#39 - Collecting, decluttering and mental health - Helena Zachariassen

<p>This is a conversation with <strong>Helena Zachariassen</strong>, the Founder of <a href="https://myhappy-home.ch/"><strong>My Happy Home</strong></a><strong>, </strong>why human collect things, warnings that collecting is becoming toxic, how our space impacts our mental health and what we can do to declutter the space well, especially as a family.</p> <p>Helena is a Zurich based Certified Marie Kondo Consultant and Lifestyle CoachTo go deeper into the topic of collection, decluttering and mental health, I am joined by. She lovingly encourages and supports her clients in transforming their homes into havens of serenity. She helps them to learn how to maximise functionality and minimise clutter forever.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Timestamp:</p> <p>00:00. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Welcome.</p> <p>01:30 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Introduction to Helena Zachariassen, a Marie Kondo Consultant and Life-Style Coach – the Founder <a href="https://www.instagram.com/myhappyhomezurich/">of My Happy Home</a> and her journey in Decluttering.</p> <p>07:28 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why people are collecting? Decluttering is actually a life skill.</p> <p>16:50 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What are the symptoms of toxic collecting that may lead to hoarding?</p> <p>33:39 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What is the most effective approach in doing decluttering when involving children and teenagers?</p> <p>42:07 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What is the correlation between anxiety and depression with clutter? How do they impact each other?</p> <p>51:55 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Helena supports her clients. Head on over to her website and IG to get more information. To reach Helena Zachariassen, visit her <a href="https://myhappy-home.ch/"><strong>website</strong></a> or follow her on her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/myhappyhomezurich/"><strong>IG</strong>.</a></p> <p>I’d love to hear from you. Please write to me at astuti@upliftmylife.today for input, feedback and suggestions. Thank you!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Copyrights etc.:</p> <p>Music used in this episode: “On My Way” by Kevin MacLeod (inc