The Secret Life of Clutter with Helen Sanderson

Описание: This week's guest is Helen Sanderson. Helen is a professional organizer, the creator of The Home Declutter Kit and the author of The Secret Life of Clutter.

We talk about our relationship with our team, the parallels between decluttering and productivity, why it's important to get clarity in everything we do and much more.

01:00 🏠 Clutter often results from decision fatigue, reflecting a reluctance to make choices at home.
05:33 🧘‍♀️ Decluttering involves understanding the emotional weight of possessions and balancing priorities.
16:32 📝 "Keepage" is keeping things due to habit; addressing mundane decisions frees mental space for productivity.
28:36 🤔 Introducing the "Don't-Know Draw"—a space to defer decisions, allowing time for gathering information.
40:13 🏠 Our homes reflect personality and values; balancing functionality and aesthetics is key to harmony.
44:05 🧠 Procrastination, often fuelled by perfectionism, is at the heart of clutter; overcoming perfectionism is crucial.
46:36 🌐 Completing tasks is essential; many people give up just before completion, contributing to the procrastination cycle.
48:40 🚢 "Real artists ship." Delivering and sharing work is crucial; don't let perfectionism hinder the process.
50:29 ❤️ Addressing clutter with compassion; the book aims to alleviate shame, encouraging kindness toward those struggling.

✔ Links:

Buy ‘The secret life of clutter’:
https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Life-Cl...

Buy ‘The Home Declutter Kit card and book set. The Mindful Method to a Stress-Free Home’:
https://www.amazon.com/Home-Declutter...

Follow Helen on social media:
www.helensanderson.com
  / helensandersonatministryofcalm  
  / calmfromclutter  

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