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The Tidy Lady

by Liz Bradley

Declutter Coach & Tidyness Expert. Hi, I'm a Professional Organiser based in Auckland NZ. I like to write and talk about why clutter happens and how to deal with it. Everything I talk about comes from my personal experience or from my wonderful clients. Find more here - www.thetidylady.co.nz Email - [email protected]

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Episodes

  1. Feeling Too Busy, Too Much To Do, Not Enough Time?

    Feeling it? Big and small stressors are in every part of our lives. Try these quick ideas to make your home your haven from stress! This podcast is also available as a blog post here - https://thetidylady.co.nz/blog/

  2. The Make-It-Easy Method ~ Keeping Your Decluttered Home Clutter Free.

    What is the purpose of decluttering and organising our homes? It's to make our lives simpler, less stressful, less annoying, easier! We want to be happy in our homes! A crucial part of decluttering a home is establishing systems to make sure it stays that way. It's what I do automatically as I…

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  3. The Zen Of LEGO Maintenance.LEGO? Yes, but also - Your time, priorities and what's really worth doing....

    LEGO? Yes, but also - Your time, priorities and what's really worth doing....

  4. Work That Device! How To Manage Your Time.

    Calendars & reminders are a godsend. They boss you and nag you but it's on purpose! Here's a couple of suggestions. Are you making the most of your devices? Making them do the hard work? Back in the olden days, when I was young and we wrote stuff down, I used to walk around with little scraps of...

  5. The Dangers Of Decluttering.

    Decluttering Dangers?! Do not do this if you want to avoid the heartbreak of declutterer's regret. Yes, it's a thing. This podcast is also available as a blog here - https://thetidylady.co.nz/blog

  6. Feeling Better: Why Decluttering Is Self Care.

    Most of us need truck-loads of self-care and we’re not doing it. Find out why decluttering is so good for you! This podcast is also available as a blog here - https://thetidylady.co.nz/blog/

  7. What's Stopping You From Decluttering & How To Beat It.

    Ugh. YUK! I don't wanna declutter Liz! You know you need to do it. You WANT to do it. You've started, many times. But given up. This podcast is also available as a blog post with awesome links and illustrations here - https://thetidylady.co.nz/blog/

  8. Are You Choosing To Do The Best Things For You?

    There's a funny thing about life that I've learnt in my 54 years. Our lives are formed by our choices. Hard choices, easy choices, the choice to not choose at all and just let yourself go with the flow. So what are YOU choosing to do or NOT do to make your life better? This podcast is also...

  9. This One Simple Pro Trick Will Make You Instantly More Organised!

    Want to be more organised? No idea where to start? Sarah and Rachel were in the same boat. So how did they do it? This podcast is also available as one of heaps of blog posts on decluttering and organising right here here - https://thetidylady.co.nz/blog

  10. 3 Rules For A Perfect Clutter-Free Home

    Feeling bad about your home? Get annoyed when you read the word perfect? This podcast is for you... This podcast is also available as a blog post here - https://thetidylady.co.nz/blog/

  11. 4 Steps to Declutter Your Home When You Don't Know Where to Start

    Have you ever thought "Help! My house is so messy I don't even know where to begin!"? Here's what I suggest you do... This podcast is also available as a blog here - https://thetidylady.co.nz/blog/

  12. 5 Ways To Balance Your Time & Energy.

    What truly feeds your heart, soul or mind? Are you giving yourself the gift of time to do them? How do you even do that?! This podcast is also available as a blog post here - https://thetidylady.co.nz/blog/

  13. Your Year Of Decluttering - December (The Spare Room/Guests Coming?)

    365 days. 12 months. 52 weeks. You could do ANYTHING in that time, couldn’t you? Renovate a house? Declutter a house? Let’s do December. Read and listen to more of my podcasts and blogs here - https://thetidylady.co.nz/blog/

  14. The Tidy Lady Newsletter - November

    How To Have The Perfect Home - The Secret That No One Will Tell You. This newsletter is also available as an email here - https://thetidylady.co.nz/subscribe-to-the-tidy-ladys-newsletter/

  15. Invisible Work: Real Life, Organised.

    What is Invisible work? It's all those things that you do, that are unseen and taken for granted by those around you. Are you racing around, on the point of burnout? Here are some ideas to get your sanity back - This podcast is also available as a blog post here - https://thetidylady.co.nz/blog

  16. Your Year Of Decluttering - November (The Garage)

    There are a few studies around that make you wonder... Between 25% and 75% of people have trouble parking their car in their garage. Why? This podcast is also available as a blog here - https://thetidylady.co.nz/blog

  17. The Tidy Lady Newsletter ~ October. Costco, Tiny Homes & Gifts.

    My partner and I popped in to visit Costco recently. When I say popped in, we were very lucky to have hit a small gap in the massive volume of shoppers. Only around 1,000 people in the store... So what's Costco got to do with it? This podcast episode is also available as a monthly newsletter here…

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  18. Is Your House Too Small?

