7 STEP JOURNEY
A PROVEN, EMOTIONALLY SAFE PATH TO A CLUTTER-FREE HOME
FOLLOW THE SAME JOURNEY OUR FOUNDER,
CLARE BAKER – A FORMER CLUTTERHOLIC AND HOARDER
CREATED TO SUCCESSFULLY CLEAR HER OWN CLUTTER OVER 25 YEARS AGO
CHOOSE THE LEVEL OF SUPPORT THAT FEELS RIGHT FOR YOU.
A GENTLE, STRUCTURED PATH TO BECOMING A CLUTTER FREE FOREVER
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A proven 7-step method designed for people who've struggled with clutter for years or decades
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Short, easy-to-follow videos that guide you one small step at a time
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No blitzing, no overwhelm - just a calm, emotionally safe way forward
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Built on lived experience, using the exact process Clare used to clear her own clutter
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Designed for real life, with gentle 2-hour "doing the doing" sessions and term-time rhythms
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Flexible support options - DIY, Group, or Private, depending on what feels right for you
THE 7 STEP JOURNEY
A PROVEN, EMOTIONALLY SAFE, LIFE-CHANGING PATH TO BECOMING —
AND STAYING — CLUTTER-FREE HOME
THE 7 STEP JOURNEY –
FROM UNDERSTANDING TO CONTROL
THIS ISN’T A QUICK FIX.
IT’S NOT A WEEKEND BLITZ.
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It's a steady, compassionate process that meets you exactly where you are - and walks with you, step-by-step, until your home feels like a place you can breathe again.
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Whether you prefer to work independently, with community support, or with private guidance, the Journey adapts to you.
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For over 25 years, this Journey has helped people who have struggled with clutter for years, decades, or even their entire lives.
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It’s not a blitz. It’s not someone coming into your home to “fix” things for you. And it’s not a quick tidyup that collapses the moment life gets busy again.
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This is a gentle, structured, step-by-step online programme that teaches you the skills, routines, and emotional resilience needed to stay clutter free forever — even if you’ve tried everything before.
WHY THE JOURNEY WORKS
(And why blitzing, TV style makeovers, and professional organisers don’t create permanent change)
Most people with clutter have lived through the same painful cycle:
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A burst of motivation
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A big clearout
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A temporary sense of relief
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…followed by the clutter “growing back”
Not because you’re lazy.
Not because you’re disorganised.
But because habits, beliefs, and emotional patterns take time to change.
The Journey works because it:
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teaches you why clutter has been so hard for you
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breaks the cycle of accumulation before you start letting go
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builds confidence slowly and safely
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gives you routines that prevent the clutter returning
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treats your home like a long-term transformation, not a weekend project
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supports you with accountability, community, and structure
It’s best approached like a part-time course — and yes, many people with full-time jobs have succeeded because the Journey is designed to fit real life.
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT?
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Emotionally safe
No judgement. No shame. No pressure to “perform”.
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Structured and predictable
You simply watch the videos in order and follow the steps.
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Designed for long-term change
This isn’t about clearing a room — it’s about understanding your clutter, your habits and changing your relationship with your home.
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Built on lived experience
This is the exact Journey Clare used to clear her own clutter 25 years ago — and it has worked for thousands since.
REAL PEOPLE. REAL HOMES. REAL CHANGE.
THE 7 STEPS
STEP 1 – UNDERSTANDING
Before you let go of anything, you learn:
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WHY you struggle with clutter
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WHY your past attempts haven’t worked
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HOW the Clutter Clearing Conveyor Belt explains your patterns
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HOW to apply this understanding to your home and your life
There is no expectation to let go of anything yet.
This step is about clarity, not action.
STEP 2 – ACCUMULIATON
This is where everything starts to change.
You learn how to stop the clutter growing back, using:
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the 7 Action-Focused Categories
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the psychology behind why they work
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weekly routines for paperwork and digital clutter
You begin with paperwork and digital clutter because:
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it’s a training ground for balanced, realistic decisions
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you don’t need physical space to work on it
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everyone has backlog paperwork
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weekly paperwork sessions help you manage your finances
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most people start saving money on this step
This step builds confidence, stability, and early wins.
STEP 3 – DECISION MAKING
You continue your weekly routines and learn:
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tools for making balanced, realistic decisions
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how to prepare for your big and bulky backlog clutter
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how to strengthen your confidence in letting go
This step sets you up for the biggest shift of all.
STEP 4 – MOUNT EVEREST
This is when everything shifts, because you begin clearing your big and bulky backlog clutter in whole areas and rooms of your home.
