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To KonMari, or not to KonMari, that is the question

Inspired by Netflix’s Tidying up with Marie Kondo series to declutter your home?  Attracted by her promise that “when you have finished cleaning up once and for all, you’ll never again relapse into clutter”?  Well, let me ask you a few questions so you can make sure the KonMari method is for you.  Because as someone who gets paid by others to help them declutter and get organised, I can tell you it is not for everyone. But the good news is that there are alternatives to it.

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Why you can’t get organised: Clearing 4 common misconceptions about organising that prevent you from getting organised

You know there’re plenty of benefits for you from clearing the clutter and getting organised.  Yet you’re stuck and can’t get organised.  Maybe it’s your mind-set towards organising that’s holding you back.  So let me clear some common misconceptions about organising, which will hopefully give you the motivation to get started.

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Shoe storage solutions

I often get asked by my clients what’s the best shoe storage solution.  Well the thing is… there’s no best solution.  Simply because what works for someone may not work for someone else.  With all that’s said, let me give a few pointers for you to consider when examining your options.

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Decluttering Burst: 30 Fifteen-Minute Decluttering Projects

Can’t stand decluttering for more than 15 to 20 minutes at one go? That’s ok, there’s no need to push yourself past your threshold, otherwise you might get discouraged and never reach your goals. Here’s a list of 30 decluttering projects that shouldn’t take you more than 15 to 20 minutes to complete.  If you tackle one project per day, imagine how much lighter you’ll feel by the end the month!

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Time estimate: the one thing you need to add to your to-do list if you really want to take control of your time

Please raise your hand if you add a time estimate to each single task that you put on your to-do list. Well, having worked with many clients to help them take control of their time, my guess is that you probably don’t. Read on to learn why it is so important to add a time estimate to each of your tasks and how to come up with a robust time estimate – and no, you don’t need to be mathematically inclined to achieve that!

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