Beyond Organising: How My Nursing Experience Helps You Create a Safer, Stress-Free Home
As a mother of two adult children, a grandmother, and a Registered Nurse and former Midwife with over 50 years of life experience, I understand how home environments evolve with different life stages. I’ve cared for people in crisis, worked with families navigating change, and witnessed firsthand how clutter and disorganisation can impact mental well-being.
Through my experience in nursing, midwifery, and home organisation, I apply trauma-informed, practical, and compassionate solutions to create safe, functional, and stress-free homes—especially for busy Families, individuals who are elderly, or living with a disability and neurodivergent clients.
Professionalism and Accountability in Organising
In both nursing and home organisation, trust and accountability are key. When working as a Registered Nurse, families relied on me to provide safe, respectful, evidence based, patient centred quality care. Now, my clients rely on me to respect their space, listen without judgment, and deliver cost and time effective solutions that work for them long-term.
✨ Case Study: A busy mother of three (one of whom has ADHD) reached out, overwhelmed by the constant mess and lack of structure in her home. Together, we implemented small but strategic organising solutions, including clearly labelled storage and decluttering high-traffic areas. She later told me that these changes gave her back time with her kids and reduced stress during their morning routine.
Big-Picture Thinking: Planning for Sustainable Organisation
In nursing, we don’t just treat symptoms; we look at the whole person and plan for the future. The same approach applies to home organisation. I help my clients build long-term solutions, not just quick fixes.
For example, when working with new or expecting parents, I don’t just organise a nursery—I create a space that grows with their child. This might include:
✔ Multi-functional storage that adapts as the baby becomes a toddler.
✔ Clear organisation systems for baby essentials to reduce extra effort.
✔ Minimising safety risks, such as securing furniture and organising areas efficiently.
✨ Example: I worked with a couple expecting their first child, who felt overwhelmed by all the baby gear they had been given. Together we optimised their home, ensuring they had a functional, pretty and easy to maintain space for them to enjoy their baby that could be adapted to meet the families changing needs.
Safety Focus: Creating Secure and Accessible Spaces
In my 20+ years of nursing, safety was always a top priority—whether it was preventing falls, managing mobility issues, or creating safe recovery environments. These same principles guide my organising work, especially for elderly clients, people with disabilities, and parents with young children.
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalisation in Australia, particularly among the elderly. A cluttered home increases the risk of accidents.
Simple adjustments can make a home significantly safer:
🔹 Clearing pathways to prevent tripping.
🔹 Installing grab rails in high-risk areas.
🔹 Organising daily essentials within easy reach.
✨ Case Study: A client with arthritis and mobility challenges was struggling to move around safely in her home. By rearranging furniture, removing loose rugs, and creating an accessible storage system, we transformed her space into a safer, more functional environment that allowed her to remain independent.
The Butterfly Effect of Small Changes in Organisation
One thing I’ve learned as both a nurse and a mother is that small changes can make a massive difference. In healthcare, even minor lifestyle adjustments—like hydration, movement, or better sleep—can significantly improve a patient’s quality of life. The same applies to organising.
Simple, everyday changes can transform your home:
✔ Labelling pantry items to make meal prep faster.
✔ Creating a mail-sorting system to avoid paper clutter.
✔ Decluttering the entryway to reduce daily chaos.
✨ Example: A neurodivergent client struggling with decision fatigue and visual clutter needed an organising system that worked for their brain. We introduced easy to use storage and minimalistic layouts—small changes that helped reduce their daily overwhelm.
Trauma-Informed Approach to Decluttering
I know that decluttering isn’t just about "getting rid of stuff"—it can be deeply emotional, especially for those who have experienced trauma, loss, or significant life transitions.
As a nurse, I worked with people in their most vulnerable moments—helping families navigate grief, postpartum struggles, disability, and sudden life changes. Now, I apply the same gentle, supportive approach to organising.
✔ I never force decisions—we move at your pace.
✔ I create a safe space—free of shame or pressure.
✔ I help you honour the past while creating space for the future.
✨ Case Study: A widow struggling to go through her late husband’s belongings needed compassionate, step-by-step support. Instead of rushing her, we worked slowly, with intention, ensuring she felt emotionally ready for each decision.
Conclusion: Your Home, Your Sanctuary
Whether you’re a busy parent, an individual wanting to stay independent, or someone feeling overwhelmed by clutter, you deserve a home that works for you—not against you.
I bring 50+ years of life experience, two decades in nursing, and a trauma-informed, judgment-free approach to every organising session. My goal isn’t just to “tidy up”—it’s to create a home that feels safe, functional, and peaceful for you.
🚀 Let’s work together to create a home that supports your life! Book a consultation today.
FAQs
1. How does a nursing background enhance organising skills?
My nursing experience has given me a calm, problem-solving mindset and the ability to assess both physical and emotional needs—which is essential when creating safe, sustainable home environments.
2. What is a trauma-informed approach to decluttering?
A trauma-informed approach respects emotional attachments to belongings and allow fs clients to move at a pace that feels safe and comfortable, free from pressure or shame.
3. How can small organisational changes impact overall well-being?
Even minor adjustments—like clear labelling, reducing visual clutter, or reorganising high-use areas—can decrease stress, improve efficiency, and support mental well-being.
4. Why is safety important in home organisation?
A cluttered home increases fall risks, stress levels, and accessibility challenges, particularly for elderly individuals, parents, and people with disabilities.
5. How can professional organisers assist neurodivergent individuals?
I create structured, predictable organising systems tailored to each client’s unique needs, reducing decision fatigue and sensory overload.
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