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Decluttering Untangled with Heather Tingle : How to declutter when you're overwhelmed, ADHD or Autistic
Decluttering Untangled with Heather Tingle : How to declutter when you're overwhelmed, ADHD or Autistic
Heather Tingle 146 episodes Nov 6, 2026
Heather Tingle, who is Autistic and has ADHD, shares practical strategies for decluttering homes when you feel overwhelmed or are neurodivergent. Drawing on her own experience of living in messy homes and her professional work as a member of the Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers, she explains why traditional tidying advice often fails and offers systems tailored to real families. The podcast covers how clutter affects mental, physical and financial health, and how to create calm, safe, organised spaces.
Episodes
159 - How's your AIM? The step you miss which means chaos comes back!
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode, Heather Tingle explains why clutter keeps coming back after a big declutter. The cause is often a home without systems that suit the people living in it, especially ADHD brains. She introduces AIM (Assess, Implement, Maintain) and gives a one-hotspot exercise to try this week.Key TakeawaysPeople often skip assessment because nobody
158 - Where to start Untangling Paperwork?
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle addresses the common struggle of managing paperwork. She shares her personal experience with paperwork clutter and provides actionable strategies for listeners to reduce incoming paperwork, gather and categorise existing documents, and create effective systems for managing paperwork. The epis
157 - How to start when you can't even get into the Room of Doom?
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryCan’t get through the door of your room of doom, never mind start decluttering it? This episode answers one of the questions from DeclutterCon that we didn’t get time for on the day: what do you do when you can’t even get into the room, and where on earth do you start?You might be surprised by where the first step actually is (and it isn’t declutter
156 - Is it OK to double up on zones?
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode, Heather Tingle answers common questions about organising zones in the home, focusing on whether doubling up on zones like bedding and tech causes problems or offers benefits. She provides practical advice on system consistency and how to decide the best approach for your space.Key topicsThe importance of choosing a system for organi
155 - Why Does My Suitcase Never Get Unpacked? (ADHD and Packing)
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode, Heather Tingle shares practical tips and personal insights on how to make packing and unpacking less stressful, especially for neurodivergent travellers. She discusses strategies to simplify the process, reduce decision fatigue, and create routines that make travel easier.Key topicsThe emotional and practical challenges of packing a
154 - What to do about clothes that don't fit
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather talks about the clothes that don't fit right now, and why packing them away in a separate box often isn't the answer. Whether it's the bag under the bed marked "one day" or the vacuum pack in the loft, out of sight can quickly become out of mind, especially for neurodivergen
153 - Why Hasn't Anything I've Tried Worked? (It's Not Because You Don't Want It Enough)
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryHave you ever been told, or told yourself, that if you really wanted a tidier home you'd have done it by now? In this episode Heather gets into why that message is so untrue, and why wanting it badly is rarely the missing piece. Money, health, energy, the people you live with, inherited stuff and sheer volume all play their part, and so do syst
152- ADHD and the Guilt of Unfinished Dreams
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryHeather Tingle shares a personal reflection on why decluttering sometimes means releasing more than objects. In this episode, she unpacks how a box of old business supplies surfaced an abandoned subscription box idea and what that revealed about identity, sunk cost, and the difference between a dream and the stuff attached to it. Letting go of store
151 - The missing piece thats holding your decluttering efforts back
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryThis episode started with a comment from an Untangled Life member: "but that's the missing piece, isn't it, no accountability." Heather takes that and runs with a live confession: she set herself a DeclutterCon bonus challenge to find and sell £60 worth of stuff from her own home to pay for a course she's doing. She's f
150- Is Tidying Actually Making Your Home Worse?
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIs Your Tidying Actually Making Your Home Worse?We've all done it, shoved something into whatever drawer had space, told ourselves "away" counted as "organised," and called it a day. In this episode Heather digs into a pattern she sees in almost every client's home: drawers and cupboards with no real system, no zoning,
149 - What to Do If You Feel Like You'll Never Get Decluttered and Organised
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryEver hit the point in decluttering where it feels like nothing's changing, no matter how much work you've put in? In this episode Heather talks about the invisible wall so many people hit partway through their decluttering journey. The point where progress feels invisible and it's easy to think "what's the point, nothing&ap
148 - The Amazing Storage Solution We Never Think About!
