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Dr Jan Eppingstall has had an idea, and it is as revolutionary as it is terrifying. We talk about it!

• Shifting focus from individual items to the bigger picture


• Creating a guilt-free zone for a limited time to honour values and experience more joy and fun in the future


• Putting aside certain values temporarily to create better conditions for the future


• Introduction of the concept of "household equilibrium"


• Understanding the emotional attachment to possessions based on lived experiences


• Behavioural and Emotional Aspects of Discarding Items


• Reluctance to discard out-of-date food due to guilt and fear of waste


• Emotional connection to possessions and the importance of using them


• Encouraging the usage and enjoyment of possessions


• Trauma-focused approach to discarding clutter


• Coping with the guilt and shame around wastefulness


• Making difficult decisions about discarding items


• Exposure to letting go and small, less risky decluttering tasks


• Letting go of controlling outcomes and focusing on wellbeing over perfect disposal


• Starting with low-risk categories when decluttering, such as wrapping paper


• Prove that terrible things do not happen when decluttering


• The importance of proportionality in the decluttering process


• Children's Belongings and Autonomy in Decluttering


• Clear guidelines for disposing of belongings that are not yours


• Contacting owners to collect items, especially for children's belongings


• Revisiting keepsakes periodically to reassess their importance


• Respecting children's decisions about their belongings


• Navigating the decluttering process with understanding and sensitivity


• Creating a Safe and Comfortable Living Environment


• Implementing an amnesty on existing rules and guidelines


• Suspending the acquisition of new items to keep the space in equilibrium


• Allowing space for new interests and hobbies to enter one's life without guilt


• Desire for perfection leads to unnecessary clutter.


• Temporary pause for a more balanced life.


• Stay safe and open to new experiences.


• Encouraging use of gorgeous clothes in daily life.


• Helping people cope with guilt and clutter to prioritise their well-being.


• Desire for perfection in decision making and finding balance.


• Some people value frugality but need to let go sometimes.


• Focus on physical safety, declutter for new hobbies, no guilt.


• Facing fears leads to growth and relief from guilt.


• Recommendation to limit exposure to items and practice letting go to avoid regret.


• Encourage using and enjoying clothes, shoes.


• Expressing love for a cherished mug.