A Slob Comes Clean 362: The Container Concept vs. Clutter Threshold
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Jan 19, 2023 In this podcast, the host discusses the container concept versus clutter threshold and how they relate to decluttering. They explain the importance of finding a balance between physical limitations and the amount of stuff one can easily keep under control. The podcast also touches on the significance of having less stuff and the availability of decluttering coaches to help in the process.
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Dana's Garden Clutter Threshold
- Dana U. shares her gardening experience where having a large garden space led to planting more than she could manage.
- She learned to reduce her garden size to what she could effectively maintain, illustrating the clutter threshold concept.
Understanding Container Concept
- The container concept means every space is a container that sets a finite limit on what can be stored.
- Its purpose is to serve as a limit, not just a place to put things, guiding decluttering decisions.
Everyone Has a Clutter Threshold
- Everyone has a personal clutter threshold, the amount of stuff they can easily keep controlled.
- Knowing your clutter threshold is essential because having too much stuff overwhelms your ability to maintain order.