None of us like that one cupboard, or closet, or the paperwork that sits there, staring at us, laughing at us. Shouting at us that we’re always going to stay like this, that you don’t have the guts to throw any of us out. We’re ashamed. Professional organisers say that shame is a root feeling for most of their clients. Shame is a feeling of being unworthy, bad or wrong, and it’s quite uncomfortable to experience. Shame is different from guilt or embarrassment, because shame

Green is calming. It’s a well-known fact, and getting as much as green in our house is so important to our wellbeing. I try to sneak in at least one plant if I’m decluttering someone’s house. I never used to have plants, mainly because I was afraid of killing them, but then I discovered that actually, a lot of houseplants don’t need that much care. I’m particularly fond of the Madagascar Dragon tree. It not only has a great name, but it doesn’t care if you forget about it. It

Do you ever feel like you’ve got a million things to do and your brain is spinning, you’re not sure what to do next, and you just want to give up? Well, I had that feeling of overwhelm this morning. Then I told myself to stop that. It’s helping no-one: it’s not helping you get clients, it’s not helping you write, it’s not helping your happiness. Afterwards, I did something that always helps. I wrote down all the things swimming in my head in no particular order. Then I looked

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