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Q+A: Letting go of Gifts, Hoarding & Homesteading, Fear & Guilt when Decluttering

Q+A: Letting go of Gifts, Hoarding & Homesteading, Fear & Guilt when Decluttering

Update: 2024-06-242
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Today I'll answer your questions like: How do I stop feeling overwhelming fear and guilt when letting go of things people have gifted me, even though I don’t want them anymore? I’m a homesteader, do I keep EVERYTHING in hopes of using it “someday?” My 3 kids share a room. Is there a better way to manage toys for older kids so the youngest doesn’t get into everything (or do I need to be reminded this is just a season)?


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In this episode:

1:30 I’m a homesteader, do I keep EVERYTHING?

4:58 How do I know when to stop decluttering a room?

7:58 Hoarder, feeling fear and guilt when letting go of things

14:46 What’s the longest amount of time you’ve gone without cleaning?

18:38 Decluttering with special needs

22:57 My 3 kids share a room. Is there a better way to manage toys for older kids so the youngest doesn’t get into everything (or do I need to be reminded this is just a season)?


 


Resources mentioned:


Natalie Hoffman Podcast Episode


A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind


Laurie from Simply B Organized Podcast Episode

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Q+A: Letting go of Gifts, Hoarding & Homesteading, Fear & Guilt when Decluttering

Q+A: Letting go of Gifts, Hoarding & Homesteading, Fear & Guilt when Decluttering

Dawn Madsen

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