Author: trabantbettina

Döstädning The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning

Introduction In decluttering circles, two crucial concepts are in vogue right now. One is the KonMari method devised by the Japanese Netflix sensation Marie Kondo. The other is Margareta Magnusson Döstädning or death cleaning as it translates into English. As an avid book lover since 

What is a Capsule Wardrobe?

Introduction Ever stood before your wardrobe thinking to yourself: ‘I have nothing to wear!’. If so, you are not alone. We have all spent many mornings staring at our overfilled closets, feeling we don’t have the right outfit for the occasion. Despite the above, our 

What is Personal Productivity, and why does it matter?

Misconceptions about Personal Productivity If you were to ask people around you what they understand by personal productivity, you’ll probably get a variety of answers. You’ll also get a different reaction from positive to not interested or relevant to their lives. People often associate the 

What’s the Difference between Collection and Clutter?

Collection of Stamps from East Germany People often find it difficult to distinguish between a collection and clutter. They deliberately blur boundaries to convince themselves that their assortment of old clothing is a vintage collection of dresses from past decades. This attitude fosters inaction on 

People’s difficulty of parting with books

Introduction – People’s difficulty of parting with books While researching this blog post on people’s difficulty with parting with books and tips on how they can do it easily, I came across a post on Mumsnet, a UK website and online forum discussing all things