Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Less Mess - Less Stress Professional Organiser. Help with Declutter, Downsizing: Sydney NSW ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.lessmess.com.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.lessmess.com.au/blog/) - Blog by Less Mess, a Sydney-based professional organiser with over 18 years of experience. Sharing hands-on tips, insights and inspiration for decluttering and getting organised in your home and life. - [Christmas Countdown & Checklist 2025](https://www.lessmess.com.au/family/less-mess-christmas-checklist-countdown2024/) - Are you prepared for the Silly Season? DOWNLOAD our PRINTABLE Christmas countdown and checklist.Do you have the feeling that Christmas comes earlier every year? In 2025 it was exactly one day after Halloween? it might feel a bit ridiculous, but take it as a sign to get started on an organised, stress-free Christmas this year.The trick - [Statement of Support- Providing professional organising services to NDIS participants](https://www.lessmess.com.au/advocacy-ndis/statement-of-support-providing-professional-organising-services-to-ndis-participants/) - Professional Organising services to NDIS participantsThe Institute of Professional Organisers (IOPO) is the leading body for Professional Organisers in Australasia. As a founding Advisory Board member, Susanne was instrumental in preparing this Statement of Support.Professional Organisers deliver disability related support to NDIS participants by fostering independence, improving functionality, and empowering individuals to manage their environments - [18 Years of Organising & Decluttering in Sydney](https://www.lessmess.com.au/downzising-moving/18-years-lessmess/) - On the 6th of August 2006 I worked with my first client! Celebrating 18 Years of LessMessThis makes me the longest serving Personal Organiser in greater Sydney!There is a LOT to celebrate aproching two decades in this industry. I am proud to have such a diverse range of clients at LessMess.Oh, all the places we - [Moving house: tips that save you time and money](https://www.lessmess.com.au/uncategorized/the-four-stages-of-moving/) - moving in stages not only saves money, but is less stressfull - [The Less Mess Christmas Gift Giving Guide](https://www.lessmess.com.au/family/the-less-mess-christmas-gift-giving-guide/) - Have a Merry Christmas with Less Mess and more Joy! Don’t aim too high with presents. Take a good look at what you think are your gift giving obligation. Approach people about it. They might be more than happy and relieved to arrange a less expensive way to show your appreciation towards each other. Most - [The Art of saying "NO"](https://www.lessmess.com.au/uncategorized/the-art-of-saying-no/) - No, Thank you! I recently had a workshop participant stating this as her ‘light bulb moment’. Trying to accept no, make it easy for people to say no, say no yourself – gracefully. It comes up in the de cluttering workshops when I talk about donations – in the context that not all giving is - [No one is born with clutter](https://www.lessmess.com.au/family/no-one-is-born-with-clutter/) - Being organised or not can be a hot topic. I personally think being organised does not make the best dinner party conversation. Why? Opinions and standards vary – and so they should! It is your life journey, including your upbringing, which gets you to the place you are now in relation to belongings and to - [What you get when hiring a PO (Professional Organiser)](https://www.lessmess.com.au/organising/what-you-get-when-hiring-a-po-professional-organiser/) - Most people who ask me for help have tried to get organised before. It might have been through books, TV shows, courses or help from family and friends. I am not a great believer in ‘self-help books'. They are mostly from America and let’s face it, over the big ditch, there is a completely di - [Manifest your adaptability – write in pencil!](https://www.lessmess.com.au/family/manifest-your-adaptability-write-in-pencil/) - I write everything in pencil in my calendar – which is also my notebook and catcher of my to do list: Until 12 years ago, I never used a calendar or planner Until I started LessMess more than 15 years ago, I did not have a calendar – didn’t need it. Live was simple and - [Be Ready. Be Organised: Back to School](https://www.lessmess.com.au/uncategorized/back-to-school-2/) - Back to school. Get ready with practical tips for