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Podcast transcript: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/podcast-ep-135-dont-know-where-to-start-31-things-you-can-dehoard-today/
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- Evaluating and recycling outdated electronic devices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- Getting rid of out-of-date food in fridges, kitchen cupboards, and freezers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.
