Fiona Wilson

Have you ever walked into your home after a long day and thought, "Why does this place feel so draining?" The strange thing is, your house might not even be particularly messy. One of the biggest myths about clutter is that it only affects us when our homes become overflowing. In reality, our brains often notice clutter long before we consciously do. Everyday things like paperwork on the bench, shoes by the door, washing waiting to be folded or a cupboard you've been meaning to sort all...

Remember when social media felt social? People shared photos of their kids, their holidays, and their pets doing something ridiculous. It wasn't perfect, but it felt real. The goal was connection rather than performance. These days, much of social media (like shopping and consumerism) is more about entertainment. Every platform is competing for our attention because attention drives advertising revenue. The longer we watch, the more products we're shown and the more money the platform makes....

We tend to think of clutter as a stuff problem . Too many clothes, too many papers, too many things we might need one day. So we try to fix it the obvious way—by organising better, buying containers, or waiting until we have a free weekend to finally “get on top of it.” And when that doesn’t work, we assume it’s us. But what if clutter isn’t just about what’s in your home? What if it’s also about what’s in your head—and what you’ve been taught to believe? Most decluttering advice focuses on...