The Art of Decluttering

Great Expectations

Does expectation drive you into action or do you feel it sets you up for disappointment? Can your expectations daunt you or spur you on? Today we explore these and more when it comes to how we respond to the expectations we put on ourselves. Get ready to ask yourself 'why' A LOT in an effort to help you better understand what kinds of stories you are telling yourself that then lead to the creation of your expectations. It's not easy when missed expectations cause discouragement or disappointment, so we hope that you come away from this episode with a greater understanding of how to set yourself up for success with your great expectations. In this episode we; ● Follow on from last week's episode and chat about happiness vs joy; ● Challenge you to go after joy rather than chasing after happiness; ● Suggest having an open mind when it comes to expectations can reduce our ability to be disappointed; ● Highlight the importance of questioning yourself and where your expectations have come from; ● Give suggestions of how to adjust to having more realistic expectations; And so so so so much more... We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face! Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links: ● Discouragement Episode ● Jealousy vs Contentment Episode ● The 4 Tendencies with Gretchen Rubin Episode ● Brene Brown Link to the full show notes here https://www.theartofdecluttering.com.au/declutter-tips/great-expectations/ to read the blog referenced in this episode. And if you haven't signed up for our weekly newsletter then just send us an email at hello@theartofdecluttering.com.au and ask us to put you on the list! Thank you to JessieNell for your podcast review!! If you are currently residing in a country other than the one you were born, in then its your turn to leave us a review! For more details on how to connect with us head to our website. For details on becoming a Patreon supporter take a look here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

May 22, 2022

33 min

Jealousy vs Contentment

Do you feel the need to keep up with the Jones's? Has your house become overrun with stuff that you purchased to bring you happiness but instead it just brought you more stuff? Come join us as we explore the impact jealousy can have on our lives (and our stuff!) and how practising gratitude could be answer to stopping the green eyed monster... In this episode we; ● Define jealousy, envy and contentment; ● Explore how jealousy and contentment fit into the world of decluttering; ● Encourage you to practise gratitude as a way of shifting out of jealousy; ● Challenge you to unsubscribe from those emails as marketing plays into jealousy and lack of contentment; ● Ask you to think about what it would take for you to be content?; And so so so so much more... We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face! Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links: ● Control Episode ● Emotions Episode ● Judgement Episode ● When Harry Met Sally Movie (this scene is not appropriate for children!!) Thank you to Jenna benna 85 for your podcast review!! If you do own a Louis Vuitton bag (real or not) then its your turn to leave us a review! For more details on how to connect with us head to our website. For details on becoming a Patreon supporter take a look here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

May 15, 2022

39 min

Top Tips for Downsizing

Moving to a smaller home can be stressful especially when you’ve collected a lifetime of memories and belongings. Today we are revisiting our downsizing topic but with much more detail and even more practical advice! Focusing more on those at the retirement/empty nester stage of life we take you through our top tips to make your downsizing experience a smoother one. We believe that EVERYONE is unique and every SITUATION is unique - what will work for you may not even work for your partner! So get ready for an episode chock full of practical tips to get you set up and living your best new season of life! In this episode we; ● Share that decluttering plays a key role in any downsizing process; ● Remind you that having a clear vision for your new home that you can come back to will help you when things get bumpy; ● Give suggestions for ways to honour sentimental items and preserve the memories; ● Suggest enlisting the help of professionals during the downsizing process; ● Emphasise having grace for yourself and those around you - packing up a life time of possessions is BIG!; And so so so so much more... We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face! Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links: ● Downsizing into Freedom episode ● Apartment Living episode ● Downsizing episode ● Sea Change episode ● Moving Overseas ● Sentimental Papers episode ● Sentimental Items episode ● Decluttering with Older Adults episode ● Estate Planning episode ● Momentum episode Thank you to our newest Patreon member Alison Smith!! Thank you to Katharine 55 and HeatherFD for your podcast reviews!! Don't forget you can leave us a review that helps others to find us. For more details on how to connect with us head to our website. For details on becoming a Patreon supporter take a look here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

May 8, 2022

35 min

Zones

Zones are super handy. They are particularly useful when dealing with multipurpose areas such as a rumpus room or garage. Everyone has a unique way of using their space, by using zones you can tailor a room or area to your specific needs. Today we take you through how to create zones in your home that add to it's function and flow. We also chat about how having clearly defined zones can help other family members/housemates when it comes to tidying up or finding things. Following on a little from last week's episode we also discuss how creating zones can help you free up more space in your home. In this episode we; ● Define what we mean by zones; ● Give loads of ideas and examples of what zones can look like; ● Talk about by using zones to create better function and flow in the home; ● Suggest that zones can highlight when things are out of place; ● Encourage you to look around at areas of your home that are cluttered or out of control and consider creating some zones to bring back order; ● Get an update on Kirsty's pool progress; And so so so so much more... We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face! Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links: ● Like with Like Episode ● Item or Space Episode ● All or Something Episode ● Bathroom Episode ● Wardrobe Episode ● Wardrobe P2 Episode ● Functional Spaces Episode Thank you to Britters77 and CJL UK for your podcast review!! If you were born in 1977 then its your turn to leave us a review! For more details on how to connect with us head to our website. For details on becoming a Patreon supporter take a look here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

May 1, 2022

32 min

Item or Space?

