012 - Decluttering when depressed - part one

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

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Summary

In this episode, the host discusses strategies for decluttering while dealing with depression. She shares her personal experience with depression and how decluttering has improved her mental health. The different types of depression, including situational and chemical depression, are explored. The impact of decluttering on mental health is emphasised, highlighting the importance of creating a calming and safe space. The host also provides tips for decluttering during a blip and suggests easy throwaway tasks that can be done to make life easier. Various areas for decluttering, such as digital clutter, the bathroom, the car, and the kitchen, are discussed. The episode concludes with a reminder to take small steps and do what makes life easier for the future self.

Takeaways

• Decluttering can support mental health by creating a calming and safe space.
• Different types of depression require different approaches to decluttering.
• During a blip of depression, focus on small, easy throwaway tasks to make life easier.
• Areas for decluttering include digital clutter, the bathroom, the car, and the kitchen.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Trigger Warning

00:58
Personal Experience with Depression

02:26
Different Types of Depression

03:49
The Impact of Decluttering on Mental Health

05:16
Emotional Attachment to Items

06:44
Approaches to Decluttering Based on Depression Type

08:10
Productivity Tips for Decluttering During a Blip

09:35
Easy Throwaway Tasks for Decluttering

12:58
Digital Decluttering

13:57
Decluttering in the Bathroom

15:11
Decluttering in the Car

15:40
Matching Socks and Other Small Tasks

16:09
Decluttering the Kitchen

17:26
Preparing for Tomorrow

18:22
Conclusion
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