The Stepping In It Podcast with Renee Schulte & Jason Haglund
The Stepping In It Podcast is a weekly discussion of the latest news and trends in behavioral health policy development and practice. Each episode features interviews with experts from across the field, including policymakers, clinicians, researchers, and advocates. The podcast provides listeners with practical tips and resources for improving the quality and access to behavioral health care.
The Stepping In It Podcast with Renee Schulte & Jason Haglund
Best of Series: Workplace & Systemic Mental Health Solutions Episode 3
Does it feel like your clutter is taking over and impacting your mental well-being? You may have been told to simply clean up and get organized, but the stress and overwhelm persist. The frustration and anxiety of living in a cluttered space can be exhausting, leaving you feeling drained and disheartened. It's time to understand the real impact of clutter on your mental health and find effective strategies to create a peaceful and balanced living environment.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Understand the impact of clutter on mental health to take control of your well-being.
- Discover the psychological effects of clutter and how it influences your daily life.
- Implement effective strategies for managing clutter and creating a peaceful living environment.
- Overcome the challenges of hoarding behavior and regain a sense of balance in your home.
- Learn to set rules and boundaries for decluttering to achieve a harmonious and organized space.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:02 - Introduction to the podcast
00:03:51 - The impact of clutter on anxiety
00:08:16 - The emotional and environmental impact of clutter
00:11:30 - The impact of clutter on focus and productivity
00:12:35 - The rising trend of hoarding
00:12:52 - The Impact of Hoarding Behavior
00:13:35 - Collecting vs. Clutter
00:15:01 - The Emotional Process of Decluttering
00:18:46 - Emotional Attachment to Belongings
00:22:17 - The Impact of Hoarding on Families
00:25:02 - Managing Clutter with Self-Care Tip
00:26:46 - Self-care Ideas
00:27:43 - Moving to a New House
00:28:34 - Managing Holiday Clutter
00:29:21 - Conclusion and Call to Action
Links:
- https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/what-does-clutter-do-to-your-brain-and-body
- https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/clutter
- https://neurosciencenews.com/anxiety-stress-messy-home-23874/
- https://iocdf.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Hoarding-Fact-Sheet.pdf
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