Vicky’s top tip:

START SMALL

If you didn’t do a clear out before the festive season (and who does?), your space is likely to be looking a little more cluttered and crammed post-Christmas. The key to getting organised is not to try and declutter the entire house in one single day, as this would be overwhelming as well as unrealistic.

‘Start small,’ advises decluttering professional Vicky. ‘You’ll be able to complete manageable spaces and finish on a high, whereas trying to tackle areas that are too big in one go can end in disappointment and negative feelings.’

If you only have an hour to spare, break it down into bite-size challenges: start on one cupboard in the kitchen, perhaps blitz the bathroom shelves, or make it your mission to clear off the kitchen counter. When you’ve finished that area, tick it off on a ‘to-do’ list and you’ll feel great for accomplishing the task and motivated to start on the next area. It’s more beneficial to have done a deep declutter of one area than little bits here and there to make a lasting difference.