After I moved to Tokyo I learnt many new words, including one of the saddest words I have ever heard. It is 'karoshi' and means ‘death by overwork’. In Japan work stress-related suicides hit an all time high....
‘Ojama shimasu’, she says, takes off her shoes and steps onto the elevated floor in the hallway. ‘I will disturb you’ is a polite greeting in Japan when entering a house....
Decluttering has become a necessity because we live in an overstuffed world. The interest in tidying is at an all time high. Marie Kondo's book ‘The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up’ is an international best seller and the waiting list for Marie’s services, once three...
Do you have little time but feel you want to get rid of some stuff quickly? Here are some items you really don’t need and can toss immediately....
Moving into a new home does not have to be stressful, in fact, it should be an exciting time in your life. However, if not organised properly, things can go wrong very quickly, resulting in added expenses, headaches, and wasted time....
Some people have a lot of misconceptions about the term “professional organization.” Many people think that organizing is something that everyone should be capable of doing on their own; as if it is something as basic as tying your own shoelaces....