Swedish death cleaning isn’t really about death at all; it’s an act of love and consideration for the family we leave behind. Reflecting on Margareta Magnusson’s book and my own personal journey clearing my family’s homes, I share why living lightly is one of the greatest gifts you can give your loved ones.
Navigating Temptation: My Evolving Clothes Shopping Diet & How It’s Shaping My Wardrobe
The sheer volume of clothing on Earth – enough to dress everyone for a century – is staggering. This fact truly resonated with me, particularly after recognising a subtle shift in my own shopping habits following my mum’s passing. After my summer 2024 holiday, a quiet nudge confirmed it: my wardrobe needed a new approach. That’s when I committed to a clothes shopping diet.
My 23 Favourite Lists That Keep Me Organised
Lists save me time. Lists make me more efficient. Lists give me peace of mind. Here are my 23 favourite lists that keep me organised.
Organising After A Loved One’s Death: A Personal Perspective
On March 30th, my mum was diagnosed with acute leukaemia. On April 4th, she passed. On March 31st, I flew to France to be by her side for what would turn out to be her last 5 days. On April 17th, I flew back to Singapore to be by my son’s side and support him through his final IB exams. Although it is still raw and excruciatingly painful, I thought I would share how my organising skills have helped in this situation.
When A Professional Organiser Meets A Feng Shui Expert
Today, I’d like you to meet Lucy Richardson, Feng Shui Expert and owner of Feng Shui Focus. For those of you who are not familiar with Feng Shui, it’s an ancient Chinese science which purpose is to bring balance, harmony and beneficial energy (“chi”) to the environment where we live and work so we can have the best life possible. To be honest, I can’t quite recall how Lucy and I met, but one thing is for sure, we hit it off quite quickly with our shared passion for bringing order and harmony into people’s home and life.
Things I Avoid Buying Even Though I Don’t Call Myself A Minimalist
Although I have always got things organised in my home, I must confess there was a time in my life when I owned more than what I own today. But becoming a mother and 2 years later deciding to leave the corporate world so I could work from home while taking care of my son drove me to make space in my home for all the baby paraphernalia and for a home office. Even though the decision to purge came out of my desire to keep things organised in our home, I quickly realised that owning less also made my life easier.
Please Don’t Call Me A Minimalist
People often assume that because of my job I must be a minimalist. Granted, I advocate, and practise, stripping out excess stuff in order to make room for the things that matter. And I often share on my Facebook page quotes and articles that I find quite inspirational from well-known minimalists, in particular, Courtney Carver and Joshua Becker. But I don’t like being referred to as a minimalist because of the misconceptions that surround the term and that don’t reflect my life and work philosophy.
The Time-Saving Habits of a Professional Organiser
Stop the cycle of overwhelm. A professional organiser shares time-saving habits to help you move through your day with more ease.
