram for inspiration but not to get sucked into keeping up with the Joneses. What was your wedding like? What did you do that was out of the ordinary?

Things mentioned in this episode:

Visually Creative for wedding flowers and props in Sydney: www.v isuallycreative.com.au

Angel Gowns: www.angelgownsaustralia.org.au

Box to store your wedding dress: Skubb Boxes from Ikea

Gift Registry with a twist: So Kind Registry and Karma Currency

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Grace & Freedom Jun 03, 2018

This week we chat about Grace and Freedom! These are some of our favourite words and topics, so when Lauren Osborne, one of our awesome listeners asked us to unpack these ideas as a podcast, we jumped at the chance. We talk about what is Grace to us, that it is something we can extend to ourselves and others. How we are all a work in progress, that it is function over perfection and that it is honesty over unreal expectations. We chat about what Freedom means to us, that it is throwing off the shackles that clutter puts on us. When we live in a decluttered home we have freedom of time, freedom with money and freedom to create. We would love to hear what the concepts Grace and Freedom mean to you so make sure you come over to the Facebook page and share your ideas with us. Big shout out again to Lauren Osborne for this great topic idea!

Things mentioned in this episode:

Slow Your Home Podcast

Becoming Minimalist Blog

UCLA Research on Clutter

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Meal Planning May 27, 2018

This week we chat about Meal Planning! What it is and what it is not. How different it can be in each unique home. Amy chats about how they do meal planning in the Revell house and Kirsty chats about the different ways in which Meal planning works in the Farrugia household. Do you do the cooking in your home or does your partner do the bulk of the cooking? Do your kids whine at every meal like Kirsty's do? Do you do meal planning different to Amy & Kirsty, make sure you come over to the Facebook page and share your tips with us.

Things mentioned in this episode:

Grocery App: www.ourgroceries.com

Meal Service in Sydney: www.dinneronthetable.com.au

Baked Risotto:

https://www.donnahay.com.au/recipes/spicy-chicken-pumpkin-and-roasted-garlic-rice/baked-mushroom-bacon-and-spinach-risotto

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Sentimental Items May 20, 2018

This week we chat about Sentimental Items! In this episode, we acknowledge the different generations and their different philosophies underpinning their mindset towards things. We also give you some really helpful questions to ask yourself to reframe your thinking towards items you hold dearly and some different ways of honouring our things without holding onto absolutely everything. We want you to keep things that are sentimental to you, we want you to be intentional and mindful of what you do keep and what you let go of by understanding your why. Big shout out to Meggan Gascoigne for the topic idea!

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Baby Supplies May 13, 2018

This week we chat about Baby Supplies! We give you tips on what you need to get when you are having a baby and how to store items, inbetween children. We reminisce those early years of parenthood, you'll hear about Kirsty's favourite purchase as a new mum and how Amy didn't buy anything :-) We rant a bit about the influence that social media has on our perceptions of parenthood and chat about minimalism with babies. We hope you laugh along with us and learn a tip or two to help you create your new life with your precious new life and how and what to store in between kids. Big shout out to Katrina Borg for the topic idea!

Mentioned in the podcast:

Finnish Baby Box www.bbc.com/news/magazine-22751415

Pure Prams www.facebook.com/pureprams

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Sophie's House May 06, 2018

This week we put a call out for a listener who wanted to come and interview us in our studio and the amazing Sophie Walker put her hand up and joined us for a fun conversation! Sophie is also the creator and host of her own podcast Australian Birth Stories which is awesome, so you all need to go listen up to it!

Sophie is a mum of 2 gorgeous young boys and lives in a rental property with her hubby. She is a self-confessed clutterer so asked us plenty of questions to get our tips and tricks for her own unique home and family. We adore Sophie and we had such a fun time recording this episode, so we hope you enjoy it too!

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Minimalist Kids Parties Apr 29, 2018

This week we are talking about Kids parties- Minimalist Style! We give you tips on how to create parties on a budget, create beautiful family traditions and give gifts that won't clutter others homes. We have some big laughs this week with some word stumbles and we share memories of our childhood parties. We hope you laugh along with us and learn a tip or two to help you create your next minimalist kids party. Big shout out to Teagan McFarlane for her Facebook review.

