Be Uncluttered

Our surroundings are caused by our behaviours, and our behaviours are heavily influenced by our values and our beliefs.

 

What we believe can actually cause clutter.

 

In this episode, Bec and Tara discuss five beliefs that you may have, that may be causing your clutter issues. From how we perceive ourselves and who we believe we are, to how we see waste - there's a lot of thought-provoking stuff in this episode!

 

References:

 

We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at [email protected], [email protected], or any of the links below will help you get in touch too.

 

Our Facebook: www.facebook.com/beuncluttered

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Bec's website: www.rebeccamezzino.com.au

Social media is such a large part of so many people's lives. It's awesome, and it sucks. It's handy, and it drives us batty. It's a connection to the world and it's a complete waste of our time. It's fun, and it makes us miserable.

 

So if you think you might need to stop letting social media be the boss of your time and your feelings, listen in for some tips and hints on how you might take control of social media instead of it controlling you. It's not going away, and we wouldn't really want it to, but we do need to make sure we're using it instead of it using us!

 

Note, because Bec & Tara are old and lame (apparently), they only really talk about Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. So if you're a Snapchatter, we'd love you to share some of your tips and tricks about how to take control on other platforms too!

 

References:

 

We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at [email protected], [email protected], or any of the links below will help you get in touch too.

 

Our Facebook: www.facebook.com/beuncluttered

Our Insta: www.instagram.com/beuncluttered

Bec's website: www.clearspace.net.au

Following on from the episode on "Keeping Your Bedroom Clutter-free", Bec and Tara discuss bedroom storage specifically. From trunks to fold-down bedside tables, they discuss ways to make the most of the space in your bedroom.

 

Find out what's under Bec and Tara's beds, too!

 

We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at [email protected], [email protected], or any of the links below will help you get in touch too.

 

Our Facebook: www.facebook.com/beuncluttered

Our Insta: www.instagram.com/beuncluttered

Bec's website: www.clearspace.net.au

You probably come up against the roadblock a lot when trying to declutter - the value of the item. Value is important because it helps us decide what stays and what goes, and helps us prioritise items.

 

A lot of how we decide what value an item has is flawed, however. We usually go straight to what we paid for it, or what it might receive if you sold it.

 

Bec and Tara explore all the ways we can figure out what the true value of your belongings are, to help you work out what really matters, and what can go.

 

References:

 

We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at [email protected], [email protected], or any of the links below will help you get in touch too.

 

Our Facebook: www.facebook.com/beuncluttered

Our Insta: www.instagram.com/beuncluttered

Bec's website: www.clearspace.net.au

Craft room too full to do craft? Desk too covered in stuff to do stuff? You're not alone!

 

If you're drowning in beads, threads, fabric or needles; if you're overwhelmed by paints, wool, ribbons and card; if you're suffocating under fabric, washi tape, mosaics and yarn... listen in!

 

Bec & Tara talk about why we end up with craft clutter, how our personalities can affect it and how letting go can open the doors to your crafts again.

 

We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at [email protected], [email protected], or any of the links below will help you get in touch too.

 

Our Facebook: www.facebook.com/beuncluttered

Our Insta: www.instagram.com/beuncluttered

Bec's website: www.clearspace.net.au

This week Bec chats to her buddy Alex, who lives with chronic pain.

 

They chat about how reducing your belongings can help people who live with a chronic illness (or any debilitating condition), and the benefits that Alex has experienced through moving to a minimalist lifestyle.

 

As Alex is a big low-waste advocate, they also chat about how his consumption and waste generation has changed as well as the volume of his belongings.

 

References:

 

We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at [email protected], [email protected], or any of the links below will help you get in touch too.

 

Our Facebook: www.facebook.com/beuncluttered

Our Insta: www.instagram.com/beuncluttered

Bec's website: www.clearspace.net.au

If you've ever wondered what Professional Organisers and Declutter Coaches do, here's the episode for you.

 

Bec and Tara are more Declutter Coaches than POs, and chat about the differences between the two, what you can expect from hiring a PO and how to make sure you get the best one for you.

 

You may even learn something if you're wanting to become a PO as well!

 

References:

 

We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at [email protected], [email protected], or any of the links below will help you get in touch too.

 

Our Facebook: www.facebook.com/beuncluttered

Our Insta: www.instagram.com/beuncluttered

Bec's website: www.clearspace.net.au

Is your handbag like the Tardis? Do you have everything in there you could possibly need in all sorts of situations? Or do you have a pared-down approach?

 

If you're in the US, we're talking about your purse/pocketbook. When we mention the word "purse" in this episode, we're talking about a wallet.

 

As expected, Bec & Tara have very different handbag situations (which are surprisingly consistent with the aspects of their lives!). Tara keeps control by being organised and Bec keeps control by opting out and minimising. Learn their tips and tricks to tame your handbag and save yourself loads of time.

 

References:

 

We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at [email protected], [email protected], or any of the links below will help you get in touch too.

 

Our Facebook: www.facebook.com/beuncluttered

Our Insta: www.instagram.com/beuncluttered

Bec's website: www.clearspace.net.au

Following on from last week, Bec & Tara dive into how to reduce the busy-ness of your life.

 

If you're ready to jump off that hamster wheel, listen in for tips and hacks on how to reduce your "busy" feeling and slow your life down a little.

 

From committees to drama, from being a "yes person" to accidentally volunteering for things noone asked you to, Bec & Tara will help you smooth your schedule and ease the frenzy.

 

Learn Bec's habit of saying no, and find out what Tara means by her "tomato and basil" tasks.

 

References:

We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at [email protected], [email protected], or any of the links below will help you get in touch too.

 

Our Facebook: www.facebook.com/beuncluttered

Our Insta: www.instagram.com/beuncluttered

Bec's website: www.clearspace.net.au

Why are we all so busy? Are we really busy or are we just saying we are? Is "busy" something that is done to us, or something that we do to ourselves?

 

Is Being Very Busy a badge of honour? Why do we value it? How many other questions about busy are there? (answer - plenty!).

 

Bec and Tara dissect all of this in this episode - so if you're a VBP (Very Busy Person) and want off that train, listen in!

 

References:

 

We'd love you to get in touch to discuss anything about the podcast. You can send us an email at [email protected], [email protected], or any of the links below will help you get in touch too.

 

Our Facebook: www.facebook.com/beuncluttered

Our Insta: www.instagram.com/beuncluttered

Bec's website: www.clearspace.net.au