Send me a text message about this podcast Summary147 episodes in, and Heather realises she's never actually done a full episode on one of her favourite neurodivergent-friendly storage solutions: hooks. In this episode she talks through why hooks work so well for messy brains, busy lives, and anyone who forgets things exist the second they're out of sight. Starting with the fruit-bowl-tur
147 - ADHD, Time blindness, and why decluttering doesn't go to plan!
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryYou said you'd "just tidy the side" at 11 o'clock. You look up and it's half past one, the kitchen looks worse than when you started, and you genuinely can't account for the last two hours. In this episode, Heather Tingle talks about time blindness. A genuine, documented part of how many ADHD brains work. Drawing on he
146 - Why "Just Declutter Before You Move" Is Terrible Advice for an ND Brain!
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, host Heather Tingle speaks with Emma Sales about the unique challenges neurodivergent individuals face when moving house. They discuss the importance of planning, the emotional aspects of moving, and practical tips for decluttering and packing. Emma shares insights from her book, 'Unpacked Neurodiverg
145 - Is the 'House Hushing' decluttering trend right for you?
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryThere is a new decluttering trend doing the rounds called House Hushing, coined by Myquillyn Smith, known online as The Nester. Heather breaks down what it actually involves, where it works brilliantly, and why she has some real reservations about it for anyone with a genuinely full house or an ADHD brain.What You Will LearnWhat House Hushing is and
144 - The extend and split decluttering mistake most people make
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryYou know that moment when the kitchen cupboard finally shuts, because you've moved half of what was in there to a back stock cupboard in the garage or a shelf in the cellar? It feels like a win. It isn't.In this episode Heather unpacks one of the most common (and sneakiest) decluttering mistakes, splitting or extending a category so some o
143 - How can I declutter when I'm sentimental about everything?
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryTwo clients, one week, the same sentence. "I'm worried because I'm sentimental about everything." It's a phrase Heather hears often, and one that quietly convinces people they're worse at decluttering than everyone else.In this episode, Heather breaks sentimentality down into four levels, most of what feels precious isn
142 - "Do I Own Too Much?" Why Minimalism Isn't the Goal
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryHeather debunks the myth that decluttering means minimalism, emphasising that a home should reflect personal love and functionality rather than societal ideals of minimalism. She discusses practical tips for organising, the importance of having backups, and embracing a lived-in, personality-filled space.Chapters00:00Introduction: Debunking the myth
141 - Why Can't I Keep On Top of My Home?
Send me a text message about this podcast Summary:If you've ever put loads of time and energy into decluttering and getting organised, only to watch it completely unravel the second life gets difficult, this episode is for you. Heather talks through one of the most common patterns she sees in client homes and inside the Untangled Life membership: building systems that only work when everythin
140 - Make Procrastination Work For You: The Swap Trick
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode, Heather shares the trick she occasionally uses on herself, and with clients, to get a decluttering task started when it really doesn't want to happen. By pairing a dreaded decluttering task with another dreaded task that has a fixed deadline, she's worked out how to make procrastination work in your favour instead of again
139 - The Placeholder Method: Stop Waiting, Start Acting 'As If'
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryHave you ever stood in a room, able to see exactly what needs to happen, but nothing will move because one thing is waiting on another thing, which is waiting on another thing?That is the bottleneck, and in this episode we're sorting it out.I walk you through the placeholder method: a simple, slightly-messy-in-the-short-term approach that gets
138 - From Alone to Understood: The Decluttering Shift You Never Knew You Needed
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryWhen did you last tell someone in real life what your home actually looks like? Not a partner, not someone you live with. A friend. A colleague. Someone you chose to tell? For most of us, the honest answer is never.In this episode Heather gets personal about the thing that makes decluttering so much harder than it needs to be. Not the stuff itself,
137 - Why Am I So Frustrated With My Decluttering Progress?
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIf you've hit a wall with your decluttering and you're starting to get annoyed at yourself at your lack of progress, this episode is for you. Heather unpacks why lack of progress usually has nothing to do with laziness, and everything to do with what else is going on in your life.From the aftermath of a heatwave to the stress of everyday l
136 - Seeing potential in discards, are you in danger of Wishcycling?
