The Art of Decluttering

Do you have a room in your home that has become the place where unhoused clutter ends up? A spare room/ junk room full of boxes, furniture, paperwork, and things you don't quite know what to do with? You might have a Doom Room.A doom room is often the result of delayed decisions. Instead of finding a permanent home for things, you place them in a room "for now" and eventually that room becomes overwhelming.The key to reclaiming the space is to give it a purpose. When you know what you want the room to become, it becomes much easier to decide what stays and what goes.Start by removing the obvious donations and larger items you no longer need. Momentum builds quickly when you begin seeing space reappear.If the room still feels overwhelming, don't try to make every decision at once. Sort items into categories and create smaller "doom boxes" instead. Group paperwork together, photos together, tools together, and sentimental items together. Suddenly, you're no longer dealing with an entire room of chaos. You're simply making decisions one category at a time.If the room genuinely needs to function as storage, make it intentional. Add shelving, use labelled containers, and create systems that make everything easy to find and put away.One small decision at a time can turn a Doom Room into a purposeful, peaceful space that works for your life again.You may also like to listen to these episodes:Doom BoxesObject PermanenceWatch on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/ubzTallz6_MJoin my communityLeave a 5 Star Google ReviewFollow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You’re invited to keep going with a honest look at the categories most homes definitely have too much of — even if they don’t look like clutter at first glance. This is about being realistic, not perfect, and questioning what’s taking up space in your home and your head.You’re encouraged to approach each category with simple questions: Do you use it? Does it fit your life now? Would you miss it if it were gone?Rethink shoes that hurt your feet, don’t fit, or are worn beyond repair — especially if you keep taking them off moments after putting them on. Textbooks get a hard truth moment too: if you’ve tried to sell or donate them and no one wants them, they’re just taking up space. Letting them go is allowed.Take a brave look at makeup that’s expired, unused, or unhygienic, along with incidental furniture that no longer serves a purpose but quietly attracts clutter. Clothing gets an honest call-out — you likely have far more than you need, and letting go won’t leave you stranded without options.You’re also encouraged to reduce visual clutter by decluttering ornaments and trinkets, especially those without meaning or joy anymore. Practical categories like stubby holders, wine glasses, lingerie, and fidget toys are reframed around actual use rather than “just in case.”The aim isn’t to strip your home bare — it’s to create breathing room. When you declutter by category, momentum builds, decisions get easier, and your space starts supporting you instead of draining you.Join my Free 5 Day Wardrobe Challenge for a 5 day video series to take you through your wardrobe step by stepYou may also like to listen to these episodes:5 Home TruthsOpportunity Cost/ Cost Benefit AnalysisJoin my communityLeave a 5 Star Google ReviewFollow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You want to declutter, but you’re standing in the middle of your home thinking, Where on earth do I begin? You’re not alone. Even when it’s obvious a space needs attention, knowing where to start can feel surprisingly overwhelming.Instead of searching for the perfect starting point, focus on momentum. Decluttering doesn’t begin with emptying an entire room, buying containers, or consuming endless inspiration. It begins with one small, doable action.Explore three simple ways to start without overthinking. First, you learn how powerful it can be to grab just one bag and fill it — either with rubbish or donations. One bag creates a clear finish line and instant momentum. You also learn why organising won’t solve clutter if the quantity stays the same, and how reducing what you own is always the first step.Next, you’re encouraged to choose a single, low-emotion category to declutter. Not a whole room — just one contained category like towels, DVDs, clothes that no longer fit, or reusable shopping bags (yes, you probably have too many). Smaller categories mean faster wins and less decision fatigue.Finally, learn how to start with a habit instead of a project. By placing a donation bag somewhere visible and committing to one item per day, decluttering becomes part of everyday life rather than another overwhelming task.Remember that regret is rarely about letting go — it’s usually about waiting too long. Progress matters more than perfection, and freedom comes from simply starting.Join my free 5 Day Wardrobe Challenge if you're wanting to get startedYou may also like to listen to these episodes:5 Home TruthsConfirmation BiasJoin my communityLeave a 5 Star Google ReviewFollow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode you’re invited to rethink what it really means to have an organised home by exploring the difference between being neat and being tidy. While neatness is about how your home looks on the surface, tidiness is about how it works underneath.You can have a home that looks neat but still feels stressful if things don’t have a clear place to belong. When everything has a designated home, it becomes easier to reset your space without relying on quick fixes or constant effort. Tidiness creates structure, and from that structure, neatness naturally follows.This episode encourages you to let go of perfection and focus instead on systems that support everyday life. When your home is set up to work for you, maintaining it feels lighter, more manageable, and far less overwhelming.You may also like to listen to these episodes:Bigger Living, Smaller SpaceObject PermanenceJoin my communityLeave a 5 Star Google ReviewFollow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re diving into Week Three of our “What’s Your Problem?” series — and I can’t tell you how important this one is. If you’ve worked through your quantity issues (too much stuff) and your systems issues (no real organisation), then your next hurdle isn’t about things or storage at all. It’s about you. It’s about habits.Once the clutter is gone and the systems are in place, the problem shifts from your stuff… to your behaviour. And that’s good news, because habits are changeable with the right tools and a little intention.One of our core sayings at The Art of Decluttering is: “Don’t put it down. Put it away.”It’s simple. It’s powerful. It cuts straight through the temptation to procrastinate — because procrastination is sneaky. It convinces you that “later” is harmless, when in reality “later” is the thing making your home feel harder than it needs to.Take the jacket example. You walk in the door. You’re tired. You drop your jacket on the bed instead of hanging it up. No big deal, right? But then you walk past it three more times. Your partner dumps their jacket next to yours. Suddenly the job feels bigger and you’re annoyed at yourself. And all of this drama could have been avoided if you’d taken the 10 seconds to hang it up straight away.This is where phrases like “just do it now” or “might as well” become game-changers. They short-circuit the internal debate and remove the option to procrastinate. If you’re going to have to do it eventually, you might as well do it now.Sometimes, though, you’ll notice that a system you created isn’t working because you’re not using it. That doesn’t mean you’ve failed — it simply means you might need to refine it. If your keys always end up on the bench instead of in the bowl by the door… maybe the bench needs to be the home. The best system is the one you’ll actually use.Habits aren’t glamorous. They don’t give you the buzz that decluttering or organising does. But they are the quiet, consistent force that keeps your home functioning smoothly. And more importantly — habits bring freedom. Freedom to enjoy your space, your people, your time, and your life.You may also like to listen to these episodes:What's Your Problem?... QuantityWhat's Your Problem?... SystemsClose the LoopRejecting BusyThree Times a DayJoin my communityLeave a 5 Star Google ReviewFollow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.