008 - The PAVES System® - Why you need a Vision

12/15/23 • 12 min

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Decluttering Untangled with Heather Tingle : How to declutter when you're overwhelmed, ADHD or Autistic

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Summary

In this episode, Heather Tingle discusses the importance of having a vision for your decluttered home. She explains how a vision helps with decision-making, motivates you, and provides a reward to look forward to. Heather provides tips on creating a vision for each space in your home and how to consider the desired feelings and activities in each room. She also encourages listeners to trust their own judgment and overcome external influences. Heather concludes by emphasising that your vision can come true with time, effort, and keeping it in mind throughout the decluttering process.
Takeaways

Having a vision for your decluttered home helps with decision-making and motivates you to keep going.
Consider the desired feelings and activities in each room when creating your vision.
Trust your own judgment and design your home according to your preferences, regardless of external influences.
Your vision can come true with time, effort, and keeping it in mind throughout the decluttering process.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to Vision
03:21
Benefits of Having a Vision
07:12
Creating Your Vision
08:09
Trusting Your Judgment
09:33
Overcoming Influences
10:01
Your Vision Can Come True

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Having a vision for your decluttered home helps with decision-making and motivates you to keep going.
Consider the desired feelings and activities in each room when creating your vision.
Trust your own judgment and design your home according to your preferences, regardless of external influences.
Your vision can come true with time, effort, and keeping it in mind throughout the decluttering process.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to Vision
03:21
Benefits of Having a Vision
07:12
Creating Your Vision
08:09
Trusting Your Judgment
09:33
Overcoming Influences
10:01
Your Vision Can Come True

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007 - The PAVES System® - How to Declutter and take Action

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Introduction:

Brief recap of the Pave system and its importance.
Emphasis on the 'A' for Action.

Getting Started with Action:

Highlighting the necessity of moving from planning to action.
Encouragement to have selected a micro-category from Episode 6.

Tackling the Piles of Doom:

Practical steps for dealing with overwhelming clutter.
Zoning strategy: Placing items in appropriate rooms or areas.

Sorting Action Piles:

Exit Piles:
- Items needing action, such as fixing or checking.
- Organising methods, like using bags or boxes.
Giving to Someone You Know:
- Setting aside items for friends or acquaintances.
Charity and Recycling:
- Designating bags or boxes for charity and recycling.
- Highlighting the importance of separating items during disposal.
Rubbish Bag:
- Allocating a bag specifically for items to be discarded.
Selling Items:
- Caution on the stress of selling and the need for a clear plan.
- Advising a time limit and preparing Plan A and Plan B.
Items to Move to a Different Room:
- Ensuring items find their designated spaces in the home.
- Emphasising the value of small, consistent declutters.

Decision-Making Strategies:

Using emotion rather than logic initially.
The Konmari method modified for smaller, more manageable categories.
Comparing items against each other and making decisions based on adoration and space constraints.

The Ohio Method:

Encouraging the "Only Handle It Once" approach.
Closing eyes, reaching in, and making decisions on the spot to reduce decision fatigue.

Delayed Decisions and Sentimentality:

Discouraging delayed decision piles as a form of procrastination.
Advocating for sentimentality considerations and creating a designated space for sentimental items.

Finishing Strong:

Stressing the importance of completing the process.
Allocating time after decluttering sessions to move items to their final destinations.
Ensuring that listed items for sale are addressed promptly

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009 - The PAVES System® - How to get items out of the house

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Summary
In this episode, Heather Tingle discusses the importance of having an exit plan for decluttered items. Without a plan, items can accumulate and hinder progress. Getting items out of the house quickly is essential for feeling the benefits of decluttering and maintaining motivation. Heather provides tips for creating exit plans, including considering donation locations and logistics, finding local causes, and utilising apps and online platforms for selling items. She also addresses perfectionism and the need to prioritise decluttering over finding the perfect exit route. Heather emphasises the importance of taking action and not feeling guilty about using landfill as a last resort.
Takeaways
Having an exit plan for decluttered items is crucial for maintaining progress and motivation.
Consider logistics and convenience when choosing donation locations.
Utilise apps and online platforms for selling items.
Prioritise decluttering over finding the perfect exit route and don't let perfectionism hinder progress.
Don't feel guilty about using landfill as a last resort.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the E in the PAVES System
00:57 Issues with Not Having an Exit Plan
01:55 The Importance of Getting Items Out of the House
02:22 Considerations for Exit Plans
03:49 Options for Donating or Selling Items
06:13 Dealing with Perfectionism in Exit Plans
07:37 Handling Items with Missing Pieces
09:04 Items That Can't Be Donated
09:34 No Guilt in Using Landfill as a Last Resort
10:03 Conclusion and Call to Action