#132 How to dehoard when you’re really, really busy: tackling clutter in tiny time slots

Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe Podcast transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ In today's episode, I talk about trying to dehoard when life is jam-packed with commitments. I share practical tips for making the most of those precious spare moments, tackling small areas at a time, and procrastination. I discuss productive procrastination, setting achievable goals, and seeking help, as well as valuable insights on time management, priorities and self-compassion. Strategies for Dehoarding When You're Really Really Busy Utilising small pockets of time for dehoarding Waiting for a call, boiling the kettle, or other short intervals Making a list of tasks for different time durations Focusing on small areas and celebrating small victories Seeing visible progress and maintaining motivation Productive procrastination and not making things worse Harnessing time spent on other useful tasks Saying no to new items and time commitments Gamifying decluttering and being consistent Setting daily goals for items to get rid of Seeking help from others with time-consuming tasks Tracking time to save time and prioritise Tracking time for analysis and identifying areas for saving time Using data to approach work about schedule changes Prioritising and understanding personal motivations for decluttering The importance of rest and downtime while working on decluttering Declutter efficiently using small pockets of time. Small victories lead to progress. Productive procrastination: using time for useful tasks. Learn to say no to new commitments. Consistency is key for successful project completion. Delegate tasks, track time for better efficiency. Balancing work and leisure is essential for well-being. Forgive yourself, prioritise and seek self-compassion. Reframe busyness as even more reason to simplify and declutter Small victories help to spur further progress Making the most of odd bits of time. Commitments and requests you don’t want to do Consistency over time is more productive than sporadic bursts. Delegating tasks Rest and downtime are essential for mental and physical health. It's not about suffering, but finding balance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.