010 - The PAVES System® - Systems and Strategies to help you keep on top of your home

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

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Summary

In this episode, Heather Tingle discusses the importance of systems and strategies in maintaining a decluttered home. She emphasises the need to develop future-friendly habits that prevent clutter from building up again. Heather shares her favourite strategy, the reset at night, which involves simple tasks like putting the remote control back in its place. She also highlights the importance of creating routines and systems for managing paperwork and suggests using vertical magazine files. Heather advises removing steps and automating tasks to make putting things away easier. She encourages listeners to adapt systems to their neurodivergent needs and create personalised solutions for their homes.

Takeaways

• Developing systems and strategies is crucial for maintaining a decluttered home.
• Future-friendly habits help prevent clutter from building up again.
• Creating routines and systems for managing paperwork can make a significant difference.
• Removing steps and automating tasks can simplify the process of putting things away.
• Adapting systems to neurodivergent needs is essential for success in decluttering.
• Personalised solutions and fresh perspectives can lead to effective decluttering.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to Systems and Strategies

01:30
The Importance of Future-Friendly Habits

02:27
The Reset at Night Strategy

03:44
Creating Future-Friendly Routines

04:37
Strategies for Paperwork Management

05:32
Making Putting Things Away Easier

07:44
Removing Steps and Automating Tasks

10:02
Adapting Systems to Neurodivergent Needs

11:53
Creating Personalised Systems

13:22
Looking at Your Home with Fresh Eyes

14:16
Checking in and Seeking Support

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