013 - Decluttering when Depressed - Part two

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 discusses how to declutter when dealing with chronic depression. She emphasises that motivation doesn't magically appear and suggests accepting that starting will be difficult. She recommends starting with throwaway tasks and using rest periods between structured decluttering sessions. Heather advises taking time and acclimatising to decluttering, turning rooms into micro categories, and rewarding small declutters. She also discusses working on emotional attachment and getting support to remove items. Heather concludes by encouraging listeners to be kind to themselves and reminding them that decluttering is doable.
Takeaways

• Motivation doesn't magically appear, so accept that starting will be difficult.
• Start with throwaway tasks and use rest periods between structured decluttering sessions.
• Take time and acclimatise to decluttering, turning rooms into micro categories.
• Reward yourself for small declutters and work on emotional attachment.
• Get support to remove items and consider donation drop-off points.
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Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Trigger Warning

00:30
Decluttering with Chronic Depression

01:22
Motivation and Depression

03:10
Starting with Throwaway Tasks

04:04
Structured Decluttering and Rest Periods

05:30
Taking Time and Acclimatising to Decluttering

06:27
Turning Rooms into Micro Categories

07:53
Rewarding Small Declutters

08:49
Working on Emotional Attachment

10:12
Getting Support to Remove Items

11:35
Donation Drop-off Points

12:22
Conclusion and Encouragement
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