Ralph Lauren Christmas for free
Have you come across a Ralph Lauren Christmas on social media? Those lovely tartan boxes, the atmospheric trees, the warmth of the fireplace and the nostalgic feeling? Do you feel...
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15 psychological marketing tricks to get us to buy
Marketing is not innocent advertising - it is the psychology of buying, used against us to make us buy more...
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Why do I buy too much stuff? part 3 - 7 effective techniques for conscious consumption
Have you ever wondered why I keep buying stuff? You probably already have everything you need for a good life....
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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,...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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?...