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Dress Ups Apr 22, 2018

This week we are talking about Dress Ups, kids and adults (yes we go there but it's still kid friendly listening!) We give you tips on how to store them, creative ways to display them, what else to include as part of your kids imaginative play. We rant about dress-ups being overly stereotyped gendered and encourage you to view imaginative play as building empathy in our children. We have a good many laughs during this episode, so we hope you do too! Big shout out to Kim Lut for her iTunes review.

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Inside Scoop Apr 15, 2018

What is the inside scoop? Cal Revell, Amy's husband, is our guest today and man does he have so many truth bombs to drop! Amy started off nervous that Cal and Kirsty would roast her, but we would never do that and the episode is more about Cal than it is about Amy. You will hear just how much love is in their marriage and how supportive Cal is of Amy and her gift to the world. Partners around the world will resonate with Cal's experience and be inspired to join their partners in their decluttering journey. Listen up with your partner today and enjoy the freedom!

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Photos Apr 08, 2018

Photos! In our generation alone, we have had slides, Polaroids, Film with negatives, Digital cameras, phone camera (and this isn't even touching Super 8's & videos!) so we know the task of decluttering and organising your photos can be overwhelming so this week we bring your some tips and tricks. Big shout out to Kate Haines for this topic idea and to Meggan Gasciogne for the Facebook review! We hope you enjoy it!

Here are some questions to ask yourself;

Can you name anyone in the photo?
Do you remember where that scenery is?
How many photos do I need to remember this moment?
Do I want to remember this moment?
Do I want to remember this person?
Is this a really unflattering photo of me? (a note of caution though: You are keeping photos for future generations, not just yourself. So will your kids wish they had more photos of you in those embarrassing teenage years, even if you don’t)
How can I give honour to this photo?
Is this a duplicate (triplicate) of a photo?

We always recommend decluttering first before you organise your photos!

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Dance Costumes Apr 01, 2018

Do you feel overwhelmed by your kids Dancing costumes? Are you new to the world of dancing or an old hand? Have your kids grown out of them but you/they just can't let go of their first tutu? Are you a wealth of knowledge in regards to Troupe/Eisteddfods, please come on over to our Facebook page and share it with us! This week we chat about what you need to pack for weekly dance classes, eisteddfods and concerts, when you can/should pass on costumes, and how to store costumes in between times. Big shout out to 'Dancin'inmykitchen' for your review on iTunes. We hope you enjoy it!

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Crafts and Hobbies Mar 25, 2018

Do you have a craft or hobby that you love? Do you have a craft or hobby that has been sitting untouched for years (or decades?)? Do you need help decluttering your craft/hobby? Do you need some fresh ideas about how to store and display your art? We chat about crafts and hobbies today and you will learn just HOW entrepreneurial Amy really is, she has turned her hand at most crafts of the 80's/90's/00's! You will laugh along with (at) us as we talk about turning your grown kids room into a craft room so they can't move back in :-) as well as be inspired to get back into your craft and hobby or to give yourself the grace to let that passion go. Big shout out to Tara Lee for the episode idea and Declutter Lover for your review on iTunes. We hope you enjoy it!

Questions to ask yourself:

Is this still a passion of mine? Is this still me?
Does this hobby still fit with my values?
Do I have the time for it at the moment? Is this the right season of my life to pursue this craft and hobby?
When was the last time I used this item?
Do I have a plan for this item in the forseeable future?
How much would it cost me to replace it if I did want it in the future?
Do I still like this item/material etc?
Could someone else make more use of this item then I am currently?
Could I lend it to someone until I made space for it in my life again?
How many of this item do I need?
Is this hobby or business?

ATO link to figure out if your passion is a hobby or a business?

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Office Desk Mar 18, 2018

Do you work in an office at a desk? Is your desk full of clutter? Do you look with envy at others who have a clean desk or do you wonder if they get any work done? This week we chat about what you need on your desk, what you don't need on your desk, phone detox, productivity hacks, daily habits and so much more! You will laugh along with (at) us as well as be inspired to look at your desk with fresh eyes to see how you could change your productivity. We also set a challenge to spend 5 minutes each morning of just dreaming undistracted. Big shout out to Danielle Jones for the episode idea and Elizabeth Cronk for your support over at Patreon.com/theartofdecluttering. We hope you enjoy it!

Things we mentioned in the podcast this week;

Slow Your Home Podcast - Slow Experiment about getting outdoors

Shillinglaw Cafe that Amy went to this week

Phone detox apps;

App Detox (Android)

Productivity & Habit Hacks

Pomodoro Technique

Research done on seeing nature everyday thanks to Slow Your Home Podcast!

