Listen to what Sarah's saying because it's true. When you've filled your home with clutter due to (for example) depression you'll start going out for the day (anywhere!!) simply to avoid having to tackle it. I found myself hoarding due to an horrific menopause and went from a minimal interior to a cluttered one and couldn't figure out why I felt so constrained and lacking in motivation. So one day I filled the car and donated it all to charity: the rest I threw in a skip. And my life started afresh.
That is definitely where I am. I have much improved on some maintenance & letting go of stuff, but I have boxes & files of papers (&other clutter) all saved or bought w a purpose in mind. Still trying to develop the ruthless mindset where I don't have to analyze every single thing. As you say, it's a habit that needs practice to develop.
I wholeheartedly understand the dilemma. I think I have all the symptoms. 😮 I do OK with maintenance for a while and letting some things go, but I still have rooms and boxes full of papers and clothes. My motivation has been shot. Trying to give myself some grace after being divorced this year and still living in the same house that we lived in for over 30 years and having to go back to work full-time. It’s very overwhelming. But I guess I’m not alone.
@@kathileryou are not alone! & Having a significant loss like that really affects you. Be open to support from friends or find someone to help you once a week. & Do things that make you feel good too.
@Decluttering Club, please let us know HOW to get over “decision fatigue”… last challenge we took a month and cleaned out the garage.. 😳… then? I find it extremely hard to start up again… I thought if I took a few days off, but I think I still have it or something. 😢
Listen to what Sarah's saying because it's true. When you've filled your home with clutter due to (for example) depression you'll start going out for the day (anywhere!!) simply to avoid having to tackle it. I found myself hoarding due to an horrific menopause and went from a minimal interior to a cluttered one and couldn't figure out why I felt so constrained and lacking in motivation. So one day I filled the car and donated it all to charity: the rest I threw in a skip. And my life started afresh.
That is definitely where I am. I have much improved on some maintenance & letting go of stuff, but I have boxes & files of papers (&other clutter) all saved or bought w a purpose in mind. Still trying to develop the ruthless mindset where I don't have to analyze every single thing. As you say, it's a habit that needs practice to develop.
I wholeheartedly understand the dilemma. I think I have all the symptoms. 😮 I do OK with maintenance for a while and letting some things go, but I still have rooms and boxes full of papers and clothes. My motivation has been shot. Trying to give myself some grace after being divorced this year and still living in the same house that we lived in for over 30 years and having to go back to work full-time. It’s very overwhelming. But I guess I’m not alone.
@@kathileryou are not alone! & Having a significant loss like that really affects you. Be open to support from friends or find someone to help you once a week. & Do things that make you feel good too.
Thank you for explaining this - it’s me. Very helpful.
@Decluttering Club, please let us know HOW to get over “decision fatigue”… last challenge we took a month and cleaned out the garage.. 😳… then? I find it extremely hard to start up again… I thought if I took a few days off, but I think I still have it or something. 😢
Yes❤
Yes I have clutter paralysis. I get overwhelmed thinking where do I start. And I don't start