That Hoarder: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding

#136 The lies, contradictions and justifications we tell ourselves about our stuff - I dissect and debunk 19 of them!

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In this episode I talk about 19 lies we tell ourselves about our stuff that help us to remain hoarders rather than break free from drowning in stuff. 

  • Acknowledging the Difficulty in Addressing Hoarding Behaviour
  • Emphasising the possibility of change and the necessity of taking action.
  • Challenging Justifications for Hoarding
  • Negative impact on social interactions, emotional well-being, and emergency situations.
  • The impact of hoarding on children's well-being and long-term trauma.
  • The inefficiency and laborious nature of selling items from a hoard.
  • The impracticality of holding onto items because we believe they could be fixed or upcycled.
  • Setting deadlines for projects to address items awaiting repair or upcycling.
  • Recognising Lies and Contradictions in Hoarding Behaviour
  • Separating self-identity from possessions.
  • Questioning the necessity of holding rare or one-of-a-kind items.
  • Challenging the belief that items might be needed in the future.
  • Holding onto clothing that no longer fits.
  • Challenging the idea of holding onto items in anticipation of them coming back into fashion.
  • Taking Immediate Action to Address Hoarding Behaviour
  • Not postponing decluttering and organising efforts.
  • Challenging the rationale for holding onto items for sentimental reasons.
  • Considering hosting a virtual accountability group for dehoarding together via Zoom call.
  • Identifying and Challenging Lies About Belongings
  • Encouraging listeners to recognise and challenge lies about their belongings.
  • Addressing beliefs about the necessity of more storage items and the significance of keeping just one item.
  • Challenging justifications for keeping items, such as receiving them as gifts or having spent money on them.
  • Emphasising that love and respect for others are not dependent on holding onto objects.
  • Encouraging letting go of unused items, despite their perceived value or sentimental attachment.
  • Torn between hoarding and avoiding waste.
  • Recognise lies, challenge ourselves, become more accountable.
  • Dehoarding reveals need for less storage.
  • Overcoming sense of futility, one small effort at a time.
  • Love doesn't depend on holding onto belongings.
  • Letting go of excess stuff is liberating.
  • Don't keep stuff for future fashion trends.
  • Clutter affects every aspect of your life.
  • Recognising lies, challenging beliefs, and being accountable for actions.
  • Don't know what's needed; buying storage adds clutter.
  • Letting go of stuff creates space for growth and reduces harm.
  • Delaying decluttering prolongs discomfort. Let go of attachments to things from the past.
  • Clutter affects mental health and safety, including for children.
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