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626 – The Hidden Trauma Behind Clutter: How to Start Healing Your Relationship with Possessions
Manage episode 429120959 series 2391486
Have you ever struggled to give things away without feeling guilty, even when the items have only a slight chance of being useful in the future?
That very question came from our Clutter Free Academy listeners. In this CFA Mail Bag episode, Kathi Lipp and co-host Tonya Kubo answer that question and more. They dive deep into the emotional aspects of decluttering, focusing on the guilt that often accompanies getting rid of items. Kathi and Tonya explore the roots of this guilt, discussing how childhood experiences and ingrained perfectionism can contribute to cluttering behaviors in adulthood. They share personal anecdotes and practical strategies for overcoming these emotional barriers to decluttering.
Listeners will discover:
- Why it's important to question why we're not using certain items
- How being intentional about what we bring into our homes is crucial
- When considering environmental impact should happen
Throughout the episode, Kathi and Tonya offer encouragement and practical advice for breaking free from the cycle of clutter and creating a more peaceful, organized living space.
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Links Mentioned:Information from the National Recording Preservation Board on Fibber McGee and Molly
Clutter Free Resources:
Learn more about Clutter Free for Life
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- Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.
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534 episodes
Manage episode 429120959 series 2391486
Have you ever struggled to give things away without feeling guilty, even when the items have only a slight chance of being useful in the future?
That very question came from our Clutter Free Academy listeners. In this CFA Mail Bag episode, Kathi Lipp and co-host Tonya Kubo answer that question and more. They dive deep into the emotional aspects of decluttering, focusing on the guilt that often accompanies getting rid of items. Kathi and Tonya explore the roots of this guilt, discussing how childhood experiences and ingrained perfectionism can contribute to cluttering behaviors in adulthood. They share personal anecdotes and practical strategies for overcoming these emotional barriers to decluttering.
Listeners will discover:
- Why it's important to question why we're not using certain items
- How being intentional about what we bring into our homes is crucial
- When considering environmental impact should happen
Throughout the episode, Kathi and Tonya offer encouragement and practical advice for breaking free from the cycle of clutter and creating a more peaceful, organized living space.
Click here to be notified when the next episode of Clutter Free Academy is released.
Also, stay up to date and sign up here to receive our newsletter.
Links Mentioned:Information from the National Recording Preservation Board on Fibber McGee and Molly
Clutter Free Resources:
Learn more about Clutter Free for Life
Join our Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group
Let's stay connectedTo share your thoughts:
- Leave a note in the comment section below.
- Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.
Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our newsletter now.
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