More Organised Less Clutter

In this solo episode, Narelle shares 5-minute makeovers you could achieve in an ad break.    In this solo episode: -Benefits of clutter–free functional home. -Tips for organising success. -Small areas to declutter in the kitchen, lounge, toys, kids bedroom, your bedroom, bathroom, laundry & study.   Links: https://www.mamamia.com.au/makeup-expiry-date/ Share your thoughts on social media Insta...

In this Simply Happy Conversation guest episode, I talk with Alexx Stuart from Low Tox Life. She’s an educator, change advocate and podcast host of Low Tox Life.    In this episode: -Alexx’s Low Tox Life business journey. -What is Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)? -Alex’s experience with mould.  -Why do you need a dehumidifier in your home and how to use it?  -Tips for reducing mould...

In this 100th episode, Narelle interviews her husband Sean and 2 teenagers Toosje & Jimmy about their take on living with her.   In this episode: -Treasured memories -Frustrations  -Sensory quirks -What they’d miss most if Narelle was on holiday for 6 months -What they’d pack for Narelle to go on holiday.   Links: Share your thoughts on social media Instagram | Facebook Instagram .com/ simplyh...

In this Simply Happy conversation, I’m talking with Sharon, an adult ADHD coach and a parenting mentor from The Functional Family. In this episode: -What ADHD coaching is? -How ADHD coaching can help people with ADHD? -What's rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD)? -ADHD brain’s negativity bias -’I’ve tried that before’ & ‘That doesn’t work for me’ Links: Check out our previous podcast conversati...

In this Simply Happy Conversation guest episode, I talk with Loretta Hart in her segment ‘Making Life Better’ on 94.7 Pulse FM radio. Loretta is a happiness strategist helping people find their joy. In this episode, we chat about how clutter causes anxiety and the four types of clutter. In this episode: -Clutter and anxiety -The 4 types of clutter -Tips to reduce physical, emotional, calendar and...

In this Simply Happy Conversation guest episode, I talk with Rebecca Mezzino a professional organiser and declutter coach with over 18 years of experience. She shares ideas to support people with complex needs using a person-centred approach.    In this episode: -What is a person-centre approach -The difference between hoarding behaviours and hoarding disorder -Misconceptions about hoarding -How b...

In this solo episode, Narelle shares about body doubling, a technique used to help improve focus and productivity. It’s a technique used by ADHDers who can have difficulty with task initiation and staying on task.    In this solo episode: - What is body doubling - Benefits of body doubling - How body doubling helps ADHDers - Examples of body-doubling activities - Steps to help you get started   Li...

In this solo episode, Narelle shares tips to make tax time less of a burden and maybe even save you some serious money.   In this solo episode: - Consider using a tax professional - Keep documents in one central location - Go digital - Track expertise throughout the year - Plan ahead for 2024   Links: https://simplyhappywellnesscoaching.as.me/virtualorganising   Share your thoughts on social media...

In this solo episode, Narelle shares storage ideas for your laundry and  laundry systems for washing to reduce overwhelm and keep clothes moving through each step of the process.   In this solo episode: -Storage ideas for tricky laundry items like brooms, mops and vacuum cleaners -3 laundry systems to reduce washing overwhelm -Systems for lost socks   Links: Share your thoughts on social media Ins...

In this Simply Happy Conversation guest episode, I talk with Tania, a certified ADHD and executive function coach helping people to better understand human behaviour.    In this episode: -What executive functioning is used for in daily life. -How poor executive functioning affects peoples lives inparticular people with ADHD.  -Tools and strategies to help support young people at school around exec...

In this solo episode, Narelle shares sharing about her ADHD and the process of being formally identified.  In this solo episode: -What is ADHD -The process to be formally identified -Challenges of ADHD and strategies used -Strengths of having ADHD    Links: Tracy Otsukas ADHD for Smart Ass Women https://www.tracyotsuka.com/podcasts/ My Lady ADHD https://www.myladyadhd.com/ The Late Discovered Club...

In this Simply Happy Conversation guest episode, I talk with Daniel CEO of Block Blue Light a premier global brand for blue and artificial light-blocking products.    In this episode: -Daniel shares his inspiration for starting Block Blue Light. -What blue light is and sources of blue light. -The dangers of LED lights & screens.  -The effects of blue light on our health, sleep, hormones and en...

