The Art of Decluttering

* Alright... just putting it at the top that I may use Opportunity Cost and Cost Benefit Analysis interchangeably or in the wrong context a bit today... but I know that you'll be able to follow along and see exactly what I mean when it comes to decluttering and organising *

When you're making decisions about what to bring into your home, or what to declutter from your home, it's helpful to acknowledge there is a cost to every decision. There is a cost of time, energy, decisions to be made, possible storage solutions, conferring with people you live with, rubbish removal, processing donations. There is also the opportunity cost of the space you take up and the money you spend.

And then there are clear benefits to decluttering in time, productivity, mental health, finances and general enjoyment.

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Do you have a cardboard box problem? Do you see POTENTIAL in every 'good' box and keep it 'just in case you need it?' Today we're learning to break free from this source of clutter!

Whether it's delivery boxes, mailing boxes, gift boxes, product boxes... boxes seem to multiply in every home our team visit. Some boxes just seem 'too good' to throw away and instead they clutter up our homes and wardrobes and garages and spare rooms.

It's time to release our hold on cardboard boxes, if you don't have an immediate use for the box, let it go! I also chat through some alternative options for using boxes as well as creative ways to enjoy them before letting them go.

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Today is a BONUS episode with my Christmas hacks!

Discover my tried and true hacks for food, transport, gifts, rubbish, hungry and tired kids and so much more!

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To celebrate my 10 years as a Professional Organiser I wanted to chat to other Professional Organisers who have also been in the industry for 10 years or more to glean wisdom from them as well as hear their top tips for achieving freedom from clutter.

Rebecca is an incredible Declutter Coach and is a veteran of our industry, it's such an honour that she was able to make time to share her wealth of experience with us.

Bec shares what Professional Organising looks like for her, including how working with complex cases has become her speciality.

If you're looking for a Declutter Coach in Adelaide, check out Rebecca Mezzino Declutter Coaching

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Bec is also a key lecturer in our brand new accredited course - it's the foundations of Decluttering and Professional Organising and expected to quickly become a required learning for entry into the Professional Organising industry. Whether you're in Australia or abroad, you can access this course as a brilliant first or next step in your professional development in our emerging and growing industry.

Learn more: https://aces.edu.au/courses/decluttering-course/

To receive $50 off, simply enter DART50 at checkout

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Do you feel like your home has accumulated WAY TOO MUCH over the last few weeks?

This week on the podcast, explore the difference between replacing and accumulating.

When something new comes into your home, is it to replace an existing item, or is as an accumulation? There will be occasion for both, but if you accumulate more than you replace you will inevitably end up overwhelmed by clutter.

Do new items you accumulate add value? Make life easier? Or bring you joy? If none of these, why is it coming into your home?

Consider if items are entering your home by choice, obligation or mindlessly.

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