087 - How to Declutter Without Getting Overwhelmed by Piles

Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the importance of exit plans in the decluttering process. She shares listener feedback, emphasising the emotional aspects of letting go of items and the benefits of seeking help in decluttering. She talks through when its useful to get help to exit items, and when its detrimental to the declutter process.Heather highlights how using external assistance can alleviate decision-making burdens and create momentum in the decluttering journey, while also addressing the emotional challenges that come with letting go of belongings.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Listener Feedback01:18 Understanding Exit Plans for Decluttering03:34 The Emotional Aspect of Letting Go04:04 Benefits of Using Help for Decluttering 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. 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.

Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the common issue of Tupperware clutter in kitchens. She shares practical strategies for organising plastic and glass food storage containers, including how to match lids, determine how many containers are necessary, and decide which ones to keep or let go. Heather emphasises the importance of personal preference in choosing favourite containers and offers tips for repurposing unwanted items. The episode aims to help listeners create a more organised and functional kitchen space.TakeawaysTupperware can quickly become disorganised and overwhelming.Matching lids to containers is essential for organisation.Consider how many containers you actually need based on usage.It's okay to keep favorite containers even if they're not the best.Stained containers can be cleaned or let go if not worth it.Repurposing old containers can provide additional storage solutions.Decluttering should be a kind and patient process.Not all containers need to be discarded immediately; some can be repurposed.Creating a matching system for lids can simplify storage.Being mindful of the environmental impact of plastic is important.Chapters00:00Introduction to Tupperware Chaos02:00Strategies for Organising Tupperware04:37Deciding Which Containers to Keep06:55Repurposing and Exiting Unwanted ContainersAffiliate link to Glass Containers (Still have plastic lids though) 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. 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.

Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the concept of chunking as a strategy for managing overwhelming tasks. She explains how breaking down tasks into smaller, manageable chunks can alleviate feelings of overwhelm, particularly for those with executive function challenges. Heather shares personal anecdotes and practical applications of chunking in daily activities such as putting away laundry and doing dishes, emphasising the importance of visual organisation and progress tracking. The episode concludes with a reminder to be kind to oneself and to embrace the process of untangling tasks.TakeawaysChunking is a strategy for breaking down overwhelming tasks.It helps in managing executive function issues.Visual organisation makes tasks feel less daunting.Chunking can be applied to various daily tasks.Creating smaller piles can reduce feelings of overwhelm.Chunking allows for natural stopping points during tasks.Rewards can be given after completing each chunk.Lower pressure starting points can help in task initiation.Chunking is not the same as micro-categorising in decluttering.Chapters00:00Introduction to Chunking01:25Understanding Chunking in Daily Tasks03:41Practical Applications of Chunking05:01Benefits of Chunking for Task Management 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. 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.

Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the concept of 'The Power of the Pile' as a method for effective decluttering. She emphasises the importance of categorising items, creating manageable piles, and making intentional decisions about what to keep or discard. Heather also addresses common pitfalls in the decluttering process, such as decision fatigue and the tendency to create new dumping grounds.Chapters00:00Introduction and Apology01:23Understanding the Power of the Pile02:46Creating Effective Decluttering Piles06:01Avoiding Common Decluttering Mistakes09:00Final Thoughts on Decluttering 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. 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.

Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle shares her personal experiences with the stress of packing and unpacking for travel. She emphasises the importance of having a home for everything, which simplifies the packing process significantly, however while you're decluttering thats not always possible, so she shares one mistake people often make when it comes to travel items. Heather challenges the common practice of maintaining separate travel-specific items and encourages listeners to use everyday items for travel to reduce stress and clutter. By integrating travel items into daily use, packing becomes quicker and more efficient, leading to a more organised and less chaotic home environment.TakeawaysPacking can now take just 15 minutes.Unpacking is simply putting things back where they live.Using everyday items for travel reduces stress.Avoid having separate travel-specific items.Life becomes easier with a home for everything.Minimise duplicates to save space.Travel items should be integrated into daily use.Consider the premium space in your home.Make packing and unpacking a seamless process.Challenge the need for extra categories of items.Chapters00:00The Stress of Packing and Unpacking02:49Simplifying Travel with Everyday Items 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. 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.

Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle shares her personal journey from chaos to a decluttered home, offering hope and practical strategies for those feeling overwhelmed. She emphasises the importance of self-care, strategic decluttering, and finding support to make the process manageable. Heather encourages listeners to take small, actionable steps and to be kind to themselves throughout their decluttering journey.Chapters00:00Introduction to Decluttering and Hope01:56Understanding the Struggles of Decluttering03:51Strategic Approaches to Decluttering08:04Self-Care and Decluttering Balance09:57Finding Support and Shortcuts for Decluttering 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. 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.

Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the challenges of decluttering with a focus on percentages. She emphasises the emotional aspects of decluttering, arguing that setting numerical targets can create unnecessary pressure and hinder the process. Instead, she advocates for a mindset shift towards valuing what to keep rather than what to let go, allowing for a more natural and fulfilling decluttering experience.TakeawaysSetting a percentage target for decluttering can create pressure.Focusing on what to keep is more beneficial than what to let go.Decluttering is an emotional process, not just a logical one.Removing expectations can make starting decluttering easier.You may end up keeping more if you focus on percentages.The goal of decluttering is to love what you have.Letting go of items can bring relief and lightness.It's important to declutter thoroughly by category.Numbers can be useful for tracking but not for decision-making.Work by emotions first, then consider space.Chapters00:00Introduction to Decluttering and Listener Engagement02:50The Dangers of Setting Decluttering Percentages06:02Emotional vs. Logical Decluttering: Finding Balance 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. 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.

Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the emotional complexities of deciding what to keep and what to let go. She emphasises the importance of listening to one's body reactions, exploring emotional attachments, and finding clarity in decision-making. Heather encourages listeners to be kind to themselves during the decluttering process and to trust their instincts.Chapters00:00Introduction and Listener Engagement01:31Deciding What to Keep vs. Let Go05:16Exploring Emotional Attachments to Items08:36Finding Clarity in Decision-Making 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. 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.

Send me a text message about this podcast Magazine File Link HERE* Affiliate linkVote for me as a Disabled Role Model HERESummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the challenges of managing kids' magazines in the home. She emphasises the importance of understanding the value of these magazines, both from a financial and educational perspective. Heather provides practical tips for organising and decluttering kids' magazines, encouraging parents to involve their children in the decision-making process to foster self-advocacy and good organisational habits.Chapters00:00Introduction and Gratitude01:00Understanding Kids' Magazines02:53Managing Kids' Magazine Clutter 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. 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.

Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle addresses the common challenge of managing recycling in the home. She explores the reasons why taking out the recycling can feel overwhelming, particularly for those who may struggle with task initiation and prioritisation. Heather offers practical strategies for containerising waste, creating routines, and making the process of waste disposal easier and more efficient. The episode emphasises the importance of understanding personal habits and finding solutions that work for individual lifestyles.TakeawaysIt's common to struggle with taking out rubbish.Task initiation can be particularly challenging for neurodivergent individuals.Containerising waste can help create a sense of organisation.Using bags for life can simplify the recycling process.Establishing a routine can make waste disposal easier.Find a balance between the size of your recycling container and how often you need to empty it.Habit stacking can help integrate waste disposal into daily routines.Moving bins closer to the door can reduce barriers to taking out rubbish.Consider the frequency of waste accumulation to determine removal schedules.Community support can provide additional strategies for decluttering.Chapters00:00Introduction to Decluttering Challenges02:54Understanding the Difficulty of Rubbish Disposal06:13Practical Strategies for Containerising Waste09:09Creating Routines for Efficient Waste Management 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. 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.