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Holidays Mar 11, 2018

This week we chat about camping and how to make going on holidays easier, simple, straightforward and more organised! You will laugh when Amy double jinx Kirsty and she can't talk. We chat about our favourite holiday destinations and Amy shares heaps of tips, tricks and hacks to make life easier when you go on holidays including pegs, containers and washing detergent. We chat about worst camping holidays and laugh at how we are NOT your people to seek advice about camping in the Australian Outback! Would you come on an Art of Decluttering Camp out? We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed making it!

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Rubbish Mar 04, 2018

Our most Rubbish Episode ever, because we are chatting about RUBBISH!! This episode will have you laughing along with (at) us as well as thinking about all the ways you can get rubbish out of your home and how to reduce the waste you make. We chat about Hard Rubbish collections, tip runs, Skip bins, Aussie Skip bags at Bunnings, recycling, composting and so much more! We have a competition going this week where if you are the first to tell us exactly how many times we say the word "Rubbish" then Amy will send you a copy of her book Simply Organised. So make careful note! Big shout out to our friends Kylie Johnston and Anna Barnes for their contribution to our chat this week ;-) We hope you enjoy it!

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Things we mentioned in the podcast this week;

www.facebook.com/Diamond-creek-Skip-bins-Rubbish-removal-133596663501363

www.aussieskipbags.com.au

www.abc.net.au/tv/programs/war-on-waste

www.1800gotjunk.com.au

www.returnandearn.org.au for where you can recycle your bottles in NSW

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Donations Feb 25, 2018

This week we chat about all the various places you can donate your decluttered items to around Australia. We often get asked where to donate things and we both use many of these places on behalf of our clients and for our own pre-loved stuff. We would love to know where your favourite place to donate things to where you live. Come over to our Facebook page this week and share your brilliant knowledge with us all. We hope this episode has inspired you to look at your house with fresh eyes and find even more clutter to donate ;-)

Here is our list of charities and organisations we mentioned in the episode and some extra ones to boot. We will add your recommendations here as we get them this week and into the future!

Websites that will help you find the right place to donate

www.givenow.com.au

www.recyclingnearyou.com.au

Ops Shops

www.opshop.org This is a great website listing heaps of your local ops shops.

www.salvostores.salvos.org.au

www.vinnies.org.au

www.savers.com.au

www.diabetesaustralia.com.au

www.waysidechapel.org.au/op-shop for those that live/work close to Kings Cross NSW.

www.therestore.com.au for those that live near Seven Hills NSW.

Donations for Animals

www.lortsmith.com/get-involved/how-to-support-us/in-kind-donation This is for Melbourne folks

www.rescueresourcensw.com.au/rescue-resource-nsw-dogs-work/drop-off-points

You can see if your local vet, animal shelter or animal hospital needs towels, blankets, pet food, pet beds etc.

Underwear

www.uplifebras.org and you can contact your local Intimo consultant to see if they can take bra's on behalf of Uplift

Sports Equipment and Clothing

www.shoesforplanetearth.com/shoe-collectors This organisation has collection points in QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, WA & SA.

www.bootsforall.org.au This awesome charity has a store in Montmorency (VIC) if you need good quality sportswear for your family too!

www.bootsforafrica.com.au/about_us

www.fairgame.org.au/get-involved/donate-equipment This is for our WA listeners!

School Uniforms

Check with your school if the uniform shop will buy back your old uniforms or will take donations. Your school might also have a Facebook page that you can sell them on.

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Medications Feb 18, 2018

This week we tackle an area that one of our listeners, Tanya Castellino, requested, Medicines! We chat about how to store them, how to declutter them and how to save yourself money by going shopping in your cupboards first! We chat about keeping your prescriptions together and updated, we give tips on how to dispose of ( & how not dispose of!) out of date medicines and how to use technology to help you keep on track of your daily medicine-taking routine. We also lament at kids inability to dispose of band-aid wrappers and their need to have a bandaid on for the most inane reasons. Laugh along with us as we chat oils, naturopathy, traumatic splinter removal stories, snakes bites and so much more. We hope you enjoy it!

