Can you never find what you need? Do you have trouble parting with anything; holding on to it ‘in case you use it someday’? Is clutter taking over your life? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, it’s time to de-clutter your home and regain your life. It may seem overwhelming at first, but with a little help from de-cluttering expert Peter Walsh, you’ll regain your space, health and happiness. A home filled with excessive ‘stuff’ that is being saved for ‘someday’ can do more than crowd out your personal space. Clutter can affect you physically (make you feel physically drained), emotionally (heighten your stress levels) and psychologically (decrease your mood). So a thorough tidy up will reinvigorate your entire being. And with the winter chill almost behind us, now is the perfect time for a spring clean. According to renowned home organisation expert Peter Walsh, by following a few basic principles, even the messiest of homes can leave clutter in the dust. #1 Be in the Moment In cleaning, as in life, tasks become much more manageable if you concentrate on one room at a time. Before you even start cleaning your bedroom, kitchen, or whatever room it may be, create a vision for the space. Imagine how you would like it to look, create a step-by-step plan to get there, and visualise your ideal space while you are working. When you’re done, you’ll know there’s no better feeling than a plan being realised. #2 Get the Kids Involved While most kids hide when the subject of cleaning comes up, by getting them involved, it’ll be fun for both of you. There’s no better time to teach the […]
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