025 - How to organise to stop floordrobes

Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode, Heather Tingle discusses the concept of a 'floordrobe' and the reasons why clothes end up on the floor instead of being put away. She shares her personal experience of struggling with keeping her clothes organised and the emotional toll it took on her. Heather explains that the main reason everyone thinks for having a floordrobe is having too many clothes and not enough storage space, however this is not the case. She also addresses the barriers to putting clothes away, such as broken drawers and the perception that it takes too much effort. Heather provides practical tips for decluttering clothes and making the process of putting them away easier.TakeawaysHaving too many clothes is the main reason for having a floordrobe.Broken drawers and physical barriers can make it difficult to put clothes away.The perception that putting clothes away takes too much effort is a common barrier.Practical tips for decluttering clothes and making the process easier include fixing broken drawers, creating designated spaces for different types of clothes, and using competition and gamification to motivate oneself.Sound Bites"I felt really, really bad because he was a really tidy person. And I obviously am not, and I'm still not to this day.""I find it easy to wear every single day. Every single day it is simple for me to get an outfit together. I adore all of my items, I have clothes for all occasions and I love them all.""You need to ask yourself why is it so hard to put the items in your wardrobe or in your drawers or wherever you keep your clothes? What are the barriers?"Chapters00:00The Emotional Toll of a Floordrobe02:49The Main Reason for Having a Floordrobe03:19Barriers to Putting Clothes Away06:13Practical Tips for Decluttering and Organising Clothes Support the showIf you'd like to say 'Thank you', by buying me a virtual coffee (it'll actually buy me a cup of tea!), you can do so HERE. It will mean I can afford to continue to give help for free and continue with this podcast.Get started with my Zoning and Getting Started Workshop, everything you need to know on how to get started and have the best success when decluttering.Join my free Declutter Community for real support, tips and advice from Heather and other Untanglers that are just like you!Follow me on FacebookBuy my Declutter Your Home Planner from Amazon to start to declutter your home yourself! (affiliate link)Grab my current freebies to support a cleaner, tidier home.Follow me on instagramFeel free to email me: [email protected] Please note, I may not be able to reply, but do read all emails to me and appreciate them massively.