Posts by Carolyn Brown
Downsizing with less angst
Downsizing can be a daunting task for anyone. Multiply this six-fold when you’re not well, are used to being totally independent and yet you find yourself overwhelmed with everything that needs to be done. Worse still despite knowing you need to move to where you can get the support you need, you really don’t want to go.…
Read MoreIs busyness all it’s cracked up to be?
Do you ask yourself some of the big questions about being busy and balance? Why is busyness glorified? Why do so many insist on wearing busyness as a badge of honour? Why do we hold ourselves to such impossibly high standards? I recently listened to a podcast hosted by Mia Freedman of Mama Mia fame, where…
Read MoreFind your tribe
Your first foray into the world of social media can be daunting and more than a tad confusing. You’ve heard from everyone you need to be on social media, but have absolutely no clue where to start, or what to do. How do you find your tribe? How do you find the clients you want who…
Read MoreWhat clearing an estate property actually looks like
As you would be aware, every estate, like every person, is different. Yes, there are legal processes that must be adhered too & similarities between estates, however, we’re fully aware that we’re usually meeting executors and family members during extremely difficult times and an individualised approach is required. That said, we are extremely process driven…
Read MoreThe importance of work/life balance
If you follow me on Instagram you may have seen that when I travel I try to practice what I preach. I step away from work and take a holiday. Work/life balance is so important, and yet so many of us (myself included) struggle to get it right. I don’t think there’s a magic formula to achieving…
Read MoreEstate clearance services – why use a professional?
It’s a fact that families can be scattered across the country, even around the world. In so many situations there is no-one around to do the physical work of clearing out an estate property. Well-meaning friends may want to assist, however, there are many benefits to using a professional estate clearance service. Key benefits…
Read MoreAre You On The Move?
It seems many of my clients have moving on their minds. The husband has been transferred. The wife has accepted a promotion. The retirees are about to enact their plans for their long-awaited sea change (I must insert here that my husband is extremely jealous of this couple). All of these people are in a great position when it comes to…
Read More6 cost-effective ways to clear an estate
Clearing an estate can be a costly experience. Here are some tips that can help you expedite the process, possibly resulting in more dollars to be distributed through the estate. Remember to seek legal advice from the estate solicitor before distributing assets.
Read MoreAre you decluttering or churning?
When you decide to declutter a room, you open yourself up to having to make many, many decisions. Decisions about what to keep. Decisions about what to let go. Decisions about storage of items you’ve decided to keep. Decision after decision. And if you’re a tad adverse to making decisions, sometimes it’s just easier to…
Read MoreThe “Joy” Factor
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock or living totally off the grid, I’m going to assume you have heard of Marie Kondo or the KonMarie Method. Marie’s got the world talking about organising and decluttering using introspection and asking people if an item “sparks joy”. I have to insert a disclaimer here. I’ve never…
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