A tidying and decluttering introduction. (Taken from a previously published article) Decluttering seems to have become a bit of a life long hobby, a new type of sport. It's something you continually do in your spare time, but, for me as well as I think many others, it never reaches a conclusion. I first read 'The Life Changing Magic of Tidying' some time ago and have dabbled at it since, like testing a new piece of sports kit for my decluttering hobby. Marie Kondo, the book's author, warns however that "Tidying is just a tool, not the final destination." She suggests you visualise your ideal lifestyle to give purpose to your "Once and for all." tidying. Once and for all appeals to me. I want it done and then I want to move on. To use that time I spend constantly decluttering for a far more pleasurable hobby. So, here is my personal vision: Tidy, no trip hazards, everything is easy to find and then put away again once it's