381 How to Start That Decluttering Project now you're retired

Have you ever wondered why retirement suddenly makes that spare room seem like an insurmountable mountain of memories and belongings?

What if the 'perfect time' to declutter actually comes with its own unique set of challenges and emotions?

How can you transform your retirement decluttering from an overwhelming chore into an enjoyable journey of rediscovering your space and yourself?

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In this insightful episode, Ingrid and Lesley tackle the complicated relationship between retirement and decluttering, revealing why having 'all the time in the world' doesn't necessarily make the process easier. They'll share practical strategies to break through the overwhelm and create a balanced approach that actually works.

The hosts dive deep into the reality behind retirement decluttering, exploring how increased free time can paradoxically lead to procrastination and analysis paralysis. They discuss the emotional weight of sorting through decades of accumulated belongings, sharing personal insights from Lesley's experience with her husband Steve's retirement journey. You'll discover why it's crucial to balance decluttering activities with enjoyable pursuits and how to create a sustainable rhythm that prevents burnout.

About the Declutter Hub Podcast

We're Ingrid and Lesley and are super excited you're here!

If you're sick to the back teeth of clutter dictating your home life then we are here to help you get control back and spend your valuable time doing the things you want and not shuffling piles of stuff around 24/7.

We have been decluttering and organising homes face to face and online for over 30 years together and have helped thousands of members and clients to regain the home of their dreams. We have a passion for people, practicality, and piles of paper and love nothing better than to carve out solutions for anyone overwhelmed with clutter. If that's you, you're in the right place.

Our podcast is packed with actionable tips, inspiration and motivation to get your decluttering done. We believe decluttering is all about emotions first, stuff second.

Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! New episodes every Friday.

Want more?

We have so many ways that you can reach out to us for additional support on your decluttering journey.

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Website - the best place to get access to all our free content - https://declutterhub.com/mp

Membership - this is the best place to take your decluttering to the next level https://members.declutterhub.com/mp

Book - you can order a copy of Reset Your Home, Unpack your emotions and your clutter, step by step here https://declutterhub.com/book/

Support - if you want signposting in the right direction support@declutterhub.com

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