#135 Don't know where to start? 31 things you can dehoard today

That Hoarder: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding

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Sometimes you want to get something done, but you just need somebody to tell you where to start, right? You need a nudge. Because if we have too much choice in front of us, it can become overwhelming.

• Benefits of becoming a Dehoarding Darling supporter for the podcast
• New feature on top of monthly update with recommendations, extra podcast episodes, a song, and a top tip
• Feedback on the idea of a monthly Zoom call for accountability and task completion
• 31 tasks to tackle hoarding, including specific items and areas
• Clearing out old magazines and newspapers
• Sorting and discarding empty boxes
• Evaluating and recycling outdated electronic devices
• Matching and storing Tupperware without lids or vice versa
• Disposing of expired medication
• Discarding old cosmetics and sunscreens
• Evaluating old greeting cards for sentimental value
• Getting rid of out-of-date food in fridges, kitchen cupboards, and freezers
• Donating unread books
• Testing and discarding non-functional pens
• Releasing unused notebooks for others to use
• Discarding single socks without a pair, old calendars, dead batteries, and promotional items
• Unsubscribing from promotional emails
• Discarding duplicate kitchen utensils
• Decluttering clothing, jewellery, kitchen appliances, old receipts and bills, excess mugs and glasses, old towels and bedding, holiday decorations, unused hobby-related items, expired coupons and promotional flyers, and shoes
• Asking serious questions about the usability of items
• Downsizing items related to former hobbies
• Expired coupons and promotional flyers
• Being ruthless with old towels
• Dispassionately evaluating holiday decorations
• Decluttering shoes that are no longer worn
• Creating space for necessary items
• Getting rid of old shopping bags
• Donating usable bags to charity shops or food banks
• Encouragement to consider the 31 suggested decluttering tasks and taking action
• Motivating listeners to initiate decluttering and organizing
• Offering practical and achievable starting points for decluttering efforts
• Engaging the audience in taking positive steps towards decluttering their spaces
• Limiting clutter can lead to clarity.
• Declutter chargers, cables, and old devices responsibly.
• Keep meaningful greeting cards, discard the rest.
• You deserve fresh, safe food
• Donate books to libraries and charity organizations.
• Unused appliances are space-wasters.
• Reevaluate hobbies; downsize belongings for practicality.