Japanese Rituals and Routines That Support a Tidy Life (#319)

Welcome back to Get Organised with Decluttr Me! I’m Shelina, and today I’m joined by the brilliant Jennie Stallings — a WELL Accredited Professional and expert in ergonomic, wellness-driven interior design.In this episode, we explore:✅ How your environment impacts your health and productivity✅ Common mistakes in home office and workspace layouts✅ How to start designing for wellness on any budget✅ Tips for adapting spaces for the flexible modern workforce✅ Trends in sustainable and human-centred designJennie brings her global expertise and experience from ChelseaGREEN to this insightful conversation about creating spaces that truly support your lifestyle.📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay updated with more episodes.📲 Share your thoughts in the comments or on Instagram – @decluttrme🖥️ More on Jennie’s work: https://chelseagreen.net

If your digital workspace is cluttered with photos, design files, downloads, or creative ideas saved all over the place, this episode is for you. 📁✨This week on Get Organised with Decluttr Me, I’m guiding you through a digital decluttering session focused specifically on creatives. Whether you’re a photographer, designer, writer, artist, or creative entrepreneur, I’ll help you get a grip on your digital mess and organise it into a system that works.We’ll cover:📚 How digital clutter affects creativity and stress📂 What to keep, what to archive, and what to delete using the FAT method💾 Folder structures that actually make sense📷 Organising photos, artworks, and drafts🔧 Easy ways to back up your work and protect your digital creativity⚖️ How to set up a maintenance habit for your digital studioThis is your invitation to clear the chaos and make room for the work that really matters. Your digital files don’t have to be a mess — let’s sort it all together.

Crafters, hobbyists and creative dabblers — this episode is for you! 🎨✂️🧵If your space is overrun with tangled threads, overflowing boxes of supplies, half-finished kits and mystery materials from projects past, I’m here to help. In this episode of Get Organised with Decluttr Me, I share how you can gently mini declutter your craft stash and organise it so it’s calm, inspiring and actually functional.We’ll cover:🧶 Why craft clutter gets so out of hand📦 My step-by-step mini declutter method for crafters📍 Sorting by craft type vs project frequency🎒 How to organise small, fiddly materials like beads and threads📚 What to do with abandoned craft kits and project guilt💡 Easy storage ideas for multi-craft peopleWhether you’re into sewing, scrapbooking, knitting, painting or a bit of everything — this is your guide to clearing the clutter and creating a space that sparks joy, not stress.

Love books but overwhelmed by overflowing shelves and piles of “to be read” novels? In this episode of Get Organised with Decluttr Me, I share how you can gently declutter and organise your books without losing the joy of reading or the heart of your collection. I’ll guide you through my signature mini declutter method, offer tips for sorting and displaying your books, and share ways to keep your reading space inspiring — whether you’re a collector, a re-reader, or a digital bookworm.We’ll cover:📚 Why book clutter is so emotional🧹 The mini declutter method for bookshelves and piles✨ Sorting tips for readers, collectors, and mood-readers🏠 Creating a cosy and functional reading nook♻️ What to do with books you no longer want📲 Managing digital book clutterTune in for a calm, practical episode that will help you reclaim your love of reading — and your space!

🎨 Surrounded by paints, pencils, canvases and chaos?🖌️ This one’s for my fellow creatives.In this episode of Get Organised with Decluttr Me, I answer a listener’s question on how to declutter when you’re an artist — without losing your spark, your tools, or your sanity.I’ll walk you through how to do a gentle mini declutter that clears the clutter without killing your creativity.We’ll chat about:✨ Managing the emotional side of creative clutter🧽 How to organise art supplies in a way that actually works🖼️ What to do with old or unfinished artwork📎 Controlling inspiration piles before they take over🧠 Creating simple systems to keep your space functional and inspiringWhether you’re a painter, sculptor, crafter or hobbyist — this episode will help you make space to create again.New episodes weekly — don’t forget to follow, rate and review!