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryYou can see the potential in it. You know someone out there would love it, fix it up, give it a new life. So into the charity bag it goes — because that feels like the kindest thing to do. But what if that well-meaning donation is actually creating a problem for the very charities you want to support? In this episode, Heather talks about wishcycling
135 - When You and Your Partner See Clutter Differently (And the Resentment Is Building)
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIf clutter is causing tension in your home, you are not alone. Whether it's a partner, spouse, housemate or family member, living with someone who has a different relationship with stuff than you do is genuinely hard, and the resentment that builds on both sides can start to feel impossible to navigate.In this episode, Heather Tingle draws on a
134 - What to do when you hate your home
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryHeather Tingle shares practical strategies for coping with the overwhelming feeling of hating your own home. She discusses how to create pockets of calm, enjoy your space now, and find small ways to improve your environment despite ongoing decluttering efforts.Chapters00:00Coping with Home Discomfort06:06Strategies for Creating a Comfortable Space09
133 - The Junk Drawer Series: Decluttering those random screws and hardware
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode, Heather Tingle tackles the clutter of DIY hardware bits in your junk drawer. Learn how to organise, declutter, and decide what to keep or let go of, making space and reducing stress.Chapters00:00Introduction to DIY Clutter02:48Identifying and Managing Spare Parts05:34The Guilt of Unidentified Items08:56Practical Tips for Organizing
132 - The Junk Drawer Series: Decluttering Instruction Manuals
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode, Heather Tingle tackles the common clutter of instruction manuals, exploring why we keep them and how to let go. She offers practical tips on assessing their value, reducing clutter, and managing related anxieties.Chapters00:00Introduction to the Manual Clutter Challenge00:29Why Do We Keep Instruction Manuals?01:21The Anxiety Behind
131 - The Junk Drawer Series - Batteries
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle guides listeners through the process of organising and properly disposing of batteries found in junk drawers. She emphasises the importance of not throwing batteries in the regular waste bin due to fire hazards and provides practical steps for gathering, testing, and storing batteries. Heathe
130 - The Junk Drawer Series - How to deal with business cards
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode, Heather Tingle explores the clutter and inefficiency caused by business cards, offering practical tips on decluttering and modern alternatives like digital contacts and QR codes. Business cards feel too important to throw away but not important enough to actually do anything with. So they sit in a drawer for years, representing cont
129 - How to deal with purchases that didn't work out
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode, Heather Tingle explores the psychological reasons behind the difficulty of letting go of purchases that went wrong and provides practical strategies to resolve this common decluttering challenge.We've all been there. Something arrives from Amazon, Temu, or Shein, and it's just not quite right. Not quite what you pictured.
128 - How to fix the problem of gifts that never get given
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryYou bought the gift. You meant well. You have absolutely no idea where it is now.This episode came in as a listener request and it is one of those topics that the moment you mention it, everyone nods. The gifts bought in a burst of excitement and never given. The birthday present found six months later still in the bag. The thing you ordered online
127 - Are you measuring your decluttering progress wrong?
