Do you believe that effective decluttering only takes 10 minutes a day?

Have you ever fallen into the trap of thinking "if in doubt, throw it out" is always the best approach?

What if everything you thought you knew about decluttering and organising was actually holding you back?

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This episode captures the energy and insights from Ingrid and Lesley's first-ever live podcast event, where they systematically dismantle the most persistent decluttering myths that keep people stuck in cycles of clutter and overwhelm. Drawing from over seven years of podcasting experience and more than 380 episodes, they reveal why popular decluttering advice often backfires and share evidence-based alternatives that actually work.

Ingrid and Lesley tackle everything from the dangerous "if in doubt, throw it out" mentality to the unrealistic expectation that decluttering should only take minutes per day. They explore why the six-month box rule isn't suitable for everyone and reveal the surprising truth about which room you should actually start with. Plus, they address common organising mistakes, including the temptation to buy storage solutions before decluttering and the reality behind trendy organisation hacks.

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.

Free Facebook Group - for community, info and support - The Declutter Hub Community - emotions based decluttering.

Instagram - daily reels and posts with decluttering hints and tips - @declutterhub

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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