Why we keep buying more - Part 2: Managing expectations
In the run-up to Christmas, I was struck again by this thought: what are my or my family's expectations for Christmas? Should there be candles,...
Why we keep buying more - Part 1: Consumption choices
As a professional organiser, I believe that spending is one of the most important aspects of managing everyday life in the life of a busy career person with a family. Our consumption decisions have far-reaching...
Why does downsizing your household goods increase satisfaction?
The year is coming to an end and in our culture this usually also means a collective need to finalise ongoing projects and tasks....
More is more - Why does our mind guide us to hoard and make it difficult to declutter?
I used to be this person for whom more is more of something. Maybe a moment of joy, comfort, security, That Something. I don't...
What is a good enough home - comparing needs and wants
I took part in the Finnish Professional Organiser´s annual webinar discussion on How much is enough? In my speech, together with professional organiser pioneer Anne...
Five proven & good reasons to start reducing the amount of stuff in your home
Excessive clutter in our homes and the chaos it brings is a threat to both our physical and mental health, according to research. Messy...
What helps when you're ashamed of your home? Six ways to reduce home shame
Shame is a strong emotion that can even dominate your life. You can feel so ashamed that you don't want to invite anyone...
Browser clutter and the load it creates
Aalto University published a study this spring on the clutter and load of the internet browser. The topic seems really topical during the holidays...
How many toys does a child need?
Toys are mysterious things: very important, constantly on the move and quickly multiplying. But how many toys do your children need?...
What kind of toys does your child need for quality play?
Play is indisputably important for a child's development. That's why it doesn't seem so simple to choose which toys to prune and which to...