One Touch, One Action There are different approaches to the ‘how’ of minimising. Being organised is a discipline and the method you follow should reflect that. As you follow the method, you learn the habits of successful organisation. The way you organise is as important as the result. The method is simple to learn, but watch … Continue reading 5 Ways to Declutter: 5) One Touch One Action
One space at a time. Making the first step is your biggest challenge. Once you generate momentum the process will turn into a habit, your life will have transformed, and you’ll feel more energised, more focused and more relaxed. So where do you start? Start with one space and keep going until you are complete. … Continue reading 5 Ways to Declutter: 4) One Space at a Time
A place for everything and everything in its place. Keys, glasses, phone, remote control… What do these have in common? Ever find yourself losing time while looking for them? Or when you want to use that thing you’ve been saving for just the right moment, but don’t remember where you put it… Can you see … Continue reading 5 Ways to Declutter: 3) A Place for Everything
Give each space a purpose Organisation is an art and a discipline. Discipline is achieved through singular focus. Each space must have it's own function. When you know the purpose behind each space you can adapt it accordingly. For example, if your sofa is for relaxing to watch a movie or read a book, then … Continue reading 5 Ways to Declutter: 2) A Singular Purpose
Safety First Like all these principles, Safety First is common sense in action. (And you know how uncommon that can be today!) By following this principle you’re also unconsciously educating everyone you come in to contact with - but let’s keep this practical. What’s the reason for your space? It’s to provide you with a … Continue reading 5 Ways to Declutter: 1) Safety First
Find the previous article here: 5 Reasons Why you should Minimise Now. Do you know the saying, ‘Nature abhors a vacuum’? It’s an idea that comes from a Greek philosophical lineage, starting around 2500 years ago with Parmenides, and continued by Plato and his student Aristotle. It's an idea that says, "A space will always become … Continue reading 5 Ways to Declutter and Maintain Space
Isn’t it common sense… being cluttered will: slow you down, block your inspiration and add to your stress levels?? And of course the danger of clutter is, you never think you’re cluttered… it’s like a slow-acting disease; by the time the symptoms show, your system is already compromised. And what you probably don’t realise is how … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why you should Minimise your Space Now
Khalil S. Patwa 