The Art of Decluttering

Latest Episodes:

Perfectionism Nov 24, 2019

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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

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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

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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.

Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:

● Thank you Binwood85 for the Apple podcast review and Jacqueline Renee for the topic idea.

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Firewood Nov 03, 2019

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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