About Clare
Hello. My name is Clare Baker and I founded The Clutter Clearing Consultancy when I realised that I had a skill that I could share and teach to other people to enable them to clear, sort and control their clutter. I know myself how awful it is to have clutter that's out of control - feeling overwhelmed, out of control, like a failure. I also know how good it feels when you've cleared, sorted and know how to control your clutter. There's nothing quite like having a good clear out, is there?!
I've helped clients clear their clutter since 2002.
Clare's personal experience of clutter:
My clutter gets out of control from time to time just like everyone else. I'm human after all, and I have a husband who generates clutter (although he denies it of course). I consider the difference to be that I know how to clear, sort and control it when it starts to accumulate. I'm currently working on my weight clutter (having used workbook 1 to help me get focused and motivated).
Clare's experience of clutter clearing:
15 years practicing what I teach, 6 years helping clients de-clutter.
What you're most likely to hear Clare say:
'Don't worry, you're perfectly normal'.
'I've seen a LOT worse'.
'You don't me to make judgements on your home you're your belongings do you?'
'Who is perfect?'
Clare's areas of speciality:
- Paperwork clutter
- Clearing the Clutter of a Loved one
- Working
- with Estate Agents and their vendors
- Clutter and recycling
- Clearing the Clutter to downsize your home
- Weight Clutter
Clare's passions:
People - No matter how many people I've worked with or consultations I've done I'm still fascianated by people and what makes them tick. I think it's sad how society sees clutter as something that we should be able to control. We're not all blessed with every skill which is why we help people who want to learn the skill of how to clear, sort and control their clutter.
Gardening - there's nothing quite like seeing something that you've planted and nurtured growing. Even in the depths of winter, when the ground seems lifeless and there seems no hope of life, spring arrives and the plants surprise you. You can see it in the blossom and even hear it if you have a pond that the frogs love!
Property -I bought the house we live in as a wreck and renovated it. No one else seemed to see the potential, but I relished every minute. Adding value, treating it with a bit of TLC an now it's a wonderful home to live in.
Clare's favourite film: Difficult one - depends on my mood. I love Some like it Hot, Forest Gump, Shrek and Ice Age.
Who Clare admires: Anyone who can stay positive and focused in a bad situation or during a tough time. Anyone who can admit they need help, ask for help and then accept that help.
Clare's philosophy on life: Everything happens for a reason - even the bad stuff.
One interesting fact about Clare: During my 3 years at University I also ran a fund for children in 2 Day Care Centres in Guyana, South America that I had worked in during my Gap Year.