When I think about what I love to do creativity plays a big part in all of them. Without being organised can we have creativity? Renowned author Gustave Flaubert said “Be orderly and disciplined in daily life, so that I might be wild and violent in my art.” You can see how the clutter in our life, the day to day challenges and stress of living in the world today is...

Kids are messy, and kids need to have the freedom to be messy. But I believe that kids should also be given the responsibility for helping clean up their messes. By the end of the day, my house often looks like a Lego bomb went off – does yours? I remember the first play-date I hosted with my mother’s group. It was a memorable new mum experience because I later found...

Do you dread going into your bedroom? Is it piled high with clutter? Do you wake each morning staring at a mountain of things to do? A cluttered bedroom doesn’t encourage a loving relationship or healthy sleep! Try this 6-step process to declutter your room so you can reclaim your haven: Decide on your vision for the room. Write it down, draw it, close your eyes and ‘see’ it. Eliminate all...

For many of us, thinking about preparing our tax return is enough to break out in a cold sweat. However, getting your paperwork organised can avoid a big headache and even save you money, says the Australasian Association of Professional Organisers (AAPO). “Being organised at tax time is so important, not only in ensuring that your tax records are accurate, but also that you claim all the necessary deductions and...