That Hoarder: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding

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

Apr 12, 2024

This podcast provides 31 practical tasks to tackle hoarding, including discarding old magazines and newspapers, evaluating outdated electronic devices, matching Tupperware lids, and disposing of expired medication. It also suggests decluttering food, books, pens, single socks, old calendars, dead batteries, and promotional items. Tips include unsubscribing from emails, evaluating sentimental items, and setting up a monthly Zoom call for accountability.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Proposing Accountability System for Task Completion

02:54 • 3min

Decluttering Tips and Suggestions

05:30 • 20min

Letting Go of Unmatched Socks, Old Calendars, and Dead Batteries for a Clutter-Free Life

25:52 • 3min

Decluttering Tips for Various Items at Home

28:46 • 15min

Tips for Decluttering and Letting Go

43:28 • 4min

Visual Goal Setting for Financial Planning and Saving

47:00 • 2min

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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.

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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Evaluating and recycling outdated electronic devices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Getting rid of out-of-date food in fridges, kitchen cupboards, and freezers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.