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

Heather Tingle
  • 0.0 (0)
  • MENTAL HEALTH
  • UPDATED WEEKLY
Decluttering Untangled with Heather Tingle : How to declutter when you're overwhelmed, ADHD or Autistic

In this podcast, Heather will teach you what really works, and what doesn't, to successfully declutter your home - as when you're overwhelmed, ADHD or Autistic, it isn't just a case of hiring a skip and having a big sort out - it's not that easy! ​ Heather is an expert in working with families that live in chaos, and all the challenges that brings. She is Autistic and has ADHD so knows all about how neurodiversity links to clutter. As a naturally messy person herself, she can show you how to live in a clean, clutter free and organised home regardless of the issues you face. She thrives on creating strategies and systems that work for real families. Transforming your cluttered homes to calm, safe spaces can also improve your mental, physical and financial health, learn all about it in this podcast.Heather Tingle has been a member of The Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers since 2016. She and her family have had hoarding tendencies, living in messy homes, stuck in that never ending, exhausting cycle of chores and tidying. She decluttered her home and found a new, calmer and more content way to live. She now supports clients in person and online to achieve the same outcome in their own homes - and now you can learn how she does it through this podcast too! 

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    088 - The power of chunking as a tidying strategy

    Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the concept of chunking as a strategy for managing overwhelming tasks. She explains how breaking down tasks into smaller, manageable chunks can alleviate feelings of overwhelm, particularly for those with executive function challenges. Heather shares personal anecdotes and practical applications of chunking in daily activities such as putting away laundry and doing dishes, emphasising the importance of visual organisation and progress tracking. The episode concludes with a reminder to be kind to oneself and to embrace the process of untangling tasks. Takeaways Chunking is a strategy for breaking down overwhelming tasks.It helps in managing executive function issues.Visual organisation makes tasks feel less daunting.Chunking can be applied to various daily tasks.Creating smaller piles can reduce feelings of overwhelm.Chunking allows for natural stopping points during tasks.Rewards can be given after completing each chunk.Lower pressure starting points can help in task initiation.Chunking is not the same as micro-categorising in decluttering. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chunking 01:25 Understanding Chunking in Daily Tasks 03:41 Practical Applications of Chunking 05:01 Benefits of Chunking for Task Management Support the show If you'd like to say 'Thank you', by buying me a virtual coffee (it'll actually buy me a cup of tea!), you can do so HERE. It will mean I can afford to continue to give help for free and continue with this podcast. Join my free Declutter Community for real support, tips and advice from Heather and other Untanglers that are just like you! Follow me on Facebook Buy my Declutter Your Home Planner from Amazon to start to declutter your home yourself! (affiliate link) Grab my current freebies to support a cleaner, tidier home. Follow me on instagram Feel free to email me: help@untangledbytingle.com Please note, I may not be able to reply, but do read all emails to me and appreciate them massively.

    7 min

  2. 20 JUN

    087 - How to Declutter Without Getting Overwhelmed by Piles

    Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the concept of 'The Power of the Pile' as a method for effective decluttering. She emphasises the importance of categorising items, creating manageable piles, and making intentional decisions about what to keep or discard. Heather also addresses common pitfalls in the decluttering process, such as decision fatigue and the tendency to create new dumping grounds. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Apology 01:23 Understanding the Power of the Pile 02:46 Creating Effective Decluttering Piles 06:01 Avoiding Common Decluttering Mistakes 09:00 Final Thoughts on Decluttering Support the show If you'd like to say 'Thank you', by buying me a virtual coffee (it'll actually buy me a cup of tea!), you can do so HERE. It will mean I can afford to continue to give help for free and continue with this podcast. Join my free Declutter Community for real support, tips and advice from Heather and other Untanglers that are just like you! Follow me on Facebook Buy my Declutter Your Home Planner from Amazon to start to declutter your home yourself! (affiliate link) Grab my current freebies to support a cleaner, tidier home. Follow me on instagram Feel free to email me: help@untangledbytingle.com Please note, I may not be able to reply, but do read all emails to me and appreciate them massively.

    11 min

  3. 13 JUN

    086 - Are you making this mistake?

    Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle shares her personal experiences with the stress of packing and unpacking for travel. She emphasises the importance of having a home for everything, which simplifies the packing process significantly, however while you're decluttering thats not always possible, so she shares one mistake people often make when it comes to travel items. Heather challenges the common practice of maintaining separate travel-specific items and encourages listeners to use everyday items for travel to reduce stress and clutter. By integrating travel items into daily use, packing becomes quicker and more efficient, leading to a more organised and less chaotic home environment. Takeaways Packing can now take just 15 minutes.Unpacking is simply putting things back where they live.Using everyday items for travel reduces stress.Avoid having separate travel-specific items.Life becomes easier with a home for everything.Minimise duplicates to save space.Travel items should be integrated into daily use.Consider the premium space in your home.Make packing and unpacking a seamless process.Challenge the need for extra categories of items. Chapters 00:00 The Stress of Packing and Unpacking 02:49 Simplifying Travel with Everyday Items Support the show If you'd like to say 'Thank you', by buying me a virtual coffee (it'll actually buy me a cup of tea!), you can do so HERE. It will mean I can afford to continue to give help for free and continue with this podcast. Join my free Declutter Community for real support, tips and advice from Heather and other Untanglers that are just like you! Follow me on Facebook Buy my Declutter Your Home Planner from Amazon to start to declutter your home yourself! (affiliate link) Grab my current freebies to support a cleaner, tidier home. Follow me on instagram Feel free to email me: help@untangledbytingle.com Please note, I may not be able to reply, but do read all emails to me and appreciate them massively.

    10 min

  4. 6 JUN

    085 - How to declutter when it feels like you're drowning

    Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle shares her personal journey from chaos to a decluttered home, offering hope and practical strategies for those feeling overwhelmed. She emphasises the importance of self-care, strategic decluttering, and finding support to make the process manageable. Heather encourages listeners to take small, actionable steps and to be kind to themselves throughout their decluttering journey. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Decluttering and Hope 01:56 Understanding the Struggles of Decluttering 03:51 Strategic Approaches to Decluttering 08:04 Self-Care and Decluttering Balance 09:57 Finding Support and Shortcuts for Decluttering Support the show If you'd like to say 'Thank you', by buying me a virtual coffee (it'll actually buy me a cup of tea!), you can do so HERE. It will mean I can afford to continue to give help for free and continue with this podcast. Join my free Declutter Community for real support, tips and advice from Heather and other Untanglers that are just like you! Follow me on Facebook Buy my Declutter Your Home Planner from Amazon to start to declutter your home yourself! (affiliate link) Grab my current freebies to support a cleaner, tidier home. Follow me on instagram Feel free to email me: help@untangledbytingle.com Please note, I may not be able to reply, but do read all emails to me and appreciate them massively.

    13 min

  5. 30 MAY

    084 - Stop Aiming to Declutter 50% - Do This Instead

    Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the challenges of decluttering with a focus on percentages. She emphasises the emotional aspects of decluttering, arguing that setting numerical targets can create unnecessary pressure and hinder the process. Instead, she advocates for a mindset shift towards valuing what to keep rather than what to let go, allowing for a more natural and fulfilling decluttering experience. Takeaways Setting a percentage target for decluttering can create pressure.Focusing on what to keep is more beneficial than what to let go.Decluttering is an emotional process, not just a logical one.Removing expectations can make starting decluttering easier.You may end up keeping more if you focus on percentages.The goal of decluttering is to love what you have.Letting go of items can bring relief and lightness.It's important to declutter thoroughly by category.Numbers can be useful for tracking but not for decision-making.Work by emotions first, then consider space. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Decluttering and Listener Engagement 02:50 The Dangers of Setting Decluttering Percentages 06:02 Emotional vs. Logical Decluttering: Finding Balance Support the show If you'd like to say 'Thank you', by buying me a virtual coffee (it'll actually buy me a cup of tea!), you can do so HERE. It will mean I can afford to continue to give help for free and continue with this podcast. Join my free Declutter Community for real support, tips and advice from Heather and other Untanglers that are just like you! Follow me on Facebook Buy my Declutter Your Home Planner from Amazon to start to declutter your home yourself! (affiliate link) Grab my current freebies to support a cleaner, tidier home. Follow me on instagram Feel free to email me: help@untangledbytingle.com Please note, I may not be able to reply, but do read all emails to me and appreciate them massively.

    9 min

  6. 23 MAY

    083 - What to do when you can't decide to keep or let an item go

    Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the emotional complexities of deciding what to keep and what to let go. She emphasises the importance of listening to one's body reactions, exploring emotional attachments, and finding clarity in decision-making. Heather encourages listeners to be kind to themselves during the decluttering process and to trust their instincts. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Listener Engagement 01:31 Deciding What to Keep vs. Let Go 05:16 Exploring Emotional Attachments to Items 08:36 Finding Clarity in Decision-Making Support the show If you'd like to say 'Thank you', by buying me a virtual coffee (it'll actually buy me a cup of tea!), you can do so HERE. It will mean I can afford to continue to give help for free and continue with this podcast. Join my free Declutter Community for real support, tips and advice from Heather and other Untanglers that are just like you! Follow me on Facebook Buy my Declutter Your Home Planner from Amazon to start to declutter your home yourself! (affiliate link) Grab my current freebies to support a cleaner, tidier home. Follow me on instagram Feel free to email me: help@untangledbytingle.com Please note, I may not be able to reply, but do read all emails to me and appreciate them massively.