    Frustrated, stressed and depressed with your way-too-small-home? I know the feeling. I bet you can guess where this is going...

  19. Your Year Of Decluttering - October (Paperwork, even if you love paper)

    Paperwork feels important doesn't it? We have a horror of throwing out something REALLY important. Or worse, valuable! So how do you even start? This podcast is also available as a blog post here - https://thetidylady.co.nz/blog/

  20. The Tidy Lady Newsletter - September

    What do you do when you just can't decide what to let go of, and what to keep? Try The Big Box Method!

  21. Ask Yourself These Questions If You Have A Decluttering Block.

    What does decluttering have to do with Big Feelings, our brain and our survival instinct? You'll be surprised! This podcast is also available as a blog post here - https://thetidylady.co.nz/blog/

  22. Your Year Of Decluttering - September (Linen, Glorious Linen)

    You can change the whole look of a bedroom or bathroom with linen right? And it's fun! It's nice to have choices, to mix and match, arrange and design. But what if you've reached Maximum Capacity? This podcast is also available as a blog post here - https://thetidylady.co.nz/blog

  23. The Tidy Lady Newsletter - August

    Worrying that you'll regret letting something special go is a big barrier to decluttering for some people. Imagining the feeling of loss is enough to stop some people from even thinking about it! Here are some things to think about if fear of regret is holding you back. This podcast is also...

  24. Thinking About Decluttering? Don't Do These 4 Things.

    Decluttering is hard. There's so much stuff to deal with, and so many feelings! Here are some things to think about, that might make it a little easier. This podcast is also available as a blog post here - https://thetidylady.co.nz/blog

  25. Your Year Of Decluttering – August (Books, even if you love them)

    Some people sneer, scoff, roll their eyes and get very cross at the idea of decluttering books. Which is fine if you have limitless bookshelves or storage for boxes of books that may or may not ever be read again. But what if you don't? What if you have to downsize? This podcast is also available...

  26. The Tidy Lady Newsletter - July

    Decluttering Difficult Things. Everyone struggles with something when it comes to decluttering. Decluttering is my thing. I'm a big fan, but I know how hard it can be. If you're struggling to declutter, there are three things that you might like to think about. This podcast is also available as a...

  27. What About You? Why Getting Organised Is More Than Just Having A Tidy Home.

    Things dropping off your radar? Rushing All The Time? Are the demands of everyone around you pushing YOU out of your own schedule? This podcast is also available as a blog post here - https://thetidylady.co.nz/blog

  28. Your Year Of Decluttering - July (Toys, SO many toys...)

    365 days. 12 months. 52 weeks. You could do ANYTHING in that time, couldn’t you? Renovate a house? Declutter a house? Let’s do July. How many toys is too many toys? How many toys should your kids have? But what to do with them when you declutter?

  29. The Tidy Lady Newsletter - June

    Your Happiness and Your Home. What's the connection between YOUR happiness and a clutter free, happy home? And how can you get that peaceful, clutter-free, happy home? This podcast episode is also available as an email newsletter - https://thetidylady.co.nz/subscribe-to-the-tidy-ladys-newsletter/

  30. What Is One Of The Most Shocking Parts Of Decluttering?

    Do you look at the spaces between things in your house and think: Must. Fill. Gap? There's a bit of a mindset shift required when decluttering, especially for some special areas of the house. This podcast is also available as a blog post here: https://thetidylady.co.nz/blog

  31. Your Year Of Decluttering - June (Shoes, glorious shoes)

    365 days. 12 months. 52 weeks. You could do ANYTHING in that time, couldn’t you? Renovate a house? Declutter a house? Let’s do June. Weeding shoes is HARD. It's up there with books and family photos. It might start out easy (broken strap, high heel scratched and peeling) but end up hopeless with…

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  32. The Tidy Lady May Newsletter

    Listen to Your Dream Home - How To Get It Without Moving House. Except the links of course, you have to read the blog to get to those! https://thetidylady.co.nz/blog

  33. What's The Secret To Making Your Home Beautifully Easy to Manage?

    What's The Secret To Making Your Home Beautifully Easy to Manage? I'm talking about the stuff you have to do day-in and day-out. Sometimes several times a day. But easier. This podcast is also available as a blog here - https://thetidylady.co.nz/blog/

  34. Your Year Of Decluttering - May (Gorgeous Dressing Tables)

    ~ Plus your bedside table & other bedroom surfaces. 365 days. 12 months. 52 weeks. You could do ANYTHING in that time, couldn’t you? Renovate a house? Declutter a house? Let’s do May. If you're dealing with a mountain of stuff, and you're about to be crushed under an avalanche don't rely on your...

  35. The Tidy Lady April Newsletter

    Listen to Secret Clutter - Who has it and what is it? Find out how to free yourself from secret clutter and live your best life.

