I have not always been clear of clutter! I spent years struggling with organisation until I realised I was fighting a losing battle – I just had too much stuff. The stuff was cluttering not only my home but also more importantly my mind.

 

I could never understand how people seemed to be just naturally ‘sorted’ and organized. I felt that there was something wrong with me just because everything was just an exhausting struggle.

 

I discovered clutter clearing and it changed my life. Now that I’m clutter free, I have more time and more importantly, I have more peace of mind. This has been so empowering that I felt that I had to help others achieve the same goal.

 

I am now a Life Coach and I specialize in helping people to get rid of their emotional and physical clutter so that they can enjoy more of the things they want from life.

 

My daughter is dyslexic and so I have learnt something about ND conditions. I’ve never been labelled with an ND condition but I can see many of my characteristics mirrored in the literature that I read.

 

These simple steps are designed to help you lead the life you want to lead: free of clutter, more organized, with more time and more energy to do the things you love.

 

The most important step in getting what you really want is to focus on it. How do you want your life and surroundings to be like? Spend at least twenty minutes writing what your ideal environment would be. Our minds are so powerful: they can liberate us or they can hold us back. Forget about what you don’t want or how awful it really is right now. Write about what you really want! Let your mind run free and enjoy the feelings that come up.

 

Spend ten minutes of clutter clearing every day. Focus on an area that will really make a difference to your life when it’s clear. Even when we are fed up and miserable, we can manage just ten minutes. Sometimes you may want to continue. At other times 10 minutes will be enough.

 

You will be amazed at how much you can do in just ten minutes and slowly over time you can clear everything you need to, by just using the ten minute rule. You didn’t create your clutter overnight, so why do you feel you should clear it over night?

How can you decide what you want to get rid of? These are the guidelines I have set up for myself and my clients:

 

You keep:

 

 

When you look at each item, use these guidelines to help you decide.

 

‘Things’ are not just things. They usually have emotions and values attached to them. That old dog-eared teddy is not just another toy – it’s part of your memories of childhood, your old friend, your comfort.

 

There are many reasons why we have clutter – and as you start to clear your clutter, you will uncover many emotions which are wrapped up in the energy of the items. Be prepared to face these feelings and be patient with yourself if you become emotional. Often when we de-clutter, we learn a lot about ourselves. It’s uncovering these emotions which will help you to stay clutter-free in the future.

 

As you clear your clutter you will become more and more aware of what’s coming into your home/life. Some of it will be clutter. The best way to deal with this issue is to develop your own systems for things that are coming in. For example, your post; you can get rid of junk mail immediately rather than adding it to your current pile of paperwork. If you buy a new item of clothing, what can you let go of? Perhaps something that no longer fits you.

 

Some people want some help and inspiration: that’s where a coach or de-clutterer can help. There is an organisation called APDO, Association of Professional De-Clutterer and Organisers which will have a member who is local to you.

 

It’s really important that you feel comfortable with anyone you choose. It’s your home and your life. You are in charge and you need to like and trust the person who gets involved.

 

All the work I do at ‘Be Clutter Free’ comes from the heart, so my main goal is people’s progress and well being.

 

We all like to work in different ways, so I have developed a range of methods to help people. There are many reasons why people have clutter and I work with people to discover these reasons and help them move towards their vision of the life they want to lead, both in their environments and in their emotions. Once they are clear on how they want things to be, making and keeping it that way is easy.

 

A workbook which show you how, quickly and effectively, you can clear your clutter. You chart your journey as you go and learn a lot about yourself along the way.

 

This is very flexible and convenient and can be fitted into your lunch hour if you are busy. You will feel empowered to move forwards and supported in making the changes you need to.

 

When you are in ‘overwhelm’, you just want another pair of hands. I come over and help you to clear your clutter. You will feel supported. During these sessions you will receive coaching and I will help you to clear any emotions that crop up as we work.

 

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I am always happy to answer any questions you may have, so do feel free to send me an email. I also love interaction on my web-site so if you have any tips or suggestions, please send them in…

 

Alison Perry

Be Clutter Free