    12 min

  7. 16 MAY

    082 -Decluttering Kids’ Magazines Without the Guilt

    Send me a text message about this podcast Magazine File Link HERE* Affiliate link Vote for me as a Disabled Role Model HERE Summary In this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the challenges of managing kids' magazines in the home. She emphasises the importance of understanding the value of these magazines, both from a financial and educational perspective. Heather provides practical tips for organising and decluttering kids' magazines, encouraging parents to involve their children in the decision-making process to foster self-advocacy and good organisational habits. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Gratitude 01:00 Understanding Kids' Magazines 02:53 Managing Kids' Magazine Clutter Support the show If you'd like to say 'Thank you', by buying me a virtual coffee (it'll actually buy me a cup of tea!), you can do so HERE. It will mean I can afford to continue to give help for free and continue with this podcast. Join my free Declutter Community for real support, tips and advice from Heather and other Untanglers that are just like you! Follow me on Facebook Buy my Declutter Your Home Planner from Amazon to start to declutter your home yourself! (affiliate link) Grab my current freebies to support a cleaner, tidier home. Follow me on instagram Feel free to email me: help@untangledbytingle.com Please note, I may not be able to reply, but do read all emails to me and appreciate them massively.

    9 min

  8. 9 MAY

    081 - Tips for taking out the recycling

    Send me a text message about this podcast Summary In this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle addresses the common challenge of managing recycling in the home. She explores the reasons why taking out the recycling can feel overwhelming, particularly for those who may struggle with task initiation and prioritisation. Heather offers practical strategies for containerising waste, creating routines, and making the process of waste disposal easier and more efficient. The episode emphasises the importance of understanding personal habits and finding solutions that work for individual lifestyles. Takeaways It's common to struggle with taking out rubbish.Task initiation can be particularly challenging for neurodivergent individuals.Containerising waste can help create a sense of organisation.Using bags for life can simplify the recycling process.Establishing a routine can make waste disposal easier.Find a balance between the size of your recycling container and how often you need to empty it.Habit stacking can help integrate waste disposal into daily routines.Moving bins closer to the door can reduce barriers to taking out rubbish.Consider the frequency of waste accumulation to determine removal schedules.Community support can provide additional strategies for decluttering. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Decluttering Challenges 02:54 Understanding the Difficulty of Rubbish Disposal 06:13 Practical Strategies for Containerising Waste 09:09 Creating Routines for Efficient Waste Management Support the show If you'd like to say 'Thank you', by buying me a virtual coffee (it'll actually buy me a cup of tea!), you can do so HERE. It will mean I can afford to continue to give help for free and continue with this podcast. Join my free Declutter Community for real support, tips and advice from Heather and other Untanglers that are just like you! Follow me on Facebook Buy my Declutter Your Home Planner from Amazon to start to declutter your home yourself! (affiliate link) Grab my current freebies to support a cleaner, tidier home. Follow me on instagram Feel free to email me: help@untangledbytingle.com Please note, I may not be able to reply, but do read all emails to me and appreciate them massively.

    11 min
See All (89)

Trailer

About

In this podcast, Heather will teach you what really works, and what doesn't, to successfully declutter your home - as when you're overwhelmed, ADHD or Autistic, it isn't just a case of hiring a skip and having a big sort out - it's not that easy! ​ Heather is an expert in working with families that live in chaos, and all the challenges that brings. She is Autistic and has ADHD so knows all about how neurodiversity links to clutter. As a naturally messy person herself, she can show you how to live in a clean, clutter free and organised home regardless of the issues you face. She thrives on creating strategies and systems that work for real families. Transforming your cluttered homes to calm, safe spaces can also improve your mental, physical and financial health, learn all about it in this podcast.Heather Tingle has been a member of The Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers since 2016. She and her family have had hoarding tendencies, living in messy homes, stuck in that never ending, exhausting cycle of chores and tidying. She decluttered her home and found a new, calmer and more content way to live. She now supports clients in person and online to achieve the same outcome in their own homes - and now you can learn how she does it through this podcast too! 

Information

You Might Also Like

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada