Posts by Carolyn Brown
Happy New Year: Decluttering 101
Happy New Year! Many people I know are talking about getting organised and clearing themselves of clutter in the new year. I’m a great supporter of being organised because it makes my life so much easier and saves me heaps of valuable time. There are many organising methodologies available, ranging from the incredibly strict to…
Read More‘Tis the season
It comes around every year! Whatever you’re doing during your annual celebrations, I hope you have fun, are around friends and family, and make the most of the festive season. If you’re feeling a bit stressed coming up to the festive break, you may find these time management tips helpful:
Read MoreEstate Clearances – What to do with Grandma’s China?
I think we all know someone who has inherited lots of “stuff”. Maybe valuable, maybe not. More than likely this “stuff” comes into its new space with mixed feelings. Comments I hear regularly are along the lines of “I really feel like I should keep it”, “What am I going to do with it?” and…
Read MoreWhen downsizing becomes a necessity
Over the years I’ve worked with many people who have had to downsize, for a variety of reasons. Ideally, my clients would make a considered and measured decision to downsize. In reality this scenario looks much different. I’m usually contacted after there has been a life event, an illness or an emergency, meaning that my soon to…
Read MoreMy favourite organising quotes
Are you looking for motivation to get organised? Here are some of my favourite organising quotes: and finally one of my own, “Done is better than perfect” Carolyn Brown, Time Made
Read MoreSorting through your loved one’s belongings
This would have to be one of the hardest things to do. To state the obvious, feelings of anger, love, frustration and overwhelming grief will rise to the top. I’ve had it said to me that it’s much easier to use an agency, like Time Made, to clear an estate property. This is mainly because,…
Read MoreHow much is too much?
Most of us know we have too much stuff. Too many clothes, too many pairs of shoes, too many plastic containers, with too many spare lids. I probably lean more towards a minimalistic lifestyle, but I know this doesn’t work for everyone. If you’re serious about enjoying more space with less clutter, these tips may…
Read MoreWhy professional organisers aren’t cleaners, and vice versa
What is the difference between a Professional Organiser and a Cleaner? Our friends at Wikipedia offer the following answers: “Professional Organisers offer a wide variety of services, from designing a functional closet to organising a cross-country move. For homeowners, a Professional Organiser might plan and reorganise the space of a room, improve paper management, or…
Read MoreThe value in never becoming an expert
What are you good at? Are you the best financial planner in the area? Maybe the best fitness trainer, hairdresser, accountant or solicitor? Congratulations! What a nice feeling! You’ve reached your pinnacle and are all set to smugly (and deservedly) sit back and bask in your glory. But … if you want to stay on…
Read MoreDelegation 101
It’s been said that to live a “life well-lived” means you’ve mastered the art of delegation. A “life well-lived” means different things to different people. Martin Ugwu says this well in his quote, “time well spent adds to life well-lived”. Have you considered or even tracked where you spend your time? Can, or should you…
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