[PODCAST] 82: Lose 30 Pounds in 30 Minutes

Getting rid of your stuff can be a tough task. Start in small, simple steps. Certified Professional Organizer Darla DeMorrow tells you how.

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01:30 Letting go of stuff and the emotional attachment

02:13 What causes people to keep so much stuff?

03:30 How brain science relates to getting rid of stuff

05:45 Do power naps help?

07:10 Strategies for organizing

08:02 What to do if you don’t have enough space

12:39 Darla’s blog and strategies you’ll find on it

14:04 “The Economics of Purging” – a test on consignment sales vs. donating

15:10 Research on selling vs. donating

15:50 Digitizing items to take up less space

16:30 Repurposing things instead of storing them

18:00 Start small to avoid overwhelm

Darla's Website: HeartWorkOrg.com