Sue's Decluttering Journey
Until a few years ago, Sue had never really considered decluttering as something that needed to be intentionally practised. Like many people, life had become full of responsibilities, commitments and competing priorities.
As a single mum of twins, Sue spent years balancing work, appointments, family commitments and the many demands of everyday life. After losing her mum when her children were babies, inherited and sentimental items became difficult to navigate. The thought of sorting through everything felt overwhelming, and it was easier to put it aside.
Eventually, Sue decided to start small. Rather than trying to tackle everything at once, she began with one drawer, one cupboard and one small area at a time. Through research, patience and consistent small steps, she discovered a process that worked.
What surprised Sue most was that decluttering created more than physical space—it created mental space too. Her home became easier to manage, everyday tasks became simpler, and she experienced the relief that comes from knowing where things are and having a space that better supported the way she wanted to live.
Sue also discovered that a more organised home gave her back something unexpected—energy and capacity. With less time spent managing clutter and searching for things, she had more space for her health, relationships, personal growth and more meaningful activities.
As Sue let go of things she no longer needed, she chose to donate quality items to local charities, knowing they could continue to bring value to others while supporting her community. Since beginning her own journey, Sue has donated hundreds of items, recycled responsibly and created a home environment that feels lighter, more intentional and easier to maintain.
Sue strongly believes in "progress over perfection" and the power of small steps—because meaningful change doesn't happen all at once. Sometimes, just 1% better every day is enough to create a lasting difference.
This personal experience, combined with her professional background supporting people through change across education, government, finance, aged care, customer service and administration, shaped the philosophy behind Declutter with Love SA.
Throughout Sue's career, she has been driven by helping people feel heard, respected and supported. She understands that creating change at home is rarely just about possessions—it can involve memories, emotions, life transitions and the desire to create a home that better supports the person you are today.
Declutter with Love SA was established to provide compassionate, practical and judgement-free support, helping people create spaces that bring greater clarity, confidence, functionality and calm to everyday life.
Lessons Learned
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After so much decluttering, Sue's more mindful about what she brings into her home. She is now, more than ever, committed to being able to shut a cabinet door!
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Sue's stopped over consuming and impulse buying. She understands that 10 soup ladles may be a little too many...
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Sue's committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. She believes everyone can do their part, however small, to help our beautiful planet.
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Sue continues to focus on what is "enough" and let go of a "scarcity mindset". She remembers that the more you own, the more it owns you!
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Sue is not a Minimalist but tries everyday to be more minimal and intentional with how she lives her life. She knows that very few people need a dozen wooden spoons...
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Sue believes in finding an individual organising style that works for you, whether that is using:
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visual or hidden systems
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macro or micro-organisation
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Sue's methods include:
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re-using items and furniture in new ways - it's amazing what a change of scene can do
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after decluttering, consider the use of turntables, clear and opaque containers and labels to assist with organisation - also using vertical space can really help!
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Sue says that the most important thing is "just to start"!
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