NAPOI have recently returned from a fantastic 10 days in Texas. I went for two reasons. The first to attend the NAPO (National Association of Productivity and Organization) annual conference – the place to meet some of the most organised people in the world! On my first evening I had dinner with an amazing gathering Organising Systems and Processes for Homes and RentalsRead More
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Spring De-cluttering
Longer days, warmer weather, daffodils appearing – Spring must be around the corner. I love the word spring. It conveys that feeling of a positive burst of energy – great words describing how the world wakes up from those sleepy winter months. Therefore, it is not surprising that motivation i high to have a good Spring De-clutteringRead More
Archiving Family Records
January has never been a good time for me to keep resolutions – September is my January. The summer must give me a boost of energy which keeps me motivated to keep going! However, the new year is a great time for reflection and I think a kinder way of taking stock. Rather than struggle Archiving Family RecordsRead More
Children’s artwork – overwhelm or celebration?
I am in the middle of decorating my mum’s house at the moment – a brilliant excuse for a declutter! Hanging by her dressing table was a ‘tapestry by numbers’ attempt of a horse’s head which I produced when I was about eight. “Do you want to still keep this?” I asked. “Absolutely, it’s one Children’s artwork – overwhelm or celebration?Read More
Holiday Prep – heaven or hell?
Does the idea of going on holiday fill you with dread? Often the preparation required leaves you exhausted before you even begin! Minimise holiday stress is using my two favourite words – planning and delegation. I plan backwards from the day I leave for holiday and the whole process starts from the day I make Holiday Prep – heaven or hell?Read More