☀️ As the temperatures rise across the UAE and GCC, your home might be starting to feel a bit stuffy and overwhelming. But did you know that clutter can actually make things feel hotter than they are?In this episode of Get Organised with Decluttr Me, I’m sharing my go-to tips to help your home feel cooler and more comfortable during the hot months. We’ll go room by room — living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom — and I’ll show you how a few simple organising tweaks can make a huge difference.Think better airflow, clearing those busy surfaces, storing away heavy items, and switching to lighter fabrics and décor. It’s all about making your space feel fresher without doing a full-on home makeover.Whether you’re trying to get better sleep, survive the summer holidays, or just want your space to feel a bit more bearable in the heat, this one’s for you. A few little changes really can help your home feel calmer, cooler and more liveable — no matter how hot it gets outside. 🧊🏡If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow or subscribe to Get Organised with Decluttr Me wherever you’re listening. And for more tips, behind-the-scenes and inspiration, follow me on Instagram @decluttrme and check out decluttrme.com 💻📲

As the temperatures rise, so does the wardrobe chaos. You open your closet and it’s packed, yet you still feel like you’ve got nothing to wear. Sound familiar? 😩In this episode of Get Organised with Decluttr Me, I’m sharing my gentle 30-day capsule wardrobe experiment — no extreme minimalism, no pressure to toss out everything, just a calm, practical way to simplify your wardrobe using pieces you already love. 👗👕I’ll guide you through:Choosing your core pieces for the monthStoring the rest away (without guilt!)Creating wearable outfits that suit the UAE heatReducing laundry loads and morning indecisionTracking what you wear to build a more intentional wardrobeIf you’re tired of feeling stuck in a style rut or overwhelmed every time you get dressed, this one’s for you. This isn’t about perfection — it’s just a 30-day reset that could completely change the way you think about clothes.🎯 Feel calmer. Get confident. And stop saying, “I have nothing to wear.”🧺 Give it a listen, try the challenge, and let me know how you feel after 30 days!⁠🎙️ Listen now on your favourite podcast player🔔 Subscribe to stay updated💬 DM me on Instagram @decluttrme to share your progress!

🎒 End-of-school clutter incoming! As the school year wraps up, your home might start to resemble a chaotic museum of drawings, certificates, textbooks, broken pencils and the dreaded PE kit 🏅📚✂️In this episode of Get Organised with Decluttr Me, I’m talking all about the clutter that floods into our homes at the end of the school year – and how to deal with it without losing your mind (or your hallway floor). I’ll share how to:✨ Decide what to keep and what to let go📦 Create a simple, fuss-free memory box🧒 Get your kids involved in the process📸 Digitise special bits without the mess🗓 Prep for the next school year without overbuyingThis one’s for all the parents feeling overwhelmed by the end-of-term tidal wave. Whether your child is in nursery or Year 11, you’ll find practical tips to help you clear the clutter, honour the memories, and enjoy a calm, sorted space for the summer ahead.💬 Don’t forget to follow @decluttrme on Instagram for more organising tips🎧 Listen now and start reclaiming your space — one glittery drawing at a time!📩 Got a question or want to work with me? Head to www.decluttrme.com

Why does decluttering feel harder in May? 🌸 It’s that strange time of year when emotional clutter builds up quietly — old school projects 📚, children’s artwork 🎨, travel souvenirs ✈️, clothes that no longer fit 👖, and bits you’ve been meaning to sort for ages.In this episode, I share why this particular season brings a wave of decision fatigue and emotional attachments, and how we can tackle it gently and practically. I’ll walk you through ways to let go without guilt ❤️, deal with the buildup from the school year, and prepare your space and mind for the summer months ahead ☀️.Whether you’re a parent staring at end-of-term chaos 🧸, or just feeling overwhelmed by the stuff that’s crept in lately, this episode is for you. Think of it as a mindful reset — not about doing everything, but about choosing what matters now.🎧 Have a listen and let me know what you think!✨ Don’t forget to follow @decluttrme on Instagram and your favourite podcast app for more organising tips and support.Let’s get organised together 💫

Have you ever walked into a space and immediately felt calm – but couldn’t quite explain why? On my recent trip to Japan 🇯🇵, I realised that tidy spaces don’t just look good… they feel good. In this episode, I’m exploring the sensory side of organisation: how sound, scent, lighting, and layout all play a role in creating calm at home.From quiet train stations to gently scented hotel rooms, Japanese spaces are designed to soothe the senses – and we can recreate that vibe in our own homes 🕊️. Whether you need a peaceful corner to reset or want to rethink how your home supports your wellbeing, this episode is your sensory guide to feeling more grounded through organising.⸻💡 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more decluttering and organising tips!📲 Follow me for daily organising inspiration:🌟 Instagram: @decluttrme🌟 Website: www.decluttrme.com