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryYou spent hours decluttering. You are tired. You look around the room and it looks basically the same. Sound familiar?That feeling is one of the most common things Heather hears from clients, and it is one of the most demoralising parts of the whole process. In this episode, she explains exactly why that feeling is lying to you.Spoiler: decluttering
126 - How to declutter the spare room of doom
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryThat room. You know the one. It started out as a guest bedroom, a home office, maybe a gym. Now it is a dumping ground with a closed door and a whole lot of delayed decisions behind it.In this episode, Heather Tingle tackles the spare room head on. Why it fills up, why it is always the last room to get sorted, and exactly what you need to do to fina
125 - The Declutter Hack: Make Fewer Decisions and Get More Done
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryHeather Tingle shares a powerful decluttering strategy: using category rules to minimise decision fatigue and make decluttering more manageable. Learn how to set effective rules for different categories of items to streamline your decluttering process and reduce stress.Chapters00:00The Power of Category Rules in Decluttering09:44Implementing Categor
124 - The Projects Box: An ADHD-Friendly Way to Deal With "Potential" Crafty bits
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryDo you have bits and pieces scattered around your home that you keep meaning to do something with? In this episode, Professional Declutterer and Organiser Heather Tingle introduces the Projects Box. A simple, one-rule system that gives your creative intentions a proper home and actually gets things done. Perfect for creative and ADHD brains.Chapters
123 - How to declutter and organise wires, chargers and cables
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle addresses the common issue of cluttered electrical wires, cables, and chargers in homes. She emphasises the emotional and psychological challenges associated with decluttering these items and provides a structured approach to tackle the problem. Heather outlines steps to gather, sort, and org
122 - Neurodivergent Cleaning Tips When Routines Don’t Stick
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the often-overlooked distinction between cleaning and decluttering. She shares her personal struggles with maintaining a clean home post-decluttering and explores the challenges posed by executive functioning. Heather offers practical strategies for effective cleaning, emphasising t
121 - Decluttering Keys: Clarity and safety
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the often-overlooked emotional and practical challenges of decluttering old keys. She explores the psychological burden these keys can represent, including feelings of responsibility and fear of regret. Heather provides practical steps for organising and deciding what to keep or let
120 - The 10-Minute a day decluttering myth (Especially for Neurodivergent brains)
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle explores why the common advice to “just do ten minutes a day” often doesn’t work for people with ADHD and other neurodivergent brains. She explains how this approach relies heavily on daily consistency, stable energy levels, and motivation, which can make decluttering feel harder rather than
119 - Why traditional decluttering methods don't work for ADHD brains
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the challenges faced by individuals with ADHD and neurodivergent brains when using traditional decluttering methods. She emphasises that these methods often fail because they are based on assumptions that do not align with the realities of neurodivergent individuals. Heather critiqu
118 - Digital Declutter: Why We Screenshot Things We Never Use
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the often-overlooked issue of digital clutter, particularly focusing on the accumulation of screenshots on our phones. She explores how these digital remnants can weigh us down mentally and emotionally, serving as reminders of unfulfilled intentions and aspirations. Heather encourag
117 - Clothes Swishing, Style and Self Identity with Guest Expert Lisa Newport
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, host Heather Tingle speaks with style catalyst Lisa Newport about the deeper meaning of personal style and self-expression. They discuss the concept of clothes swishing as a sustainable and community-oriented way to refresh wardrobes while supporting charity. Lisa shares her personal journey and the importa
116 - Why Laundry Never Gets Put Away (And How to Fix That)
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the challenges of managing laundry, particularly for those with executive functioning difficulties. She emphasises that laundry is a multi-step process that can feel overwhelming, especially the final step of putting clothes away. Heather offers practical tips for simplifying laundr
115 - Things to declutter and leave in 2025
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the importance of mental decluttering as we enter a new year. She emphasises letting go of guilt, judgment, and societal pressures that hinder our ability to declutter effectively. Heather encourages listeners to embrace rest as a vital part of the decluttering process and to focus
114 - Heather Says It’s Okay: Boxing Day Decluttering Without the Pressure
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle addresses the post-holiday chaos and the feelings of overwhelm that often accompany this time of year. A gentle episode for when your energy is low, your house feels loud, and even thinking about a fresh start is too much.She emphasises the importance of self-care and offers simple declutteri
113 - Why am I not organised at home?
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle explores the common disconnect between being organised at work and struggling with organisation at home. She emphasises that the issue often lies not with the individual but with the systems in place. Heather discusses the importance of adapting organization methods to fit personal needs, esp
112 - How To Stop Moving the Same Piles Over and Over
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the common struggles faced by individuals attempting to declutter their homes, particularly those who may be neurodivergent or dealing with hoarding tendencies. She emphasises the difference between actual decluttering and the act of churning, where individuals may feel productive b
111 - Why Daily Decluttering and Habits Fail And What To Do Instead.
