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Lift the Weight From Your Shoulders With Lifestyle Rejuvenation!
Lifestyle Rejuvenation launched five years ago, when founder Kate realised there was a real need FOR someone who could help people take a holistic approach to physical and mental wellness (hence the name).
Kate developed a full package of services that included home decluttering, organising, personal training, meal plans, and mini-budgets to help her clients reduce debt and de-stress. The demand was huge, but Kate found there weren’t enough hours in the day. Enter now partner, Christine, who previously owned a cleaning business and is also a personal trainer and pilates instructor. Their combined skill sets have offered numerous benefits for clients.
Kate and Christine have always loved helping people and feel immense personal satisfaction witnessing the difference in their client's lives. Both ladies have had their own life struggles, and understand how it feels mentally when you overcome obstacles and get back on track.
“Decluttering and organising have become Lifestyles Rejuvenation’s main scope of work due to the high demand for this service,” says Kate.
“Many people from all walks of life have high-stress levels and are time-poor.”
Clients range from one-parent households to seniors, professional people and those with mental health issues who simply need help or don’t have the time to keep things organised the way they would like. Kate says that paperwork is a major concern for people as it can get out of control. De-cluttering wardrobes, spare rooms, pantries, linen cupboards, kids bedrooms and garages (where the car cannot fit) are all services offered by the dynamic duo!
“Clutter can become like a heavy blanket weighing you down that results in frustration and anxiety. One of the biggest eye-openers to clients is not realising the level of anxiety and potential depression activated by years of clutter and being generally unorganised. Helping people be less anxious is an added reward for us,” says Kate.
Another rewarding aspect of the business is giving back to the community, with Kate and Christine donating suitable clothing, toys and various other items to women’s refuges throughout Newcastle.
“Assisting women through difficult times is a feel-good experience. Animal lovers can donate to the RSPCA, or Hunter Animal Watch, who raise funds for various animal shelters and we also donate to sewing groups in the Hunter region who make clothes for underprivileged children overseas,” said Kate.
Some clients find it challenging to let go of possessions from loved ones who have passed away. Kate and Christine will talk through the process with the client to help them evaluate which items are ‘a keep’ or if they are ready to let go and sell or donate.
“The process is made easier when you can talk to someone that has no attachment to an item and looks at it from a different perspective,” says Christine.
When Kate is not assisting clients gaining back control, she loves walking and yoga, watching her favourite TV series and spending time with family and friends. Kates parents inspire her daily and have helped instil the values of honesty, respect and integrity. Kate worked as a volunteer Lifeline telephone counsellor for two years and developed an understanding of the vast diversity of personal struggles in many people’s lives.
Christine enjoys various forms of fitness training, music, podcasts, reading and of course, time with friends and family. Her values are very much aligned with Kates. Both are non-judgmental, confidential and understand that core values provide the foundation for your actions, decisions and behaviours.
Christine says that the best time to reduce personal clutter is at the point of purchase.
“Ask yourself – is this a ‘want’ or a ‘need’. If your answer is the latter – then you need to ask yourself why,” she says.
Lifestyle Rejuvenation is part of the growing decluttering and organisational movement that has become one of those essential services similar to hiring a tradesperson or gardener. For an in-home needs evaluation, call Kate on 0409 301 366 or Christine on 0414 562 145 and start your journey to an organised, uncluttered life.
