Dear Karen,

I've got your Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui which I find to be inspiring but leaves me feeling somewhat inadequate as it insists on tackling everywhere and some areas I just cannot face. However, I do have to sit a driving test next month and wonder if there's any area I must attend to to ensure my best chances of passing. Thanks for any help in advance.

- Monique, Scotland

Karen's reply:

I'm sorry to say there is no amazing quick fix to ensure you pass your driving test by clutter clearing. However you can make good use of an event such as this by using it as a target date to work towards in your clutter clearing progress, since the clearer you are the better your life will work on all levels.

As it says in my book, begin by listing all the areas that need attention, then clutter clear the smallest ones that irritate you the most. In this way you'll find you can work your way around your home, using the released energy from each small success to help you tackle the next one. The important thing is to begin SOMEWHERE!

Good luck with the clutter clearing and with the driving test.