#125 Clearing hoarding hurdles: Anticipating and overcoming roadblocks in the dehoarding process - podcast episode cover

#125 Clearing hoarding hurdles: Anticipating and overcoming roadblocks in the dehoarding process

Jan 26, 202441 minSeason 1Ep. 125
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By acknowledging potential roadblocks ahead, we can prepare emotionally and practically for upcoming challenges and even get more efficient when we’re dehoarding. I talk about the importance of being proactive, realistic, creative and adaptable when facing obstacles, while also seeking professional support when needed. I look at the need for planning, prioritising, and breaking down tasks into smaller chunks to overcome difficulties.

  • Anticipating obstacles improves efficiency and motivation.
  • Anticipating challenges leads to proactive decision-making.
  • Anticipate obstacles, reflect, and evaluate for success.
  • Stay open to possibilities, prepare for obstacles.
  • Planning can overcome mental obstacles for success.
  • Preparing for challenges in dehoarding process.
  • Anticipate challenges and plan preventive measures.
  • Allow yourself rest, plan ahead, ask for help.
  • Anticipating obstacles while working. Subconscious problem-solving.
  • Anticipating obstacles improves efficiency and reduces discouragement.
  • Anticipating challenges improves decision-making, reduces panic.
  • Being proactive is key.
  • Planning to deal with nostalgic stuff eventually, while focusing on current tasks and building up decluttering skills.
  • Anticipate and adapt to obstacles, focus on progress rather than completion. Reflection and objective evaluation are key.
  • Stay open to possibilities, prepare with needed supplies, seek advice on overcoming obstacles from others.
  • Address decision fatigue, burnout, and overwhelm to avoid stops and starts and make consistent progress.
  • Prepare for challenges, gain confidence from past experiences.
  • Anticipate and prevent burnout by pacing work, taking breaks.
  • Take days off even if it feels wrong. Plan ahead and seek help.
  • Tip for calming mind
  • Importance of Anticipating Obstacles
  • Benefits of problem-solving and emotional preparedness
  • Improving efficiency and momentum in the decluttering process
  • Assisting in planning, prioritising, and decision-making
  • Overcoming Challenges
  • Difficulty of anticipating obstacles, particularly for novices
  • Leveraging experience to anticipate and surmount obstacles
  • Adaptability, creativity, and flexibility in addressing anticipated obstacles
  • The value of trust, resourcefulness, and forward planning
  • Nostalgic items as potential distractions and triggers
  • The importance of realistic goal setting and objective evaluation
  • Anticipating Logistical Challenges
  • Ensuring necessary supplies are available
  • Learning from others' experiences with obstacles and their solutions
  • Importance of planning, breaking down tasks, and consistent progress

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