Send me a text message about this podcast In this episode, Heather explores why the idea of daily decluttering sounds great in theory but often falls apart in real life, especially for neurodivergent people. Many of her clients believe that doing a bit every day is the only way to make progress, and they put huge pressure on themselves to stick to it. Heather shares two client scenarios from this
110 - How to Get Your Home Ready for Visitors When You’re Already Overwhelmed
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the pressures of hosting during the festive season and offers practical advice for making your home welcoming without overwhelming yourself. She emphasises the importance of setting boundaries, managing expectations, and focusing on key areas of your home to create a comfortable env
109 - Dealing with the Dining table dump zone
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the common issue of dining tables becoming cluttered and underutilised spaces in homes. She explores the reasons behind this phenomenon, particularly in neurodivergent households, and offers practical solutions for reclaiming the dining table as a functional space. Heather emphasize
108 - How to let go when you’re not ready yet
Send me a text message about this podcast Summary:Struggling to make decluttering decisions? You’re not alone. In this episode, Heather explores why so many of us need time to process before letting things go and why that pause is not procrastination. You’ll learn how to work with your brain rather than against it, how to avoid “maybe piles,” and how irritation and repetition can actually help you
107 - How to declutter collectables and collections
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode, Heather untangles the fine line between a comforting collection and overwhelming clutter. She explores why collecting feels so soothing for neurodivergent brains, how it can quietly shift into pressure or guilt, and what questions to ask if your “treasures” have taken over. You’ll learn how to spot when you’re keeping things for lov
106 - How to declutter the under stairs cupboard
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the challenges of decluttering the under stairs cupboard, a common clutter magnet in many homes. She explores the reasons behind its tendency to accumulate clutter, especially for those with neurodivergent brains, and offers practical strategies for tackling this space. Heather emph
105 - How to pace yourself when decluttering
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle emphasises the importance of pacing oneself during the decluttering process. She discusses how rest is essential for maintaining energy and making effective decisions. Heather also highlights the emotional aspects of decluttering, encouraging listeners to be kind to themselves and to plan the
104 - Dealing with the Last 10%: The 'Little Bits' That Stop You Feeling Done
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the often-overlooked challenge of dealing with leftover bits after decluttering. She emphasises the emotional weight these items carry and the decision-making paralysis they can cause. Heather provides practical strategies for managing these leftover items, encouraging listeners to
103 - Dealing with the shame of a cluttered home
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the often unspoken issue of the 'mask' people wear at home, particularly in relation to clutter and mental health. She shares her personal experiences as a late-diagnosed autistic individual and how decluttering has transformed her relationship with her home and herself. H
102 - Where Do I Even Start With a Cluttered Garage?
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle addresses the common issue of garage clutter. She discusses the reasons why garages become dumping grounds and offers practical strategies for organising and decluttering these spaces. Heather emphasises the importance of creating zones, using vertical space, and making thoughtful decisions a
101 - Why Efficiency Can Backfire in Decluttering
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle explores the paradox of efficiency in decluttering and organising. She discusses how striving for efficiency can often lead to overwhelm and setbacks, sharing personal anecdotes and client experiences. Heather emphasises the importance of embracing imperfection and taking small, manageable st
100 - 100 items to declutter right now!
Send me a text message about this podcast Sign up HERE for the free 100 Items to Declutter Right Now Guide, then look out for my email (it might be in your spam/junk folders).SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle shares practical tips for decluttering various areas of the home. She discusses common clutter items found in the kitchen, wardrobe, bathroom, and living room,
099 - How to Let Things Go Without Guilt: The “One Last Use” Method
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the emotional challenges of decluttering, particularly the guilt associated with waste. She introduces the 'One Last Use' approach, encouraging listeners to give items a final purpose before discarding them. This method helps alleviate guilt and promotes a healthier mindse
098 - Is My House Messy or Cluttered? How to Tell the Difference
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the crucial distinction between mess and clutter, emphasising that while mess is often temporary and manageable, clutter represents a deeper issue that requires attention. She provides insights into how understanding this difference can alleviate feelings of overwhelm and offers pra
097 - Why the clutter keeps coming back
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle addresses the common issue of clutter returning after a decluttering effort. She emphasises that this is a normal part of the process and provides insights into why it happens and how to manage it effectively. The conversation covers the importance of maintaining a clutter-free environment th
096 - How Can I Stop My Handbag Turning Into a DOOM Bag?
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the common issue of handbag clutter and provides practical strategies for decluttering and maintaining an organised handbag. She emphasises the importance of recognising what items are essential and how to effectively manage the contents of your handbag to reduce stress and improve
095 - Decluttering With a Reluctant Partner
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle addresses the common challenge of decluttering when one partner is resistant. She explores the emotional and psychological factors that contribute to this resistance and offers practical strategies for navigating these challenges. The conversation emphasises the importance of communication, r
094 - You are not lazy - Reframing laziness as a flag not a flaw.
