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064 - Understanding how trauma stops us decluttering
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Summary
In this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle explores the intricate relationship between trauma and clutter. She discusses how past experiences shape our attachment to items, the psychological barriers to decluttering, and the importance of self-compassion in the process. Heather emphasises the need to understand our fears, judgments, and emotional attachments to items, particularly in the context of neurodivergence.
The conversation highlights strategies for navigating sentimental items and grief, ultimately encouraging listeners to find a balance between memories and living in the present.
Takeaways
- Understanding the connection between trauma and clutter is crucial.
- Self-compassion is key in the decluttering process.
- Fear of letting go often stems from past experiences.
- Judgment from self and others can hinder decluttering efforts.
- Emotional attachments to items can amplify due to trauma.
- It's okay to feel upset when letting go of items.
- Working through 'what if' scenarios can provide clarity.
- Letting go of items doesn't mean losing memories.
- Finding ways to honor memories without physical items is important.
- Being kind to oneself is essential in the journey of decluttering.
Chapters
00:00
Understanding Trauma and Clutter
05:46
Judgment and Emotional Attachment
Support the show
If 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 Facebook
Buy 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 instagram
Feel free to email me: help@untangledbytingle.com
Please note, I may not be able to reply, but do read all emails to me and appreciate them massively.
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Manage episode 460311801 series 3527457
Send me a text message about this podcast
Summary
In this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle explores the intricate relationship between trauma and clutter. She discusses how past experiences shape our attachment to items, the psychological barriers to decluttering, and the importance of self-compassion in the process. Heather emphasises the need to understand our fears, judgments, and emotional attachments to items, particularly in the context of neurodivergence.
The conversation highlights strategies for navigating sentimental items and grief, ultimately encouraging listeners to find a balance between memories and living in the present.
Takeaways
- Understanding the connection between trauma and clutter is crucial.
- Self-compassion is key in the decluttering process.
- Fear of letting go often stems from past experiences.
- Judgment from self and others can hinder decluttering efforts.
- Emotional attachments to items can amplify due to trauma.
- It's okay to feel upset when letting go of items.
- Working through 'what if' scenarios can provide clarity.
- Letting go of items doesn't mean losing memories.
- Finding ways to honor memories without physical items is important.
- Being kind to oneself is essential in the journey of decluttering.
Chapters
00:00
Understanding Trauma and Clutter
05:46
Judgment and Emotional Attachment
Support the show
If 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 Facebook
Buy 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 instagram
Feel free to email me: help@untangledbytingle.com
Please note, I may not be able to reply, but do read all emails to me and appreciate them massively.
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