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Do you need to declutter your home? ⏲️ 6 Minute English

BBC Learning English • 2025-07-10T09:00:51Z • 6:26 • intermediate • Lifestyle

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Is your home filled with clutter? Discover the impact of a messy space on your mental health and learn how to declutter effectively in this insightful episode of 6 Minute English!

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Q2. According to the episode, what can visual clutter do to our brains?

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Q3. What advice does Ingrid Jansen give about decluttering?

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Q4. What does the idiom 'bite off more than you can chew' mean?

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Q5. How many Instagram posts are there under the hashtag declutter, according to the episode?

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clutter

/ˈklʌtər/

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A collection of things lying about in an untidy mass.

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The clutter in her room made it difficult to find anything.

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minimalist

/ˈmɪnɪməlɪst/

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A person who practices minimalism, living with only the essentials.

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As a minimalist, he prefers to own very few possessions.

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uplifted

/ʌpˈlɪftɪd/

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Feeling cheerful, happy, and optimistic.

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After decluttering her space, she felt uplifted and ready to tackle new challenges.

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overtime

/ˈoʊvərtaɪm/

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Time worked beyond the usual working hours.

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He had to work overtime to finish the project on time.

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chaos

/ˈkeɪɑs/

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Complete disorder and confusion.

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The room was in chaos after the party, with decorations scattered everywhere.

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disturbing

/dɪsˈtɜrbɪŋ/

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Causing anxiety or worry.

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The disturbing news left everyone in shock.

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