358: Applying the Decluttering Process to ANY situation, even the Ones That Seem TOO Different
Dec 22, 2022
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In this episode, the host discusses how the decluttering process can be applied to unique situations, such as living on a boat in central London. They talk about the challenges and emotions of decluttering a small space, the benefits of living with less stuff, and the value of physically engaging with your belongings. They also reflect on the podcast's support and community, mental health commitment, and embracing reality to gain control over one's home.
Embrace reality and have a relentless pursuit of it to achieve a clutter-free home.
Take pictures of your living space and determine where you would look for each item to make intentional choices about what to keep and what to let go of.
Prioritize your own space and needs over storing items in auxiliary spaces to make better decluttering decisions.
Deep dives
The importance of embracing reality in decluttering
In this podcast episode, Dana discusses the significance of embracing reality when decluttering. She emphasizes the need to adopt a relentless pursuit of reality in order to achieve a clutter-free home.
Applying the decluttering process to unique situations
Dana interviews Caroline, who lives on a boat, about applying the decluttering process to her unique living situation. They discuss the container concept and how to apply it effectively, as well as finding creative solutions to storage challenges.
Taking it there now and finding a space for every item
Dana advises Caroline to take pictures of her boat to guide her when deciding where to put items. By determining where she would look for each item in her boat, she can make more intentional choices about what to keep and what to let go of. She also encourages Caroline to take it slow, only bringing back items to her boat once she knows there is a designated space for them.
Managing sentimental items
Dana and Caroline discuss how to handle sentimental items, such as birthday and Christmas cards. Dana suggests keeping a limited amount of sentimental cards and photos in one designated space. By choosing only the most important items, Caroline can honor her loved ones while maintaining a clutter-free living environment.
Embracing the reality of limited space
Dana encourages Caroline to prioritize her own space and needs over storing items in her studio. By using her boat and studio as functional spaces, Caroline can make better decisions about what to keep and what to let go of during her decluttering process.
This was such an interesting conversation! I think you’ll love hearing from Caroline. She lives on a boat . . . in LONDON! We discussed: how to take things there now when you can’t actually get “there” right “now.” how to decide what containers/furniture pieces are needed before bringing things back into her space. and […]