Professional organizer Karine Paulon in press, radio and television
Why a Digital Spring Cleaning Makes Sense
Do you know that feeling when your smartphone is overflowing—endless photos, a chaotic email inbox, and the constant message “Storage Full”? While we spruce up our homes in spring, our digital lives often remain untouched. Yet this is exactly where tidying up would do you good.
A digital spring cleaning not only brings order to your device, but also to your mind. You save time, find your favorite photos faster, and create space for new memories. At the same time, you even make a small contribution to sustainability—because stored data also consumes energy.
The approach is simpler than you think: first gain an overview, then reduce consistently, and finally create a structure that suits you. Even small everyday routines help maintain order in the long term.
Whether photos, apps, emails, or contacts—a mindful approach to your digital content creates more clarity, less stress, and a really good feeling. And honestly: it’s simply wonderful when you can enjoy your photos again instead of just collecting them.
In this article in the NZZ, I talk with Philip Gollmer about why all of this makes sense.
Spring cleaning: Why tidying up feels so good
With spring, not only does the sun return, but so does the desire for a breath of fresh air in your own four walls. The article “Tidying up feels good” from the Neue Zürcher Zeitung by Philipp Gollmer shows impressively why spring cleaning is far more than just an annoying chore.
Together with psychologist Sandra Jankowski, I had the opportunity to explain why order means so much more than simply storing things neatly in cupboards. It is about letting go, becoming more aware—and yes, also about being happy.
I see it time and again with my clients: those who declutter not only create space at home, but also in their minds. Spring cleaning then becomes a small liberation. And do not worry—it does not all have to be perfect. It is not about throwing everything away radically, but about consciously deciding what may stay.
So if you are currently considering how you can make your wardrobe, your cellar, or simply your life a little lighter: feel free to read the article—and perhaps you will feel inspired to get started yourself. I would be happy to help you.
Because: tidying up feels good—and not only in spring.
📄 👉 Here is the link to the article in the NZZ.
Tips and Tricks for Decluttering in the New Year
In this short article on Radio NRJ, I offer a few tips for decluttering in the New Year.
Urs Wehrli from Ursus and Nadschkin also has some very innovative ideas for organizing your CD shelf.
Listen to the article here
Decluttering Brings Happiness – Domicil Magazine
Practical tips on how to approach decluttering in everyday life.
Read the full article here.
In an Organized Mood – Schweizer Familie
by Nicole Tabanyi, illustration by Tanya Székessy
Here are a few tips on how cleaning and decluttering can even be fun with the right attitude.
Here you can read the full report.
Illustration credits: Tanya Székessy
Guide to Living in Happiness – Traumhaus
How you can find peace and happiness in your dream home as well.
Read the full article here.
Spring Cleaning Tips – Radio Central
with Christian Zweifel
Spring cleaning is a good opportunity to start your KonMari marathon.
You can listen to the interview here.
Marie Kondo’s tidying method also helps messy people – on higgs.ch
by Michael Brechbarer
Just hype? No, the KonMari method is sound and well thought-out.
Here you can read the full report.
Marie Kondo makes tidying up cool – Radio FM1
by Dario Brazerol
With her Netflix series, she makes tidying up socially acceptable and demonstrates the joy that can result from it. The trend has also arrived in Switzerland.
Here you can read the full report.
The Organizer – ZDF Heute in Europa
by Astrid Spiegelberg
New Year’s resolutions? Decluttering with professional help can also be liberating.
Here you can read the full report.
Ways out of chaos – NZZ Style Magazine
Claudia Furger joins me for a client visit and reports on the beneficial effects of the KonMari® method.
Here you can read the full report.
The home as a mirror of our soul – Bluewin.ch
by Kerstin Degen
A home says a lot about its residents and their state of mind. Kerstin Degen herself loves to organize and sort.
Here you can read the full report.
Moving tips – Radio 1
with Giulia Cresta
Moving is just around the corner. A good opportunity to declutter.
Listen to the interview here.
Abendrot – Saarländischer Rundfunk SR1
with Jessica Werner
In the culture program Abendrot, I discuss the KonMari Method and the benefits of decluttering with the amiable Jessica Werner.
You can listen to the interview here.
Professional organizing as a career – 10 vor 10 on SRF
Professional organizing as a trend?
Martina Koch accompanies me on a client visit.
Here you can read the full report.
Tips for spring cleaning – SonntagsZeitung
by Denise Jeitziner
A two-page spread features a spring-cleaning checklist, as well as an interview on how you can finally tackle your last spring clean-up.
Here you can read the full report.
Magic Cleaning – HR1
Interview with Kai Völker on Hessischer Rundfunk HR1
about the KonMari® Method – Magic Cleaning
Listen to the interview here.
Image source: Unsplash (Markus Winkler), à jour (Karine Paulon), Pixabay (congerdesign, webandi,fda54, jussiak)