Ok so I have a question I want to ask you
and it's a question that you’ve either never
thought about or constantly worry over.
How’s your decluttering journey going so
far?
Now I’m not talking solely about the clothes
you no longer wear.
I’m speaking to your life as a whole.
How’s your decluttering journey going?
For me, well mine is going pretty well I like
to think.
I mean there areas that I can still improve
on and continue to let go but that’s what
I love about this journey.
It’s continuous and the potential of our
growth is endless.
However if I step back and think back to when
I first started there was a ton of hesitation
I felt.
Like decluttering was hard for me and if that’s
you, trust me I get it.
See my hope for this conversation is that
I share something with you that not only helps
you overcome your fear of decluttering, but
also instills a deeper level of understanding
between you and I, because like I said, I
get it.
I’ve struggled with decluttering and letting
go, the same way you are.
I’m not picture perfect but I want us to
grow on this journey together, so don’t
leave me hanging.
Now I have two ideas that I want to share
with you that I feel are the driving force
behind this hesitation or feeling we feel
whenever we approach decluttering and the
first idea is simply feeling overwhelmed.
The more stuff we have, the more stuff we
have to deal with and feeling overwhelmed
by the thought of this or the fact that we
feel like our lives are going to burst at
the seems because of the amount of things
we’ve stuffed into it, is normal.
I mean you wouldn’t be human if you didn’t
feel overwhelmed from time to time.
However the key to managing this feeling is
understanding what’s creating it.
And in this case we feel overwhelmed by our
clutter because we don’t know where to start.
So where do we start right.
Well here are two tactics to help you take
the first step.
The first one is to separate not procrastinate.
Instead of looking at all of your clutter
as a whole, break it down and separate it
into smaller sections that you can attack
independently.
If you try to declutter everything all at
once you’re going to feel overwhelmed.
It’s guaranteed and that feeling will then
lead to you procrastinating.
So no wonder your clutter seems to multiply.
Alright number two is to focus inwards and
not on your surroundings.
Ok what does this mean.
Any obstacle you face in life can only be
defeated if you believe internally that you
can do it.
See this clutter in your life, is nothing
short of an obstacle or hurdle waiting for
you to believe that you can overcome it.
Of course it’s a lot of stuff.
Yes the mountain is tall and I understand
you’re out of breathe.
But I order to reach that peak or to feel
the freedom decluttering gives you.
You have to focus internally and believe that
you can overcome it.
Now if you need more help getting started
whether it’s with decluttering or on any
aspect your life then you may want to check
out my podcast title Where Do I Start.
Hey what's up, my name's Ron Banks and I'm
passionate about all things creativity, intentional
living, habit building and helping strong-minded
individuals, like you, regain control of their
life.
I'm a traditional guy, who broke free from
traditional thinking in order to reinvent
what it means to truly enjoy life and now
as a minimalist.
I'm living, growing, creating and sharing
this journey with nothing to hide.
I teach you powerful and encouraging ways
to think differently and kickstart a happier
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Stumbles, struggles, habits, relationships,
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We'll talk about all of it.
This is where I answer your questions and
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I hope you're ready to grow and learn together
with me, on this journey.
So get comfy and let's jump into it.
Welcome to Where Do I Start.
Alright the second idea that I have for you
is you’re afraid you’re going to miss
it once you let it go.
Now ok, I understand this one to a certain
degree because we’re all human and we have
emotions and we sometimes find ourselves growing
an attachment to things naturally.
So if you’re afraid you’re going to miss
it once you list it go then here’s a question
I have for you.
How come you don’t use it?
Or how come you don’t use it more often
than you do?
Because to keep it real, you can’t miss
something you don’t regularly use.
See, I sometimes feel like we’re stuck behind
a mental wall and we’re struggling to see
what our lives will look like once these items
are gone.
Especially if they have been around for while.
Tucked in the back of the closet or stuffed
under the bed.
Not to mention the attic or basement if you
have one.
These things have grown to become apart of
our everyday life, so I get the hesitation
that comes with the idea of letting go.
But here’s how we can overcome the I miss
you feeling.
Number one is by reevaluating our core values.
What things, ideas and feelings are most important
to you in your life.
Identifying or reevaluating your list of core
values is pivotal to the structural integrity
of your life’s foundation.
And if you need help with core values, I have
a worksheet you can download and I’ll leave
a link to it in the description below.
Ok, number two is by developing habits and
systems that stem from our core values.
You’ve heard me say it before and I’m
going to say it again.
Habits shape our lives more than we probably
realize.
The truth this statement holds is heavier
than any weight you’ve ever beared.
See habits help build focus in our lives.
And when we’re focused on the right things
it’s impossible to end up distracted by
the wrong ones.
In this case the right thing is to enjoy all
aspects of life, but how can we do that if
we’re distracted by the amount of the time
it takes to manage our backlog of stuff.
Don’t be afraid to declutter.
Be afraid of how much life you might miss
because of your clutter.
Now think about that.
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