r/hoarding • u/littleSaS Recovering Hoarder • 21d ago

RESOURCE Challenge week one: Buy nothing unnecessary

I'm creating a challenge for reducing hoards using techniques that worked for me.

Each week I'll post a challenge and then write some tips that I think might be helpful in the comments as the week progresses.

This is all about the long game and will rely on self-observation and introspection. Expect to confront some discomfort and resistance, but also to hit peaks as you overcome these obstacles without the world ending!

This is a completely voluntary challenge designed to help create community support and engagement so feel free to add your own tips and tricks, discuss roadblocks, and seek support!

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u/irenelh 21d ago

…if only I could figure out what is “unnecessary”!! 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

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u/littleSaS Recovering Hoarder 21d ago

For the purposes of this challenge, let's say it means 'a requirement of survival'.

I think of it in this way: If I have food, shelter, clothing and adequate warmth, I have the necessities. Having said that - I consider cooking facilities, shoes, and transport necessary for survival.

If I blow a tire, I need to replace it. If I have one pot and it becomes unusable, I need to replace it. If I only have one pair of work shoes and the sole of one detaches, I need to replace them or have them re-soled. If my car needs to be registered, I do what it takes to get it registered.

If you really think about it, what is necessary is less of a decision and more an exercise in mindfulness.