112 - How To Stop Moving the Same Piles Over and Over

Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the common struggles faced by individuals attempting to declutter their homes, particularly those who may be neurodivergent or dealing with hoarding tendencies. She emphasises the difference between actual decluttering and the act of churning, where individuals may feel productive but are merely moving items around without reducing clutter. Heather provides insights into the emotional aspects of decluttering, the importance of making decisions about what to keep or let go, and offers practical strategies to break the cycle of churning. The episode concludes with encouragement to start small and be kind to oneself throughout the decluttering process.Chapters00:00Introduction to Decluttering Challenges02:48Understanding Churning vs. Decluttering05:41The Emotional Impact of Churning08:56Strategies to Break the Cycle11:49Building a Positive Decluttering Habit 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.