Let's Purify! Holistic Decluttering

In part 6 of The Inner Art of Decluttering, professional organizer Pam Holland and I answer questions about addressing overwhelm while decluttering and where to begin your process.

LINKS:

• Blog Post: Do You Suffer from Acute IICP? (aka Clutter Paralysis!)
• Blog Post: Where to Start Organizing: Begin at the Very Beginning!
• CARD Acronym for determining value of items: C – Condition, A – Appeal, R – Rarity, D – Demand

Join us next time for more on where to begin, as well as self-talk and beliefs.

See full show notes for the series at letspurify.energy/innerart.

In part 5 of The Inner Art of Decluttering, professional organizer Pam Holland and I share general suggestions about addressing overwhelm while decluttering and answer a question on overwhelm.

Join us next time for more on overwhelm, as well as addressing where to begin your process.

See full show notes for the series at letspurify.energy/innerart.

In part 4 of The Inner Art of Decluttering, professional organizer Pam Holland and I address two final questions about feeling stuck in the decluttering process.

LINK:

Episode 35: When A 'Micro Area' Of Your Home Is Massively Aggravating! (And How To Shift It)

Join us next time for questions about feeling overwhelmed while decluttering.

See full show notes at letspurify.energy.innerart

In part 3 of The Inner Art of Decluttering, professional organizer Pam Holland and I address two more questions about feeling stuck in the decluttering process. One relates to preparing for a move.

Join us next time for 2 final questions on stuckness in the decluttering process.

See full show notes at letspurify.energy/innerart

In part 2 of The Inner Art of Decluttering, professional organizer Pam Holland and I address two questions about feeling stuck in the decluttering process.

LINKS:

Episode 69: Pros and Cons of Decluttering and Purifying While Homebound

Episode 35: When a Micro Area of Your Home is Massively Aggravating! (And How to Shift It)

Join us next time for more questions on stuckness and preparing for a move!

Professional Organizer Pam Holland of Mindful Decluttering & Organizing invited me to co-host her Ask the Organizer Q&A event in June 2020. The topic was The Inner Art of Decluttering – and we received some amazing, deep, and soulful questions!

During this August's Podcast Pause, I'm releasing the audio from that event in a series of 10 parts. While I won't be sharing any full-length regular episodes this month, you'll still have plenty to listen to.

We answer questions about the inner aspects of decluttering such as: stuckness, overwhelm, where to begin, self-talk and beliefs, sentimental items and attachment, grief, and more!

Part 1 Links:

• Episode 19: Mindful Organizing in 7 Steps with Pam Holland
• Episode 74: Decluttering& The Chakras with Professional Organizer Pam Holland
• Pam's Mindful Decluttering & Organizing Blog

You may recall that back in June, I joined Pam Holland (professional organizer of Mindful Decluttering & Organizing) for her live Q&A event on The Inner Art of Decluttering.

In preparation for that event, Pam and I decided to exchange sessions so we could directly experience each other's work.

In this episode, you get a behind the scenes look at my session with Pam! I share some background on the linen closet I was addressing, as well as the three most helpful things I received from Pam's work (there were many, and for time's sake, I narrowed it down to three). Visit letspurify.energy/82 to see the before and after photos.

I also share three big takeaways that I received from having a session with a professional organizer:

• Commitment: Committing to the session helped me commit to actually doing the work.
• Acceptance: Being held in non-judgment by Pam helped me accept myself – and my closet!
• Action: Knowing I was being held accountable helped me take action and fully complete my Purification process.

This episode is full of details about the journey: my inner resistance, my aha moments, and my new perspective. I hope it inspires you to get started on your process. And if you find yourself wishing you had some support, I hope it encourages you to reach out and get it! Set up a call with a friend, reach out to Pam, or set up a free consultation with me. We're here to help.

For more of Pam's wisdom on the podcast, tune in to episode 19: Mindful Organizing in 7 Steps with Pam Holland and episode 74: Decluttering & The Chakras with Professional Organizer Pam Holland.

In case you weren't able to register for The Inner Art of Decluttering or you haven't listened to the Part 1 and Part 2 recordings on Pam's YouTube channel, we're sharing the replay on the podcast, too!

During the August Podcast Pause, you'll get access to segments of the Q&A recording every Wednesday and Saturday. You'll get to hear the questions (and they were good questions…) and Pam's and my answers. We dive deep into the topics like facing stuckness and overwhelm, grief, family heirlooms and so much more.

Visit THIS PAGE or your favorite podcast app to listen!

I'd love to help! Let's see how we can work together to serve you and your home. Schedule a free 20-minute consultation now. You'll answer a few questions and we'll connect over the phone or video conference (your preference!).

Hoarding is an often misunderstood condition. Societal judgment and fear can lead to deep shame for people who hoard.

In episode 33: Is All This Excess Stuff A Sign Of Hoarding, I shared some background information about hoarding. This week we dive deeper into hoarding in a conversation with hoarding expert, Jen Hanzlick.

Jen is the owner and founder of Clutter Trucker, a Colorado-based hoarding clean out company. Along with her hoarding expertise, she brings compassion, understanding, and respect to the conversation.