People and things mentioned in this week's episode;

www.jeroki.com.au

www.citadelfirstaid.com

https://www.nps.org.au/medical-info/consumer-info/medicinewise-app

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Garage/ Shed Feb 11, 2018

Can you park your car in your garage? Do you put stuff in the garage and forget that it is even there? Do you have a mountain of stuff in the garage that you don't even know what it is? Do you have a shed? Is this too full of stuff? This week we chat about housing your most expensive depreciable asset (your car) in the garage rather than the street, we chat about storage in your garage and shed, a sharing economy, those some day projects and how many multiples you actually need! Laugh along with us as we chat about pool noodles, pick axes and more. We hope you enjoy it!

Friends we mentioned:

www.facebook.com/Steven-Wells-The-Gardener-1012853915408913/

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Living Room Feb 04, 2018

Is the clutter in your living room driving you nuts? How is the functionality of your living space? How many living spaces do you have in your home? One like Amy or four like Kirsty? This week we chat about creating a vision and a purpose for your room, we chat about functionality, having a home for everything and looking at your space with fresh eyes. Laugh along with us as we chat beanbags, coffee tables and more. We hope you enjoy it!

Interior Designers/Decorators mentioned:

www.nudgeinteriors.com.au

www.mydecorator.com.au

www.whitepebbleinteriors.com.au

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Kids Bedrooms Jan 28, 2018

Are your kids bedrooms neat and tidy most of the time or do they regularly look like a bomb has gone off in there? This week we chat about setting realistic age-appropriate expectations for our kids and their rooms. We chat about toys, desks, lego, storage, sharing rooms and having a home for everything! Laugh along with us as you learn our tips and tricks for kids bedrooms and how to eat Nutella! We hope you enjoy it!

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School Start Jan 21, 2018

Are you counting down the sleeps until the kids go back to school or has it been the best holiday break ever for you all? Is your child starting at Preschool or Primary school this year? Do you work full time or have more flexibility in your schedule? We talk about all this and more in this weeks episode. We chat about lunchboxes, drink bottles, kids making their own lunch versus parents doing it, morning routines and how many uniforms you should have. Laugh along with us as you learn our tips and tricks for the fun that is back to school! We hope you enjoy it!

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Media Jan 14, 2018

Do you still have a VHS player? Do you have loads of DVD's that you no longer watch? Have you got Netflix or Stan and binge on television shows and movies via these mediums? This week we took up listener, Michelle's suggestion and chatted about how to declutter your DVD's and online watchlists. We also laugh ourselves silly at 24 second Abs, Amy's Dory-like memory for movies she has watched and Nicholas Sparks movies. Needless to say, we will not be starting a movie review podcast anytime soon! We hope you enjoy it!

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Why Declutter? Jan 07, 2018

Why do we think decluttering is so important? This week we had a wonderful listener David asked some really good questions and ask for some research into clutter, so we that's what we chat about today. We talked about the research from Choosi www.choosi.com.au/blog/lifestyle/clutter-report and UCLA magazine.ucla.edu/features/the-clutter-culture . We hope this episode helps you think about why decluttering could be important to you and your home this year and some ways to start implementing it this January.

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Vision Dec 31, 2017

Happy 2018!! Did you have a fantastic 2017 or are you happy to see the back of it? This week we asked ourselves some questions so we could head into 2018 with some purpose. We also asked you if you had a vision for your home and your home life for 2018. We loved providing you with questions to ask yourself and encouragement to set a beautiful vision for 2018 and how to work magic into the gap between your current reality and the vision you have created.

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Lessons from 2017 Dec 24, 2017

2017 has been a big year for both Kirsty & Amy and in our Christmas episode we share a few of the highlights, lessons and expectations for 2018.

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Christmas Holidays Dec 17, 2017

Do you love Christmas holidays? Or do you feel overwhelmed by the idea of juggling work/kids/friends/expectations?

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Christmas Functions Dec 10, 2017

Do you love hosting Christmas functions and being generous with your time, money and home? Or do you feel overwhelmed at the idea of inviting others to your home to celebrate?

Here is another episode where you can laugh at and with Amy and Kirsty, where they share their tips and tricks for decluttering your Christmas functions and give great ideas on how to host, cater, serve and clean up all things Christmasy. We hope you enjoy it!

Recipe's mentioned today:

Summer Pudding :

http://allrecipes.co.uk/recipe/171/grace-s-easy-summer-pudding.aspx

Pumpkin, Kale and Quinoa Salad:

http://fraichenutrition.com/roasted-pumpkin-kale-quinoa-salad-gluten-freeaz/

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Christmas Gifts Dec 03, 2017

Are you a gift giver? Do you love receiving gifts at Christmas time? Have you done all your shopping already? Do your kids get overwhelmed by all the toys they receive on Christmas Day?

Here is another episode where you can laugh at and with Amy and Kirsty, where they share their tips and tricks for decluttering your Christmas gifts and give great ideas on how to wrap your gifts as well as choose gifts that don't add clutter to your friends and families homes. We hope you enjoy it!

Things mentioned in the podcast:

Something to wear, something to love, something to read and something they need!

Kiva.org

World Vision Gifts

Useful Gifts from Tear

Masterclass.com

Only Just

Slow Your Home Podcast

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Christmas Decorations Nov 26, 2017

Do you love putting up Christmas decorations? Do you have a roof full or a shed full of decoration? Or are you a minimalist Christmas-er like us?

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Christmas Schedule Nov 19, 2017

Do you love Christmas season? Do you put your Christmas tree up the first chance you can? Or are you a grinch? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the invitations to event and all the shopping you need to get done or are you excited for all that this season brings? Do you have family traditions that you do every Christmas season?

Here is another episode where you can laugh at and with Amy and Kirsty. You will be inspired to be thoughtful and intentional about what you say Yes to in this season and you can hear how Kirsty and Amy do life with their families for Christmas. We hope you enjoy it!

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Kids Books Nov 12, 2017

Do you love reading books to your kids? Do your kids love reading or being read to? We chat lots of about how we love reading to our kids and how sentimental it can be to declutter kids books. We also give quick tips on how to store kids books, encourage you to visit the library and give books at Christmas.

Here is another episode where you can laugh at and with Amy and Kirsty. You will be inspired to declutter your kids books and you might even get your kids to listen along with you. We hope you enjoy it!

A Mighty Girl website :

https://www.amightygirl.com/

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Books & Magazines Nov 05, 2017

Do you LOVE books? Do you dread listening to this episode because you think we are going to tell you to get rid of them all? Have no fear, we both love reading and would never tell you to get rid of ALL of your books! We want you to be free of the clutter that they can create! We want to inspire you to read and reread the books you love and pass on the ones you can! Are you like Amy who loves non-fiction? Or are you more like Kirsty and get lost in the worlds of fiction stories? Do you have a collection of magazines that are just collecting dust?

Here is another episode where you can laugh at and with Amy and Kirsty. You will be inspired to declutter your books and magazines and to really think about what type of person you want to be in relation when it comes to books and magazines. We hope you enjoy it!

Here are some authors we mentioned in the episode:

Liane Moriaty

Joshua Becker

The Minimalist

Peter Walsh

Brooke McAlary

Malcolm Gladwell

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Digital Life Oct 29, 2017

Do you feel overwhelmed by your technology? Are you like Amy who deals with her email asap and only has it on her computer? Or are you more like Kirsty and view it on your phone and don't unsubscribe as much as you should? Do you struggle with how many notifications you get on Facebook ? Do you have apps on your phone that you never use?

Here is another episode where you can laugh at and with Amy and Kirsty. You will be inspired to declutter your digital life and to really think about what type of person you want to be in relation to your technology. We hope you enjoy it!

Here is a great Aussie Podcast that Kirsty listened to this week Slow Your Home! Brooke and Ben chat about Facebook and how to control this aspect of your digital life. http://slowyourhome.com/206

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Gifts Oct 22, 2017

Do you have a gift cupboard or box? Are you like Amy who buys gifts in bulk? Or are you more like Kirsty and just buy when you need to? Do you love gift bags like Amy? Or do you wrap presents like Kirsty does? Here is another episode where you can laugh at and with Amy and Kirsty (especially Kirsty mentioning every 2 minutes that it is her birthday coming up!). You will be inspired to declutter your gift cupboard and to really think about what type of person you are in this episode. We hope you enjoy it!

Charities mentioned in the show:

www.kiva.org

www.worldvision.com.au/gifts

www.usefulgifts.org

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Paperwork Oct 15, 2017

Do you love or hate paperwork? Are you like Amy who loves filling in any type of paperwork other than Centrelink forms? Do you have a no Junk Mail sign on your letterbox like Kirsty? Here is another episode where you can laugh at Amy and Kirsty, where you can be inspired to deal with your paperwork and you can be motivated open all that unopened mail!