  36. Why Your Favourite Things Make Your Life Better.

    When you declutter what you're really doing is working out what your favourite things are. So why are your favourite things so important? This podcast is also available as a blog here - https://thetidylady.co.nz/blog

  37. Your Year Of Decluttering - April (Clothes)

    365 days. 12 months. 52 weeks. You could do ANYTHING in that time, couldn’t you? Renovate a house? Declutter a house? Let’s do April. The seasons are changing, you can feel it can't you? Daylight savings, temperature changes, and the light is changing too. It's the perfect time of year to…

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  38. The Tidy Lady March Newsletter

    Listen to my Three Strategies To Help You Declutter When You Have Too Many Feelings. Sometimes they're a bit shocking! Sign up to my newsletter here for other stuff, that can't be recorded! https://thetidylady.co.nz/subscribe-to-the-tidy-ladys-newsletter/

  39. How To Get Stuff Done.

    Yes, there IS too much to do. And it's usually boring, annoying things that have to be done over and over and over again. It's all the things you suddenly find yourself doing when you're an adult and responsible for yourself. Then you become a parent and the Things That Have To Be Done explode...

  40. Your Year Of Decluttering - March

    365 days. 12 months. 56 weeks. You could do ANYTHING in that time, couldn't you? Renovate a house? Declutter a house? Let's do March. The Bathroom. This podcast is also available as a blog here - https://thetidylady.co.nz/blog/

  41. The One HUGE Secret To Successful Decluttering

    OK, I admit it, this is going to be about one OF the Huge Secrets To Decluttering Success, but it's a biggie. It's a Macro-Level Secret. The Underlying, or Overarching Secret Thing to the tricky art of decluttering. This podcast is also available as a blog post here - https://thetidylady.co.nz/blog

  42. Your Year Of Decluttering - February

    365 days. 12 months. 56 weeks. You could do ANYTHING in that time, couldn't you? Renovate a house? Declutter a house? Let's do February. This podcast is also available as a blog here - https://thetidylady.co.nz/blog/

  43. Have You Forgiven Yourself Lately?

    Most of us are pretty hard on ourselves. I bet you're tougher on yourself than you are on anyone you love, right? We always feel we could have done better, must try harder, must have a perfect house, have dealt with that pile months (years) ago... So how do you change that? This podcast is also...

  44. Your Year Of Decluttering - January

    365 days. 12 months. 56 weeks. You could do ANYTHING in that time, couldn't you? Renovate a house? Declutter a house? Let's get started. This podcast is also available as a blog post here - https://thetidylady.co.nz/blog/

  45. You CAN Have Those Decluttering TV-Show Results!

    I know, you'd really like to have the magical results you see in these TV shows in the time you watched the show from the comfort of your couch. But if you're REALLY determined to have those results, you can. This podcast is also available as a blog post here - https://thetidylady.co.nz/blog/

  46. Why 'Decluttering' Isn't Working For You.

    You've tried, over and over. With the best will in the world, you were determined, you worked hard! You got rid of heaps, but somehow it always comes back. Or never really looks like you've done much. Especially when you show your hard work to other people... This podcast is also available as a...

  47. The 3 Clutter-Causing Secrets No One Will Ever Tell You.

    What's REALLY the cause of clutter? There's something that very few people know... Very early on in my Professional Organising career I noticed three themes that regularly came up when I was working with my clients... This podcast as also available as a blog here - https://thetidylady.co.nz/blog/

  48. Over The Mess? It's All About Feelings!

    Are you struggling with a messy, cluttered space? Have you been accused of being messy? It's all about feelings! This podcast is also available as a blog post here - https://thetidylady.co.nz/blog/

  49. 3 Incredibly Easy Organising Tricks To Make Your Life, Easier.

    Is your brain on overdrive? Are things starting to fall off the "I Must Remember This List", despite playing little memory tricks? Even when you're so sure that you won't forget this Very Important Thing? You might be naturally forgetful, crazy busy, or really loathe boring stuff like shopping…

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  50. 5 Super Easy Things To Declutter For Spring (Or Anytime)

    Who has time right? In fact, is there ever a good time to clean the fridge, or declutter something when you're busy? This is how I clean and declutter mine. Work from the top down, one shelf at a time. I will clean or declutter a single shelf or space one day, then another on a different day,...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Declutter Coach & Tidyness Expert. Hi, I'm a Professional Organiser based in Auckland NZ. I like to write and talk about why clutter happens and how to deal with it. Everything I talk about comes from my personal experience or from my wonderful clients. Find more here - www.thetidylady.co.nz Email - [email protected]

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Declutter Coach & Tidyness Expert. Hi, I'm a Professional Organiser based in Auckland NZ. I like to write and talk about why clutter happens and how to deal with it. Everything I talk about comes from my personal experience or from my wonderful clients. Find more here - www.thetidylady.co.nz Email...

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