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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The best times to declutter – besides a new year

January is always a frantic month for me as I get many requests from clients to help them declutter their home as part of their new year resolutions or in preparation of Chinese New Year. While the idea of having a fresh start at the beginning of the year is certainly invigorating, don’t worry if you haven’t scheduled a decluttering exercise yet as there are plenty of other good times to declutter your home.

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So you think you’re a hoarder?

TV reality shows such as Hoarding: Buried Alive, Clean House or A&E’s Hoarders have drawn attention to the phenomenon of compulsive hoarding. But while many people admit being cluttered, only a small percentage qualify as compulsive hoarders – based on the number of people I’ve helped over the last 4 years as a professional organiser, I’d say around 5%. Whatever the severity of your clutter is, my view is that you should get professional help. Here’s why.

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