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Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribePodcast show notes, links and transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ Today, I talk about a woman who sold every single thing in her wardrobe and explore the lessons that can be learned from this drastic approach, discussing both the positive and less than ideal aspects of the woman's actions. Highlighting the importance of taking small actions and steering away from all-or-nothing thinking, I look at what we who have difficult home surroundings can learn from this
- Acknowledging annoyance and taking action against it.
Overcoming scarcity mindset and emotional attachments to possessions.Liberating to sell clothes, or all-or-nothing thinking?Gradual progress leads to lasting change and adaptation.Exploring actions and habits to address annoyances.Don't have to do extreme decluttering.Small actions are valuable.Incorporate new behaviours consistently.Slow progress is more effective than dramatic change for long-term success.Accepting and embracing feelings as a human reaction.Taking Action on AnnoyancesAcknowledging ongoing annoyancesTaking decisive action to address the problemDecisivenessBeing inspired by the woman's decisivenessOvercoming overthinking and indecisivenessFinding fulfillment and reward in making a dramatic changeFeeling liberated by having considerably less stuffLiving with Considerably LessRealising that living with less is not a threatThe protective nature of hoarding behaviourLess Ideal Aspects of Extreme ActionAll-or-Nothing ThinkingRecognising the danger of extremes in decision makingEmbracing the value of moderation and balanced actionSmall Actions versus Grand GesturesThe importance of small, consistent actions over grand gesturesBuilding lasting change through gradual progressOvercompensatingThe dangers of drastically clearing out possessionsGradual adaptation and adjustment to changeAccepting Feelings and ReactionsUnderstanding that feelings of overwhelm are a normal human experienceNo Secondary ShameRejecting the idea that feeling hard emotions is a source of shameOvercoming internalised beliefs about the negativity of emotions