You:
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use the tools from Step 3
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clear your first area on the “climb”
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clear your second area on the “descent”
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build routines to keep these areas clutter free
This is the step where members often say:
“I can’t believe this is my home.”
STEP 5 – SENTIMENTAL
You learn how to honour the meaningful things you find in your clutter — without drowning in emotion or guilt.
You continue:
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digital clutter sessions
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paperwork clutter sessions
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big and bulky backlog clutter sessions
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maintaining the areas you’ve already cleared
STEP 6 – ORGANISATION
Once you have at least three clutter-free areas that have stayed clutter free, you learn how to organise your home in a way that works for your life.
You also learn how to maintain your Clutter Conveyor Belt so the clutter never grows back.
STEP 7 – CONTROL
Once you have at least three clutter-free areas that have stayed clutter free, you learn how to organise your home in a way that works for your life.
You also learn how to maintain your Clutter Conveyor Belt so the clutter never grows back.
GRADUATION!
Once you have at least three clutter-free areas that have stayed clutter free, you learn how to organise your home in a way that works for your life.
You also learn how to maintain your Clutter Conveyor Belt so the clutter never grows back.
BEFORE WE BEGIN
A GENTLE NOTE ABOUT STEP 1
Step 1 is, for many people, the hardest and slowest step — not because you’re doing anything wrong, but because it asks you to look gently and honestly at:
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why you struggle with clutter
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the patterns that have kept you stuck
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the beliefs, fears, and habits that have shaped your home
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your real life, your real home, and your real history
This can feel uncomfortable. It can stir up resistance.
It’s also the point where people are most at risk of giving up — not because they can’t do it, but because they’re finally seeing the truth of what they’ve been carrying.
WHY SUPPORT MATTERS
The people who complete their Journey the fastest are usually:
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Group Journey Members
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Private Journey Members
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Journey members who also have a therapist to support them alongside their Journey
Not because therapy is required — it isn’t.
But because Step 1 brings up emotions, resistance, and long-held patterns. Having a safe place to explore those feelings makes the whole Journey:
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quicker
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smoother
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less overwhelming
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more emotionally grounded
You do NOT need a therapist to succeed — many people complete their Journey without one.
But support and accountability make a profound difference, and if you already have a therapist — or you’re open to working with one — they can help you:
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process what Step 1 brings up
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understand your resistance
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stay grounded when things feel uncomfortable
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keep going when your instinct is to retreat
HOW THE JOURNEY WORKS
STRUCTURE
Before we talk about how long the Journey takes, it’s important to understand how the Journey is designed to work — because the structure is what makes long-term success possible.
The Journey is built around:
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short, focused bursts of “doing the doing”
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a predictable termtime rhythm
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a predictable termtime rhythm
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a slow, steady buildup of confidence and skills
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the emotional reality that Step 1 is the slowest
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the psychological truth that consistency beats intensity
Once you understand these foundations, the timeline finally makes sense.
WHY YOU ONLY WORK ON YOUR JOURNEY FOR A MAXIMUM OF 2 HOURS A DAY, 5 DAYS A WEEK
Your brain can only make good decisions for about 2 hours before it becomes overwhelmed, foggy, or reactive.
Trying to declutter for longer is exactly why you’ve burned out in the past.
This is why the Journey requires:
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no more than 2 hours a day
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5 days a week
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for no more than 5 weeks at a time
This isn’t optional.
It’s neuroscience.
THE CLUTTER CLEARING TERM—TIME SCHEDULE
Before we talk about how long the Journey takes, it’s important to understand how the Journey is designed to work — because the structure is what makes long-term success possible.
The Journey is built around:
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short, focused bursts of “doing the doing”
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a predictable termtime rhythm
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regular rest periods
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a slow, steady buildup of confidence and skills
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the emotional reality that Step 1 is the slowest
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the psychological truth that consistency beats intensity
Once you understand these foundations, the timeline finally makes sense.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Your brain needs:
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repetition
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routine
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rest
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integration time
When you work in 5-week cycles, something remarkable happens:
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your learning deepens
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your confidence grows
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your routines strengthen
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your resistance decreases
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your overwhelm stays manageable
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your progress becomes sustainable
WHY YOU CAN’T "JUST KEEP GOING UNTIL IT’S ALL DONE"
If blitzing worked, you wouldn’t be here.
The Journey is built on small, manageable, bitesized pieces because:
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We need to learn to manage our overwhelmed
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Progress matters more than speed
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Routine matters more than quantity
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One video watched and actioned is significant progress
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Rest is part of the process
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
(The honest answer: it depends —
and that’s a good thing)
Everyone starts from a different place, with different levels of support, different life pressures, and different levels of resistance.
