Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria and Clutter
Do you experience intense anxiety when you feel someone is criticising or rejecting you? It may be that you have Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD). Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria is a common aspect of ADHD and related neurodivergent traits, many of which have a strong correlation with a tendency to struggle with clutter. My focus here is […]
ADHD and clutter: why it is so hard — and how change is possible
Clutter is rarely just about stuff. For many people with ADHD, it’s deeply emotional, tangled up with identity, past experiences and the constant juggling of an already overloaded mind. One of my clients, Sally, illustrates this perfectly. Sally’s home was full — not just of things, but of meaning. Every object carried a story: unfinished […]
Mindful decluttering: the way to a nurturing and stress-free home
Does the way you use your home help or hinder you to live the kind of life you want? In this blog, prompted by my appearance the Mindful Living Show in 2020, I talk about the difference between mindful and automatic behaviours in the home. I also share some practical ways to get on top […]
Why it can be so hard to let go of clutter
I’m excited that an article I wrote was recently published on welldoing.com. It’s a look at different ways we can be attached to our possessions and homes and how that relationship can be healthy or hazardous. My particular interest centres around the time we begin separation from our main caregiver. You may know from your […]
Decluttering Boosts Energy – FACT
When our surrounding environment is calm and uncluttered, we invariably feel more energetic, positive and in control. Why? So many reasons! Clutter means unfinished business. It represents decisions that haven’t been made and things that need to be dealt with – which you may not want to face – and indicates a general lack of […]
5 tips to help create a calming bedroom
Make your bedroom your sacred space. A space where you can dwell. A space that you can be. Make your use and experience of this space different to the way you live, interact and move around the rest of your home. Declutter Stuff creates noise! Whether it is just visual noise, clothes not put away […]
Introverts are doing it for themselves in the office
It doesn’t come naturally, but I’ll be upfront: I’m an introvert. Some of my best friends are introverts. At the Ministry of Calm we love introverts. We’re everywhere. But many of us struggle to perform at our best when at work. US author Susan Cain in her bestselling book Quiet, looked at how us calm […]
Space Matters for True Mindfulness
One of the saddest things someone ever told me was that the office loo is his only refuge whenever memories of his wife who died from cancer surface unexpectedly during his workday. Having a high-profile sales job means keeping up a positive persona for his team – but she was his beloved best friend and […]