#124 How the little-known Hummingbird Method can help you to dehoard the areas you’ve been avoiding

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Today I delve into my experiences of overcoming avoidant behaviours when it comes to decluttering. I share how the Hummingbird Method has been instrumental in breaking down the fear and anxiety associated with tackling daunting hoarded areas.

Join me as I explore the power of gentle, gradual progress and the freedom that comes from challenging rigid beliefs and behaviours.

• New method for managing tasks: hummingbird method.
• Overcoming fears
• Use the hummingbird method to beat procrastination.
• Versatile method adaptable for different tasks and problems.
• Challenging rigid beliefs to overcome hoarding habits.
• Experiment, try new things, open new doors.
• Gentle approach to tasks.
• Change is necessary for progress.
• Trying new things, starting small.
• Understanding the Difficulties of Letting Go
• The fear and difficulty involved in letting go of hoarded items
• The sense of freedom and positive change that can result from letting go
• Exploring hummingbirding
• Overcoming inflexible behavior and thinking through the hummingbird method
• The daunting piles were not as intimidating as imagined
• Challenging limiting rules and stepping into avoided areas to confront tasks
• Embracing a New Approach
• Encouragement to experiment and try new ways of approaching difficult tasks
• Starting with small steps, such as opening the cellar door
• The passive nature of the "Hummingbird method" in breaking down avoidance barriers
• Comparison to a kitten gradually expanding boundaries to become more comfortable
• Applying the Hummingbird Method
• Using the method to tackle fears and avoidance behaviours
• Gradually familiarising yourself with daunting tasks or situations
• Illustrative examples of avoiding tasks and gradually confronting them
• Comparing the method to a child overcoming a fear of balloons at a party
• The importance of flexibility and openness in challenging rigid beliefs and behaviours
• One tool in a range of strategies
• Recognising that there is no one-size-fits-all solution for overcoming hoarding and avoidance behaviours

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