I don’t usually talk about books, however one I’m currently savouring is Wayne Dyer’s “Change Your Thoughts – Change Your Life – Living the Wisdom of the Tao”. The Tao Te Ching is not a quick read, although I’m sure Wayne’s thought provoking translation of the 81 verses is easier to read than the original version. But it’s a superb collection of essays on how to apply the ancient wisdom of Lao-tzu in today’s world.

This may not be your type of book, but here’s one saying from the book which I think is just perfect: Come to grips with the radical concept of “enough is enough”! So beautifully simple when you think about it…

We really do have too much stuff

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I’ve had great feedback from my newly formatted newsletter which I sent out to you last week. I actually didn’t mean to send my June newsletter out again, I just wanted to put it on my blog. You can put it down to my enthusiasm at being able to now manage the content of my website myself. Speaking of which, I’d love you to take a look at my completely new look website and let me know what you think. I think my fabulous website designer/SEO Expert, Karin Reid of Net Quest, has done a wonderful job on it.

Sorting the Garage

Is your garage beautifully organised with plenty of room for parking and storage? Or does your car sit outside, a victim to the elements, because the garage is packed with clutter and stuff? [Read more…]

I promised to let you know how I got on with the Feng Shui challenge, and yes I did manage to throw out 243 items over the course of the nine days! Amazing considering I regularly declutter most areas of my home and home office. So here are the areas I tackled: wardrobe, pantry & kitchen cupboards, bathroom vanity unit including cosmetics and old pills and medicines, office clutter & papers, outdated warranties and software, magazines, computer files and email folders. I even threw out my laptop which died during the process, and my stove! I didn’t have to replace the laptop but I did get a lovely new stove. And I promise it was a great experience – I love moving stuff on that I no longer want or need either by donating or filling rubbish bags.

Organising handbags

This tip is for us girls who like voluminous handbags, but struggle to keep them organised so that we can find what we want. [Read more…]

Winter is definitely upon us and it’s time to light the fire and enjoy what the season offers. Have you packed away your summer clothes, shoes and sports gear? Clearing space for the new season is also a good time to decide on any items that you may be tired of and ready to give away.

Speaking of giving away I read an inspiring email from Marci Shimoff [an American coach] yesterday on just this subject. Here’s what Marci wrote: “This is a feng shui ritual that consists of giving away or throwing away 27 items a day for 9 days in a row – that’s 243 things! Everything we own carries an energy with it; as we let go of old energies, it clears the space for us to open to greater new energy. [Read more…]

I hope you had a wonderful Easter break, with time for fun and relaxation. I’m sure you won’t be surprised to know that I had made a ‘to do’ list to be accomplished over the 4 days. Working around my home, and the garden, is always an enjoyable exercise and so nice to know that when the job’s been done you can reward yourself with a social catch up or a quiet respite with a great book.

Here’s a question to ask yourself – “Where is the clutter and disorganisation impacting your life?”

Imagine if you could experience a difference in your life with something as simple as the decluttering and organising expertise which I offer. Contact me – I can help you make that difference.

Sorting your computer files in “My Documents”

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