044 - The role of Control in decluttering

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In this episode, Heather Tingle explores the theme of control and its impact on decluttering. She discusses how lack of control can make us feel overwhelmed and like an imposter in our own lives. Heather shares her personal experience of feeling out of control in a cluttered home and how decluttering helped her regain a sense of control. She emphasises that decluttering is not a linear process and that it takes time to change habits. Heather also cautions against trying to overly control and organise our homes, as it can become unsustainable. She concludes by encouraging listeners to set boundaries and take control of their own lives.

Takeaways

• Lack of control can make us feel overwhelmed and like an imposter in our own lives.
• Decluttering can help us regain a sense of control and make everyday life easier.
• Decluttering is not a linear path and takes time to change habits.
• Trying to overly control and organize our homes can be unsustainable.
• Setting boundaries can help us take control of our own lives.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction: Going Deeper into Decluttering

03:15
Regaining Control Through Decluttering

06:06
The Non-Linear Path of Decluttering

07:39
The Pitfalls of Overly Controlling and Organising

09:06
Setting Boundaries to Take Control

12:30
Conclusion: You're Not Alone

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