147: Becoming Minimalist and Decluttering Your Life (feat. Joshua Becker)

I really believe that part of your journey to wholeness not only includes decluttering your soul, but also decluttering your home. Why? Because I personally believe a superabundance of stuff and clutter distracts us from focusing on what matters most in life. And so in today’s conversation, one of the most influential minimalist advocates takes us on a decluttering tour of our own homes, showing us how to decide what to get rid of and what to keep. Meet Joshua Becker.

Joshua Becker wasn’t always a minimalist. But one day while cleaning-out the garage, Joshua’s five-year-old son made a single statement that set-off the momentum to make a permanent change: “Maybe you don’t need to own all this stuff.” He immediately recognized something needed to change. His belongings were not adding value to his life. Instead, they were subtracting from it. And so began their journey of donating, recycling, and removing their unnecessary personal possessions. They embarked on an intentional journey to own less stuff.

As a result, they discovered more money, more time, more energy, more freedom, less stress, and more opportunity to pursue their greatest passions: faith, family, friends.

In today’s conversation, Joshua offers practical guidelines for simplifying your lifestyle at home and addresses underlying issues that contribute to over-accumulation in the first place. The purpose is not just to create a more inviting living space. It's also to turn your home into a launching pad for a more fulfilling and productive life in the world. And I believe that is a key component of your roadmap to wholeness.

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[maryanncormier]

I like the question about "convenience value" because it is overwhelming when there is so much you can't find anything.