What to do about “hoarding”

I have rec’d a lot of responses to my hoarding posts. I’m assuming that they’re from folks who are aware that they have a problem with acquiring and letting go of “stuff” or know someone who does. There is so much suffering around “stuff”. In any case, when we recognize what’s going on, we’re in a position to do something about it. Recognizing that help is needed is a...

A “hoarding” story with a Happy ending...

  A young woman had responded awhile ago to my blog post on "hoarding" saying that it was a description of her and her family.  Help!   I was in this woman's home and worked with her family.  She has 3 children under the age of 4 (including twin sons about 6 months old). And she lives in a compact space with limited storage options.  So, lots of reasons to be stuck in overwhelm....

Dealing with clutter/hoarding using EFT!

OK, so this is something new! I've been using EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique or "tapping") for some time in my personal life.  As I've had counsellor/coaching training, this kind of approach using Energy Psychology is something I'm drawn to. I've found EFT works on many issues.  So, why not on clutter or hoarding?  Check the link below to find out more!  You'll be...

A hoarding story….with a not happy ending

  OK, so I was in the home of a hoarder the other day.  Oh, my.  So much stuff – in every room.  It was a young family with young children.  As soon as I walked in the home, I could see why the parents were stressed.  Stuff everywhere.  There was no place on the kitchen counters to put one more thing. The family couldn't eat at the kitchen table – it was full of stuff....

Help is on the Way

A lot of moving and downsizing is psychological.  Absolutely, yes.  It can be tough – not only the physical labour but the mental and emotional strain. Recognize when things are out of control.  And just like binge eating, not doing regular exercise, procrastinating, etc. compulsively buying to fill a void – at some point – is ENOUGH.  We need to find the strength and the courage to...