In this solo episode, Narelle shares her 2 year podcasting journey. The impact it’s had on her, the most downloaded episodes, her favourite part of guest conversations and what the future holds for the podcast.   In this solo episode: -Why I started a podcast -How it’s impacted me -Most downloaded episodes -Favourite part of guest conversations -Where to with the podcast   Links: Podcast course to...

In this solo episode, Narelle shares organisation ideas for when the season changes to ultilise the prime real estate in your home. Whether it’s moving from summer to winter or winter to summer these ideas will be extremely useful.   In this solo episode: -Why use a season change to get organised -Change out clothes -Embrace a wardrobe declutter -Give your outdoor area some love -Declutter the pan...

In this Simply Happy Conversation guest episode, I talk with Alissa, a leading fire fighter for Fire Rescue Victoria, Australia.  In this episode: -Causes of house fires -Why clutter can be a fire risk in a home. -Ways to reduce fire risk in your home environment to prevent household fires.  Links: https://www.frv.vic.gov.au/home-fire-safety-v2   Watch our conversation https://youtu.be/G4sAfsbZvBQ...

Tip to help you move house with ease In this solo episode, Narelle shares tips to help you prepare for a move and things to do on moving day to make this process as easy as possible.   In this solo episode: -Things to do to prepare for a move including timelines, packing and outsourcing. -Considerations when moving with kids and pets. -Suggestions for moving day.   Links: Ecotubs an alternative to...

In this Simply Happy Conversation guest episode, I talk with Bec from Zero Point Yoga, a studio based on the Bellarine Penisula. They offer both inperson and online classes & training.   In this episode: -Bec shares her journey to yoga. -The development of a yoga studio and various classes and offerings at Zero Point Yoga.  -Idea to help you start practicing yoga in a studio.  -How yoga can he...

In this Simply Happy Conversation guest episode, I talk with Loretta Hart in her segment ‘Making Life Better’ on 94.7 Pulse FM radio. Loretta is a happiness strategist helping people find their joy. In this episode, we chat about stepping out of your comfort zone to declutter your home. In this episode: -Reasons why decluttering can be difficult -5 ways to help you step out of your comfort zone to...

In this Simply Happy Conversation guest episode, I’m talking with Nicola, the brains and writer of The Brain Sanctuary, a journal to understand neurodiversity.    In this episode: -Nicola shares her inspiration for writing the journal. -How the journal is helping people understand neurodiversity. -How the four pillars can improve mental health. -Tips around procrastination and time management.   L...

In this solo episode, Narelle shares ideas to declutter your mind and how yoga can help you master the art of decluttering in your home.   In this solo episode: -Do you need to declutter your mind? -Causes of a cluttered mind -Benefits of reducing mental clutter -Ideas to declutter your mind -How yoga can help you declutter your mind & home   Links: Episodes 43 - set up life admin, 32 - routin...

In this Simply Happy Conversation guest episode, I talk with Alysse the founder of the app Meditate with Friends guided meditations by children for children. It’s helping reduce stress in young people and connect families in a more meaningful way.   In this episode: -Alysse shares her motivation for creating the app Meditate With Friends -How the app has impacted the young meditation friends -Bene...

In this solo episode, Narelle shares some misconceptions and myths she comes across about organising. She helps to set you straight to help you get started on your organising journey to reduce clutter and create a more functional home.   In this solo episode: Misconceptions cleared up: -If I’m not born an “organized person,” I will never be organised. -Once I organise my home, it just stays that w...

In this Simply Happy Conversation guest episode, I talk with Sandy from Happy Pause. She’s Queensland-based author and formulator and founder of award-winning HappyPause™ Balm a treatment for intimate dryness.    In this episode: -Sandy shares her journey as menopause advocate and how Happy Pause Balm was developed. -The ingredients and benefits of using Happy Pause.  -The causes of intimate dryne...

In this solo episode, Narelle talks about gamification, adding game elements to make an activity more enticing. She shares some fun and engaging gamification ideas to help your family with cleaning, tidying up and decluttering.   In this solo episode: -What is gamification and why does it work -How I use gamification at home and with clients -Gamification ideas to declutter -Gamification ideas to...

In this Simply Happy Conversation guest episode, I talk with Linda an Occupational Therapist, from Okay Therapy. Linda shares ideas for helping kids to settle back into school and transition to high school.    In this episode: -What an occupational therapist is -Ways occupational therapists can support individuals throughout life -Ways you’ve been supporting kids as an occupational therapist to tr...