We love using binary decisions as a tool when you have so many decisions to make. One in particular that we wanted to highlight is today's episode. Item or Space? This can look like a few different things - deciding whether to keep an item or let it go and gain back some of the physical space it was taking up, - choosing to rearrange/reorganise the area you're focusing on and create more space by changing the layout, - having a look at your calendar, weighing up your schedule and making adjustments for more white space in your day/week/month. Asking item or space can basically be used in any area of your life where you need to make decisions! We hope you gain some tips today that help you feel more empowered in your decision making. In this episode we; ● Explain what we mean by item or space; ● Remind that every time you make a decluttering decision you are choosing between keeping the item or claiming back the space; ● Highlight the benefits of having space; ● Encourage you to walk through your home and look at everything with fresh eyes; ● Talk about the types of intangible space that can get cluttered; And so so so so much more... We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face! Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links: ● Need It Episode ● Use It Episode ● Love It Episode ● Binary Decision Episode ● All or Something Episode ● Functional Spaces Episode ● Get Organized (The Home Edit Tv Show on Netflix) ● 100 Day Dream Home (Reno show Kirsty mentions) Thank you to Kirsty from Tassie for your podcast review!! If you have an 'R' in your name then its your turn to leave us a review! For more details on how to connect with us head to our website. For details on becoming a Patreon supporter take a look here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

April 27, 2022

27 min

Mindful Noticing

Hey amazing listeners! It's Amy going solo today dropping you a fun little bonus episode. We do have our regular episode coming up but due to some technical issues it has been delayed until later in the week, so watch this space! Hey amazing listeners! It's Amy going solo today, dropping you a fun little bonus episode. We do have our regular episode coming up but due to some technical issues it has been delayed until later in the week, so watch this space! We still wanted to deliver a little something into your ears so Amy has put together a quick mindfulness exercise that you can do to help you view your space with fresh eyes. Inspired by a mindfulness exercise by Osher Gunsberg on his podcast "Better than Yesterday" Amy takes us on a journey as she intentionally notices everything in the space around her. If you are someone that may have become blind to clutter, doesn't know where to start or finds it tricky to prioritise and make a strategy for decluttering then you will absolutely love this episode. Have a great week and enjoy stopping and noticing! ● Our website The Art of Decluttering ● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly support makes a huge difference to us being able to produce this podcast. Support can be as little as $1 a month! ● Follow us on Instagram ● Follow us on Facebook ● Join our Facebook group ● Leave a review on Apple Podcast Thank you to our sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Productions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

April 24, 2022

10 min

All or Something

Usually we think of the saying 'All or Nothing', unfortunately this is often entirely unhelpful when it comes to being motivated, so we want to flip it around to say 'All or Something'. Kirsty saw an ad recently that used this phrase and she just new there was an episode in it! We often give up on an idea because we can't get it ALL done. Have you ever thought about what could happen if you replaced that 'all', with what if I just do something? Today we explore today just how a whole lot of little somethings impact the 'all' and actually get you to your goals. So join us as we get into what we mean by 'All or Something'.. In this episode we; ● Define what we mean by 'All or Something'; ● Give you lots of tips of what something can look like; ● Discuss how paralysis analysis impacts your progress; ● Highlight that somethings is better than nothing; ● Encourage you that all the somethings get you to the all; And so so so so much more... We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face! Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links: ● Micro Decluttering Episode ● Momentum Episode ● Perfectionism Episode ● Inherited Clutter Episode (Ruth's 15 minuteses) ● Kung Fu Panda Theme Song "Legends of Awesomeness" Thank you to sweetsou for your podcast review all the way from France!! If you listen to our podcast from France or while you are travelling around France then its your turn to leave us a review! For more details on how to connect with us head to our website. For details on becoming a Patreon supporter take a look here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

April 17, 2022

30 min

Momentum

Momentum. It's so great when you are riding that wave of momentum but what do you do when you get stuck?! Today we dig into how momentum can really work in your favour when decluttering. We also spend a bit of time focusing on what to do when you run out of steam or feel that your momentum may have taken you in the wrong direction. Oh and don't worry we cover what to do when you just can't get started! This episode is jam packed with all the tips and advice you could image to get you moving towards your decluttering goals again. In this episode we; ● Define momentum; ● Tell you why we think momentum is important and how it relates to decluttering; ● Emphasise that momentum builds, it doesn't just happen; ● Discuss what happens when you run out of steam; ● Highlight that hitting a brick wall can help you reassess and/or course correct; ● Give tips on how to help build momentum and get started after hitting a wall; And so so so so much more... We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face! Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links: ● Perfectionism Episode ● Binary Decisions Episode ● Head, Heart & Home Course ● Emotional Momentum Article ● 3 Million Giveaway Voucher Thank you to BusyOzyMum for your podcast review!! If you have listened to all 300 of our episodes then its your turn to leave us a review! For more details on how to connect with us head to our website. For details on becoming a Patreon supporter take a look here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

April 10, 2022