072 - How to make your space look less cluttered (when you can't hide things away!)

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

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Summary

In this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses strategies to manage visual clutter and improve organisation in your home. She emphasises the importance of grouping items, labelling, and using creative solutions to maintain a tidy space. Heather also shares personal insights on living with clutter and the benefits of decluttering over time.

Takeaways

• Visual clutter can raise anxiety and distract us.
• Grouping items helps reduce the perception of clutter.
• Labelling containers aids memory and organisation.
• Hooks and clipboards can streamline access to items.
• Colour coding can enhance the aesthetic of organisation.
• Stacking items uniformly improves visual appeal.
• Having a designated place for frequently used items is crucial.
• Decluttering gradually leads to easier maintenance.
• Tidy spaces can be achieved quickly with a decluttered home.
• It's important to be kind to yourself during the decluttering process.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Call to Action

00:59
Understanding Visual Clutter

02:43
Grouping and Containerising Items

05:35
Labelling and Organising for Clarity

09:49
Creative Solutions for Organisation

12:29
Maintaining Order in Daily Life

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