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The Art of Decluttering

Amy Revell is a Declutter Coach and Professional Organiser and wants you to experience freedom from clutter in your head, heart and home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:05

The Meaningful Home

The Art of Decluttering ·

2026/04/12

You’re often told that less clutter equals more calm—but what if that’s not actually true?In this conversation, you’re invited to rethink everything you’ve believed about clutter, home, and wellbeing. Drawing on research with over 1,100 participants, you discover that it’s not the amount of stuff in your home that impacts how you feel… it’s your relationship with it.You’ll explore the idea of your home as an “extended self”—how your belongings aren’t just things, but reflections of your identity,

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12:07

Speed vs Change

The Art of Decluttering ·

2026/04/05

There are two powerful approaches you can use when decluttering: speed and change.Speed is about quick wins. You make fast decisions, move things along, and create simple, functional systems that work for now. It’s what helps you reset your home when time is tight, capacity is low, or you just need breathing room.Change is slower. It asks you to pause, reflect, and get underneath your clutter. Why are you holding onto something? What’s the real barrier? This is where emotional processing happens—and

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15:36

Body & Brain

The Art of Decluttering ·

2026/03/29

Clutter doesn’t just affect how your home looks. It affects how your brain works, how your body feels, and even how you relate to the people around you.Your brain naturally prefers order. When you’re surrounded by clutter, it constantly processes excess visual information. That ongoing processing drains your mental energy and reduces your ability to focus. You may notice it becomes harder to remember things, start tasks, or feel motivated to get things done. Every task simply feels more overwhelming

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29:56

Minimalism, Wellbeing & the Environment

The Art of Decluttering ·

2026/03/22

It's very exciting to have an Australian PHD written about minimalism, wellbeing and the environment - it's a great paper that I loved reading!Research into low-consumption lifestyles shows that people who consciously reduce what they own often begin for very practical reasons. You might feel overwhelmed by the amount of stuff in your home. Moving house, managing a deceased estate, or simply feeling constantly behind on housework can push you to rethink how much you own and why.As you begin reducing

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12:47

One Step Back

The Art of Decluttering ·

2026/03/15

Progress in your home rarely looks neat and linear. More often, it feels like two steps forward and one step back. When you’re decluttering or building new habits, that backward step can feel frustrating—like you’ve undone all your hard work. But the reality is that two steps forward and one step back is still progress.When you notice things slipping, it doesn’t mean you’ve failed. Decluttering and organising rarely move in a straight line. Progress can be jagged, uneven and sometimes messy. Instead

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18:06

Lingering

The Art of Decluttering ·

2026/03/08

Before you jump into decluttering, what if you paused—just for a moment? That small pause, or “linger,” can completely change the way you make decisions in your home.Instead of rushing straight into tidying, stand back and observe the space first. Notice what’s actually being used, what keeps becoming clutter hotspots, and what systems might not be working. When you linger, even for five seconds, you give yourself the clarity to solve the real problem rather than repeatedly tidying the symptoms.You

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20:12

No More Containers

The Art of Decluttering ·

2026/03/01

You’re constantly told you need better storage, smarter systems, and more containers to get organised. But what if the real issue isn’t storage at all? When you keep adding containers, drawers, racks, and boxes, you’re often just increasing the pressure on your space rather than solving the root problem: you simply have more stuff than your home can comfortably contain.Your home is your biggest container. Within it, each room, cupboard, drawer, and shelf acts as a smaller container with natural

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18:22

House Burping

The Art of Decluttering ·

2026/02/22

Have you ever walked into your home and felt the air was a little… stale? Maybe a bit heavy, dusty, or holding onto yesterday’s dinner? You might not realise it, but your house needs to “burp.”House burping simply means opening doors and windows to create cross-flow ventilation so fresh air can move through your home. Not just a cracked window — real airflow. Even ten minutes a day can make a noticeable difference.When you live in a home (with humans, pets, cooking, showers and heaters running),

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18:19

Too Much Part 2

The Art of Decluttering ·

2026/02/15

You’re invited to keep going with a honest look at the categories most homes definitely have too much of — even if they don’t look like clutter at first glance. This is about being realistic, not perfect, and questioning what’s taking up space in your home and your head.You’re encouraged to approach each category with simple questions: Do you use it? Does it fit your life now? Would you miss it if it were gone?Rethink shoes that hurt your feet, don’t fit, or are worn beyond repair — especially if

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16:28

Too Much Pt 1

The Art of Decluttering ·

2026/02/08

You know that feeling of wanting to declutter but not knowing where to start — or feeling too tired to tackle everything at once? You’re invited to take a gentler, more realistic approach by focusing on categories that often overflow in most homes.Some categories will earn you a gold star — no excess there. Others might feel uncomfortably accurate. That’s okay. You don’t need to fix everything. You just need one place to begin.Go through common problem categories seen again and again in real homes:

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18:03

Where To Begin?

