by Karen Brown | Feb 13, 2016 | Mindset practices, TED talks
Last weekend, I had the privilege of attending a TEDx talk, and yesterday I watched Shawn Achor talk on “The Happy secret to better work”. It’s a really inspiring talk that whilst we assume that we will be happier when we become successful, the...
by Karen Brown | Feb 13, 2016 | Decluttering, Mindset practices
My downstairs hallway is the entrance to my home, and as such, should create a great impression. It should also be an area that’s easy to keep clean and tidy, as it’s not very big, however, the three pieces of furniture there (hall table, shelf unit and...
by Karen Brown | Feb 12, 2016 | Decluttering, Mindset practices
When I decluttered my wardrobe, what I didn’t keep went to family or the charity shop. However, as I decluttered other spaces, I’ve come across things that can be sold, so today I’m looking at the four things to consider when selling your stuff. To...
by Karen Brown | Feb 11, 2016 | Decluttering, Mindset practices
As part of my kitchen declutter, today I tackled the fridge. Decluttering the fridge is something that really should be done on a regular basis, so if you can, keep your fridge clean as part of a weekly cleaning routine. How to declutter your fridge Clear some space,...
by Karen Brown | Feb 10, 2016 | Decluttering, Mindset practices
Today is Ash Wednesday and the first day of Lent in the Christian calendar. there are now 40 days to Easter, and I’ve seen some 40 day lent challenges floating around Facebook (I wish I’d thought of that!), so instead, I’ve compiled a list of 40...
by Karen Brown | Feb 9, 2016 | Decluttering, Mindset practices
As part of my kitchen declutter, I first need to tidy up my kitchen, and this starts with the kitchen worktops. To me, the kitchen shown in the image is nice and tidy, but it also feels cold and clinical. What I’m aiming to achieve is a more homely kitchen. It...