Q+A: Letting go of Gifts, Hoarding & Homesteading, Fear & Guilt when Decluttering

The Minimal Mom

Dawn Madsen

Self-improvement, Education:how To, Education, How To

4.8 • 743 Ratings

🗓️ 24 June 2024

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Today I'll answer your questions like: How do I stop feeling overwhelming fear and guilt when letting go of things people have gifted me, even though I don’t want them anymore? I’m a homesteader, do I keep EVERYTHING in hopes of using it “someday?” My 3 kids share a room. Is there a better way to manage toys for older kids so the youngest doesn’t get into everything (or do I need to be reminded this is just a season)? If you'd like to leave a voicemail with your own question, you can do so here: https://www.speakpipe.com/MinimalMom In this episode:1:30 I’m a homesteader, do I keep EVERYTHING? 4:58 How do I know when to stop decluttering a room? 7:58 Hoarder, feeling fear and guilt when letting go of things 14:46 What’s the longest amount of time you’ve gone without cleaning? 18:38 Decluttering with special needs 22:57 My 3 kids share a room. Is there a better way to manage toys for older kids so the youngest doesn’t get into everything (or do I need to be reminded this is just a season)? Resources mentioned: Natalie Hoffman Podcast Episode A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind Laurie from Simply B Organized Podcast Episode

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0:00.0	I'd like to know your response to a homesteading video that I saw.
0:04.0	Reuse everything. Don't throw anything away because it's precious and will come in handy.
0:10.0	There are a couple rooms in my house I've been through two or three times.
0:15.0	And I'm wondering how you know when to stop decluttering in that room.
0:19.0	How do you stop the overwhelming fear of letting go of things that people have given you?
0:26.6	What's the longest amount of time you have ever gone without cleaning?
0:33.6	I was just asking about decluttering when you have a child with special needs, specifically autism.
0:42.5	Is there a better way to manage the toys for my older kids, where my youngest doesn't always get into everything?
0:48.9	Or can you just remind me again, it's only for a season?
0:53.7	Welcome to the Minimal Mom podcast, where simplicity meets inspiration on your journey to a
0:59.6	clutter-free and intentional life. Join us each week as we dive into practical tips, real-life
1:05.5	stories, and expert interviews to guide you through the art of decluttering, intentional living, and finding joy in the simple moments.
1:13.8	Whether you're a seasoned minimalist or just starting your journey, we're here to help you create a life with less stuff and more meaning.
1:21.6	Let's declutter our homes, minds and lives together.
1:25.5	This is the Minimal Mom podcast.
1:28.3	I'd like to know your response to a homesteading video that I saw where he said,
1:34.3	reuse everything.
1:35.3	Don't throw anything away because it's precious and it will come in handy and he
1:41.3	reuses and repurposes everything for the homesteading lifestyle. Ooh, this is tricky
1:47.5	territory. I mean, I witnessed this firsthand at my grandparents' farm. They kept everything.
1:54.4	And there were many times, if you needed something, it was like, oh, go to the shop, go over there,
1:59.5	go to that building, and you can,
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