The Art of Decluttering ·

2026/02/01

You want to declutter, but you’re standing in the middle of your home thinking, Where on earth do I begin? You’re not alone. Even when it’s obvious a space needs attention, knowing where to start can feel surprisingly overwhelming.Instead of searching for the perfect starting point, focus on momentum. Decluttering doesn’t begin with emptying an entire room, buying containers, or consuming endless inspiration. It begins with one small, doable action.Explore three simple ways to start without

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15:54

Independence

The Art of Decluttering ·

2026/01/25

When you hear the word support, it’s easy to picture reliance — someone stepping in and doing things for you. But in decluttering, good support does the opposite. It builds independence.You’re invited to rethink what independence actually means: it’s not about doing everything alone. It’s about knowing how to decide, knowing where things belong, and knowing how to reset a space when life inevitably gets messy again. Decluttering isn’t a personality trait or something you’re born with — it’s a set of

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12:18

Neat vs Tidy

The Art of Decluttering ·

2026/01/18

In this episode you’re invited to rethink what it really means to have an organised home by exploring the difference between being neat and being tidy. While neatness is about how your home looks on the surface, tidiness is about how it works underneath.You can have a home that looks neat but still feels stressful if things don’t have a clear place to belong. When everything has a designated home, it becomes easier to reset your space without relying on quick fixes or constant effort. Tidiness

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16:14

Fresh Start

The Art of Decluttering ·

2026/01/11

Fresh Start: What Are You Ready to Let Go of in 2026?A fresh start isn’t about pressure, resolutions, or reinventing yourself overnight. It’s about intention. As a new year begins, this episode invites you to pause and reflect on what you’re ready to release — not just from your home, but from your life.Decluttering is often framed as getting rid of things, but at its heart, it’s about recognising changing seasons. The person you were five or ten years ago may not be who you are now, and your home

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19:09

Best Of: What's Your Problem?... Maintenance

The Art of Decluttering ·

2025/12/28

This week we’re diving into Week Three of our “What’s Your Problem?” series — and I can’t tell you how important this one is. If you’ve worked through your quantity issues (too much stuff) and your systems issues (no real organisation), then your next hurdle isn’t about things or storage at all. It’s about you. It’s about habits.Once the clutter is gone and the systems are in place, the problem shifts from your stuff… to your behaviour. And that’s good news, because habits are changeable with the

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18:52

Best Of: What's Your Problem?... Systems

The Art of Decluttering ·

2025/12/21

This week we’re diving into one of my favourite topics: systems.If quantity is the outer layer of the onion, systems are the next layer in. Maybe you’ve decluttered and reduced your possessions, but something still isn’t working. You look around and think, I’ve kept the right things… so why does my home still feel hard?That’s a classic systems problem.A systems problem shows up when items don’t have clear homes, when tidying feels complicated, or when things you genuinely need end up in piles on

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19:06

Best Of: What's Your Problem?...Quantity

The Art of Decluttering ·

2025/12/14

If you’ve ever looked around your home and felt that something just isn’t working, you’re not alone. So many people tell me they’re frustrated with their space, but they can’t quite put their finger on why. And when you don’t know what the real problem is, it’s almost impossible to find a solution that actually sticks.That’s exactly why I’ve created a simple, three-part framework I call What’s Your Problem? It’s designed to help you diagnose what’s going on beneath the surface so you can finally

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15:09

Best Of: Sisters and Cousins

The Art of Decluttering ·

2025/12/07

Sisters and Cousins: A Simple Way to Know Where Everything BelongsOne of the biggest challenges in organising isn’t the sorting or the tidying — it’s that moment when you’re holding something in your hand thinking, “But where should this actually live?”If you’ve ever felt that, you’re not alone. And I want to share a little framework I use that might make things instantly clearer for you: I call it Sisters and Cousins.Sisters: Same-Same ItemsWhen I say “sisters,” I’m talking about items that are

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17:02

Best of... Body Doubling

The Art of Decluttering ·

2025/11/30

This week we learn about the incredible power of body doubling! Whether you’re an ADHDer like me, or not, body doubling can supercharge your time management and follow through in getting any task done.Body doubling is about having someone alongside you for motivation and accountability when you’re doing a job. You might know the right thing to do, have the necessary skills and mastery to do it… but for some reason are unable to just get it done on your own… you’re not alone!Heaps of people tell me

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17:42

Stocking Stuffers

The Art of Decluttering ·

2025/11/23

Are you stuck on some non disposable, non single use stocking stuffers or small gifts? Thanks to our listeners who helped me with this episode with their great ideas!Don't be caught up with Black Friday sales, cheap plastic stocking stuffers or items that will end up in landfill after one use. Think creatively, intentionally, personally and environmentally instead!!Join the 12 days of Christmas declutter challenge and discover how simple, thoughtful choices can make your Christmas joyful,

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