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Today, I dive into the importance of setting up systems to make dehoarding easier and less resistant. We'll discuss how examining the structure of our lives can help us determine what can be done to make the decluttering process more manageable. Plus, we'll explore the concept of choosing realistic timings that fit with our individual lifestyles for successful decluttering. We'll also explore the idea that the path of least resistance is often seen as negative, implying that someone isn't trying hard enough. In the realm of dealing with hoarding, however, the path of least resistance can be a gift. I'll explain how taking this approach doesn't mean avoiding challenges altogether, but rather making the overwhelming task of decluttering more manageable. Join me as I navigate the intricate world of compulsive hoarding, exploring the strategies and mindsets that can help us overcome this challenge. Get ready to uncover the path of least resistance.

Choosing the simplest option to overcome challengesUncertainty, struggle, progress in dealing with tasksCreate a system to enable donating itemsOvercome barriers and get things outSimplify decisions, prioritise, and start somewhereGuidelines and formulasConfidence and small stepsChoose the easiest option to start moving. Dealing with difficult challenges can be overwhelming. No shame in taking the simplest pathUncertainty improved by experience and researchNeed to be intentional to prevent worseningThink about what stops you and create a system to enable changeHave a bag ready for charity donationsStart somewhere, any room or item, and adjust approach as needed.Examining the structure of your life to facilitate declutteringThe negative perception of the path of least resistanceAcknowledgment of the importance of embracing challenges, but hoarding is already a significant oneImportance of making progress and having mental energyBeing more selective in future donation choicesPrioritising getting rid of items over ensuring they leave the house perfectlyPractical examples of following the path of least resistance in donating itemsThe challenge of determining where to start declutteringImportance of thinking about structures that hinder declutteringThe value of creating systems or structures for ease of declutteringThe importance of following the path of least resistance to overcome difficult challengesBarriers to getting rid of items, such as the need for perfectionConsidering the easiest path to get items out of the house without throwing them awayEncouragement to pay attention to personal objections to getting rid of itemsResearch and intentionality as key factors in being neat and tidyHow being intentional prevents worsening and improves the situationThe benefits of considering the path of least resistance in making deliberate choicesChoosing what feels good to enhance productivityThe burden of donating items from a hoarded home due to the scale of possessionsThe struggle of perfectionism in choosing where to donateConsiderations when deciding where to donate itemsSuggestions for starting decluttering in specific areas of the homeThe possibility of becoming overwhelmed and unable to make progressComparison of the structure of a river to the structure of one's life

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