Declutter and Destress
It can eat up our free space and time, household clutter could even be messing with our minds.
From overflowing pantries to closets crowded with clothes.
They’re the household nuisances that often end up in the too-hard basket.
Donna Donaldson – the Professional DeClutterer is on a mission to help Australians tackle their mess.
She says while clutter might start in the cupboards, it can feed into your life.
And stopping the mess at its source can reduce stress and improve your health.
We’re thrilled to say Donna was live in studio, on the Extra Today show with hosts Sonja Kruger and David Campbell.
Take a look….
Highlights from the interview:
4 Top benefits to cleaning up the house, and they can be quite dramatic!
- Reduces stress – less is more
- Helps focus – cluttered home, cluttered head
- Boosts mood – clean space, sense of accomplishment, peace of mind
- Improves sleep – Going to bed knowing you’re organised, encourages a peaceful night’s sleep
Having made a business out of helping people reorganise their homes, I find the biggest problem areas are:
- Paper – takes on a life of its own, if you put down one piece of paper, it invites the whole family! Important papers are lost in with junk mail, school newsletters, regular mail, costing excess in overdue fees, and affecting credit ratings
- Clothes – don’t be a basket case! Finish what you start and be sure to put your washing away when it’s done
- Toys – we live in a consumer society; kids today have more toys than they know what to do with
Making a start on the decluttering can often be the toughest part. The best place to begin is the kitchen:
- The kitchen is the hub of the home – when you come home, if that is disorganised, the impact will trickle down into other aspects of life
Domino affect impacting the family health finances and time - How to declutter:
- Assess – Think about the problem areas and how to fix them
- Cull out of date and unused food
- Put like items together
- Utilise your prime real estate, so your most used items are easiest to get at
- Create hubs and preparation stations (e.g. Tea and coffee things are together, toast things together)
Let’s move onto the living area. My best secret to making this a clutter-free zone:
- Decide what belongs
- Identify worst offenders – paper tends to build up on bookshelves and coffee tables. Baskets of unfolded clothes, school bags, toys, shoes etc
- Learn to take responsibility – the piles can be a nightmare to go through – and you need to do it, because there could be important things in there
- Organise – Use a noticeboard for important papers and bills
Sleep is one of the areas that can be improved by tidying up. So, here’s what needs fixing in our bedrooms:
- Cull – don’t store things under your bed – subconsciously we are aware that we are surrounded my clutter! Harboring dust and vermin, effecting our health
- Organise – start with your wardrobe by taking everything out, cull the excess and then reorganising with like items together
- Avoid too much furniture and unnecessary stuff
Decluttering and organising can be an emotional process for 2 categories:
- Sentimentalists – attach emotion to items. When you take the emphasis off the stuff and onto the outcome of what you want it makes it easier. Take photos of items they can part with, and then they can let it go because they still have the memory in the form of a photo which takes up less space
- Perfectionists – imagine if they can’t do it perfectly, then it’s not worth doing. Once you have a few wins on the table you will find it exciting and motivating and you will be unstoppable. Start with your hand bag, or a draw
If you live locally in the Brisbane or surrounding areas and would like more information on how affordable your very own Professional Organiser really is, contact Donna on M:0403 435 685 for a no-obligation 15 minute phone consultation where we can discuss your individual needs.
Professional Organiser Testimonials
Testimonials for Professional Organiser
Brisbane to Redcliffe
As a Professional Organiser, here are some satisfied customer testimonials from Brisbane to Redcliffe for downsizing home services, reduce your paper files, professional office organising, organise your garage sale or declutter your home. Hear how Donna has helped rescue her clients from clutter, frustration disorganisation and the overwhelming job of moving packing and setting up a new home.
Pensioner Downsizing Home Redcliffe
As a pensioner, I really appreciated Donnas’ winning solution to downsize my home to apartment living in Redcliffe. She took the hassle out of my move and sale by organizing a team of professional tradesmen and consultants to get the job done. Donna chose a Real Estate Agent who had the house under contract within the week for a higher price than I expected. If you are looking for a Professional Organizer in Redcliffe, I would highly recommend Donnas’ downsizing services.
Pensioner 60’s Downsizing
Redcliffe, Qld
2009
Downsizing & Organising for Moving House
Hi Donna, feeling better & motivated to get decluttering finished today, so thanks for your help packing up & downsizing the toy room & craft cupboard, I can probably finish it myself now; you were so good at kick starting me, Thanks!
Young Family 30’s Downsizing
Hamilton, Brisbane, QLD
2011
Professional Office Organising Brisbane
Donna’s office organising skills are excellent, she is fast, very efficient and flexible. My office was disorganised and messy, now it is highly organised and as neat as a pin. Donna is hard working, very thorough and honest. She is a pleasure to work with.Business owner 40’s Office Organising
Corinda, Brisbane QLD
2011 & 2012
Professional Home Organiser Brisbane
Donna made a rather daunting task such as decluttering, extremely fun and rewarding. Her energetic personality is infectious and her useful organising tips can be easily implemented and maintained for various areas or items. Donna personalises the tasks to suit your needs and asks questions to make you think about the process, without being forceful in her approach. I had 3 sessions with Donna for various areas within the house and can highly recommend her to anyone wanting to declutter or organise your home or office.
