Here is a clear and fun approach to the challenge of clutter clearing. The book starts by asking the reader to assess their ‘clutter level’ with the Clutter Test, and then encourages them to take action!
There are lots of practical suggestions, but the main purpose of the book is to highlight how clutter impacts on the reader’s life and how they can begin to change their attitude when it comes to everything they own.
Feng Shui is discussed in a light-hearted way, and there are suggestions to help the reader to stay clutter free forever. This essential guide will help the reader to create their ideal living environment.
“This excellent book really does help you deal with your clutter effectively and enjoyably. More than that, the insights and techniques acquired in the process will help you live your life more fully. The book is clear, short and to the point and fun to read. Maartje’s enthusiasm for the subject is infectious and makes you want to get up and do it now. Buy it, read it and use it!”
Duncan Coppock, Coach and Coaching Skills Trainer, Author of The Self Factor: The Power of Being You.
Maartje de Wolff is a Life Coach with a passion for clutter clearing. She works with clients in their home and on the phone, helping them to face their clutter demons and showing them the Way to a Clutter Free Life!
Maartje studied Dutch Language and Literature and has a degree in Psychology. When she first came to England in the 70s she set up her own craft business. Later she trained to become a teacher of the Alexander Technique, and has been teaching in London for almost twenty years. She incorporates the principles of awareness, acknowledging resistance, and of gently letting go in her clutter clearing approach.
Over the years she has helped many people to simplify and enrich their lives. She lives and works in London, and is available for life coaching and clearing clutter sessions. She can be contacted by email at info@maartjedewolff.com.
Now that you have looked at the plan and are beginning to form a vague idea of what to do and when to do it, you are ready to get your diary out and to book in your clutter clearing sessions. That way you make it real and important, and you know that you are committed to doing it. To start with, clearing clutter takes a lot of time and energy, and it is not something that you can quickly squeeze in between other jobs. Well, of course you could, but you won't enjoy the full benefits. And you will wear yourself out in the process and it will add to your resistance. Once your home is more or less where you want it, clutter-wise, then it is a different story and I will come back to that later.
Giving time to the clutter clearing process is a very important part of making it a successful and enjoyable (yes, really!) adventure. If you feel you don't have the time to spare, see if you can temporarily give up some of the things you do: it will be well worth it. It is your life we are talking about, and the effects of living in an organised and pleasing environment are far reaching.
Depending on your bigger plan, see how many clearing clutter dates you need to book for the next month. Book half days, or even better whole days, because in the beginning clearing clutter always takes so much longer than you think.