The Minimalist Approach to Clutter
What time of the year is it? We are approaching two significant events this month. Some of us will sit with family and eat until we pop, while others will be waiting to shop for things that are usually on sale throughout the year and after this holiday. Soon many will be standing in ridiculous lines waiting to purchase a bunch of what they already have. Another smart television to spy on our families that's just like the one purchased in 2019. The Keurig sits covered in dust because you only used it once. But it was only $20. You couldn't pass it up. Not to mention, the children were only entertained by those toys for a moment. Year after year, we accumulate all this stuff we do not use until we find ourselves living in a clutter pile taking upon the stagnant energy. There is a feeling of overwhelm, stress, and anxiety, but we never connect the dots. The last thing we look at is our living space. We take on more than we need, and we pay the price in several ways.
After it flooded in 2016, I had to look at an entire home of
possessions trashed; I adopted a different approach after several sessions with
my therapist. I wanted to make sure trauma wasn't making the decision. I came
to realize less is more. My home has a good flow of energy now. There aren't
cluttered areas anymore, and each room is used for its intended purpose. I do
not wake up feeling heavy. I sleep well, my dreams are clear, and I am full of
energy. Whenever I feel some block, I look at my surroundings first. I have
learned more stuff does not equal greater happiness. I do not have as much as I
had, but I am at peace and grateful for what I have acquired.
The Minimalism Approach
Minimalism is about living with less. It is a simple, comfortable
lifestyle that won't be prone to clutter. You live with only what you need that
supports your purpose. You won't be distracted with excess, so you can focus on
what matters most. I am not a coffee drinker, so having a coffee pot would be
clutter to me. Yes, I may have people over, but I won't offer them coffee, which
is okay. Your home is your space, not whose you invite over. Let's train
ourselves to be more in tune with our desires rather than always thinking about
making someone else comfortable first. I made this mistake once. A member of my
family loves recliners and would only visit if there was one present. Well, I
purchased the recliner and can count on three or four fingers how many times
the person visited my home. Your home is not about someone that is not living
there. Moving forward, keep that in mind.
This approach breaks attachments we have to possessions for
unhealthy reasons. We are forced to face limiting beliefs that brought us to
where we are. Our mindsets hold us back from eliminating meaningless items in
our lives. There are several reasons why
people accumulate clutter and why they can't get rid of it. Guilt is a major one!
Guilt should NEVER play a part in our decisions to keep items. As an Organizational Coach, I help clients get
to the clutter's origin, which reveals why they can't let it go.
On November 1st, I started a clutter reset
challenge. I desired for others to declutter and accomplish goals the pandemic
may have stalled. I understand for some, what has taken place this year was a
boost while others are circling. Emotions were suppressed with poor eating
habits and online shopping. Things have only gotten worse because we do not understand
the connection. We think we are only ordering something, and it is not hurting
us until it has spiraled to the point of debt. Although jobs were lost, online companies
made billions. We have entered a time of the year where companies make billions
while the depression rate increases. We are piling our bodies with food during the
year our lymphatic systems slow down, and we are making the rich richer by
spending thousands on items we buy one another throughout the year.
Tips to Becoming A Minimalist:
- Declutter your home and donate or sell extra things
- Seek counseling to determine the root of your clutter
- Simplify your spending
- Contemplate before you buy
- Discard duplicates
The more you have, the more you are occupied. The less you
have, the more free you are. "Mother Teresa
Thanks for reading. If this information has been helpful,
please share with others the spreading of organizational health.
Say Hello:
Visit My Website:
Comments
Post a Comment