Q+A: Letting go of Gifts, Hoarding & Homesteading, Fear & Guilt when Decluttering

Today I'll answer your questions like: How do I stop feeling overwhelming fear and guilt when letting go of things people have gifted me, even though I don’t want them anymore? I’m a homesteader, do I keep EVERYTHING in hopes of using it “someday?” My 3 kids share a room. Is there a better way to manage toys for older kids so the youngest doesn’t get into everything (or do I need to be reminded this is just a season)?

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0:00 Decluttering questions answered
1:30 I’m a homesteader, do I keep EVERYTHING?
4:58 How do I know when to stop decluttering a room?
7:58 Hoarder, feeling fear and guilt when letting go of things
14:46 What’s the longest amount of time you’ve gone without cleaning?
18:38 Decluttering with special needs
22:57 My 3 kids share a room. Is there a better way to manage toys for older kids so the youngest doesn’t get into everything (or do I need to be reminded this is just a season)?

Resources mentioned:

Natalie Hoffman Podcast Episode:    • Can’t Stop Overthinking? Here’s why. ...  
A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind: https://amzn.to/3zgxOmO
Laurie from Simply B Organized Podcast Episode:    • Clutter-Free Organization Tips for Ne...  

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ABOUT THE MINIMAL MOM:

Hi, I'm Dawn, if we haven't met before, I'm married to Tom and we have four kids ages 8-13. We live outside of the Twin Cities in MN and have called ourselves minimalists for 8 years now. We got rid of 85% of our stuff and don't miss ANY OF IT!

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