Swedish Death Cleaning My Mom's House | 30 Years of Shopping Led to This

Use code 50GZW to get started with 50% off Green Chef at https://bit.ly/4sP8awo | I went home to clean out my childhood room and ended up Swedish death cleaning 30 years of stuff. What I found completely changed how I think about decluttering, overconsumption, and shopping. In this video, I walk through what Swedish death cleaning actually looks like in real life, why decluttering sentimental items is so difficult, and the realization that shifted how I think about keeping things. I also share the simple system and checklist I’m now using to declutter my home and make better purchasing decisions so I don’t end up here again. If you’ve ever struggled with clutter, felt overwhelmed by your belongings, or wondered why we buy things we don’t need, this video is for you. Topics covered: decluttering tips, Swedish death cleaning, emotional decluttering, sentimental clutter, overconsumption, shopping habits, minimalism, sustainable living, how to stop buying stuff Timestamps: 0:00 Why Did I Buy Any of This? (Cleaning Out My Childhood Room) 1:15 What is Swedish Death Cleaning? 2:06 Why Decluttering Can Take So Long (3 Big Reasons) 3:18 The Grape Hat Theory (Why We Buy Things We Don’t Need) 6:30 The Hardest Part: Memory, Identity & Letting Go 9:30 The Shifts That Changed Everything (Fear of Forgetting) 15:45 Your Homework Want more practical sustainability tips? Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. ----------------- SOCIALS ----------------- Instagram:   / going.zero.waste   Blog: https://www.goingzerowaste.com Substack: https://kathrynkellogg.substack.com/ ------------- My Period Underwear Company ------------- Kay10 for $10 off your first purchase kayaness.com #ZeroWaste #SustainableLiving #ecofriendlyswaps