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It's More Than Just Stuff
Episode 421

It's More Than Just Stuff

Many of us have a complicated relationship with our stuff. And while no one wants their possessions to possess their lives, our stuff often has fascinating stories to tell. On today's show: A conversation with psychotherapist and professional organizer Helen Sanderson about what the state of our homes reveal about our psychology. Here's a preview: [3:45] Pack rat, minimalist, or somewhere in between? Here's what our homes show us about ourselves [6:15] How to best guide your child toward tidiness, no nagging necessary [12:00] When a neat freak and a slob get married: How to best navigate differences in home maintenance styles [17:00] Home management is like tending a garden (and other applicable metaphors) [20:00] Thoughts on finding the drive to get to "maintenance" Resources mentioned: The Secret Life of Clutter Helen on Instagram This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting! Join our (free!) Facebook community here. Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists Say hello! [email protected].

Sustainable Minimalists · Cloud10

November 28, 202331m 22s

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Show Notes

Many of us have a complicated relationship with our stuff. And while no one wants their possessions to possess their lives, our stuff often has fascinating stories to tell.

On today's show: A conversation with psychotherapist and professional organizer Helen Sanderson about what the state of our homes reveal about our psychology.

 

Here's a preview:

[3:45] Pack rat, minimalist, or somewhere in between? Here's what our homes show us about ourselves

[6:15] How to best guide your child toward tidiness, no nagging necessary

[12:00] When a neat freak and a slob get married: How to best navigate differences in home maintenance styles

[17:00] Home management is like tending a garden (and other applicable metaphors)

[20:00] Thoughts on finding the drive to get to "maintenance"

 

Resources mentioned:

 



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