ATO App: https://www.ato.gov.au/General/Online-servcice/ATO-app/

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Bathroom Oct 08, 2017

When was the last time you decluttered your bathroom cupboards? How many bathrooms do you have? How do you hang your towels? How many decorating items do you have in your bathroom? This hilarious episode will have you laughing along with Kirsty & Amy as well as considering if you too have too much old makeup, too much toilet paper (is this even possible), how you store your toilet paper and lots of other ideas. Typically Kirsty and Amy have polar opposite style ensuites so listen up and laugh along with us!

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Laundry Oct 01, 2017

This week we chat about decluttering and organising your Laundry. Do you have a large laundry or a small one? Is your laundry also a storage room?

Learn about what Kirsty & Amy keep in their laundries and how they use the different cupboards and their washing process.

(Please note: Ironing is THE ONE thing in Farrugia home that Simon doesn't do - he can do it and do it well, but it is one thing that Kirsty would choose to do ;-))

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Backyard Sep 24, 2017

Spring is here in the Southern Hemisphere so we wanted to encourage you to get outside and make your outdoor space clutter free and beautiful to spend time in! As always you will laugh along with Amy and Kirsty as they dream about having a pool (even in Melbourne) and chat about their black thumbs. Steve Wells is our awesome friend who is an amazingly inspiring man!

Have fresh eyes for the clutter in your backyard, grab a garbage bag and get rid of the rubbish/junk, find homes for things and make yard beautiful again.

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Cars Sep 17, 2017

Most of us have at least one car in our family and boy can they gather clutter!! Whether it's rubbish, empty coffee cups, drink bottles or kids toys, cars can easily become so full of stuff that in order to pick up a passenger we'd need to clear a seat free for them.

Learn about what Kirsty & Amy keep in their cars, how they use the different compartments and what lives in their boots.

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Linen Cupboard Sep 10, 2017

Ever given much thought to the state of your linen cupboard? This hilarious episode will have you laughing along with Kirsty & Amy as well as considering if you too have too many towels, sheets or random items in your linen cupboard. Amy starts out declaring she doesn't need a linen cupboard and when she hears about the size of Kirsty's she instantly has linen cupboard envy.

Hear how they keep their linen and how much they suggest to keep of each as well as what to do when you have guests, flood the laundry or have gastro sweep through the family.

From their years of experience, Kirsty & Amy share their experiences around decluttering and organising your Linen Cupboard.

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Work Stations Sep 03, 2017

Does your desk tend to accumulate piles of papers, to-do lists, and stationery supplies? How can you work toward having a desk that is a positive environment for both creativity and productivity?

Whether you work from home, work in an office or have a family work station set up to handle the bills and paperwork this episode will give you some tips and tricks to best manage that area of your home.

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Kitchen Aug 27, 2017

Every home has a kitchen and it really is the heart of the home. But some of us need some open heart surgery in our kitchen hearts! So join us as we talk about how you can get into the depths of your cupboards and ask yourself the honest question if you really do need a donut maker, two rice cookers, and a 50l urn. Save valuable space and make your kitchen user-friendly.

From their years of experience, Kirsty & Amy share their experiences around decluttering and organising your kitchen.

SHOWNOTES: (here are any links we chatted about during this podcast)

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Kids Artwork & School Work Aug 20, 2017

Does it seem like your children bring home art work every day? Do you end up with a huge pile of artwork at the end of each year, but you're not sure what to keep?

What if your child actually brings home artwork you like and would like to display?

From their years of experience, Kirsty & Amy share their experiences around decluttering and organising your children's artwork.

Mister Maker. This is the ABC art and craft TV show that Amy used to watch with her kids: www.mistermaker.com

Ikea Skubb Containers. Amy uses these under her kids beds to store artwork: www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/90290359/

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Entrance Aug 13, 2017

Where do you dump your keys, wallet and handbag when you come home after a day out? Do you have somewhere to hang bags and leave muddy boots?

We love the function of a mudroom in homes and know that having a separate mudroom isn't feasible for everyone, but finding a way to integrate areas with the same purpose is key to family organisation.

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Jewellery Aug 06, 2017

Do you have beautiful jewellery that you love and would like to wear but it's always too hard to find it when you need it? Does your jewellery storage end up a tangled mess?

