You might think you’re satisfied living in a mess, but believe it or not, being disorganised can come at a cost. For example, research shows that poor organisational skills costs the US economy an estimated $89 billion annually, and the
We all know sleep is good for us. But while most of us could happily slumber right through alarm time, actually getting to sleep can be a little more elusive. Blame the auto-play feature on Netflix, the gloom and doom
Victoria’s has mandated all people living in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire wear a face mask outside their home. Even without watching the department’s video, it made perfect sense. Yet as an environmentalist, I’m worried.
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.