There’s not much that is normal about 2020 thus far, and July is no different. What with everything being sanitised, distanced and wrapped in plastic, you could be forgiven for thinking that doing Plastic Free July might be all too
It’s generally agreed that clothing is the easiest category to declutter. So why is it that so many of us struggle to reduce our wardrobes? After all, I stopped clothes shopping for fun in my twenties, and have been stripping
There are many ways we can enhance our lives at home such as connecting with family, relaxing to recuperate from a busy day, or entertaining guests, but perhaps one of the most underutilised tools is mindfulness. Like exercise, mindful activities
I’m often asked – ‘is the KonMari method the same as minimalism?’ The short answer is no. At first glance they may look similar, and both certainly involve decluttering in some form, but the principles behind them are quite
It has been almost a year since I took the super scary step of moving in with my boyfriend. Luckily for me (and him!), it has been relatively smooth sailing and best of all, I love the home that we
When you’re spending a lot of time at home in isolation, decluttering might seem like a great idea. You may have more time on your hands than usual, and you’re definitely in the right place. But are you in the
They say travel broadens the mind, and while I wholeheartedly agree, I recently found out that being forced to holiday in your own home can bring cognitive shifts of a different kind. Last week, for example, I got really upset.
While introverts and self-confessed homebodies may be coping well with social distancing, some of you are probably finding that being confined to your home can be difficult. Personally, I have found a number of habits and practices which have helped
Admittedly, we might not love everything 2020 has brought us thus far, but on the bright side, it does promise to bring us yet another wave of Marie Kondo madness with the release of her new book, Joy at Work.
Climate change is scary, and it’s easy to feel helpless. But you don’t have to build your own solar panels or donate your body to clean nuclear power studies to make a difference. You can help by changing the way