Two weeks into my minimalist life – four to go. And I am noticing some things that I miss and forgot to pack for this temporary move. I wish I had my ironing board and iron. I didn’t think I ironed much. I don’t. But… and this is jus...
Moving, Packing, and Moving again… Part 4 Storage Lockers
I had never put anything in a storage locker before. A few friends said I could store stuff at their places. Which was so kind and generous of them. I am not sure why but I think because I am single most people assume I don’t have much stuff. Even my ...
“SEEING” THE SOLUTION… de-cluttering – not so easy – or is it?
De-cluttering a space is difficult because it’s not just about purging what you don’t need it is how to make what you do need “look” clutter free. With all the best of intentions, even buying the latest “organizing” gadge...
Change… one step at a time
Here’s a quote I read recently and want to share with you now:-
“When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. I found it difficult to change the world, so I tried to change my nation. When I found I couldn’t change the nation, I be...
Fear and expectations and asking for help
I passed my driving test! First attempt too. When I reversed the car into the parking space at the end of my test I was almost sick with dread and shame. I dreaded being told “You seem like a nice person but you and driving? Yea not a good mix. You fa...
My top 6 tips on becoming unstuck.
Overwhelmed and out of my depth!
I am crap at doing the dishes. It was always a “back burner” kind of issue. I thought ii was just one of those things; that most people really, really loved doing dishes. And though personally I never under...