70 | Sparking joy: The transformative power of decluttering with Melinda Ferrier, Professional organiser, Certified KonMari consultant, and joyful living advocate

Do you ever have trouble finding things in your home? Are there rooms in your home that are cluttered and disorganised? Do you get anxious, sweaty palms, or rush around putting things away and hiding mess, before people come over to your house? If you sometimes wish there was an organising fairy who would just come over and sort out your stuff, you'll get so much out of this episode! Whether or not you've heard of Marie Kondo, you'll come away from this episode with an appreciation of her unique style, the value of decluttering and it's powerful impact on your sense of freedom, abundance, productivity and mental health. My guest, Melinda Ferrier, is a professional organizer and certified KonMari consultant. Our conversation covers the mental, emotional, and practical benefits of decluttering, introduces you to the key elements and philosophy of the KonMari method, and offers tips on how to start your own decluttering journey. Tune in to hear Mel share about: The life-changing benefits of Decluttering Questions to ask yourself to see if you would benefit from decluttering your spaces. The benefits -some quite surprising - of decluttering The shocking amount of time we waste looking for things The impact of accumulating stuff on the environment How a scarcity mindset can see us hang onto things  The challenges of letting go items, and some ways to reframe it to see the benefits What to do when it feels wasteful letting go of items How the KonMari Method differs from regular decluttering and why it works What to do if you live with someone who doesn’t want to declutter What is the value in being tidy? How much time you can expect to take organising and decluttering your home. The 3 factors that influence the time it takes to declutter Key tips to help you get started. How decluttering can help reduce housework How she can support you to declutter Ready to start your decluttering journey? Download Mel's Complete KonMari Checklist for step-by-step guidance and receive weekly emails to support you in creating a clutter-free and stress-free life. https://melinda-ferrier.mykajabi.com/KonMariChecklist Explore the "Declutter Your Home and Life" 12-week online group coaching program, designed to help you take action, declutter, and organize your home for a calmer, simpler, and more joyful life. Book a free call to see if this program is the right fit for you. https://melinda-ferrier.mykajabi.com/Book-a-call Stay informed about upcoming webinars and the 21 Day Challenge by dropping your name and email here: https://melinda-ferrier.mykajabi.com/waitlist-challenge Make packing stress-free with Mel's self-paced course, "The Light and Organised Suitcase." Learn efficient packing techniques and travel with ease. https://melinda-ferrier.mykajabi.com/The-Light-and-Organised-Suitcase-Mini-Course Visit www.livelifeorganised.com.au for more information and follow Mel on social media: https://www.facebook.com/livelifeorganisedtasmania/ https://www.instagram.com/live_life_organised/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/melinda-ferrier