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle explores the concept of laziness, particularly in the context of decluttering and neurodivergence. She emphasises that what is often labeled as laziness is actually a result of various factors such as executive dysfunction, overwhelm, and burnout. Heather encourages listeners to reframe their
093 - How to get your teen to tidy and declutter in the holidays without a battle
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the challenges of helping teenagers maintain tidy spaces. She emphasises the importance of understanding a teen's need for autonomy and emotional safety in their personal space. Heather provides practical strategies for decluttering, including starting small and making the proc
092 - Stop Waiting for Permission: You’re the Grown-Up Now
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the importance of embracing personal space and decision-making in the decluttering process. She emphasises the need to trust oneself and make choices that reflect personal preferences, rather than succumbing to external influences or societal expectations. Heather shares insights on
091 - Using DOOM bags to declutter
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, host Heather Tingle discusses the concept of doom boxes and bags, which are temporary storage solutions for clutter. She explains how these can help reduce overwhelm, provide a low-pressure starting point for decluttering, and serve as a strategy for those with neurodivergent brains. However, she also empha
090 - Speeding up the decluttering process by getting help to exit
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the importance of exit plans in the decluttering process. She shares listener feedback, emphasising the emotional aspects of letting go of items and the benefits of seeking help in decluttering. She talks through when its useful to get help to exit items, and when its detrimental to
089 - Decluttering and Organising Tupperware
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the common issue of Tupperware clutter in kitchens. She shares practical strategies for organising plastic and glass food storage containers, including how to match lids, determine how many containers are necessary, and decide which ones to keep or let go. Heather emphasises the imp
088 - The power of chunking as a tidying strategy
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the concept of chunking as a strategy for managing overwhelming tasks. She explains how breaking down tasks into smaller, manageable chunks can alleviate feelings of overwhelm, particularly for those with executive function challenges. Heather shares personal anecdotes and practical
087 - How to Declutter Without Getting Overwhelmed by Piles
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the concept of 'The Power of the Pile' as a method for effective decluttering. She emphasises the importance of categorising items, creating manageable piles, and making intentional decisions about what to keep or discard. Heather also addresses common pitfalls in the decl
086 - Are you making this mistake?
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle shares her personal experiences with the stress of packing and unpacking for travel. She emphasises the importance of having a home for everything, which simplifies the packing process significantly, however while you're decluttering thats not always possible, so she shares one mistake p
085 - How to declutter when it feels like you're drowning
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle shares her personal journey from chaos to a decluttered home, offering hope and practical strategies for those feeling overwhelmed. She emphasises the importance of self-care, strategic decluttering, and finding support to make the process manageable. Heather encourages listeners to take smal
084 - Stop Aiming to Declutter 50% - Do This Instead
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the challenges of decluttering with a focus on percentages. She emphasises the emotional aspects of decluttering, arguing that setting numerical targets can create unnecessary pressure and hinder the process. Instead, she advocates for a mindset shift towards valuing what to keep ra
083 - What to do when you can't decide to keep or let an item go
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the emotional complexities of deciding what to keep and what to let go. She emphasises the importance of listening to one's body reactions, exploring emotional attachments, and finding clarity in decision-making. Heather encourages listeners to be kind to themselves during the
082 -Decluttering Kids’ Magazines Without the Guilt
Send me a text message about this podcast Magazine File Link HERE* Affiliate linkVote for me as a Disabled Role Model HERESummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the challenges of managing kids' magazines in the home. She emphasises the importance of understanding the value of these magazines, both from a financial and educational perspective. Heather provid
081 - Tips for taking out the recycling
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle addresses the common challenge of managing recycling in the home. She explores the reasons why taking out the recycling can feel overwhelming, particularly for those who may struggle with task initiation and prioritisation. Heather offers practical strategies for containerising waste, creatin
080 - Decluttering windowsills
Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the importance of managing clutter on windowsills, emphasising that they should not be treated as storage units. She shares insights on how to effectively use windowsills for plants and decorative items, while also highlighting the mental health benefits of a clean and organised spa
