The Organising School

07/09/2026

We all face stressful moments, and when the house is a mess, it can feel completely overwhelming—I’ve been there 🙋‍♀️

‼️ It can seem like nothing will ever change because you need a whole day (or many) to make any sort of progress—sound familiar?

⁉️ Overwhelm + stress don’t usually come with lots of free time or energy, right?
So what to do! 😥

🙄If you’re feeling like this, it’s simpler than you may think… simpler but not necessarily easy.

Start as soon as you can and break those big tasks into bite-sized pieces! 🍽️

🕒With bite-sized tasks, you can make the most of those small gaps of time in your day— those little 5, 10, or 15 minutes found here and there.

Instead of stressing about finding a big chunk of time, tackle tiny tasks bit by bit.

You'll be surprised how much you can accomplish and they quickly add up! 💪
Remember, every little step counts!

Don’t delay, start today
Sara

31/08/2026

😥Oof 😬 Letting go of some personal stuff can be hard…
especially when it feels really meaningful to you.

💏A gift.
🥰a family piece.
🎥Something tied to a memory.

And then comes the tricky moment…
you offer it to someone you love, thinking they’ll treasure it too…
and they say no thanks 😮
It can leave you feeling stuck.

Like you should keep it… even if you don’t really want to.

👇In this blog I share simple shifts that can help when you find yourself in that space - without pressure, guilt, or rushing decisions.

Don’t delay, start today
Sara

https://theorganisingschool.com/letting-go-of-treasures-nobody-wants/

Have you offered a treasured item to someone, only to hear “no thanks”? It’s tough! In this blog, I guide you through handling this tricky situation with care.

24/08/2026

😵‍💫You decide to let it go… but straight away start second-guessing yourself.

🛑 What if I need it later?

💰 It was expensive!

💏 It reminds me of…

👀 If you’re feeling stuck, pause and reflect—why did you decide to let it go in the first place? 💡

🏡Was it to free up space? Reduce clutter?

💗So your mind and space feels lighter and you can focus on… your health? your loved ones? work or business? fun projects you never get to?

❓Has this reason changed?

😢 Holding onto something after deciding to release it doesn’t just keep the clutter—it keeps the emotional weight too.

🎈🎈 Instead, remind yourself: you made this decision for a reason—trust it. 💪

👇💬 Have you ever let go of something and immediately felt lighter?

Don’t delay, start today
Sara

17/08/2026

👐💝🥰🏡

Don’t delay, start today
Sara

10/08/2026

💌 Got a stash of greeting cards you just can’t bring yourself to toss? (Same here, this magpie totally gets it! 🙋‍♀️)

Why not give them a new lease on life as fun, unique gift tags or home labels? 🎁✂️

Any cards you’re not keeping for sentimental reasons but have gorgeous designs can be cut up and stored with your wrapping paper or crafting supplies. It’s such a handy way to be ready for future gift-giving!

It’s a win-win: repurpose something meaningful and save some cash on gift tags! 💡🎨

…The trick is not to save too many!

Love this idea? Start with the cards from this festive season and gradually work through older ones 😊

Have you tried this before or got another fun way to repurpose cards? Drop your ideas below—I’d love to hear them! 💬

Don’t delay, start today
Sara

03/08/2026

“Here, take this! You’ll love it!”

💨 And just like that… more stuff enters your home.

Ever had someone offer you something (a freebie, a hand-me-down, a sentimental gift), and you automatically say “Sure, why not?” 😅

Pause and ask yourself:
🤔 Would I buy this for myself?
🤔 Am I already struggling to manage what I have?
🤔 Am I saying yes out of guilt, not need?

If the answer is no, it’s okay to politely decline! 🙅‍♀️❣️ You’re not rejecting the person, just the item. Your home isn’t a storage unit for other people’s stuff! 🚫📦

Next time you’re handed something you didn’t ask for, remember: it might just be clutter in disguise.

❓ Have you ever accepted something, even though you know you don’t want it?

Don’t delay, start today
Sara

27/07/2026

🫣Do you need to see things to remember they exist or out of fear you will forget to do something (🙋‍♀️ hello, fellow seekers!)?

👀Or do you cringe at the thought (hello, hiders 👋) and find popping things away brings calm.

Which one are you? A 🫣Hider or 👀Seeker? 🧐 Let me know in the comments!

Don’t delay, start today
Sara

20/07/2026

🤪🤦‍♀️☕👓🙃

Sara

17/06/2026

I had the pleasure of presenting my Digital Photo Sorting talk at Byford Library yesterday.

We covered practical ways to sort, organise, and enjoy your digital photos without feeling overwhelmed. From deciding where to store your photos to creating a simple system that works for you, the goal was to help attendees feel more confident about tackling their collections.

A couple of comments from the session:
"Sara, thank you for sharing your expertise and experience to save us time and to help us save our cherished memories. This was so valuable." - Natalie Grant

"Excellent. Easy to understand." - Dot Cotle

Thank you to everyone who attended, asked questions, and shared their experiences. It's always lovely to see people leave feeling more confident and motivated to get started.

If you'd like to attend a future Digital Photo Sorting talk, keep an eye on my page for upcoming events 😊

15/06/2026

📸 Ever feel like your photos are a bit all over the place?

Between phones, apps, and old collections, it’s easy for them to build up… and hard to know where to start 😅

In this session, I’ll walk you through a simple, practical way to sort and organise your photos so they’re easier to find, enjoy, and share 💛

🗂️ Digital Photo Sorting
📍 Byford Library
📅 Tuesday 16 June
⏰ 4-5pm

If your photos feel a little out of control, you’re definitely not alone - come along and let’s make it easier together 😊

Don’t delay, start today
Sara