Jen shares:

• Why she started her hoarding clean out business, Clutter Trucker
• The 4 criteria of Hoarding Disorder
• How Jen brings compassion and understanding to her clients
• The process Clutter Trucker uses to support its clients
• Recommendations for listeners who think they may be hoarding
• Recommendations for listeners who have a friend, neighbor or family member who may be hoarding

Jen's recommendations for friends, neighbors, and family members of people who may be hoarding were so powerful and practical I want to share them here:

• Drop your expectations
• Focus on the person – the being of who they are, not how their home looks
• Educate yourself on hoarding (Clutter Trucker's blog is a great place to start!)
• Treat the person who is hoarding like a person, not somebody you 'have to fix'
• Be a true source of support

For a truly inspiring talk about humanizing hoarding, check out Jen's TEDx Boulder talk HERE.

Jennifer Hanzlick is the founder and owner of Clutter Trucker, a hoarding clean out company based in Denver. She provides education and awareness on the topic of hoarding disorder and compassion to the community, non-profit organizations and local government agencies.

In 2015 she started the Colorado Hoarding Task Force.

She was a featured speaker at TEDx Boulder.

• Clutter Trucker
• Jen Hanzlick: Speaker & Hoarding Expert
• Colorado Hoarding Task Force
• Hope For Hoarding Online Coaching Program
• Follow Clutter Trucker on Facebook

If you suspect you may be hoarding and you're ready to take a step toward change, consider reaching out to Jen. For those in the Colorado area, contact Clutter Trucker. For those outside of the Colorado area, visit Hope for Hoarding to learn more and apply for virtual coaching.

Until next time, keep on Purifying!

Your vehicle is a magical creation! It allows you to travel rapidly through time and space. It takes you where you want to go.

Purifying in your car, truck, or SUV gives your vehicle some much-deserved attention. By Purifying and cleaning your vehicle, you can also establish stronger, more clear energy for your travels. Read on for some holistic decluttering and Purification tips!

• As always, begin with the breath. Before you even open your vehicle's door, plant your feet on the ground. Receive a few deep, centering breaths.
• Offer appreciation and gratitude. From this grounded space, give thanks for your vehicle. Notice what it allows you to do and where it takes you.
• Purify. Sort through all of the objects in your vehicle. Recycle and toss things as appropriate. Return other items to their proper places in the garage, basement, or other areas of the home. Make a pile of items that will return to your vehicle.
• Clean. Wipe down the surfaces, vacuum the seats and floors. (Tune in with episode 18: Celebrating the Energetic & Practical Importance of House Cleaning for inspiration to clean!) Consider washing the exterior of your vehicle, too.
• Organize. Re-place objects that belong in the vehicle so they are organized and accessible.
• Set an Intention. Consider setting an intention for your vehicle such as safe travels or joyful adventures. Select an intention that is meaningful and resonates with you.
• Select Some Traveling Companions. Consider inviting some companions to join you. These could be figurines, crystals, or anything else that brings a strong positive energy to your vehicle.
• Create a Ritual. Establish a consistent ritual for Purifying in your vehicle. This will remind you to shower your vehicle with appreciation. You'll also begin to clear out the accumulated clutter on a more regular basis.

I hope these tips will lead you to creating a more harmonious relationship with your vehicle.

Until next time, keep on Purifying!

Need some virtual support for your Purifying? Schedule a free 20-minute consultation to learn how we can work together to meet your decluttering and Purifying goals.

Martha Rouleau is a mindfulness educator, collaborator, and speaker. She joins me on the podcast to share mindfulness practices to help us stay centered as we Purify and declutter.

Martha first discovered mindfulness as an effective way to address her anxiety and perfectionism. She later trained as a Qualified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher. Martha is the founder and owner of Mindful Navigation.

In this episode, Martha shares about:

• Her background in mindfulness
• Befriending whatever arises
• Being in 'right relationship' with what is
• Being curious about what comes up as we Purify and declutter
• Checking in with ourselves using 'purposeful pauses'
• Two mindfulness practices to help decrease overwhelm during the decluttering process

The first 10 people who contact Martha before August 1, 2020 will receive a free 30-minute mindfulness coaching session with her!

Email Martha at [email protected] to schedule your free session with her. If it is anything like getting to chat with her for the interview, you'll be feeling more calm and centered right away!

As we remain steady and present with what is going on in our inner landscape, the deepest truth emerges about how we want to be and live even amidst the complexity of our immediate life.

May this episode bring you closer to your present experience. May you remain calm and centered as you Purify.

Website: mindfulnavigation.com

Instagram: @mindfulnavigation

Facebook: @mindfulnavigation

Martha Rouleau is founder and owner of Mindful Navigation which is is dedicated to providing individuals and groups with skilled and compassionate mindfulness training that enhances focus, clarity and presence on the path to well-being.

Currently, Martha takes great pride in being an Adjunct Lecturer at The College of William and Mary teaching Mindfulness Meditation supporting young adults and college staff with finding clarity, focus, presence, and ease in their lives. She feels inspired by the earnestness of the hearts of those seeking well- being not only in their personal lives but also as a member of the global community.

Additionally, as a yoga practitioner and instructor at the University of Virginia, 2 local yoga studios, and fitness center, Martha finds valuable relevance that mindfulness brings to yoga as together, the unite mind the with movement, deepen one's connection to the present. Her certification in Chair Yoga provides the benefits of yoga to all.

Martha's passion is to support others, through mind/body awareness, as they cultivate skills and tools to live a more authentic life with enhanced well-being, compassion and connection to self, others, and life.

Until next time, keep on Purifying!