The Secret to Organising (That No One Talks About)

My name is Sabine, I help people get organised through informative and inspirational content. On this site I talk about the secret to organising. Once you know it, it is very simple but very powerful.

Most people think getting organised is about finding the right system. A better storage solution, a smarter app, a cleaner routine. But after years of working with clients in their homes, I found that systems are not the problem. The secret to organising is that it is a skill — and like any skill, it can be learned. What does that actually mean?

It means three things work together:

1. Mindset — how you think about your space, your stuff, and your time. Most people carry guilt, shame, or overwhelm when they look at clutter. Until you shift that, no system will stick.

2. Skillset — the practical knowledge of how to declutter, how to set up systems, and how to organise room by room. These are techniques that can be taught and practised.

3. Habits and routines — the daily and weekly actions that keep an organised home organised.

Without these, even the best system breaks down within weeks. When all three work together, organising stops feeling like a project and starts feeling like a way of life. I created the Secret to Organising mini-course to walk you through this framework step by step. It is free, practical, and built for real Australian homes. Sign up below to get started.

So what is the secret to organising?

Over the years I wondered is there something I can distill in a simple manner that always holds true for organising and decluttering. No matter what area you are tackling and what your strengths and weaknesses in this space are.

I found out that the secret to organising:

Is part of a skillset and mindset

• Organising can be done with in many ways

• You need habits and routines to maintain all your hard work

So I put these parts together in a worksheet which I will unpack in my secret to organising mini-course.

But I just want to get started with organising and decluttering

I totally get that as well and that is why I also included an activity to create a solid plan on which areas in your house you should attack first. Organising and decluttering is very individualised so it is a great idea if you find out which areas to start in first based on your needs.

In short, what do you get when you sign up?

The secret to organising contains:

• One 4-page worksheet

• 4 videos emailed to you straight away

It allows you to:

• Have a strong foundation when you read any of the articles on this site

• Create an individualised plan how to approach your home

• Get started on your journey towards organised living

You will become part of a community of people working on getting their homes less cluttered and more organised.

What it won’t include:

• The ten tips to an organised life

• The 7 decluttering steps

• MY way of organising and decluttering

You are an intelligent, very capable person the above points are too simplistic. Let’s just work on this journey towards organised living one day and one step at a time. I’ll guide you but know you have all the smarts you need to do this!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the secret to getting organised?

The secret is that organising is a skill — not a personality trait. It has three parts: mindset (how you think about your space and your stuff), skillset (practical techniques for decluttering and setting up systems), and habits (the daily routines that keep things in order). When all three work together, staying organised becomes natural.

Why can't I stay organised even when I try?

Most people focus only on the physical — they buy storage boxes, rearrange shelves, and clear surfaces. But without the right mindset and daily habits, everything goes back to how it was. Lasting organisation comes from changing how you think about your space, not just how it looks.

How long does it take to get organised?

There is no single answer — it depends on where you are starting from and how much time you can give it. The most important thing is to start small and finish what you start. One completed drawer is worth more than ten half-finished rooms.