011 - Do this one thing if you're overwhelmed with Post-Christmas Clutter

Decluttering Untangled with Heather Tingle : How to declutter when you're overwhelmed, ADHD or Autistic

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Summary

In this episode, Heather Tingle provides a simple yet effective tip for dealing with post-Christmas clutter. She emphasises the importance of removing packaging as soon as possible to change the way we think about our belongings and make it easier to declutter. By removing packaging and tags, we remove the barriers that prevent us from using and enjoying our items. Heather also highlights the tendency to see items as collections and the importance of viewing them as individual components. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to take five minutes to remove packaging and assess their belongings.
Takeaways

• Removing packaging can help change the way we think about our belongings and make it easier to declutter.
• Packaging and tags act as barriers that prevent us from using and enjoying our items.
• Viewing items as individual components rather than collections can help us make better decisions about what to keep and what to let go of.
• Taking a few minutes to remove packaging and assess our belongings can lead to a more organised and clutter-free home.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Setting the Stage

00:59
The Importance of Removing Packaging

03:22
Seeing Items as Individual Components

04:20
Applying the Tip: Removing Packaging

05:16
Conclusion and Call to Action
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