In this episode you'll hear how Kirsty & Amy store their jewellery and some tips and tricks to help you declutter what you don't wear and keep what you do in clever storage.

From their years of experience, Kirsty & Amy share their experiences around decluttering and organising your jewellery.

SHOWNOTES: (here are any links we chatted about during this podcast)

Elk Jewellery: https://www.elkaccessories.com/au/

Eden Ministry Jewellery: https://edenministry.org/

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Freezer Jul 30, 2017

What is hiding in the back of your freezer? Do you have any unidentified frozen objects that could be soup, bolognese or a curry but you're not quite sure?

Kirsty and Amy discuss whether a normal fridge/ freezer combination or upside down freezer is the best and discuss the best way to utilise all the space in your freezer so you can save money and have food on hand when you need it.

Sistema Containers: http://sistemaplastics.com/

Eat It song by Weird Al Yankovic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve1tz3vS2fc

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Fridge Jul 23, 2017

Have you ever given much thought to how you organise your fridge? What containers go where and which food types are stored in which compartments.

Fridges can be a breeding ground for mould and spoilt food if not properly cleaned and kept organised. An organised fridge can both save you money at the supermarket and reduce the wasted food you throw out.

Tupperware Fridge Clear Mates: https://www.tupperware.com.au/products/7740/ClearMatesMegaSet

Tupperware Vent Smart: https://www.tupperware.com.au/products/13727/VentSmart%E2%84%A2MegaSet

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Pantry Jul 16, 2017

How many times a day does someone in your family access your pantry? We estimate for most families it's about a dozen times a day. That's a lot!! And you'll save time and money by decluttering your pantry. And how nice is it to cook and eat from an organised pantry.

Lazy Susan for Sauces: http://www.kmart.com.au/product/storage-turntable/1134330

Ikea Variera Storage Boxes for the Kitchen: http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/30177257/

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Wardrobe Pt2 Jul 02, 2017

Are you needing to save space in your wardrobe? Do you want to learn systems and hear about products that will help you keep your wardrobe organised?

Different wardrobes need different systems so tune in to hear a range of solutions which you can put into place to increase the space and functionality of the wardrobes in your home.

From their years of experience, Kirsty & Amy share their experiences around decluttering and organising your wardrobe.

SHOWNOTES: (here are any links we chatted about during this podcast)

Amy mentions that there is a special name for the part of the clothes hanger where the singlet top straps go in - and drum roll..... it's called a 'notched shoulder'

Kmart Coat Hangers: http://www.kmart.com.au/product/pvc-hangers---pack-of-12/686341

Algot Wardrobe System (Amy recommends this for building a new wardrobe): http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/categories/departments/bedroom/11466/

Skubb Drawer Dividers: http://www.ikea.com/au/en/search/?query=skubb&x=0&y=0

Singlet Top Hanger: http://www.hsw.com.au/?product&id_prod=4221&id_cat=&id_dept=#.WVytx4iGOUl

Rail for Scarves: http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/10303723/

Flexi Tub for Shoes: http://www.kmart.com.au/product/42l-flexible-tub---green/811863

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Wardrobe Jun 28, 2017

Do you spend time you don't have standing in front of your wardrobe trying to find a top that fits? Does your washing sit around in baskets because there just isn't room in the drawers or in your wardrobe?

Have you ever come home from shopping at the sales and wondered how you ended up buying clothes you really didn't need? Have you ever wondered how you can shop ethically and without wastage?

From their years of experience, Kirsty & Amy share their experiences around decluttering and organising your wardrobe.

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Ikea Algot Wardrobe System: http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/categories/departments/bedroom/11751/

Ethical Fashion Guide: http://baptistworldaid.org.au/resources/2017-ethical-fashion-guide/

Jeanswest Jeans: http://www.jeanswest.com.au/en-au/

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Children's Toys Jun 26, 2017

Are your kids toys causing stress in your family? Are they spread across multiple rooms and all over the floor? Whether your children are babies, preschool, at school or teenagers we've had experience in setting up systems and organising play rooms and toys that will set you on the right path to organise your own home.

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Welcome Jun 24, 2017

Kirsty Farrugia & Amy Revell share about their journey to becoming Professional Organisers and how they came to start this podcast.

Both Kirsty & Amy are the eldest of 5 children. slightly bossy, organising freaks, are minimalists and love inspiring other women to join them in the art of decluttering... what isn't there to love!?

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