July 16, 2025

#34 How to Organise Your Home When You’re A Time-Poor Working Mum with Fiona | Professionally Sorted

33 minutes

If you’ve ever felt like mornings are a total wreck, shoes are always vanishing, or the kitchen’s overflowing with random toys and rogue socks, it’s time to get real and take back your space.

This week, I’m chatting with Fiona from Professionally Sorted, the ultimate calm-bringer for busy families across Kent and East Sussex. She helps packed-out homes transform into spaces that actually work, with no shame, no judgement, and no need for designer baskets.

Here’s what we cover:

How her background in teaching gave her the planning skills and patience needed to organise chaos

The busy-family burnout cycle, with too many commitments, no structure, and clutter that steals your calm

Why routines for things like shoes and school bags aren’t over-the-top, they’re life-saving

Her go-to 90-day rule, and why seasonal swapping is a game-changer

A client story where removing one old feeding chair unlocked a spare room and fresh headspace

Why label makers are underrated heroes, especially when you’ve got kids, partners or ADHD brains in the mix

Quick wins to try today:

Monthly mini declutters (like toy boxes and kids’ wardrobes)

The golden rule, don’t put it down, put it away

Get the kids involved early, even if they’re tiny. Fake it ‘til they make it

How she helps clients let go of guilt around asking for help, and why it’s actually a strength

What clutter really costs you, and why investing in organising is worth it ten times over

Her latest offerings, including pre-baby room prep and decluttering for home sales, which can boost your house value by up to 8%

Connect with Fiona

Based in Kent and East Sussex, Fiona helps families reset their space and systems in a way that actually lasts.

Website: professionallysorted.com
Instagram: @professionally_sorted (also on Facebook)

calendly.com/fiona-professionallysorted

She offers:

Full home or room-by-room decluttering and organising

Kitchens, wardrobes, toy rooms, sheds, you name it

Bespoke services including:

Nursery setup before baby arrives

Staging and space prep before putting your house on the market

Ongoing check-ins and label-making that keeps everyone on track

Your Next Steps

Work with me: https://www.amythespacecreator.com/services
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Thanks so much for listening.
Amy xx
-Your decluttering bestie

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By Amy Prior