This is a big week in our house. Not because of school restarting in Scotland (more on that in a mo). But simply because we are having our kitchen refitted, after 17 years in this house with a kitchen we have never loved. This has involved having the entire contents of the kitchen redistributed throughout…
Do you need lots of stuff around you?
Would you describe yourself as a hoarder? Do you have lots of stuff in your house, and how important is that stuff to you? And what does this have to do with being genuine? Apparently, another trait of genuine people is that they do not need lots of stuff. I am not sure of the…
Looking to do a sumer time declutter?
This summer is going to be far from normal. Again. Ho hum. But here we are, and it might be that you find yourself with time on your hands with nowhere particular to go on holiday. Time off work, but no plans. It might also be that months spent working from home are prompting a…
What are you tolerating in your life?
What are you tolerating in your life? This comes hot on the heels of last week’s musings on making excuses through fear or procrastination. There is much going on that you are having to tolerate over which you have no control – all the Covid 19 restrictions spring immediately and depressingly to mind. But I…
The power of thanksgiving
Oh the irony…talking here about mental decluttering whilst my own brain feels absolutely full to bursting. Hmmm. No surprises there I guess, and this is the real nature of the real world. There is a lot going on, and I – like many of you – wear a number of hats and carry out a…
A free gift to deal with clutter
So, lovely reader – how have you found these recent musings on clutter? There has been a lot of content that has taken you through a clear process: The trend for decluttering that is sweeping our nation, but my own take on it. As you read that post, what tops YOUR list of areas to…
Addressing behavioural insanity
They say that insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results. Who “they” are remains debatable, although this quote is widely attributed to Albert Einstein. For the purposes of this week’s musings, it matters not a jot. What DOES matter is being aware of when we are falling into…
How to accept a compliment
How well do you accept a compliment? That might seem like an odd question to start with this week. And what does this have to do with the recent musings on mental decluttering? The idea of clearing out our minds so that there is space and mental clarity is a wonderful one. And it might…
A powerful tool to deal with mental worry beads…
Who is the person you are at your best? How would you describe that person? Think of times in your life when you have been your most fulfilled and engaged with life, using your skills and connecting well with people. Then consider the characteristics you displayed at that time. This in a way ties back…
Declutter your mind
How viscous is your brain soup? That might seem an odd question indeed. But brain soup has been a term that has resonated in this house as a means of encapsulating that feeling of being simply overwhelmed by the amount of information contained within your head. [Google brain soup and you get a very different…