Professional 30’s Organising Home & Office
Ascot, Brisbane, QLD
2012
Declutter My Home Services Brisbane
I have been delighted with Donnas’ Declutter and organize it Service. She is very professional with a great sense of humour which immediately relaxes you. I look forward to every visit as each room is transformed. I am now able to locate an item speedily. I highly recommend her service.
Busy Family 40’s Full Home Declutter
Brighton, Brisbane, QLD
2011 & 2012
Declutter Your Home Consultant Brisbane
My daughter offered to buy me some de-clutter sessions because I was getting stressed at not being able to find things, having full cupboards and buying duplicate items. I have had 2 sessions with Donna, the first in the wardrobe and the second in the kitchen. I have been amazed at the number of things I have been able to let go of with Donnas’ help (haven’t missed any of them so far) and am planning at least one more session to deal with efficient storing of paperwork. Another bonus is that Donna is willing to sell items that are not needed and several items that were destined for the charity shop (including a washing machine, computer desk, camera, ornaments, and cds) have given me sufficient money for that third session. Donna is pleasant, firm and has excellent ideas about storage. I can highly recommend her if you want to tidy up your home.
Homeowner 70’s Decluttering
Bridgeman Downs, Brisbane, Qld
2012
Unpacking & Set up Services Brisbane
I wanted to thank you for the amazing and inspirational job you did on my house. My daughter and I just love the playroom and having a space I don’t have to close the door on is just great. The garage, and being able to finally get a car in is a godsend in the winter months. I can’t believe you got all that done in two days. The house feels like a home now and I am so much more relaxed and happy in it. Once again thank you.
Family 30’s Unpacking & Setting up
Regents Park, Brisbane QLD
2011
Reduce Your Paper Files Brisbane
“I had been unwell for over 5 years and overwhelmed by papers and stuff holding me back from living a life free from clutter. All my things had been in storage for this long. Boxes, boxes and more boxes! I looked at it for 2 years after it came out of storage… I looked and looked at it, attempted little bits. Overwhelming – is the best description of how it made me feel. I eventually concluded that if I could do this by myself, it would have been done by now. It was still there cluttering up my life, mountains of paper work…I asked for help from family and friends; it was always a hassle and we never completed the job. I contacted Donna who took to my paperwork with excitement and was so helpful and caring, we reduced my papers by around 95%. She assisted me in downsizing and selling my unwanted possessions with a garage sale and this payed for most if her home Organising Services.”
Single 30’s Moving
Brisbane Qld
2010
Organise Your Office Systems Brisbane
“Donna worked with me to set up and reorganize aspects of my social media and she was amazing. Her expertise, speed and efficiency was so much better than others I had employed previously. I cannot wait to have her back to organize more of my office systems.”
Business owner 60’s Office Organising
Carindale, Brisbane, QLD
2011
Unpacking Office & Office Organising
“I hadn’t realised how well Donna had organised my office until I hit crisis point with a project and was in a flurry to find some resources. In 5 seconds flat I found what I needed and was on my way. I would highly recommend Donna to anyone needing a hand with getting it “done”. I would be more than happy to re-engage Donna at anytime I needed.”Business Woman, Unpacking & Office Organising
Alderley, Brisbane, QLD
2012
Garage Sale Organiser Brisbane
Donna, you were terrific, thanks for organizing my garage sale in Redcliffe, you were so efficient, and I could not have done it without you. Thanks so much for your support and help!Professional 50’s Moving
Redcliffe Qld
2010
Packing Services & Garage Sale Organiser
Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Donna Donaldson & who helped me declutter my home & pack it up ready for my move. It was a wonderful experience although & I was going through personal issues. Donna was highly professional, yet showed me such compassion & care to achieve the results I needed. I have complete trust in Donna & would not hesitate in recommending her to anyone wishing to declutter or just reorganize their homes. Thank you Donna.
Single 60’s Downsizing
Albany Creek, Brisbane, QLD
2011If you like what you have heard with these testimonials from our valued customers then give Donna a call on 0403 435 685 and as a Professional Organiser from Brisbane to Redcliffe she will work with you to help get you started and stay motivated and rescue you from excessive clutter, clothes, toys, papers and more.
Hi, I'm Donna Donaldson, a Professional Declutter Consultant and an Image Consultant.
I can help you with Home Organising Services in Brisbane, Office Organisation in Brisbane, Downsizing Home Services, including helping you organize your Garage Sale, Personal Decluttering, etc.
I work mainly around the North Brisbane area. For more info, I can be contacted via one of the following methods.
Mobile: 0403 435 685
Email: info@organizeit.com.au
Facebook: DeClutterandOrganizeIt