If you’ve been trying to clear your clutter for years, you’re not alone — 78% of people don’t know how to tackle it.
What we can tell you is this:
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The more support and accountability you have, the faster you progress
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The less support you have, the longer it takes and the more frequently people get ‘stuck’ — not because you’re failing, but because you’re human
Most people spend years — often decades — trying to clear their clutter with books, friends, family, or one‑off help from ‘experts’, long before they discover this Journey.
That’s why support shortens the Journey.
TYPICAL TIMELINES
MOST PEOPLE SPEND FAR LONGER STRUGGLING ALONE
THAN THE JOURNEY ITSELF TAKES.
Different levels of the Journey begin in different ways
Choose the path that feels right for you, and start gently.
PRIVATEJOURNEY MEMBERS | GROUPJOURNEY MEMBERS | DIYJOURNEY MEMBERS | |
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| Average time to complete | 3 years | 5 years | 7 years |
| Equivalent to: | Growing a garden from scratch | Completing a part-time degree while working | The number of years most people spend trying to clear their clutter before they discover this Journey. |
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NOW THAT YOU HAVE A SENSE OF HOW LONG THE JOURNEY CAN REALISTICALLY TAKE TO COMPLETE, IT’S HELPFUL TO EXPLORE WHETHER THIS PATH FEELS LIKE THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU.
IS THE 7 STEP JOURNEY FOR YOU?
Here’s how to know if this is the right path for you.
The Journey is for you if:
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You want to clear your clutter — forever
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You want to be in control
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You’ve lived with clutter for years, decades, or most of your life
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You’ve tried everything else — and still got your clutter
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You feel overwhelmed, stuck, ashamed, or exhausted by your clutter
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You want a gentle, structured path
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You want to understand why clutter has been so hard for you
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You want to learn the skills, routines, and habits that keep you clutter-free
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You’re willing to go slowly and steadily
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You want support that feels emotionally safe
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You want a path that works even with fulltime work, health challenges, or low energy
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You want to follow the same path Clare used to clear her own clutter
If you’re nodding along to even a few of these, the Journey is likely a perfect fit.
MORE REAL STORIES FROM JOURNEY MEMBERS
MEMBERSHIP COMPARISON TABLE
PRIVATEJOURNEY MEMBERS | GROUPJOURNEY MEMBERS | DIYJOURNEY MEMBERS | |
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| Best For people who want… |
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| Start Dates | Summer Term Monday 8th June 2026 | Summer Term Monday 8th June 2026 | Anytime |
| Availability | Limited and Subject to Availability - as current Private members graduate | Up to 4 new members each term - so the group stays small, safe, and emotionally supportive for everyone | Unlimited |
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| No application — start immediately and continue monthly. |
| Start with a Trial Term Package | £495 SAVE £124 $699SAVE $175 | £260 SAVE £65 $337SAVE $85 | |
| Per week equivalent | £99$140 | £52$67.40 | |
| 1 Term = 5 consecutive Weeks | Equivalent to less than the average price of a professional organiser for one day | Equivalent to less than the average cost of a cleaner visiting once a week | |
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| Access to Clare’s Private Facebook Group – her VIP Circle | Once Trial Term Booked | Once Trial Term Booked | |
| Weekly Group Sessions | (Optional) | During Trial Term | |
| Weekly Social Gatherings | (Optional) | During Trial Term | |
| Weekly Tutorials | (Optional) | During Trial Term | |
| Clare’s Weekly Wednesday 121 Surgery | (Optional) | Weekly During Trial Term | 1st Wednesday of every term |
| Weekly Private Sessions | |||
| Ready Made Toolkit | During Trial Term | ||
| Typical Timeline | 2 – 5 years | 3 – 7 years | 7 + years |
| Monthly Membership Fee | £495$699 Less than the average price of a professional organiser for one day | £260$337 Less than the average cost of a weekly cleaner for a month | £77$97 Similar to an average weekly grocery shop for one person |
| BOOK A SUITABILITY CALL | START 5-Week TRIAL TERM | START IMMEDIATELY START IMMEDIATELY | |
STILL NOT SURE WHICH PATH IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
STRUCTURE
You don’t have to decide alone.
If you’d like help choosing the right level of support, you can book a short, friendly chat with me.
No pressure.
No sales pitch.
Just clarity.
ONCE YOU’VE EXPLORED THE DIFFERENT MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS, THE NEXT STEP IS SIMPLY CHOOSING HOW YOU’D LIKE TO BEGIN — GENTLY, AND AT YOUR OWN PACE.
