Launched in 2018, Spring Clearing Week is APDO’s annual initiative to help the UK to declutter. APDO’s members across the UK and beyond will be advising and encouraging you to clear your home and spaces to create a calmer environment.
The theme for this year’s Spring Clearing Week is ‘Your Legacy’. There will be new content each day across our social media as we explore how some thoughtful and careful planning can help us live a more organised life now, whatever age we are, whilst also gently preparing for when we are no longer here.
APDO members will be sharing a blog every day as we deep dive into what we own, what we consider to be valuable and what is of sentimental importance to us.
We'll be asking about the things we inherit and how we can simplify and manage the process of 'legacy' decluttering.
We'll be specifically considering the effects of a physical, digital or photographic legacy, as well as discussing ways to 'pass on life skills for future generations' and 'living with intention'.
We will also be approaching the more sensitive but vital topic of estate planning and later in the week we'll be hearing some stories from our members and our clients.
We hope you will join us as we consider how to make our legacy our greatest gift.
Why Spring Clearing?
Springtime is a time of renewal and growth; the days are getting longer and many of us enjoy an increase in energy levels and have a spring in our step! It’s a great chance to take stock of what you want to do and achieve in the coming year. It’s a good time to focus on whether your environment is really helping you to achieve any goals you may have set since the beginning of the year and now when so many of us find ourselves at home more and more, a review of our immediate environment will be more valuable than ever.
I get a strange burst of energy as the clocks change and want to embrace the onset of spring! Sorting my home out gives that new lease of life!
How do APDO members help?
The task of tackling clutter on your own often feels overwhelming. Our experts can work alongside you to help clear a path through the clutter and the stress it causes, leading to a calmer life and home.
A professional organiser can suggest ways of making the most of the space you have. They can also help you set up systems to enable you to find everything you need, so that in the future, you’ll find it easier to control your clutter.
APDO members have helped thousands of people all over the country save time and money by sorting out their stuff. Find inspiration and motivation via the guest blogs on our News & Media page or on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Spring Clearing Week aims to inspire people to think about the clutter they are living with and encourage them to take action: the idea is to clear before you clean. For support, guidance and motivation with your spring clearing during this special week (and, indeed, all year round!) get in touch with an organiser near you.