How to Organise a Cluttered Wardrobe: 7 Mistakes to Fix
I go into a lot of wardrobes for work, and I see the same handful of mistakes again and again. None of them are about being messy or lacking discipline. They’re just habits nobody ever questioned, and each one adds a small amount of friction to a task you have to do every single day. […]
How to Store Your Paperwork at Home
Not all of us are going digital. And that is perfectly fine. If paper is part of your life, the question is not whether to file it but how. Here is a proper, no-nonsense look at every major system, with clear pros, cons, and my honest recommendations. Sound familiar? The average household generates a surprising […]
Decluttering and organising your kid’s rooms
Decluttering and organising your kid’s rooms is great for you and them. A clear, harmonious space really helps them be calmer and more focused, especially helpful if they struggle with ADHD, autism or dyslexia. But let’s face it, everyone can do with more calm in their life. Plus, teaching them to let go of things […]
Creating a mindful home working space
The key to effective home working is creating physical and psychological boundaries and ways to contain the different areas of your life. These are my top eight tips to doing this. I’ve spoken to quite a few people about working from home during the pandemic. There are many positives: more flexibility, less time traveling and […]
Overcoming eight obstacles to a clutter-free creative space – pt 2
Welcome back to part two of my blog. In part one I shared some expert tips for dealing with four common barriers that can stop people creating a supportive and inspiring space that will help them fulfil their creative potential. These barriers are: feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to start; distraction and procrastination; lack of […]
Overcoming eight obstacles to a clutter-free creative space – pt 1
As a creative person, you see things differently to other people. You’ve lots of ideas, a great imagination and loads of energy to start things. The downside is you can sometimes be chaotic and not great at completing and finishing projects. The result: you often have a home or workspace that is piled high with […]
Why clutter doesn’t sell
Talk to any estate agent, interior designer, Feng Shui expert or marketing consultant and they’ll all tell you: aspiration sells. The number one strategy for motivating people to buy something is to inspire them. If your property is over-full and messy, you’re making it very difficult for prospective buyers to see what you’re selling – […]
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 […]
Clearing Wardrobe Space for the New You
A good healthy wardrobe declutter can be good for your soul. They’re a great way to mark a transition and start a new phase in your life. Today we’re familiar with the idea of detoxing our bodies and cleansing the liver or fasting for a few days. In the same way, clearing out unwanted clutter […]
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 […]
Atmosphere for healing as Brian Eno unveils his latest project …
Just a few months back Selfridges installed an in-store ‘silence room’, a jostle free zone where shouting and mobile phones are strictly off limits, in an effort to help people relax and rejuvenate. Now, respected artist and producer, Brian Eno, who has spent decades guiding some of the biggest names in the music business, has […]
Seeking Calm Amidst the Chaos?
Quiet Rooms Take Businesses by Storm As Selfridges Take a Lead Step Stressed and frazzled in an increasingly fast paced and gadget driven world and seeking calm amidst the chaos? A quiet room could be the answer… Quiet Rooms allow employees to take a moment or two during the working day to relax, have a […]