HOW TO BEGIN
Different levels of the Journey begin in different ways
Choose the path that feels right for you and start gently.
Each option gives you a gentle, lowpressure way to explore whether the Journey feels like home.
PRIVATEJOURNEY MEMBERS | GROUPJOURNEY MEMBERS | DIYJOURNEY MEMBERS |
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| BEGIN WITH A SUITABILITY CALL | BEGIN WITH A 5 Week TRIAL TERM | BEGIN IMMEDIATELY |
| A calm, supportive conversation to explore your needs and circumstances, and whether the Private Journey is the right fit. | When you join today, you’ll receive immediate access to:
That way, you can begin gently right now — without pressure, without waiting, and entirely at your own pace. | Start today with the full structure, guidance, and community access of the Journey — at your own pace, in your own time. |
| If it is, you’ll be offered the next available Trial Term start date. | Your 5-Week Group Trial Term officially begins on the first day of the next Clutter Clearing Term, when you’ll join:
This gives you a soft, safe runway into the Journey — without pressure or overwhelm. | |
| BOOK A SUITABILITY CALL | START 5-Week TRIAL TERM | START IMMEDIATELY START IMMEDIATELY |
THERE IS NO RIGHT OR WRONG PLACE TO BEGIN – ONLY THE PLACE THE FEELS SAFEST FOR YOU.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
EVERYTHING YOU MIGHT BE WONDERING
No.
In fact, trying to go fast is one of the main reasons clutter “grows back”.
The Journey is designed to be slow, steady, and emotionally safe.
When you join the Group Journey, you don’t have to wait — you’ll receive immediate access to:
- the full 7 Step Journey videos
- the Members Only VIP Circle Facebook group
- the End-of-Term Social Gathering (if you join before the last Monday of the current term)
Your 5-Week Group Trial Term officially begins on the first day of the next Clutter Clearing Term, when the full group structure opens, including:
- Weekly Monday Social Gatherings
- Weekly Wednesday Sessions
- Friday Group Tutorials
This gives you a soft, safe runway into the Journey — without pressure, without overwhelm, and without waiting alone.
No.
Motivation comes after you start — not before.
The structure of the Journey creates motivation through routine, not willpower.
No.
You “do the doing” for up to a maximum of 2 hours a day, 5 days a week, during Clutter Clearing Terms.
This is based on neuroscience — your brain simply can’t make good decisions for longer than that.
Many members work full-time, care for others, or manage chronic health conditions.
The Journey is designed to fit real life, not the other way around.
No.
You can begin Step 1 with zero clear space.
You don’t need space until Step 2 — and even then, only a tiny amount.
Most members have.
The Journey works because it focuses on the psychology of clutter, not just the stuff.
No.
You’ll learn how to make balanced, realistic decisions that are right for YOU— not forced ones.
There is no pressure to let go before you’re ready.
That’s normal — and expected.
You’ll learn about overwhelm and how to manage it on your Journey in the first week of the Journey videos.
The Journey is designed to support you through the emotional wobbles, especially in Step 1.
No.
But if you already have one, or you’re open to working with one, it can make Step 1 quicker and smoother.
It depends on your level of support, your routines, and your life circumstances.
Most people take:
- DIY: 7+ years
- Group: 5+ years
- Private: 3+ years
This is normal —your clutter didn’t appear in a weekend, and you won’t clear it in one either.
You graduate — and we don’t abandon you.
You receive ongoing support, community, and access to the VIP Circle for life.
Only for Private Journey Membership.
- DIY: No application — start anytime, an ongoing monthly membership.
- Group: Start with a Group Trial Term Package – a one of payment and 5 week commitment, with the option to continue thereafter.
- Private: Book a suitability with Clare, which will be followed by a Private Trial Term Package – a one off payment and 5 week commitment, with the option to continue thereafter.
BEGIN GENTLY – JUST TRY THE JOURNEY
BEGIN GENTLY – JUST TRY THE JOURNEY
…and that means you’re already taking your first step.
You don’t have to commit to the whole Journey.
You can try the DIY Journey for a month or begin with a single Trial Term as a Group or Private Journey member. If it doesn’t feel right, you simply stop.
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DIY members can cancel anytime
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Group or Private members just don’t continue beyond their Trial Term
YOU DON’T HAVE TO COMMIT — JUST TRY THE JOURNEY.
What Journey Members Say
"This is a profound and interesting process and you will learn things about yourself, your upbringing and experiences in life, the effects of which you didn't realise at the start."
"You'll become friends with a group of people who totally understand and support you, so you won't have to keep your clutter under lock and key, they won't be blaming you for it, they are going through the same feelings."
"There will be tough times when you'll want to give up but Clare has a great knowledge of how to support and understand your crises, and amazingly, you'll find you'll come out the other side wiser and more accepting of where and why your clutter exists."
"You will go through some fascinating lightbulb moments which will show you obvious things about your life so far, but you hadn't understood their profundity before the Journey."
"This journey is so transforming my life entirely. What I am learning through this journey and interactions with the other journey members is uncanny how it totally relates to every aspect of my entire life history, relationships, family and society. It is a revelation experienced every day as I let this global family on this journey shape my realities. Yes, as I think about it, truly uncanny. What a gift they all are to me."
"I am most proud of myself for not giving up & I’m on step 5 at this stage - there were plenty of times that I wanted to give up as some days I didn’t feel like doing my journey for all sorts of reasons at every stage but you just need to keep going even if it’s just watching 1 video or doing 1 exercise at a time !!"
"It feels like just watching videos is too easy but stick with the process. There’s so much to learn, you’ll start to stop blaming yourself for your clutter & you’ll recognise that small changes really make a difference."
"Be kind to yourself, set the bar low, watching just one video is enough. That way you won’t slip back to old habits like procrastination, (or telling yourself) I don’t have enough time now so I’ll not start."
"Attend the group sessions, you can be honest and not feel judged. You’ll share things with people you never expected to & that feels good. Other people know what the clutter challenge feels like & their progress inspires you to keep going."
"The journey takes as long as it takes, don’t put pressure on yourself to complete a certain step by a certain date. You’re moving at the pace that’s right for you now. The time invested will be so worth it at the end."
"My confidence has increased & seeing the progress I’m making even with one video at a time is such a positive boost."
"I definitely feel more confident about clearing my clutter now. I’m not watching the clutter clearing programs where a team of people blitz the house in a week anymore because I know that doesn’t work. Following my weekly planner & consistently spending time on the journey is making differences & they will last."
"I am calmer, less overwhelmed and focusing better."
"I’m doing less impulse buying now. Before starting my journey if I’d had a tough day at work I would have bought a new top or something pretty for the house to cheer myself up. Now if I have a bad day I’ll get a coffee or ice cream rather than things which end up in my clutter."
"Support from group keeps me motivated. It’s good to hear other people have struggled with the same things & I never feel judged. Family & friends don’t have same struggles & just want to fix things, group support is invaluable."
"Step 1 is mainly head work & tough going but once you start doing the exercises of finding out what you are spending all your money on & just how much is very eye opening you will be more determined than ever to see this journey through to the end. Just keep going."
"Take your time ; don’t be in a rush to get to where others are if ahead of you - your time will come 2. Just be prepared to be persistent & keep going - one foot in front of the other. It may not seem like things are changing but your habits are , slowly but surely - it will take time but it is worth it & you will never spend the rest of your life constantly blitzing your stuff & getting no where fast !!"
"Working with the Journey Group helped me to realize that I was not alone, lazy, or crazy for having a Clutter Challenge but, there was a new way to deal with it once and for all. The Journey Program and its guidance will help me to finally (safely) clear my Clutter forever. The best thing I can advise is to trust the Journey Process and keep going!"
"I have learned that there is a way out (of a cluttered life and home!). I truly believe that this Journey will continue to help me learn more about my clutter; reasons for it and how to finally manage it. Also.......it's not my fault! I'm not a bad or defective person for having clutter. The Clutter Clearing will get done.....but I don't have to do it overnight."
"Welcome to Your Clutter Clearing Journey! The best advice I can give to you is..... Do it slowly and safely.....one video at a time (even if it's only 15 minutes at a time). Just keep going and you will finish this!"
If you’re not ready to start your 7 Step Journey, maybe you’d like to try a LIVE Social Gatherings or take one of our online workshops?
HAPPY CLIENTS
Clare, I tell everyone how you 'way over in England' are helping me with my Clutter Clearing without ever entering my house. But I don't think I've told YOU yet. Thank you! I have learnt so much about WHY I've struggled with my clutter and HOW to finally clear it once and for all.
Sharon, USA
Hi Clare! I have to say that you are, without a doubt, the most motivating de-cluttering expert I have found.
I've spent a lot of money on useless books and read a lot of useless decluttering e-mail newsletters. You rock! I am so motivated now!
Sally, UK
Just to say THANK YOU for the habits and skills that I acquired thanks to you.
Not only have a decluttered my flat, but I have learned to be patient with myself and that it takes time.
Christina, Canada
BEFORE & AFTERS
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Different levels of the Journey begin in different ways. Choose the path that feels right for you, and start gently.