S1.13 Free up your mind! De-clutter, create fresh space, find your identity, and more… The “Psychology of Home” unlocked; Part 2, with Caroline Rogers, Professional Declutterer

Free up your mind! De-clutter, create fresh space, find your identity, and more… The “Psychology of Home” unlocked; Part 2, with Caroline Rogers, Professional Declutterer

Caroline and I unpack more of the psychology that underpins why we don’t say someone is “houseless”, we say they are “homeless”. There is enormous psychological power that lies dormant and unnoticed, simply in the very act of curating the spaces where we live.

Caroline tartly points out that for many centuries now, in many cultures, the act of cleaning and taking care of the home has been diminished and minimized. Instead, she draws out how these very activities can boost and uplift our wellbeing, sense of identity, safety and security.

Here are some time stamps to guide you:

2:032 How trauma is very present in the work of declutterers

4:45 Sharing your darker stuff with a complete stranger - the parallells between decluttering and trauma-informed coaching, as companions or allies as you work through your "stuff"

9:35 How clutter and hoarding (or living in a full home) are connected but very different and why we tread lightly

11:30 Clutter, and tidying children's possessions. Possessions and toys as sensory support to help create a grounding safe space.

15:00 Who do you let touch your stuff when you are decluttering?

21:28 This is a gentle and self-compassionate action, caring for yourself by curating your home space

31:23 Caroline's top tips on how to get started!

Also in this episode we mention Maya Gudka’s podcast interview that Caroline did with her recently on decluttering in your work life - in fact there are 3 episodes and you can catch them here.

Continue the conversation with Caroline on her website Room To Think here

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