Summary

In this episode, Heather Tingle discusses the habit of keeping boxes and the impact it has on clutter in our homes. She explores the reasons why people keep boxes, such as the sentimental value or the belief that they may need them in the future. Heather encourages listeners to evaluate the cost of keeping boxes and the benefits of decluttering. She also provides tips on how to determine whether to keep a box or let it go.

Takeaways

• Keeping boxes can lead to clutter and take up valuable space in our homes.
• It's important to evaluate the reasons for keeping a box and consider if it is truly necessary.
• Boxes that have sentimental value or can be repurposed for storage can be kept, but boxes kept solely for resale purposes may not be worth the space they occupy.
• Checking return policies and considering alternative solutions can help alleviate the fear of discarding boxes.
• Letting go of unnecessary boxes can create a more organized and spacious living environment.

Chapters

00:00
The Habit of Keeping Boxes and Its Impact on Clutter

03:45
The Cost of Keeping Boxes and the Benefits of Decluttering

07:18
Creating an Organised and Spacious Living Environment

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Summary

In this episode, Heather Tingle challenges the idea of having separate summer and winter wardrobes. She argues that it is unnecessary and causes more difficulties in terms of storage, decision-making, and accessing clothes. Heather suggests minimising the wardrobe to the available space and being able to mix and match outfits for different seasons. This allows for easier decision-making, frees up valuable space, and makes getting dressed and decluttering easier.

Takeaways

• Having separate summer and winter wardrobes can be unnecessary and cause difficulties in terms of storage and accessing clothes.
• Minimising the wardrobe to the available space and being able to mix and match outfits for different seasons can make decision-making and getting dressed easier.
• Having a clutter-free wardrobe frees up valuable space in other areas of the home.
• Being able to see all the clothes you have allows for better decision-making and makes decluttering easier.

Chapters

00:00
The Problem with Summer and Winter Wardrobes

03:54
Minimising the Wardrobe for Easier Decision-Making

07:21
The Benefits of a Clutter-Free Wardrobe

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Summary

In this episode, Heather Tingle interviews Maddie Alexander-Grout, an ADHD money specialist, about shopping addiction and impulsive spending. Maddie shares her personal experience of getting into £40,000 of debt and how she managed to get herself out of it. They discuss the challenges of impulse spending and provide tips on how to counteract it, such as keeping a spending log, separating emotions from purchases, and making it harder to spend by using cash or unlinking cards from online platforms. They also emphasise the importance of conscious spending and setting strict rules for shopping.

In this conversation, Heather and Maddy discuss strategies for managing impulsive spending and budgeting for individuals with ADHD. They emphasise the importance of delayed gratification, conscious spending, and creating a budget that works for you. They also discuss the role of decluttering in improving mental health and reducing the urge to shop. Maddy shares her personal experiences and provides practical tips for overcoming spending challenges. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for self-awareness, mindset shifts, and finding strategies that work for each individual's unique circumstances.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Guest Expert

08:40
Tips for Countering Impulsive Spending

12:36
Maddie's Journey to Financial Stability

23:42
Setting Rules for Shopping and Budgeting

27:14
Gamifying Your Life and Selling to Buy

32:26
Recognising the Link Between ADHD and Money Problems

39:43
Avoiding Triggers and Changing Mindset

Maddy Alexander-Grout can be found on TikTok @madaboutmoneyofficial, or on Instagram @maddytalksmoney. Her app is @madaboutmoney.

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