school uniforms and lunch box choices from a professional organiser. - [The Clever School Mum’s Guide to Reducing Excess to Less Mess](https://www.lessmess.com.au/family/declutter-reduce-organise-family-school-children-christmas/) - These last few weeks before Christmas and school holidays can be like running the last leg of a marathon. You’re already exhausted by the past 10 months but there seem to be more events, tasks and challenges in the run up (or is that run down?) to the end of the year. - [Why Spring Cleaning?](https://www.lessmess.com.au/family/why-spring-cleaning-declutter-your-home/) - Feel better and happier in your home. Spring cleaning is a great tradition and should be part of your yearly routine. Tips + Hacks to get started and keep going. - [Life Hacks for the Lazy Smart Mum](https://www.lessmess.com.au/family/life-hacks-for-the-lazy-smart-mum-2/) - A mum's tasks are never-ending and come around again with monotonous regularity. Here are a few things I’ve learnt along the way to save you a bit of time, money and sanity. Some people call it cutting corners. I call it a mum’s version of efficiency: “mum-ficiency”! - [Dealing with the hard stuff: LessMess on The Pineapple Project](https://www.lessmess.com.au/family/dealing-with-the-hard-stuff-lessmess-on-the-pineapple-project/) - Professional organiser Susanne Thiebe, of Less Mess prefers practical over pretty. In this episode of the ABC's Pineapple Project she helps win back space through smart storage systems and introduces the 'four bucket challenge'. - [Working in a Home Office](https://www.lessmess.com.au/family/setting-up-a-home-office/) - Working from Home (WFH) is not a new topic. We share set-up, filing and decluttering tips to make your study or home office as pleasant as possible. - [Donating to Charities: Is it a sustainable Cycle?](https://www.lessmess.com.au/uncategorized/donating-to-charities-is-it-a-sustainable-cycle/) - If you donate the right things at the right time to the right charity, you can indeed do a lot of good. - [1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental illness](https://www.lessmess.com.au/advocacy-ndis/1-in-5-australians-will-experience-a-mental-illness/) - Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches people the skills to help someone who they're concerned about. Professional Organisers come across a lot of stuff – and behind this stuff are often stories, big and small; and emotions, big and small. Items might trigger a response, clutter might be the symptom of a mental health condition. - [Living with Less - workshop](https://www.lessmess.com.au/uncategorized/living-with-less/) - The ABC of decluttering, organising and sustainable living Learn the basics of how to tackle clutter, how to organise and what to do with the oversupply Susanne proactively ensured that the workshop content on recycling, donation and disposal was tailored for our Local Government Area. I particularly liked the focus on how to maintain a - [Where To Get Help For Hoarding Disorder](https://www.lessmess.com.au/advocacy-ndis/where-to-get-help-for-hoarding-disorder/) - In Australia there are around 1.2 million people who meet the diagnostic (under the Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - DSM-5) for a compulsive hoarding disorder and counting those undiagnosed the estimate is as high as 6% of the population Criteria for a diagnosis include Difficulty discarding items regardless of their actual value A perceived - [How to: Declutter and store shoes?](https://www.lessmess.com.au/family/how-to-de-clutter-and-store-shoes/) - Many feet, many shoes. In most households, there is a multitude of feet and consequently many, many pairs of shoes: sport shoes, work shoes, school shoes, slipper, flip flops. Are you treating your shoes with respect? Do you claim to love and not be able to part with them – but then just shove them - [How To: Declutter your Pantry](https://www.lessmess.com.au/family/how-to-declutter-your-pantry/) - Assistance on how to de-clutter and re-organise your pantry. Professional organiser based in Sydney. - [Wardrobe Wonders – How to create a decluttered and organised wardrobe](https://www.lessmess.com.au/family/wardrobe-wonders-how-to-create-a-de-cluttered-and-organised-wardrobe/) - How to organise and declutter your wardrobe. Tips to best organise wardrobes for parents and kids. Professional organiser shares tips - love your wardrobe again. - [Travelling with kids – teenagers](https://www.lessmess.com.au/family/travelling-with-kids-teenagers/) - how to enjoy travelling with teenagers - [Hiring a PO with NDIS funding](https://www.lessmess.com.au/advocacy-ndis/hiring-a-po-with-ndis-funding/) - The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was initiated by the Australian Government for Australians with a disability, including people with intellectual, physical, sensory and psycho-social disabilities. It creates a managed market for disability services in Australia. The NDIS is established by the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013. The NDIS commenced being rolled out nationally - [Why the Konmari Netflix show 'Tidying Up' is setting people up to fail](https://www.lessmess.com.au/family/why-the-konmari-netflix-show-tidying-up-is-setting-people-up-to-fail/) - After a couple of ultra successful books it was just a matter of time till Marie Kondo would get her own TV show. The Netflix show 'Tidying Up' has just arrived on our TVs and causing heated discussions and polarises Organising Professionals and those that want to get their life in order. My first problem - [Inbox Zero??](https://www.lessmess.com.au/uncategorized/inbox-zero/) - If having too much stuff does your head in, having too much digital stuff does exactly the same, despite not actually taking up room– it still takes up space in your head and might send you mental. ## Pages - [Less Mess - Less Stress - Professional Organisers](https://www.lessmess.com.au/) - Downsizing, Decluttering, Organising, NDIS/disability support. Personalised Solutions to Conquer your Clutter. Less Mess, Less Stress! Professional Organiser Sydney, Susanne Thiebe. - [Workshops](https://www.lessmess.com.au/workshops-and-events/) - Workshops and events with Susanne Thiebe of Less Mess: Living with less, The ABC of decluttering, Sustainable removal of your stuff, Meal Planning, Rethink your wardrobe, Study skills for teenagers and many more - [Organising](https://www.lessmess.com.au/organising/) - Susanne Thiebe, our professional organiser will coach you to organise your home. Every item must have a home. We teach you the skills to stay organised. - [How does it work](https://www.lessmess.com.au/how-does-it-work/) - How do I work with a professional organiser? How can Less Mess help me with decluttering, downsizing or enabling independent living? What should I expect when I engage a professional organiser for my home. - [Media](https://www.lessmess.com.au/media/) - Read reviews and media articles: Interviews with Susanne Thiebe of Less Mess, tips from a professional organiser, decluttering tips for your home. - [Testimonials](https://www.lessmess.com.au/testimonials/) - Reviews and testimonials from our professional organising clients and workshop participants. Read recommendations and reviews and learn more about how we work and how you can live a clutter-free life. - [Contact Us](https://www.lessmess.com.au/contact-us/) - Call Sussane Thiebe at Less Mess: Your Sydney Professional Organiser: 0407 772 663 or email us to find out how we can help you get organised and declutter your home. - [About](https://www.lessmess.com.au/about/) - LessMess is Susanne Thiebe's Sydney-based professional organising business. We are specialising in home, office and family management. Our philosophy is that organising is a skill that everyone can learn. - [Speaking](https://www.lessmess.com.au/speaking/) - Susanne Thiebe, professional organiser, is an experienced speaker for small to large audiences. Her fun personality and natural, direct approach creates an inspirational and compelling atmosphere. Susanne shares insights, tips and tricks of the trade with over 13 years of experience. - [Decluttering](https://www.lessmess.com.au/decluttering/) - We help you have Less Mess in your Life. We sift, sort, purge and declutter your home with you. Our method: Set goals. Get started. Stay focused. Finish and enjoy. - [Testimonials](https://www.lessmess.com.au/testimonials-2/) - Reviews and testimonials from our professional organising clients and workshop participants. Read recommendations and reviews and learn more about how we work and how you can live a clutter-free life. - [Free Tips](https://www.lessmess.com.au/free-tips/) - Drop by and read our free organisation tips to help you get organised in your life and home. - [Photos](https://www.lessmess.com.au/photos/) - Organising your home. 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