Posts by Carolyn Brown
Sometimes Progress Means Stopping, Not Starting.
Why is improvement hard? Most conversations about productivity focus on what you should be doing. Start time blocking. Start planning your week. Start exercising. Start using a new app. There’s nothing wrong with any of those suggestions, but they assume that improvement comes from adding something new. In the below newsletter, James Clear (from Atomic…
Read MoreWhy Families Are Turning to Professional Estate Clearance Services.
When someone passes away, there’s more to deal with than grief. At some point, the house needs to be sorted, packed up, and cleared—and that’s no small job. These days, families are often spread out. It’s not unusual for the next of kin to be interstate or overseas, trying to manage things from a distance.…
Read MoreWhy “Start with the End in Mind” is more than a nice idea.
I’ve seen it happen time and again: people jump headfirst into new projects, ideas, or even life transitions without first taking the time to define the destination. They get caught in the cycle of doing—busy, committed, and hard-working—but somewhere along the way, they lose sight of where they were going. Sound familiar? I often say…
Read MoreSmall Things Matter: 10 Small Shifts I Recommend to Clients Who Want to Get More Done Without Burning Out.
As a productivity coach, I often see people chasing the impossible—trying to do more with less, squeezing every drop out of their day while their energy and clarity slip away. The truth is, being busy isn’t the same as being productive. It’s not about doing everything; it’s about doing what matters in a smarter, more…
Read MoreFrom Chaos to Control: 3 Strategies I Share With Every Overwhelmed Client
One thing I see time and time again with clients—whether they run their own business or manage a busy life—is that they’re stuck in reactive mode. They spend their days jumping from one urgent issue to the next, constantly firefighting, and rarely feeling in control. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and there is a…
Read MoreHappy 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
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